๐ฒ๐ดโโ๏ธ Adventure Awaits! ๐ฟโฐ๏ธ
From the serenity of Juanita Bay Parkโs wetlands to the forested acres of Bridle Trails State Park and Big Finn Hill Park, Kirkland offers a chance to escape into nature without leaving the city. Gleaming waterfront parks provide access to the natural beauty and never-ending wonders of Lake Washington. Join in a beach volleyball game at Houghton Beach, rent a bike to cruise the lakefront, stroll downtown, or catch a baseball game in Peter Kirk Park.
Adventure awaits at every turn! Explore more > https://bit.ly/3I0rZuS
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โจ Experience Kirkland Wonderland! โจ
Dive into the magic of winter in Kirkland! Explore sparkling waterfront views, bustling local markets, and embrace the festive spirit. Shop and connect in our community, supporting the heart and soul of our local businesses. Let's make this winter in Kirkland truly unforgettable!
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Thereโs so much waiting for you to discover in Kirkland. โจ
Here's to you and a lifetime of exploring. ๐ฅ
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Warm up by the fire as you watch the Argosy Cruises Christmas Shipโข Festival glide by on Lake Washington.
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Shipโข Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Shipโข, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities โ around 65 in all. Choirs on board the Christmas Shipโข perform to guests aboard, to fellow boats and to communities gathered on shore. Select your preferred way to experience the Christmas Ship and prepare for the holiday event of the season!
Below is a list of dates Argosyโs festival visits City of Kirklandโs shoreline. For a full Argosy Christmas Ship Festival schedule, visit www.argosycruises.com. The locations and times the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department enhances the holiday spirit with community bonfires are highlighted with double asterisks. Note bonfires can be cancelled due to inclement weather or burn bans. Please call the City of Kirkland Bonfire Hotline for day of cancellation reports: (425) 587-3345.
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**Kirkland Marina Park, 2:10 p.m.
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**Juanita Beach Park, 8:35p.m. (see Light Up Kirkland)
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**OO Denny Park, 2:35 p.m.
Fish jumping in Juanita Creek
There are two upcoming opportunities for guided exploration at Kirkland's Juanita Bay Park!
Join volunteers from the Eastside Audubon Society at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 4 for a first-time birder walk, which will teach you the basics of birding! This three-hour event includes both instruction and field time, so make sure you bring your questions along with your binoculars!
If sleeping in is part of your weekend routine, than join volunteer park rangers at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, for the regularly-scheduled monthly Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tour. This interpretive tour takes place on the first Sunday of every month and is guaranteed to delight.
Also, don't miss the monthly Juanita Bay Bird Walk, which takes place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21. For more information about these and other events, visit: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=01-2020.
Juanita Bay is filled with glorious wildlife, even in the winter! From eagles to Wood Ducks to fluttering little Golden-crowned Kinglets, you never know what you might discover! Please enjoy our slideshow of photos taken at the park over the weekend!
