Santa Claus is Coming to Village at Totem Lake! 

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and Santa is making his grand arrival at the Village at Totem Lake! Bring your family and friends to capture unforgettable holiday memories with Santa from November 28 through December 24, 2025 at 11901 NE Village Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98034.

The Elf Workshop is a festive, hands-on craft station where kids can create holiday-themed projects with Santa’s Elves.

Join us for Elf Workshops every Saturday from 12-3PM with a featured craft each week. Reserve a time to visit The Elf Workshop this season and Santa's Elves will you how to be crafty and creative. Hosted inside Santa’s Workshop (Suite 199 near Pure Barre).

Let's get crafty with Santa's Elves! Join us for Elf Workshops each Saturday from November 29th-December 20th. Reserve your free session where you'll enjoy fun craft time with the elves. Each session is 20 minutes.

To learn more - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elf-workshop-tickets-1967859087504

• Prada Flash Facial
• Prada Luxury Make-Up Application
• Prada Scent Discovery and Layering

Enjoy wine & light bites as you browse the latest Collections from CELINE & DIOR

Candle Pouring Workshop at Lady Yum

Welcome to the Candle Pouring Workshop, in partnership with Noir Lux Candle Co! Come join us at The Village at Totem Lake for a festive evening of candle pouring. Get into the holiday spirit and create your very own personalized scented candle.

Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM (check in begins at 6pm)
Location: The Village at Totem Lake (inside Lady Yum, suite 183)
Spaces are limited - purchase tickets today.

Included with your ticket: candle pouring supplies and one glass of champagne & one macaron from Lady Yum

No experience necessary - our expert instructors will guide you through the process step by step. All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity and holiday cheer!

Note: cure time for the candles is a minimum of one hour. You can sit back and relax with a glass of bubbly from Lady Yum while you wait for your candle to cure or come back to Lady Yum Totem Lake to pick up.

Witness the power, beauty, and resilience of 40 extraordinary women who’ve defied the myth that life gets smaller after 40. Their stories will move you. Their portraits will inspire you. One day only.

• 12PM – Doors Open | Gallery Viewing Begins
• 2PM – Champagne Reception & Live Storytelling
• 3PM – Raffles, Giveaways & Exclusive Portrait Session Offers Announced
• 4–6PM – Meet the Women, Mingle, Celebrate

Tickets on sale now: https://www.rachelrauschstudios.com/gala-art-exhibit-rsvp

Contact Rachel Rausch-Johnosn at 818-606-6417 for more information

Please join us for our annual Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party!

There will be music, light bites, drinks, karaoke, and other fun surprises throughout the night.

Date: Friday December 12^th
Time: 5-8pm
Location: ryan james fine arts at Kirkland Urban
Attire: Holiday Festive
Tickets: Please note, this event is for members only! If you have any questions, please reach out to Rachel at rachelm@kirklandchamber.org.

Not required, but you may bring a bottle of wine/spirits to share.

In order to celebrate our members, there is no cost to attend this year.

However, RSVP is required at the link below. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 11^th.

Grinch Movie Screening at Cinemark

Join us for a special Grinch Movie Screening at Cinemark Totem Lake and XD! Don't miss out on this fun event! Thanks to EvergreenHealth this event is free. Simply reserve your seats. Each ticket comes with a small popcorn & soda. Additional concessions available for purchase.

Doors open at 1:30pm for the 2pm showing. Seating is first come, first served. Note: your group may be asked to move a seat or two to accommodate everyone.

To learn more and register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grinch-movie-screening-at-cinemark-totem-lake-tickets-1969911969730?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Join us for a multi course collaboration dinner with WhistlePig Whiskey, led by WhistlePig's own Kelly Godell. Enjoy seasonal dishes paired with carefully selected spirits, from bacon-wrapped scallops with Piggyback Bourbon to maple-glazed. pork belly with WhistlePig Straight Rye, and end with warm apple bread pudding complemented by WhistlePig's GraveStock Wheat Whiskey. 

Doors at 5:00pm, Dinner at 5:30pm. $129 per person not inclusive of tax and a 22% mandatory service charge*. Meal includes four courses, four tastings of whiskey with a special welcome cocktail!  Make your reservation here.