More than 450 volunteers prepare around 1,300 Thanksgiving baskets November 20-21 for families across Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula and South Kitsap.

The Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club hosts its Veterans Day Celebration November 11 at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, with lunch, speakers and music.

Shop the Harbor returns to Gig Harbor's historic waterfront November 14 with promotions at more than 50 local businesses, holiday music and shuttle service.

Pumpkins, farm animals and family activities return for October weekends

A free day of family activities, pumpkins and costumed pups in Puyallup

October 31 | Downtown Gig Harbor Waterfront Trick or Treat the Harbor takes over Gig Harbor's downtown waterfront October 31 from 3 to 6 pm. Businesses along Harborview Drive and surrounding streets welcome trick-or-treaters with candy, decorated storefronts, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Families can walk the waterfront at their own pace, stopping at participating shops throughout the district. No registration is required. The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance organi

October 2 | Gig Harbor Sportsman Club Pull for a Soldier returns to the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club on October 2 for a competitive trap shoot benefiting the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation. Teams of five take to the range, with shells and clay included in registration. The event welcomes both first-time shooters and experienced participants for a day of friendly competition. Proceeds support programs serving first responders, military members, and veterans dealing with

September 26 | Noon–5 pm | LeMay America's Car Museum Cider Swig returns for its 13th year on September 26 from noon to 5 pm at LeMay America's Car Museum. Hosted by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the festival features more than 130 ciders from Northwest cidermakers, plus beer, mead, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Live music, food trucks and the Battle of the Pies apple pie contest add to the day. Proceeds benefit local environmental education, conservation, an

September 18-20 | 10 am–5 pm | Gig Harbor The Open Studio Tour returns to Gig Harbor September 18 through 20, inviting visitors inside the working spaces of local artists. The free, self-guided event features painters, potters, sculptors, and jewelers demonstrating their work and sharing their creative process. Studios are open from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Visitors can explore a range of mediums, from ceramics and sculpture to painting and jewelry, with maps available to help

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm, the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum at Tacoma Narrows Airport will host the inaugural Elevate Speaker Series, bringing together aviation professionals, industry leaders, students, educators, and local community members for an evening focused on the future of aviation and the many career paths available in the industry.

Summer Sounds fills Skansie Brothers Park every Tuesday evening in August at 6 pm, wrapping the concert series that kicked off July 7 with the 133D Army Band

Three distances cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on August 1, starting at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harborv

July 23–25, 2026 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma The Asia Pacific Cultural Center's 16th Annual Samoa Cultural Days runs July 23-25, with three days rooted in Samoan heritage and the Pacific Islander community. A Community Banquet opens Thursday evening, Samoa Youth Gospel Night follows on Friday, and the weekend closes with the Tanoa Festival on Saturday, an outdoor celebration featuring live performances, cultural exhibitions, food vendors, and family activities. The

July 4, 2026 | 10 am–2 pm | Downtown Gig Harbor Gig Harbor marks the nation's 250th birthday on July 4 with a community celebration in downtown Gig Harbor from 10 am to 2 pm. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Waterfront Alliance, the Kiwanis Club, and the city, the day includes a kids-and-pets parade, a flag-themed public art project, and pie-baking and pie-eating contests. It is the first organized Independence Day event Gig Harbor has hosted in decades, tim

July 18–19, 2026 | Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm | Sehmel Homestead Park The Peninsula Art League Summer Arts Festival returns to Sehmel Homestead Park July 18 and 19 for its 40th year. More than 100 juried artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond will present work across ceramics, glass, metal, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber arts, sculpture, and other mediums. Live music begins at noon both days on the Kimball Coffeehouse Music Stage. The festival also includes

June 21 Gig Harbor marks the longest day of the year with Fest4All, a free all-day celebration running from noon to 9 pm across multiple stages at Uptown Gig Harbor. Now in its sixth year, the event is organized by United by Music North America and brings musicians of all styles to open-air venues throughout the shopping center. One stage is dedicated to sound-sensory sensitivity performances at low volume. No tickets, no cover. Free on-site parking throughout the day. Uptown

Gig Harbor's biggest summer weekend returns June 6-7 with the Grande Parade stepping off Saturday at 10 am along Harborview Drive under the theme "Stars and Stripes." The two-day festival draws up to 8,000 people each day to the downtown waterfront for live music across two stages, food vendors, a children's fair, and the Wheels on the Water Car Show on Sunday. The Blessing of the Fleet, a Knights of Columbus tradition honoring those lost at sea, closes out Sunday afternoon.

The Gig Harbor Women’s Co-op is hosting a Bunco Fundraiser designed as a fun, community-focused evening supporting the co-op. The event welcomes both experienced Bunco players and those new to the game, offering a casual setting centered on laughter, prizes, and connection. The fundraiser will take place at the Sehmel Park Vern Pavilion, located at 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th, with doors opening at 5:15 PM and gam

May 16 Supporting Dreams, Nourishing Lives returns in 2026 as an evening fundraiser hosted by Midday Rotary, focused on supporting local and global community initiatives. Guests can expect a social evening centered on connection, generosity, and impact, with proceeds benefiting programs that address hunger, education, and essential needs. The event takes place on May 16, 2026, beginning at 5:30 pm, at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities,

The Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup is a scenic paddle race that brings kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders together on the waters of Gig Harbor.