# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Polar Bear Plunger
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: Start the new year with a splash! Join us for the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2026.

Brave the chilly waters of Lake Washington at Matthews Beach Park (5100 NE 93rd St) and earn your official courage badge. The main plunge happens at 12 noon sharp. A special cubs dive for younger participants will take place at 11:45 a.m.

This free event is supervised by lifeguards. Will you take the plunge? 

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2025/11/18/polar-bear-plunge-new-years-2026/

#PolarBearPlunge #NewYearsDay #SeattleEvents #FreeEvent
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkland/polar-bear-plunger/200029374959646
- **Event Categories**: new-year
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 170

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kirkland
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Matthews Beach Park
- **lat**: 47.6966
- **long**: -122.273
- **full address**: Matthews Beach Park, 5100 NE 93rd St, Seattle, WA 98115, United States, Kirkland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Polar Bear Plunger
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0df3b8a3f1fc0cca0c27019b61818fa059056ea65db2dcf9c9aebb3898c77291-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc161a15-gmir?v=1766706152

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Polar Bear Plunger being held?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Plunger takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am at Matthews Beach Park, 5100 NE 93rd St, Seattle, WA 98115, United States, Kirkland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Polar Bear Plunger?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Plunger is organized by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Plunger is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kirkland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Polar Bear Plunger",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0df3b8a3f1fc0cca0c27019b61818fa059056ea65db2dcf9c9aebb3898c77291-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc161a15-gmir?v=1766706152",
        "startDate": "2026-01-01",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/kirkland/polar-bear-plunger/200029374959646",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Matthews Beach Park",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "5100 NE 93rd St, Seattle, WA 98115, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Kirkland",
                "addressRegion": "WA",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "47.6966",
                "longitude": "-122.273"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Start the new year with a splash! Join us for the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2026.\n\nBrave the chilly waters of Lake Washington at Matthews Beach Park (5100 NE 93rd St) and earn your official courage badge. The main plunge happens at 12 noon sharp. A special cubs dive for younger particip",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Seattle Parks and Recreation",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/seattle-parks-and-recreation/26458630",
                "description": "Seattle Parks and Recreation. 27,898 likes · 166 talking about this. Seattle Parks and Recreation administers parks, pools, community centers, and more!"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```