Winter on the Kitsap Peninsula is one magical community event after another!
Winter & Holiday fun STARTS HERE: EAT, EXPLORE, shop, adventure & celebrate YOUR WAY ACROSS THE KITSAP PENINSULA.
We love everything winter holds - the holiday markets, community events, Christmas Tree lightings, opportunities to support local businesses, and cozying up in our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, bars, theaters, and museums.
Love Kitsap is your resource for adventures, community events, and the best winter experiences on the Kitsap Peninsula.
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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.
Winter events you don’t want to miss!
tree lighting events
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SUQUAMISH
Holiday Tree Lighting
Nov 28th, 7pm
Clearwater Casino Event Lawn
Tickets for Early Buffet, Overnight Stays and Jingle Bell Brunch, add’l fee -
POULSBO
Annual Tree Lighting
Nov 28th, 5:30pm
Muriel Iverson Waterfront Park
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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Illuminate
Nov 29th, 6-7pm
Town Square
280 Madison Ave North -
Bremerton
Winterfest
Nov 29th, 4-8pm
Quincy Square
4th Street -
SILVERDALE
Annual Tree Lighting
Nov 29th, 1-5pm
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MANETTE
Magic in Manette
Dec 5th, 5-7pm
Whitey Domstad Park
1101 Wheaton Wy, Bremerton -
KINGSTON
Cove Christmas Event
Dec 6th, 9am-8pm
Mike Wallace Park
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PORT ORCHARD
Holiday on the Bay
Dec 6th, 3-8pm
Port Orchard Waterfront
Bay Street -
PORT GAMBLE
Country Christmas
Dec 6th, 5:45pm
Port Gamble
Rainier Ave
father christmas
Here’s where you can visit Santa
Nov 15 | Santa Paws | Olmsted Tree Farm
Dec 6 | Santa Paws | Bay Hay & Feed
Dec 7 | Santa Paws | West Hills Kia
Dec 6+7 | Santa’s Workshop | Port Gamble
Dec 6 | Bainbridge History Museum
Dec 14 | Santa Paws | Eleven Winery
Dec 20 | Suquamish Museum | Write letters to Santa or drop off from Dec 10-14th, 9am-4pm, daily - Santa might just write back!
Groups offering multiple date options:
- Downtown Port Orchard | All Santa appearances on Bay Street
- Bainbridge | The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village (Plus Gingerbread Houses! Ticket Required)
- Historic Downtown Poulsbo | Nordic Santa on Front Street, every Sat+Sun, starting Nov 29
**Find Santa at most Tree Lighting events (see section above)
christmas lights at the kingston marina
winter markets
Holiday Native Makers Market
Suquamish Museum
Nov 8+9th, 10am-3pm
Jinglefest gift show
Kitsap Fairgrounds
Nov 15+16th, 10am-4pm
Hansville Holiday Market
Greater Hansville Community Center
Nov 15th, 10am-4pm
Last Farmers’ market of the year
Bainbridge Island
Nov 22nd, 10am-2pm
PNW Holiday Market
Kiana Lodge
Nov 22nd, 9am-3pm
CASA COLLECTIVE Holiday Market
Gathered by Josephine’s
Nov 22nd, 10am-5pm
BARN Holiday Bazaar
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network
Nov 22nd, 10am-3pm
Crosby Holiday Bazaar
Seabeck Conference Center
Nov 23rd, 10am-4pm
Holiday Bazaar
Clearwater Casino
Nov 23rd, 10am-4pm
BIMA Winter Market
BI Museum of Art
Dec 5+6th, 4-8pm
*Plus, after party concert
Storie Holiday Market
6810 NE State Hwy 104
Dec 5+6, 9am-5pm
Krampus Market
Downtown Bremerton
Dec 6th, 2-9pm
Handmade Holiday market
Village Green Community Center
Dec 6th, 9am-3pm
Holiday Bazaar
Clearwater Casino
Dec 7th, 10am-4pm
Hometown Holiday Benefit
Marcus Whitman M.S.
Dec 13th, 9am-5pm
CASA COLLECTIVE Holiday Market
Gathered by Josephine’s
Dec 20th, 10am-5pm
Additional Holiday festivities
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Solstice Walks
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Blodel Reserve
Multiple Dates -
Candlelight Concerts
BREMERTON
Nov 16th + Dec 20th
Roxy Theater
Hans Zimmer, Nutcracker, Christmas Carols and more! -
Jingle Bell Brunch
SUQUAMISH
Nov 29th, 10am-12pm
Clearwater Casino
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Santa 5k
PORT ORCHARD
Dec 5th, 9:30am-12pm
McCormick Woods -
Art Walk
BREMERTON
Dec 5th, 5-8pm
Downtown Bremerton, Callow, Manette -
Art Walk
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Dec 5th, 5-8pm
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Marina Lights
PORT ORCHARD
Dec 5-7, After Dusk
Port Orchard Marina
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Krampusnacht
BREMERTON
Dec 6th, 2-9pm
Quincy Square, 4th StreetIncludes Krampus Market and Parade
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Julefest
POULSBO
Dec 6th, 10am-6pm
Sons of Norway LodgeIncludes Nordic-themed market, Lucia Viking Bride arrives by boat at dusk
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POULSBO
Viking Bonfire
Dec 6th, 4:30p (dusk)
Muriel Iverson Waterfront ParkIncludes Viking King’s Winter Solstice Proclaimation
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Christmas Fest
PORT ORCHARD
Dec 6th, 10am-5pm
Miracle Ranch -
Breakfast w/Santa
POULSBO
Dec 7th, 9-11am
Poulsbo Sons of Norway
*Entry Fee -
Art Walk
POULSBO
2nd Saturday
Dec 13th, 5-8pm -
Lighted Ship Parade
POULSBO
Dec 13th, 5-9pm
Poulsbo Marina -
Lighted Ship Parade
PORT ORCHARD
Dec 13th (69th Annual)
Port Orchard Yacht Club -
Lighted Ship Parade
BREMERTON
Dec 12+13th, 6:10pm start
Bremerton Yacht Club
tree farms!
