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!
Sometimes it seems like Kitsap experiences all 4 seasons on the same day. Especially in Spring, the Kitsap Peninsula can go from sunshine to drizzle to a double rainbow and back to blue skies all in the same day.
Things to do on Bainbridge Island in any weather - rain or shine! Let’s explore indoor activities for day when you want to avoid the rain and outdoor adventures when you want to be outside!
All of the fall events, festivals, trick or treating and fun on the Kitsap Peninsula. Pumpkin patches, Halloween events and family fun in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
Your guide to Kitsap County's breweries, taprooms & ciderys. From Bainbridge Island to Kingston to Bremerton to Silverdale & Port Orchard - here is your beer tour of the Peninsula!
Your guide to Poulsbo’s Poulsbrew Fest 2025 - where to eat and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
Your guide to Silverdale’s Whaling Days 2025 - where to play, eat, and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
All the summer events, festivals, gardens, and farmers’ markets on the Kitsap Peninsula. Summer events and activities in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
Your guide to Bainbridge Island’s Grand Old 4th of July celebrations 2025 - where to play, eat, and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual summer events.
From Kingston to Port Orchard - here are 4 amazing 4th of July community celebrations and fireworks shows on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Your guide to Kingston Pirate Festival 2025 - what to expect, where to play, eat and stay in Kingston Washington.
Your guide to Port Orchard’s Mosquito Fleet Fest 2026 - what to expect, where to play, eat, and stay on the Port Orchard waterfront.
Your guide to Poulsbo’s Viking Fest 2026 - where to park, play, eat, and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
All the spring events, festivals, gardens, and farmers markets on the Kitsap Peninsula. Spring events and activities in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
Kitsap Annual Events Calendar 2025 - Mark your Calendar with this Kitsap County community events overview for 2025! Featuring events on Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Silverdale, and Port Orchard this guide will help you plan your Kitsap Peninsula travels, road trip, weekend or staycation. Farmers Markets, Summer festivities, Holiday fun and so much more!
All of the Christmas and holiday events, festivals, tree lightings, and Christmas markets on the Kitsap Peninsula. Holiday events and activities in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
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
Find the perfect spot to stay in Kitsap!
Waterfront bliss and views for days…perfectly nestled on the waterfront between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island.
Featuring 27 acres, 4 bedrooms + loft with 6 beds + 2 fold-down sofas, 4 bathrooms. Enjoy the Steinway grand piano, outdoor cedar hot tub, and organic lavender farm.
Stunning beachfront on the shores of Port Orchard with unobstructed, waterfront vistas from inside the window-lined living area and furnished deck beneath by a canopy of trees.
The Baymont offers comfy, no-fuss stays with easy access to all Bremerton + Silverdale amenities, like ferries, local shopping, markets, and laid-back Kitsap vibes.
5 acres full of unique scenery, wildlife, and a small fruit tree orchard overlooking the Bremerton waterfront.
Centrally located, this peaceful waterfront home has all the amenities of the county nearby. Within 5-10 minutes grocery stores, shopping, gym, hospital, park/playground. Walk, bike, bus or drive. A great home base for a Kitsap & Olympic Peninsula getaway!
400 sq ft waterfront studio cottage and gazebo with amazing views of Mount Rainier! Bella Rosa Cottage is the perfect couples’ cozy getaway!
There is something for everyone at this award-winning hotel with well-appointed rooms, friendly service, and waterfront views.
With stunning views of Sinclair Inlet and the mighty Olympic Mountains, the historic Carriage House is the perfect place for a South Kitsap adventure.
The custom built studio cabin is a unique design, with wood floors, a vaulted wood ceiling and a large wrap around deck.
An 1895 historic chapel featuring gorgeous stained glass windows, open space design, 25 ft ceilings, loft bedrooms, huge work space, and fabulous art!
Overlooking Agate Pass with beautifully manicured grounds and a relaxing atmosphere, Clearwater Casino Resort isn’t *just a Kitsap destination…it’s one of the best casino resorts in WA.
The only hotel located on the Port Orchard waterfront pathway, you’ll be just a few steps away from countless adventures.
Stay right in the center of the action, in a cottage that feels like it’s in another world.
A beautiful, petite boutique hotel overlooking the Bainbridge Island waterfront, The Eagle Harbor Inn offers relaxing overnight accommodations in five one-of-a-kind hotel rooms and two custom townhomes.
Escape to Enchanted Forest Cottage in an evergreen forest of towering trees nestled between Poulsbo and Suquamish.
Enjoy space for the whole family with all the comforts of home at this charming vacation house. Cozy up by the fireplace on chilly days, enjoy your coffee in the front garden, or head into the garage game room to find some arcade games and table tennis.
A dreamy geodesic dome tucked among towering firs and cozy cabin stay options. Glamping at it’s finest!
