Merrill Gardens at Kirkland will celebrate the holiday season this year with a free Holiday Music Festival, featuring live music throughout the month of December.

Featured artists will include: the Vivace Quartet, the Lake Washington Music Association Band, A Cappella Joy, the Matureo Choir, and others.

The concert series includes both afternoon and evening performances. All concerts are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Performance dates are as follows:

• The Wulff Duo: Saturday, Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m.

• Lake Washington Music Assoc. Band: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.

• Lyndi Guitar & Piano: Saturday, Dec. 10, 3:30 p.m.

• A Cappella Joy: Monday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m.

• Matureo Choir: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.

• Vivace Quartet: Saturday, Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m.

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is located at 201 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. For more information, visit www.merrillgardens.com.