Spring on the Kitsap Peninsula is one of our best seasons!

Spring STARTS HERE! 👉👉👉 EAT, EXPLORE, HIKE, adventure & SHOP YOUR WAY ACROSS THE KITSAP PENINSULA. HERE’S A WHOLE LIST OF WAYS TO THRIVE THIS Spring! This is your guide to mixing and matching endless spring fun on the Kitsap Peninsula.

We live for spring - the longer days, the smell of rain and grass, unpredictable weather, floral blooms, and the pre-funk to summer community gatherings. We love these few glorious months when all the colors are popping, and the weather keeps us on our toes!

Love Kitsap is your resource for outdoor adventures, beach explorations, and the best spring experiences on the Kitsap Peninsula.

spring events we love!

Spring events

Farmers Markets
(see next section)

Bainbridge Island

First Friday Art Walk
Year-Round | 5-8p

First Friday BIMA Afterparty
Year-Round | 8p

Moonlight Market
1st Friday
Opening day: TBD | 5-9p

Bremerton

First Friday Art Walk
Year-Round | 5-8p

Boardwalk Night Market
First Friday
Opening Day: May 2nd
May 2, June 6, July 11 + Oct 3 | 5-9p

Kingston

Sunset Market
1st Sat | 5-8p
June-Oct
Opening Day: TBD

Storie Vintage Market
April-Nov | 10a-5p
One weekend per month
Opening Date: TBD

Port Gamble

Ghost Walks and Special Paranormal Investigations
Year-Round | 7-10p | 16+

Port Gamble Cruise Nights
Thursdays | 4-7p
April-Sept

Port Orchard

Port Orchard Night Market
One Saturday per month
June-Sept
Opening Day: TBD

Poulsbo

2nd Saturday Art Walk
Year-Round | 5-8p

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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!

KINGSTON
Sundays, 10a-3p

May-Oct
Mike Wallace Park (next to the ferry terminal)

Bainbridge
Saturdays, 10a-2p

April - Nov
Town Square at City Hall

Poulsbo
Saturdays, 10a-2p

March - December
Gateway Fellowship Parking Lot

Port Orchard
Saturdays, 9a-2p

April - October
Downtown Waterfront Marina + Boardwalk

Silverdale
Tuesdays, 10a-2p

TBD
Silverdale Antique Mall

Bremerton
Thursdays, 4-7p

May - Oct
Evergreen Rotary Park

Farmer's Market Guide

Trail hikes

A true Kitsap Peninsula adventure is especially magical when seen through the eyes of a child. The stumphouse becomes the home of a fantastical troll, a simple trail transforms into an honorable quest, and beach missions turn into a piratey search for treasure!

Here are a few locations WITH a little extra flair for the mystical.

gardens + nurseries

Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap, and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses, and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring! Here’s a round-up of Kitsap’s gardens & nurseries.

KID-FRIENDLY ADVENtURES

Easy spring adventures are everywhere you turn around the Kitsap Peninsula. The kids will be thrilled to get outside and explore the tidepools, forest floors, and PNW-themed playgrounds regardless of the weather. Be sure to pack layers for each child because you never know when you’ll need your rain boots or an extra pair of sunglasses.

Explore Illahee Preserve

Tucked away on the shoreline of East Bremerton, just a few minutes away from Manette and downtown Bremerton, is Illahee Preserve, adjacent to Rolling Hills Golf Course and Illahee State Park - 75 glorious acres of hiking, camping, & beach combing.

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waterfront neighborhoods 

Poulsbo

Front Street

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 on a beautiful spring day. Its picturesque downtown core features a Little Norway vibe, paying homage to its roots, with rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas.

PORT ORCHARD

Bay Street

A walk down Bay Street on the Port Orchard’s waterfront reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants and experiences perfect for a few hours with family, friends or simply flying solo. Port Orchard isn’t glitzy or ostentatious but it has great locals and tons of heart.

explore downtown port orchard

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

Winslow Way

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 a reprieve from your shopping adventures.

kingston

Ferry Terminal

Kingston’s main drag is lined with local spots crafted for enjoying food and drink. As Highway 104 winds down to its conclusion at the Kingston-Edmonds WSF terminal, it becomes a charming waterfront lane lined with pubs, shops, restaurants, cafes, and breweries - perfect for strolling.

Summer is right around the corner!

Start your summer adventure plans here! Learn what the locals love most about summer in Kitsap and how to explore Kitsap to the fullest by the ones who love to live in Kitsap.