Community Building

Kirkland Parks and Community Services provides a variety of community building events to enhance the quality of life for community members. Special events such as See Spot Splash, Harvest Festival, and Día de los Muertos provide opportunities to participate, be inclusive, and bring the community, businesses, and the City together. All of the community building events take place in Kirkland. 

We're always looking for sponsors, vendors, and volunteer support for our community building events. If you would like to talk about how we can work together, contact us at eparks@kirklandwa.gov or call 425-587-3330.

Lunar New Year

February 2026 • Details to come!

Peter Kirk Community Center • 340 Kirkland Ave

Join us while we celebrate Lunar New Year with food, crafts, performances and more! This event is free and welcome to all ages. 

PLEASE NOTE: Parking at the Peter Kirk Community Center is limited, please consider parking at the Peter Kirk Municipal Parking Garage under the Kirkland Library or street parking. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the event is recommended when possible. Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.

Wheels & Reels Drive-in Movie Series

Movie Series •  $20 • 7:00 PM • Juanita Beach Park • 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr.
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Enjoy a night out under the stars at Juanita Beach Park with our Drive-in Movie Series. The parking lot opens at 6:00 PM and the movie starts at 7:00 PM. Watch each movie on our giant LED movie screen! $20 per vehicle, pre-registration is required. To register, visit KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336.

All ages welcome. Event is held rain or shine - no refunds. No RV's, limos, busses, tailgating or alcohol.

Winter 2025 Schedule

  • March 22 - Inside Out 
  • April  - Gran Turismo

Junk in the Trunk

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 10 AM to 2 PM • Houghton Park and Play • NE 70th Pl & 116th Ave NE, Kirkland 

Join us for the City of Kirkland's Junk in the Trunk on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Located at the Houghton Park and Play, 6920 NE 70TH PL, Kirkland 98033. This event is free and open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend.

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This rain or shine outdoor event is a treasure seeker's dream! Join us for a large community garage sale with vendors selling treasures in the market-style parking lot. Vendors will park in one space and use the one adjacent to sell their wares, clothes, collectibles, furniture, housewares, antiques, and more!

Application deadline is April 25, 2025 by 5:00 pm. Register early before spots fill up. We will continue to view applications after this date as needed.  
 
Vendor Details:
Vendor space size is 2 parking spaces. One space for your vehicle and the space next to it to place your items out for sale. A regular standard space is for vehicles that would normally fit into a regular parking stall such as sedans, SUVs and pick up trucks. A large space, made up of three stalls, is for extra large vehicles such as a U-haul or box truck.
 
A single parking stall measures approximately 9ft by 16 or 18ft/space (no guarantee of exact measurement, but spaces are comparable) with vendors bringing their own tables and chairs or sales display items. Standard vehicle spaces do not require pre-approval. Larger space vehicle registration must be pre-approved.
 
No Refunds. Space is limited, get your application in early! At the end of sales time, all vendors are responsible for removing unsold items.
 
The cost to vend as a standard vehicle (car/SUV/pick-up truck) is $35 (2 parking stalls)
The cost to vend as a large truck/U-haul is $65 (3 parking stalls) - Large vehicle spots are limited and must be pre-approved by the event organizer. 
 

Visit www.kirklandParks.net to register. 

All vendors must have have vehicle insurance and must bring a copy of insurance to the event. Upon completion of the application and payment, you will receive an email with further details and confirmation of your reserved space.
 
Additional Questions?
Email us at: eparks@kirklandwa.gov
Or call: 425-587-3330

Celebrate Kirkland

July 4, 2025 • 10:30 AM • 11:30 AM • 12:00 PM • Downtown Business District 

Save the date for 2025!

Join the City of Kirkland as we come together to celebrate Kirkland’s annual 4th of July parade. Please sit or stand along our downtown business district and enjoy a family-friendly event featuring processions from local shops, dance groups, music, government representatives, and much more. Everyone is welcome. Let’s keep the tradition going!  For specific event details, visit the Celebrate Kirkland website.

Summer Outdoor Movie Series

Outdoor Summer Movie Series • July - August • Times & Locations Vary

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a free double feature!

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Save the dates for our 2025 Outdoor Summer Movie Series

Movies start at 6PM and 8PM.

July dates take place at Juanita Beach Park and August dates take place at Heritage Park.