Located a short walk to many downtown landmarks, such as the Bremerton waterfront boardwalk, Kitsap Conference Center, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton ferry terminals, Bremerton marina, and the USS Turner Joy Museum.
Overlooking Liberty Bay, Fairfield Inn & Suites is close to all the well-loved amenities of downtown Poulsbo—with delicious restaurants, local shops, and big-name businesses nearby.
This charming Tudor-style fairyland cottage with pristine bay views, 50-feet beachfront for clamming, crabbing, or kayaking.
Sweeping views of Puget Sound, Cascade Mountain range, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker and features sandy beaches.
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Oyster Bay and framed by the majestic Olympic Mountains, the Flagship Inn offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views that will leave you in awe.
Nestled on the shores of Port Gamble Bay is an escape that is perfect for groups, families and anyone who wants to escape the noise and connect with PNW perfection in North Kitsap.
An ideal location for visitors to Naval Base Bangor, Naval Base Kitsap, and Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport.
Located along the Bremerton waterfront boardwalk and moments from the entrance to the ferry terminals, Bremerton marina, USS Turner Joy Museum, Puget Sound Navy Museum, and Kitsap Conference Center, the Hampton offers a relaxed home base with unmistakable Puget Sound charm.
Heron Haus is a sleek, artfully appointed retreat with unparalleled views of Mount Rainier, Bainbridge & Blake Islands.
Originally built in the 1890’s, this boutique, 9-room hotel has been restored to its former Scandinavian glory. Book one room or the entire hotel!
This stunning space connects you directly with the serene beauty of the Hood Canal in the beautiful rural region of Kitsap known as Seabeck.
Tucked away in a timeless place on the Puget Sound. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Rainier, Bainbridge Island, Agate Pass, and the Olympic Mountains from atop a 30 foot bluff.
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TRULY DISTINCT state parks in Kitsap
We love exploring our state parks, no matter the season…
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Kitsap Peninsula's Farmers Markets Guide
Spring on the Kitsap Peninsula means the start of farmers market season and we couldn’t be happier!
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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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Explore Downtown Port Orchard
Port Orchard’s unassuming waterfront is lined with local favorites.
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Bainbridge, rain or shine
Sometimes it seems like Kitsap experiences all 4 seasons on the same day. Especially in spring.
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Kitsap Wildlife
From whale watching and fishing to encounters on the hiking trail, animals and wildlife are abundant on the Kitsap Peninsula.
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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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Kingston Itinerary
Once you’ve booked your stay, you’re positioned for some unforgettable North Kitsap adventures…here is your ‘best life’ North Kitsap weekend itinerary!
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Kitsap Peninsula's Best Donuts
Sink your teeth into something sweet! Here are the Peninsula’s most delicious donuts.
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Kingston, Rain or Shine
Especially in spring, Kitsap can go from sunshine to drizzle to a double rainbow and back to blue skies all in the same day.
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Nursery & Garden Guide
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!
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pup friendly adventures
The Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to travel, you’re sure to find an adventure that you and your animal companions will love.
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
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.
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.
Explore with Kitsap with a local botanical garden director, Baqi Kopelman of Vista Gardens, as he shares his love for Kitsap restaurants, local businesses, and his favorite Kitsap experiences.
Molly Brahmer, local muralist and owner of Molly Brahmer Art, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Brittany Hess, owner of Dos Casas Thrift, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Danielle Rimbert, local artist, community leader, and owner of Rimbert Illustration, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Coreen Haydock, Port Orchard’s Citizen of the Year and co-owner of Waterman Mitigation Partners, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Korum Bischoff, Deputy Director of Bainbridge Island Museum Art, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Jake + Jackie are local veterans, teachers and authors from the South Kitsap community. They’re sharing their favorite local adventures, swimming holes, tours and eateries in this episode of Secret Summer.
Explore with local Port Gamble Town Manager, Pete Orbea, or as he’s known in the paranormal realms - Paranormal Pete! Port Gamble is a small historic town in North Kitsap known for its beautiful views, small town charm and paranormal activities.
Melissa Kittrell, owner of Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse in Poulsbo, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Kylie Danskin, owner of Northmade Marketing + The Cedar Bar, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Anna Carson is a Bainbridge Island photographer and entrepreneur who loves her island and the vibrant community that lives there - let’s get the scoop on all of Anna’s favorite places to eat, drink, shop & play in Kitsap!
Lizzy Rolando, the friendly owner of the magical bookstore Salmonberry Books in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Mike Barnet is what happens when talent, passion and love for community collide into one awesome human. Mike shares his ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Ryan Brewer, pastor of newlife south in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Katie Diamond, a quintessential PNW adventurer and hiking extraordinaire shares her ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Kirsten Judkins, owner of Kirsten Judkins Designs in Poulsbo, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Alex Marshall, co-owner of Harbor Haute Dogs in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Keep reading for a list of fun, family-friendly activities & things to do in Port Orchard, Washington, rain or shine!