Volunteers invited!  Seeking energetic individuals, families, school, church and business groups.  Let’s all work to make our downtown clean and beautiful.  Trash pick-up.  Pressure washing.  Weeding. Imagine what hundreds of people can do together in just 4-hours.  Snack provided.  Excellent way to earn community service hours.

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Want to come to a real party? Castle’s St. Patrick’s Celebration is guaranteed to get you clapping your hands, singing along, and celebrating all things Irish in an environment that is perfect for all ages (even teenagers). Legendary electric violinist Geoffrey Castle brings the party to Kirkland with a “jaw dropping” live show that features the All-Star Celtic Night band, Irish Tenor Dan Connolly, and the Seattle Irish Dance Company. Rocking, rowdy, fun and dazzling, this show is the best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, whether you’re from Dublin, or Downtown Kirkland.

Ticket prices are inclusive of all fees and taxes.

Artist Bio

Electric six-string Violinist Geoffrey Castle fearlessly brings the violin back to center stage with virtuoso showmanship and a 21st century attitude.

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Hello everyone,

As you already know, the Kirkland Shamrock Run has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The City of Kirkland made the responsible decision to revoke the permit for the run in light of public safety. We understand that this is very disappointing and apologize for the inconvenience. In light of the ongoing situation, we will be donating $8,000 to Hopelink and Direct Relief. Each charity will receive $4,000. For those of you who are able, we encourage you to do the same. Per our stated policy and waiver signed during registration, no refunds will be issued. Our normal race transfer and deferral policies will be in place. 

However, the run will live on as the Kirkland Shamrock Virtual Run! Coronavirus can't keep St. Patrick down. If there is anyone not currently signed up that would like to participate in the virtual run, they are welcome to register here.

Here's how it will work: We will hold packet pickup as regularly scheduled, and are adding two more days of packet pickup to accommodate everyone:

• Thursday, March 12th at Everday Athlete from 3pm to 7pm

• Friday, March 13th at Wilde Rover from 11am to 3pm

• Saturday, March 14th from 8am to 11am at Everyday Athlete

• Tuesday, March 17th (St. Patrick's Day!!) from 11am-4pm at Everyday Athlete.

You or a friend can come to pick up your medal, shirt, bib, and any additional merchandise you purchased. We will be taking extra precautions at these packet pickups with gloves and hand sanitizer. We encourage you to coordinate with other participants to send one person to pick up multiple packets. Be sure to tag us on Facebook or Instagram; we'll keep things lively!

You can then run your own 'virtual' Kirkland Shamrock Run! Be sure to use a GPS watch or smartphone app to track your run, as you can submit your results here after running. If you know other people in the same boat, run together and make it fun! (I'm looking at YOU, Puget Sound Runners!) You have from Thursday March 12th to the 17th to run and submit your results. We will send an email on the 17th to remind everyone to submit their results. We will check the results and mail out overall awards to the top 3 men and women. Results will be posted online as well. 

We realize that so many of you have made the Kirkland Shamrock Run a part of your St. Patrick's Day tradition and apologize that it can't happen this year in it's usual format. We're trying to make the best of it by donating to charity and switching to a virtual format. Thank you for your understanding and support!

--The Orca Running Fam

The Kirkland Shamrock Run is a fun-filled road race celebrating Kirkland, healthy living, and of course St. Patrick’s Day! Come join multitudes of other Irish culture enthusiasts on March 14th, 2020 to run or walk through downtown Kirkland. Benefiting local non-profits, this event has become a tradition for many area residents. Be sure to join the post-race party at Wilde Rover for a pint! Take a look around and come join us on March 14th! 

New for the 2020 race, the Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K course is now USATF certified! Certification number WA18034RMB.

The Kirkland Shamrock Run is a 5K course which starts and begins at Marina Park, located at 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland, WA 98033.

Kirkland "All You Need Is Love" Wine Walk

Friday, February 7th, 2020

Early entry: 5 pm
Event begins: 6 pm
Event ends: 9 pm

Event website: Kirkland Chamber

Taste many of the finest Washington State wines while exploring Downtown Kirkland's unique galleries and boutiques. Your challenge will be to select a favorite wine to take home!

Registration / Check-in at the Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Avenue, WA 98033

Admission includes a glass and 14 tasting tickets. 

Merchant and Wineries/Brewery Pairings:

• Bella Sirena Salon - 

• LizzyKate - 

• Lake St. Diamond - 

• Crush Footwear - 

• The Heathman Hotel - 

• Bombaii Cutters - 

• Purpose - 

• Dermativa Medispa - 

• Parklane Gallery - 

• Hallmark Realty - 

• Clementine - 

• Via Lago - 

• Realogics Sotheby's - 

• Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery - 

21 & Over.
Tickets are Non-Refundable. 

Friday, Dec. 13th 2019
5pm – 6:30pm

Google Campus on the Cross Kirkland Corridor

A light show featuring over 25,000 lights choreographed to music. Carolers, Photobooth, Blitz from the Seahawks, free cocoa, & cookies.