Schedule

Juanita Beach Park - 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr.

July 12

  • Despicable Me 4 (PG)
  • Wonka (PG)

July 19

  • Migration (PG)
  • Madame Web (PG-13)

July 26

  • Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
  • The Marvels (PG-13)

Heritage Park - 111 Waverly Way

August 2

  • If (PG)
  • The Fall Guy (PG-13)

August 9

  • Finding Dory (G)
  • Ghost Busters: Frozen Empire (PG-13)

 

Questions? Call 425-587-3336.

Kirkland International Night Market

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • 4 PM to 8 PM • Houghton Park and Play • NE 70th Pl & 116th Ave NE, Kirkland

A night market that fosters community engagement through culture, food and local business support.

More details coming soon! 

See Spot Splash

Sept 6, 2025 • 10 AM to 3 PM • Peter Kirk Park • 340 Kirkland Ave • Kirkland WA

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It's a dog's day in Kirkland! Bring Fido for a splash and play day at the Peter Kirk Pool followed by some off-leash fun at Lee Johnson Ballfield! Visit vendor booths from dog businesses, rescue groups and visit our coffee food truck! Pre-registration is highly recommended, or pay upon entering. Participating dogs must be well-behaved, and vaccinated. For complete details or to register, visit KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336. Registration fee will be listed in the spring of 2025. 

Click to see a gallery of photos from a previous year: https://client.pupshoot.com/seespotsplashevent/ 

Check out our 2021 See Spot Splash event video

Harvest Festival

Oct 4, 2025 •11:00 AM to 4:00 PM • Juanita Beach Park • 9703 NE Juanita Dr

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The Harvest Festival will feature food trucks, live music, apple cider pressing demonstrations, activities for children at the “Kids Korral”, seasonal competitions, and a vendor marketplace. 

Register your team for the pickleball tournament at kirklandparks.net 

Live Music Schedule

  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM:TBD 
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: TBD 

 

Event Parking is Limited

  • Walk, Bus, Bike, Rideshare, or take the shuttle! The shuttle departs from the North Kirkland Community Center every 30 minutes starting at 11:00 AM with the last shuttle to the festival at 3:30 PM. 
  • Overflow parking is also available at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at 10021 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA 98034.
  • New this year: complimentary bike valet parking, provided by Liveable Kirkland.
  • Taking public transportation? Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your trip.

 Questions? Call 425-587-3336.

Día de los Muertos

October 25, 2025 • 2 PM to 4 PM • Peter Kirk Community Center • 352 Kirkland Ave  

Join us to celebrate Día de los Muertos as we remember our loved ones, enjoy traditional activities, food, music, and more. 

Acompáñenos a celebrar el Día de los Muertos para recordar a nuestros familiares antepasados, y disfrutar actividades tradicionales, comida, música, y más.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking at the Peter Kirk Community Center is limited, please consider parking at the Peter Kirk Municipal Parking Garage under the Kirkland Library or street parking. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the event is recommended when possible. Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.

Community Bonfires at the Park!

Community Bonfires • December • Times & Locations Vary

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2024 Schedule

  • Wednesday, December 18: Marina Park - 5:10 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Friday, December 20: O.O. Denny Park - 8:35 PM to 8:55 PM
  • Sunday, December 22: Juanita Beach Park - 2:35 PM to 2:55 PM

Note: bonfires can be canceled due to inclement weather, burn bans, etc. Call the Bonfire Hotline for day of updates at 425-587-3345.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Together Creating a Great Community

The City of Kirkland offers a wide variety of events and programs that reflect the incredible quality of life we enjoy. Many of these events are only possible with the partnership of local businesses, corporations, and organizations that support the community. We invite you to partner with us in collaboration and promotion of your business through sponsorship.

View our 2023-2024 Sponsorship Guide:Sponsorship Guide(PDF, 4MB)

Sponsoring supports the community you live, work, and play in and allows for a truly unique marketing opportunity. These benefits stretch out for many months using several platforms, including digital, print, and social media. The best part of sponsorship is engaging directly with customers and promoting your brand while showing community support.

We have so many great events, each offering various levels of benefit. Together, our success helps to create a stronger, healthier community where -everyone feels welcome and included.

Questions? Call us at 425-587-3330 or email us at eparks@kirklandwa.gov.