Opening Dates
Nov 1 | Alpine U-Cut
Nov 16 | Bacon’s Tree Farm
Nov 22 | Huberts Tree Farm
Nov 28 | Bainbridge (Suyematsu) Farms
Nov 28 | The Wreath Works
Nov 28 | Olmsted Tree Farm
Nov 28 | Five Springs Tree Farm
krampusnacht
December 6th
4th + Pacific Ave
2-9p
Celebrating the Bavarian tradition, Krampus Bremerton brings Yuletide fun to the Kitsap Peninsula and the surrounding Puget Sound area. Kick off the holiday season with Bremerton's annual event...Krampusnacht! See costumed performers, visit participating businesses, and join in the fun!
Holiday movies & live perforances
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candlelight concerts
Roxy Theater
Nov 16th + Dec 20th -
Charlie Brown
Children’s Musical Theater
Nov 28-Dec 7 -
12 Days of Christmas
Port Gamble Theater
Dec 5-21 -
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Dec 5-21 -
Elf
Roxy Theater
Dec 7, 1pm -
Handel's Messiah
Dec 13th, Silverdale Lutheran
Dec 14, Bremerton Performing Arts -
A Christmas Carol
Enoch City Arts
Nov 28-Dec 10 -
A Christmas Story
Admiral Theatre
Dec 19, 7pm, $5 -
One-Man Christmas Carol
Admiral Theatre
Dec 20th. 2pm + 7pm -
it's a wonderful life
Port Gamble Theater
Dec 20, 7pm -
Joel Gibson Jr.
Tracyton Movie House
Dec 20th, 8:30pm
THE ONLY LOCAL GIFT GUIDE YOU NEED FOR SHOPPING ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA!
We know you love and value the small businesses that make Kitsap so special. That’s why this holiday season, we are featuring some of Kitsap’s favorite brands - the makers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
Check out our easy guides to help you shop by category, or click on a city to shop that area.
IDEAS FOR LADIES
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IDEAS THAT SPARKLE
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IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations
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SUQUAMISH
Clearwater Casino
Dec 31st @ 11a - Jan 1st @ 1:30am -
Live at the Roxy
Roxy Theater
7pm-Midnight -
Masquerade Soiree
Cellar Cat
Special Guest: Deseo Carmin
8pm-Midnight
Indoor Classes & Activities
Winter is perfect for gathering indoors, in community, around common themes. Several Kitsap locations offer classes, activities, and more.
BARN | Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network
10 well-equipped studios and a vibrant community of arts and makers eager to help you get started.
BIMA | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
BIMA offers a range of opportunities to hone your craft or try something new. Life drawing sessions, art classes, meet the author, and a diverse array of lectures, presentations, and conversations.
Eleven Winery | Bainbridge Island
Two locations on Bainbridge - Day Road Winery + Winslow Way Tasting Room - year-round live music, sip & art, book swaps, meet & greets, workshops, as well as a variety of unique pop-up events.
Gathered | Port Orchard Waterfront
Various rotating classes with a variety of teachers and subjects, including watercolor, sourdough 101, wellness education, workshops with local community members, inside an industrial and historical space on the Port Orchard waterfront.
Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery | Port Orchard
Offering a variety of activities around the farm, ranging from tours, classes, and holiday-themed activities! Check out the calendar to see what’s happening and for ticket availability.
Black Barn Fine Arts Studio | Kingston
View the annual workshops and classes for drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and more!
Rimbert Illustration | Bremerton
Owned and operated by local artist Danielle Rimbert, her studio hosts classes, events, art shows, dance lessons, and so much more. Visit her events tab on Facebook for a list of upcoming events.
Ciderpress Lane | Bremerton
Home of the ‘Freedom Dinners’, Ciderpress Lane “exists to help heal the world by creating a beautiful community”. Learn everything from wreath making to sourdough baking and legacy garden skills. A percentage of all sales is given towards eradicating human trafficking locally and globally.
Suquamish Museum
The Suquamish Museum hosts a variety of free and paid events that are educational, fun, and creative, connecting you with the local artists who populate the Suquamish Museum store.
Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse
Known for their delicious hand-crafted ciders and arms-wide-open community-centric vibes, Bushel & Barrel hosts a handful of keystone events like Soggy Sashquatch, Kitsapple Fest (all about cider), and Highland Games, to name a few. In addition, they host several weekday events, including trivia, live music, bonfires, farm tours, and even an annual ‘Ciderboys’ calendar!
KID FRIENDLY + Indoors
When the rain and cold of winter take over, and the kiddos get stir-crazy, it’s time to explore the indoors of Kitsap. The Kitsap Peninsula offers many options to help your child learn, grow, and expend their winter energy!
comfort foods
Baby, it’s cold outside.
Fill up your belly with some of the warmest, mouthwatering eats on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Waterfront bliss and views for days…perfectly nestled on the waterfront between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island.