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Summer Sounds
Skansie Brothers Park
3211 Harborview Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Summer Sounds is a free
local event held on
the waterfront in Skansie
Brothers Park, in historic
downtown Gig Harbor.
The extremely popular
free outdoor concert
series is held each
week from June till
August.
Bring chairs,
blankets, and perhaps
a picnic and set up
for a night of fun and
music.
Destiny Harbor Tours
8829 N. Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Tours of Gig Harbor,
Point Defiance and the
Narrows Bridge are offered
on Destiny Harbor Tours
restored U.S. Navy boats
that are certified for
up to 33 passengers
each. They offer
1-2 hour scheduled tours
or private tours that
can range from 1 to
10 hours. Bring your
camera because you are
more than likely to
see beautiful sail boats,
seals, or perhaps an
orca whale!
Harbor WildWatch
Harbor WildWatch was
founded in 2004 and
now provides education
and outreach programs
that focus on informing
the community about
sustainability of the
area's marine resources.
Have the chance
to feel a jellyfish
or hold a starfish at
one of their interactive
touch tanks.
Or join them
on one of their many
beach walks throughout
the Puget Sound.
Gig Harbor Farmers Market
Saturday Market:
Thursday
Waterfront
Market:
Year Around
June-September
10am-3pm
3-7pm
At Former Peninsula
Gardens
Skansie Brothers
Park
5503 Wollochet
Dr NW
3211 Harborview
Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Gig Harbor, WA
98335
The Gig Harbor Farmers
Market offers fresh
flowers, produce, plants
and expert advice from
local gardeners from
local farms, baked goods,
food and homemade crafts
from local artisans.
There is also a tent
for kids activities,
live entertainment and
much much more!
Gig Harbor Street Scramble
Race around the Harbor
with your friends and
family to reach all
the check points on
your map before time
runs out! This great
community event is a
great opportunity to
get the whole family
active and adventuring!
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Self Guided tour of
the beautiful Gig Harbor
gardens. Enjoy walking
the garden grounds,
listening to garden
talks and getting expert
advice from gardening
legends. The tour is
held in June or July
when the weather is
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Gig Harbor Paddlers
Cup
Skansie Brothers Park
3207 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, Washington
98335
The Annual Gig Harbor
Paddlers Cup and Expo
are held in downtown
Gig Harbor right on
the water. It features
competitive paddle racing
for kayaks, canoes,
outriggers and stand
up paddle boards. The
Expo showcases local
businesses and venders
who will be giving instructions
and demonstrations throughout
the event.
Maritime Gig and the
Blessing of the Fleet
Join the whole town
for the festival of
the year on the first
weekend in June!
Enjoy a wonderful
local parade following
the annual downtown
Fun Run!
Great music,
live entertainment,
food venders, and tons
of activities for the
kids! Great weekend
to invite down the folks
or just have some family
fun!
Harbor Hounds
This pooch friendly
event is your chance
to show off your dog
and support the Prison
Pet Partnership.
After the walk
through the harbor with
your dog, join many
pet-friendly sponsors
for games, a doggie
fashion contest and
a pet centered expo.
Gig Harbor Tree Lighting
Skansie Brothers Park
3211 Harborview Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Join us at Skansie Park
to see the holiday season
come to life with the
annual Gig Harbor Tree
Lighting! Enjoy cookies
and hot cocoa as you
listen to live music,
then welcome Santa into
the harbor and watch
the brilliant tree light
up with hundreds of
lights. Following the
tree lighting, Santa
will great the children
and accept their holiday
wishes!
Lighted Boat Parade
Downtown Gig Harbor
Come down to the harbor
to see the parade of
hundreds of lighted
boats touring around
Gig Harbor Bay! Or participate
by decorating your sea
craft and following
the leader! This annual
holiday event is a great
site to view the holiday
lights!
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