In December, experience the small town Christmas shopping in the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront District. The waterfront merchants are ready to welcome you in with great holiday specials, treats, and extended shopping hours all weekend! Visit www.gigharborchamber.net for more.

The Alliance’s crowd-pleasing, community caroling event, Hark the Harbor, takes place in December at the pavilion in Skansie Park. Songbooks and candles will be provided. Sharon Stearnes, a family oriented entertainer and accomplished musician, will lead carolers with joyful holiday carols while awaiting the arrival of the Argosy Christmas Ship, all aglow in festive lights! The Olympia Youth Choir – Cantabile will be performing from the ship. For more information visit www.gigharborwaterfront.org.

Decorate your boat this December and join us for a holiday tradition here in the harbor! This is one of the ways that we can give back to our community by giving them a festive show out on the water. For more information visit www.gigharborchamber.net.

Come celebrate life on the water! The Gig Harbor Gondola is one of the only authentic Venetian gondolas in the Pacific Northwest. Once on board just sit back, relax and let the stress melt away as you enjoy the scenic views of Mount Rainier and the harbor. Call John to schedule your next romantic adventure or celebration!

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Always the first Saturday in December. Bring the family down for a fun tree lighting ceremony in Skansie Brothers Park. For more information visit www.gigharborchamber.net.

Girls Night out in November. “Shop and Dine from 10 to 9!' Goodie bags, trolley rides, coupon books, shopping and dining specials – and more! Visit www.gigharborwaterfront.org for more information.

Gig Harbor High School’s annual December TideFest brings in artists and high-quality artisans from all over the Northwest. The festival raises money for the school’s activities and athletics programs, including the Speech and Debate team and the school newspaper. About 150 artists fill the 118 available spaces, selling everything from glass art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and clothing to paintings, wood products and leather bags. 'Everything is made in original by the artist. It’s stuff that you cannot find at a mall. It’s really unique kinds of items,' says Eleanor Ledbetter, former TideFest chairperson. Visit www.tidefest.org for more information.

On Halloween, businesses in Downtown Gig Harbor will hand out candy beginning at 2:00pm and ending at 5:00pm. Visit www.gigharborchamber.net for more information.

Burn off those turkey dinner calories in November before you even consume them! Join in on a family fun 5k and 10k trot on Thanksgiving morning along the beautiful downtown Gig Harbor waterfront. Visit www.gigharborchamber.net for more information.

Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair at Peninsula High School is every year on Thanksgiving weekend. This annual two-day art fair has over 200 arts and crafts artists displaying their handcrafted items and gourmet foods. Student groups support the event by selling food to benefit their individual clubs. Visit this website for more information.

Happening in February, enjoy strolling the downtown waterfront, savoring sips and tastes at more than 15 Stroll Stops. Many businesses will be open late, so you can shop as you stroll too. At registration, participants will receive a carrying bag, tasting glass, 15 taste tickets for alcohol and a map to stroll through the downtown waterfront. Complimentary transportation will be provided by the Alliance on Pierce Transit’s Gig Harbor Trolley throughout the downtown waterfront. Visit www.harborwineandfoodfest.com for more information.