let’s make this the best autumn ever!
autumn STARTS HERE: EAT, EXPLORE & SHOP YOUR WAY ACROSS THE KITSAP PENINSULA. HERE’S A WHOLE LIST OF WAYS TO THRIVE THIS autumn! this is your guide to mix and match endless autumn fun on the Kitsap Peninsula.
We live for summer - the long days, the trips to the tidepools, the BBQs, and community gatherings…we love these few glorious months where everything is green, the weather is great! Love Kitsap is your resource for outdoor adventures, patio happy hours, and the best summer experiences on the Kitsap Peninsula.
fall festivals and harvesting abound ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA.
Summer is when the true beauty of the Kitsap Peninsula is on full display…and the long, warm days are perfect for spending as much time outside as possible. You’ll find a wide variety of magnificent backdrops for live music and events from Gig Harbor all the way to Kingston and we’ve put all this information together in one place so you can easily experience your favorite bands amongst stunning views and tasty foods. It really can’t get any better than a beautiful location paired with live music.
2025 Autumn events we love!
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Enjoy Kitsap's pumpkin patches
A truly unique offerings of pumpkin patch experiences across the Kitsap Peninsula.
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autumn in Kitsap
2024 Fall Preview of events and activites in Kitsap.
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5 kitsap soups we love
Here's a curated list of the top soups you must have in your life.
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Explore Downtown Port Orchard
Port Orchard’s unassuming waterfront is lined with local favorites.
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a guide to pet friendly adventures
Kitsap is especially pet friendly, you're certain to find some adventures you love.
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BUTCHER & BAKER PROVISIONS IS THE TASTIEST SPOT
Well worth the drive, Port Gamble’s Butcher & Baker is a locally sourced farmhouse restaurant, butcher shop, and bakery.
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2 hour guide to port Orchard
A detailed guide for maximizing your short visit to the Port Orchard Waterfront.
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Vintage Shops abound in Kitsap
From reclaimed barn wood furniture to shabby chic antique decor, Kitsap has a wonderful collection of vintage shops.
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explore bremerton in 2 hours
Only have a couple hours to explore Bremerton? Here's what you don't want to miss!
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The Historic Local theatre scene
From intimate art house cinesmas to grand restored performance venues.
state parks
Port Orchard | Manchester State Park
Port Orchard | Blake Island State Park
Bremerton | Illahee State Park
Seabeck | Scenic Beach State Park
Poulsbo | Kitsap Memorial State Park
Kitsap comfort food
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OUTDOOR EXPLORATION - STAY?
Although there will never be enough summer days to fully experience EVERY adventure the Kitsap Peninsula extends, we can - and willl - TRY! Summer months on the Kitsap Peninsula enhance the already perfect trails, beaches, gardens, swimming holes, and unique outdoor experiences. Here is a round-up of some our favorite spots to hit up when the sun is shining its warmest.
KID FRIENDLY ADVENURES
Endless summer adventures are everywhere you turn around the Kitsap Peninsula. Here are some that are a bit more enjoyable for our younger adventure buddies. This list is geared towards shorter trails, playgrounds, splish-splashing, and might even be a bit educational. *wink*
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Pheasant Fields Farm corn maze & pumpkin patch, silverdale
WINNEY FARMS, hay rides, corn maze & pumpkin patch, bainbridge island
Suyematsu Farms, hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, tractor rides, bainbridge island
Fat turnip farms, pumpkin patch & farm, kingston
FALL AT THE FARMER’S MARKETS
The days are longer, the dahlias are blooming and the weekends welcome local farmers, vendors and artisans. Each Farmer’s Market around the Kitsap Peninsula has its own notable flair, no two are alike. That’s why we’ve created this handy round-up so you can plan to experience them all!
Oktoberfest
In the summer months, the Kitsap Peninsula’s waterfront areas are home to a variety of live music, festivals, and markets in addition to constant picturesque outdoor dining and shopping.
Poulsbo
Poulsbo’s waterfront sits along Liberty Bay in the northern part of Kitsap County. Liberty Bay is a protected arm of the Puget Sound and is thus calmer and more placid than other places. This makes Poulsbo a haven for boaters, especially in the beautiful summer months. Its picturesque downtown core features a Little Norway vibe, paying homage to its roots, with rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas.
PORT ORCHARD
A walk down Bay Street on the Port Orchard’s waterfront reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants and experiences that are perfect for a few hours with the family, friends or flying solo. Port Orchard isn’t glitzy or ostentatious but it does have great locals and tons of heart.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
The opposite end of the island is just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Winslow Way is the waterfront shopping mecca of the island with plenty of restaurants, bars, and wineries to give you reprieve from your shopping adventures.
