May 30 Rotary’s Race for the Roses is a festive, Derby-themed fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor that celebrates community, generosity, and fellowship while supporting Rotary’s local and global service efforts. Held at Ocean5 in Gig Harbor, the event invites attendees to enjoy an evening of lively auction bidding and connection with neighbors. The 2026 Race for the Roses takes place on May 30, 2026. For tickets, sponsorships, and event details, visit...

Courtesy of Waterfront Farmers Market May 21 through August 27 (Every Thursday) The Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market offers a weekly gathering of local farmers, food vendors, and artisans along the downtown waterfront. Shoppers can find fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, handcrafted items, and prepared foods while enjoying live music and a welcoming atmosphere. The market runs on Thursdays beginning May 21st through August 27th and supports local growers and makers thro

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH, Meeting rising needs across the Peninsula By Like Media Team Founded in 1976, Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank & Community Services (GHP FISH) began with a simple idea: neighbors showing up for neighbors. Nearly five decades later, that principle continues to guide the organization as it responds to growing and often hidden needs across greater Gig Harbor, Fox Island, the Key Peninsula, and nearby communities. Food insecurity in Gig Harbor is rea

Compassionate care for local seniors By Like Media Team On the Key Peninsula, where neighbors still look out for one another, The Mustard Seed Project has been quietly changing lives since 2006. What began as a simple idea to help local elders remain in their homes and community as they age has grown into a trusted network of programs, volunteers, and partnerships that keep seniors connected, supported, and thriving. Programs are tailored to the challenges of this rural area,

Communities In Schools of Peninsula marks 25 years of supporting students by placing site coordinators in schools to connect kids with vital resources, helping them stay in class and succeed.

Rachel Hayes, a Gig Harbor native, joins Like Media as Marketing Executive for Gig Harbor Living Local and 253 Lifestyle Magazine, blending local roots with digital vision to strengthen community connections.

The Finest Experience Challenge invites you to design your perfect “Finest Day” in Gig Harbor using winners from the 2024 Finest Awards—then share your adventure with #FinestExperienceGigHarbor.

July 19-20 Celebrate creativity at the 39th Annual Peninsula Art League Summer Art Festival, July 19-20, 2025, at Sehmel Homestead Park...

July 12 Raise a glass at Summer Sips at Uptown, happening Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12 to 5 pm at Uptown Gig Harbor. This 21+ tasting...

July 10 - August 14 The Uptown Summer Concert Series returns to the Uptown Pavilion in Gig Harbor every Thursday from July 10 to August...

A 65,000-square-foot hub for fitness, sports, and community By Like Media Team Exciting changes are on the horizon for Gig Harbor as the...

June 7-8 The Maritime Gig Festival returns to Gig Harbor’s downtown waterfront June 7-8, 2025, for a weekend full of music, food, and...

June 28-29 Experience the beauty of the 2025 Gig Harbor Garden Tour on June 28-29, showcasing seven unique gardens across the Greater Gig...

July 8 - August 26 Every Tuesday Get ready for summer evenings filled with music at the 2025 Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series,...

Heart, hustle, and humor are redefining real estate in Gig Harbor By Like Media Team In a world where real estate is often reduced to...

May 17 Join the 14th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival at Uptown Gig Harbor on Saturday, May 17, 2025! Enjoy a day filled with craft beers...

The April 2025 cover of Gig Harbor Living Digital Magazine features the vibrant energy of the Washington State Spring Fair 2025, with an...

Photo courtesy of Paddlers Club April 26-27 The 12th Annual Paddlers Cup Regatta takes place April 26–27, 2025, at Skansie Park in...

April 10-13 & 17-20 Washington State's biggest celebration of spring, the Spring Fair, will take place at the Washington State Fair...

April 5 The 34th Annual Rotary Dinner Fundraiser & Auction occurs on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum! This...