Please bring unwrapped toys to donate to Hopelink and Lifewire!

Brought to you by Google, SRM, KDA, and City of Kirkland.

There is no charge for Google Lights but a donation to the Kirkland Downtown Association (who organizes dozens of Kirkland events throughout the year just for you) would be so appreciated as well as other local non-profits.

Bring new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable foods to benefit local charities.

Location: Cross Kirkland Corridor at the Google Campus at 747 6th St S, Kirkland, WA 98033, between Building B and D. Carpool, Walk or Bicycle Recommended.

Hopelink’s Annual Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run & Walk is a festive holiday tradition! Join us as our community comes together to support programs that help thousands of our neighbors throughout the winter months. This event brings together more than 1,500 people for a morning of fun and festivities – including an expanded fair at Marina Park with balloon art, face painting, photos, giveaways and so much more! Walkers, runners, pets and kids in strollers are welcome.

Schedule

7:30 a.m — Day-of registration (shirt not guaranteed)

8:00 a.m. — Packet pick-up begins

8:00 a.m. — Family Fun Fair begins

8:30 a.m. — Kids' Dash begins (for kids 8 and under)

9:00 a.m. — 5K Run begins with wave start

9:10 a.m. — All participants on course— Runners, Trotters, Strollers, Dogs

9:45 a.m. — Awards (tentative)

12:00 p.m. — Course and Family Fun Fair close

Register by November 1st to guarantee yourself a Race Day Shirt and please select the proper size as no resizing will be allowed prior to the start of the race.

Packet Pick Up

Skip the morning lines on race day and pick up your t-shirt and bib early. Walk up registration is also available at Fred Meyer so bring a friend.

Totem Lake Fred Meyer
12221 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, Washington 98034

***Please note NEW Packet Pick up times***
5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Friday, November 22
12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Saturday, November 23

We look forward to trotting with you on Sunday!

Early entry: 5 pm
Event begins: 6 pm
Event ends: 9 pm

Taste many of the finest Washington State wines while exploring Downtown Kirkland's unique galleries and boutiques. Your challenge will be to select a favorite wine to take home!

Break out that ugly holiday sweater and help us celebrate the kick off of the holiday season at the Kirkland Holiday Wine Walk! This 21+ event will bring you on a wine adventure of local wineries at downtown Kirkland businesses. The theme for the holiday wine walk is ugly holiday sweaters, so dress up if you'd like to, and have some fun with it!

Registration / Check-in at the Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Avenue, WA 98033

General Admission: $25, starts at 6 PM.

Early Bird Tickets: $35, beat the crowd and get a head start on the Wine Walk at 5 PM. Limited tickets available.

All ticket holders receive a complimentary tasting glass courtesy of Bellevue Club, 14 tasting tickets. Guests will be able to purchase bottles of their favorites to take home from the wineries.

Merchants and Wineries/Brewery Pairings:

• Katalyst Fitness - Sin Banderas

• The Heathman Hotel - Fortuity Cellars & Shake Shack

• LizzyKate - ANIMALE

• F45 Fitness - WineHunter

• Clementine - Sol Stone Winery

• Hallmark Realty - Zerba Cellars & Wines of Substance/Charles Smith Wines Jet City

• Sugar Plum - SkyRiver Mead

• Purpose - Marcus Sophia Winery

• Nyanza Bridal - The Princess and The Bear

• Lake St. Diamond - Rider Cellars

• Bombaii Cutters - Ellensburg Canyon Winery

• Serendipity - Tertulia Cellars

• Via Lago - Naches Heights Vineyard & Love That Red Winery

• Dermavita Medispa - Patterson Cellars

• Crush Footwear - Drum Roll Wine

• Park Lane Gallery - Den Hoed & Sagemoor

• Realogics Sotheby's - DeLille Cellars

Halloween Boo’s Cruise

Join the Kirkland Downtown Association for a SPOOKtaculat Halloween cruise on Lake Washington. Food included for all ticket holders. Cash bar, costume contest, and music! Costumes encouraged but not required!

General Admission tickets: $45.00
VIP Tickets: $70,
VIP tickets include priority/early boarding, two drink tickets and more.

Get your Tickets Here!

October 26th, 2019

12-3pm in Marina Park

A fall harvest festival including pumpkins, vendors, pop-up farmers market, carnival games, farm animals and Trick or Treating

All are welcome at this Free Event!

Merchant Trick or Treating starts at 3PM

Volunteer!
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Become a Vendor!
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Kirkland Wine Walk

This  21 and over only October 25, 2019 event commences at 6 PM at the Heathman Hotel, Kirkland Avenue. Grab some friends and embark on a wine adventure of Kirkland downtown galleries, boutiques and businesses. Meet winemakers from some of Washington’s finest wine producers, and breweries. Sip, stroll and shop around the northwest’s prettiest waterfront destination.

Register and purchase your tickets below. General Admission tickets are $25 and commence at 6 PM. Early Bird tickets are $35 (Beat The Crowd) and commence at 5 PM.

