Saturday, July 18 | 3 to 8 pm Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Drive Spend an afternoon sampling the flavors of the 253 during Summer Sips, Savor & Stroll. This walkable tasting event brings more than 60 locally crafted beverages to participating shops and restaurants throughout Uptown Gig Harbor. Guests can sample cider, beer, wine, spirits, mead, and nonalcoholic creations while enjoying artisan bites, sweet treats, shopping, and live music at the Uptown Concert Pavili

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

A milestone festival supporting artists and future creatives By Like Media Team For 40 years, the Peninsula Art League (PAL) Summer Arts Festival has brought community to the artist and art to the community. The 40th festival takes place July 18 and 19, 2026, at Sehmel Homestead Park. Admission and parking are free. Saturday hours are 10 am–6 pm, and Sunday hours are 10 am–5 pm. “Reaching this milestone is a moment of immense pride for us,” says PAL President Robin Avni. “We