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City Hall for All Adds Kids' Business Fair, Mini Parade

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The City of Kirkland will host its annual City Hall for All (CH4A) celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Kirkland City Hall, featuring two new kid-friendly additions: a Children's Business Fair for ages 5-12 and a Mini Belonging Parade led by Lake Washington High School Marching Band.

The Children's Business Fair allows young entrepreneurs to set up booths and practice selling products and services in a real marketplace setting. Space is limited and registration is required. The Mini Belonging Parade at 2 p.m. will feature cultural performers and encourage attendees to join the procession on foot, by wagon, or stroller with decorations from participating booths.

Mayor Kelli Curtis and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager Erika Mascorro emphasized the event's focus on civic engagement and community belonging. The event will also include a pop-up market, sustainability showcase, story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.

📄 Source: City of Kirkland — News https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happening/News/City-Hall-for-All-Adds-New-Kid-Friendly-Features-for-2026
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  • The City of Kirkland will host its annual City Hall for All (CH4A) celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m.The free, family-friendly civic event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Kirkland City Hall (123 5th Ave.) and will offer an afternoon of culture, community, and fun.
  • The event will take place at Kirkland City Hall.The free, family-friendly civic event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Kirkland City Hall (123 5th Ave.) and will offer an afternoon of culture, community, and fun.
  • The Children's Business Fair is for ages 5-12.Young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 12 are invited to sign up for a booth, where they will showcase their products and services, and practice the art of selling to the public.
  • The Children's Business Fair allows young entrepreneurs to set up booths and practice selling products and services in a real marketplace setting.Young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 12 are invited to sign up for a booth, where they will showcase their products and services, and practice the art of selling to the public. Participants will gain fun, hands-on entrepreneurship experience in a real marketplace, learning business by doing business.
  • Space is limited and registration is required for the Children's Business Fair.Space is limited. Register for a booth today.
  • The Mini Belonging Parade will take place at 2 p.m.The Lake Washington High School Marching Band and cultural performers will lead the Mini Belonging Parade at 2 p.m., looping around City Hall.
  • The Mini Belonging Parade will be led by Lake Washington High School Marching Band.To further celebrate the many unique communities that make up Kirkland, the Lake Washington High School Marching Band and cultural performers will lead the Mini Belonging Parade at 2 p.m., looping around City Hall.
  • The Mini Belonging Parade will feature cultural performers.To further celebrate the many unique communities that make up Kirkland, the Lake Washington High School Marching Band and cultural performers will lead the Mini Belonging Parade at 2 p.m., looping around City Hall.
  • Attendees can join the Mini Belonging Parade on foot, by wagon, or stroller with decorations from participating booths.Attendees are encouraged to pick up decorations and giveaways at participating booths beforehand and join the parade on foot, by wagon, or by stroller. No registration is required. Just show up and jump in!
  • The event will include a pop-up market.In addition to the event’s new elements, there will be a pop-up market (by adults), sustainability showcase, story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.
  • The event will include a sustainability showcase.In addition to the event’s new elements, there will be a pop-up market (by adults), sustainability showcase, story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.
  • The event will include story time with the Mayor.story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.
  • The event will include Truck-a-Palooza.In addition to the event’s new elements, there will be a pop-up market (by adults), sustainability showcase, story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.
  • The event will include a student art exhibit.In addition to the event’s new elements, there will be a pop-up market (by adults), sustainability showcase, story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.
  • The event will include a fixer fair.In addition to the event’s new elements, there will be a pop-up market (by adults), sustainability showcase, story time with the Mayor, Truck-a-Palooza, student art exhibit, and fixer fair.
  • Mayor Kelli Curtis and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager Erika Mascorro emphasized the event's focus on civic engagement and community belonging.“City Hall for All fosters civic engagement, inclusion, and connection for everyone, from our youngest community members to our oldest,” said Mayor Kelli Curtis. “The Children’s Business Fair is an opportunity for kids to see that their ideas have value and their community believes in them. “We hope they will leave City Hall feeling empowered and inspired.” To further celebrate the many unique communities that make up Kirkland, the Lake Washington High School Marching Band and cultural performers will lead the Mini Belonging Parade at 2 p.m., looping around City Hall. “The Mini Belonging Parade will bring community together, side by side, as they circle the very building that serves them,” said Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager Erika Mascorro. “It’s a reminder that City Hall isn’t just a place where government happens. It’s a place that belongs to everyone in Kirkland.

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