Pick up your Wine Walk map, tasting tickets and wine listing, and a tasting glass sponsored by a local business. Call 425-822-7066 for more information.

Register For The Zombie Wine Walk

Organizers

The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, Kirkland Downtown Association, and Seattle Uncorked.

It can get very busy inside the merchant’s stores so we do ask you to leave your puppy safe at home. Our wine walks are an over 21+ event so children are not able to participate.  The office will be able to answer any other questions at 425-822-7066.

Please note that the office will not be able to answer any questions via our Contact Form or on the phone after midday on the day of the event. The organizers will be able to speak to you at The Heathman Hotel after 5 PM.

Register As A Volunteer

About the Wine Walk Map

Participants receive their Wine Walk map card and wine prices (for purchasing wine during the Wine Walk) when you check in.

Your purchased wine can be dropped off at Hallmark Realty, to be picked up after your Wine Walk. Hallmark Realty is situated on the corner of Kirkland Avenue and Lake Street South.

August 20th - Caspar Babypants

Welcome to the Kirkland Summer Concerts Season.

“The Kirkland Summer Concerts” has been a tradition in Kirkland since 1977. Our concerts are now being managed by the Kirkland Downtown Association.

Concerts organizer – Julie Metteer
Organizer- Kirkland Downtown Association

Would you like to sponsor our concerts because we would love to hear from you.  Contact Kirkland Summer Concerts for more information.

2019 Kids Concerts
Every Tuesday at 10-11 AM,
July 9th – August 20th
Juanita Beach

August 15th - Brian James

August 22nd - Petty Differences

Welcome to the Kirkland Summer Concerts Season.

“The Kirkland Summer Concerts” has been a tradition in Kirkland since 1977. Our concerts are now being managed by the Kirkland Downtown Association.

Concerts organizer – Julie Metteer
Organizer- Kirkland Downtown Association

Would you like to sponsor our concerts because we would love to hear from you.  Contact Kirkland Summer Concerts for more information.

2019 Evening Concerts
Every Thursday at 7-8:30 PM,
July 11th – August 22nd
Marina Park – Downtown Kirkland

August 22nd - Petty Differences

Welcome to the Kirkland Summer Concerts Season.

“The Kirkland Summer Concerts” has been a tradition in Kirkland since 1977. Our concerts are now being managed by the Kirkland Downtown Association.

Concerts organizer – Julie Metteer
Organizer- Kirkland Downtown Association

Would you like to sponsor our concerts because we would love to hear from you.  Contact Kirkland Summer Concerts for more information.

2019 Evening Concerts
Every Thursday at 7-8:30 PM,
July 11th – August 22nd
Marina Park – Downtown Kirkland

August 13th - The Not It’s

August 20th - Caspar Babypants

Welcome to the Kirkland Summer Concerts Season.

“The Kirkland Summer Concerts” has been a tradition in Kirkland since 1977. Our concerts are now being managed by the Kirkland Downtown Association.

Concerts organizer – Julie Metteer
Organizer- Kirkland Downtown Association

Would you like to sponsor our concerts because we would love to hear from you.  Contact Kirkland Summer Concerts for more information.

2019 Kids Concerts
Every Tuesday at 10-11 AM,
July 9th – August 20th
Juanita Beach

AUGUST 11TH. 10AM-4PM MARINA PARK AND DOWNTOWN STREETS

Hopelink Partnership

The car show this year is partnering with Hopelink, a non-profit working to end poverty.  A portion of all proceeds will be donated.

2019

The Kirkland Waterfront Car Show will be back this year!  Rebranded and expanded! Mark your calendars!  Hundreds of beautiful cars will be on display.  Live Music!  Food and fun for the whole family, stroll down the streets in Downtown Kirkland off the shores of Lake Washington while looking at beautiful cars on a perfect sunny day. Awards ceremony at 3pm. 

Load in begins at 6AM 

Presented By:

Kirkland Downtown Association

Wild About Car Garage 

American Mutual Insurance Services, LLC

TIMELINE

6:00 AM

Roads closed, check in begins. Car show registrants to end on the north end of Lake Street from Central Way.

7:00 AM

Vendor load in.  Vendors pull in on the north side of Lakeshore Plaza fom  Central Way and Market Street.

10:00 AM

Event open to public

3:00 PM

Awards ceremony 

4:00 PM

Event end, car load out.

6:00 PM

Streets open 

AWARDS CATEGORIES

Best in Show Car and motorcycle 

People’s Choice Car and motorcycle

Favorite Muscle

Favorite Paint

Favorite Engine

Favorite Unique Ride

Favorite Custom

Favorite Survivor

Oldest Car

Most Desirabe

Favorite Ford

Favorite Chevy

Favorite Mopar

Favorite Off -Road

Favorite Hot Rod

Favorite Convertible

Favorite Import

Favorite Lowrider

Favorite Truck, Sponsored by Kenworth

Favorite Sports Car

Favorite Chopped