Gingerbread House Competition: Join us at Merrill Gardens as one of the featured Christmas events for The Kirkland Downtown Association, at 4 p.m., Nov. 28 at 201 Kirkland Ave. For more information, visit www.merrillgardens.com or call 425-828-2570.

Miss Washington Teen reads “The Night Before Christmas”: Join Merrill Gardens at 7 p.m. Nov. 28.

Medicare Seminar: A Medicare representative will cover Medicare basics, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, enrollment and much more. This is a free event and begins at 1 p.m. Nov. 30. Coffee and cookies will be provided. RSVP by Nov. 27 to 425-828-2570.

Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Merrill Gardens at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 18. A professional photographer will be available to take pictures and provide packages for a fee.