Step Into Your Holiday Happy Place and Visit “Santa’s Workshop” as The Village at Totem Lake Transforms Into the North Pole
Kirkland, WA - Nov 04, 2025
The Village at Totem Lake is turning into Kirkland’s North Pole, complete with sparkling lights, cheerful carolers, and a sleigh-load of holiday magic! Visitors can visit “Santa’s Workshop,” where they can meet Santa, join in elf-approved activities and send letters to the North Pole.
“I love watching The Village come alive with holiday magic!” says Bryan Kozu, Senior Marketing Manager for CenterCal Properties and Elf-In-Training. “Guests can get hands-on with wreath and candle-making workshops, and enjoy cozy bites and fun photo ops throughout the Village.”
Schedule of Holiday Events
- Santa Arrival Party
Be the first to welcome Santa to The Village! Featuring Santa’s friends plus crafts & activities
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10:30am-12pm
Where: Village Green near Cinemark - Photos with Santa
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 – Wednesday, Dec. 24 | Times vary
Where: Santa’s Workshop, Suite 199 near Pure Barre
Cost: Photo packages start at $39.99. To reserve your time slot visit:
https://www.thesantapeople.com/villageattotemlake - Elf Workshops
Want to get on Santa’s nice list? Join his favorite elves for hands-on activities!
When: Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Where: Santa’s Workshop, Suite 199 near Pure Barre - Silent Santa sponsored by EvergreenHealth
A quiet photo experience for children with sensory sensitivities.
When: Sundays, Dec. 7 and 14| 10 AM-12 PM
Where: Santa’s Workshop, Suite 199 near Pure Barre
Cost: Photo packages start at $39.99. To reserve your time slot visit:
https://www.thesantapeople.com/villageattotemlake - Santa Paws
Bring your fur babies for pet photos with Santa!
When: Tuesdays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9, and 16 | 3 PM– 7 PM
Where: Santa’s Workshop, Suite 199 near Pure Barre
Cost: Photo packages start at $39.99. To reserve your time slot visit:
https://www.thesantapeople.com/villageattotemlake - Elf Storytime sponsored by EvergreenHealth
When: Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, and 16 | 11 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble Totem Lake - Wreath Making Workshop
When: Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 6:30pm
Where: Lady Yum Totem Lake - Candle Pouring Workshop in partnership with Noir Lux Candle Co.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 6:30pm
Where: Lady Yum Totem Lake - Storytime with Mrs. Claus
When: Friday, Dec. 12 | 5 PM & 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Totem Lake - Breakfast with Santa benefiting Kirkland Community Foundation
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 | 9:30am
Where: Serious Pie Totem Lake - Grinch Movie Screening sponsored by EvergreenHealth
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 | 2pm
Where: Cinemark Totem Lake - Teddy Bear Tea Party
When: Sunday, Dec. 14 | 12pm
Where: Santa’s Workshop, Suite 199 near Pure Barre
For the full event schedule, please visit: https://www.thevillageattotemlake.com/events
About The Village at Totem Lake
The Village at Totem Lake is an urban lifestyle center in Kirkland, Wash. that offers a convenient place to shop, live, work and play. This vibrant mixed-use center includes retail shops, a state-of-the art Cinema, restaurants, office and professional space, a Village Plaza with outdoor seating, and more than 800 urban apartments, and modern amenities that make it a popular gathering place for the Eastside community. For the latest information visit: www.TheVillageAtTotemLake.com
About CenterCal
CenterCal, a premier full-service commercial real estate company founded in 2004, is redefining the landscape of the western U.S. With a focus on community-building, the company creates spaces that foster connection, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging. Under the visionary leadership of founder Jean Paul Wardy, CenterCal has become synonymous with excellence and innovation, boasting a portfolio of iconic destinations across California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Rooted in core values that include creative persistence, uplifting communities, and creating magical places, CenterCal specializes in the investment, development, leasing, and management of high-quality retail and mixed-use developments from its headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif.
More information, including a full property portfolio, is available at www.centercal.com.
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