Downtown Kirkland Sidewalk Sale
Postponed. New details coming soon!
Winter/Fall Programming
Our winter season is highly anticipated. Join the Kirkland Community to celebrate the holiday season. From our fall/winter markets, to our vibrant lighting displays, and much more!
We want Winter Time to be a magical season for everyone. Stay tuned for Winterfest and our other exciting holiday updates.
Winterfest
Celebrate Winter in magical Kirkland with the ultimate tribute to the holiday season.
Winterfest Activities
- Nightly Tree Lighting
- Kirkland Winter Market
- Merchant Decorating Contests
- Gingerbread House Contestant
When: Dec 2, 2023 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Marina Park
Winter/Fall Markets
The Winter Markets will be returning back to the beautiful Kirkland Urban campus. This year, we are adding more markets throughout September and October in addition to the beloved November and December markets. Featuring artisanal makers, growers, purveyors, crafters and producers, these markets highlight the best of the fall and winter season. With a focus on gifting, the winter markets are the perfect place to shop for holiday gifts the entire family will love, from crafts, to food, and everything in between.
When: October 14th and October 28th (3-7 pm) and Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9 and Dec 16th (10-2pm)
Where: Kirkland Urban
Santa’s Mailbox
In addition to Winterfest and putting up lights downtown, the Kirkland Downtown Association stations a mailbox downtown for kids to drop off letters to Santa. The best part? Santa replies! Want to join in on the fun and become part of the elves who reply? Make sure you’re on our volunteer list.
Where: Santa’s mailbox will be stationed on the SE corner of Lake Street and Kirkland Ave, next to Homegrown.
When: TBD
Google Lights
A gift to the community right along the Cross Kirkland Corridor, Google and SRM Development have created a wonderland of thousands of colored lights. Kirkland will welcome this nightly celebration with a campus fair including food, petting zoo, carolers, and games. Kirkland’s mayor flips the switch precisely at 5:30 pm.
Where: Google Building C, along the Cross Kirkland Corridor. 747 6th St. S. Bldg C. Kirkland, WA 98033.
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Gingerbread Competition!
Our Gingerbread House Competition is back! All participants will have the opportunity to have their completed design displayed in participating merchant shops across downtown Kirkland for the viewing public. Winners will be announced via social media and will receive a special prize.
The timeline for this competition is TBD:
