Kirkland Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

The biggest events include Winterfest at Marina Park and the Google Lights event on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, both featuring festive lights, family activities, and community celebrations.

Kirkland’s Winterfest tradition includes a custom-made snowy hill for sledding called 'Marina Mountain' and the Google Lights show featuring choreographed colored lights and carolers, creating a unique local holiday experience.

Neighborhoods around N.E. 100th Street, 122nd Street, and 126th Avenue are known for impressive holiday light displays, including homes with synchronized music and themed decorations.

Marina Park hosts the Winterfest Market, a key spot for local makers and holiday shopping, along with various artisan markets and craft fairs held at community centers near Kirkland throughout December.

Enjoy free neighborhood light displays, the Google Musical Holiday Lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, and community events like Winterfest, which offers free hot chocolate and sledding for kids.

Families will enjoy Winterfest’s sledding hill, visits to the Google Lights event with treats and a petting zoo, and exploring neighborhood displays that often include animated decorations and music.