Explore Kitsap Peninsula maritime culture through top waterfront festivals, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, and scenic shoreline destinations across Port Orchard, Kingston, Silverdale, and beyond.

Downtown Port Orchard is more than a scenic stop on the Kitsap Peninsula, it’s a place where markets, festivals, and community events shape the rhythm of the waterfront all year long.

Plan the perfect Port Orchard, Washington day trip with this easy half-day itinerary featuring the best things to do on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Opening each April and running through October, the Port Orchard Farmers Market is a must-visit waterfront destination on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Summer is when the true beauty of the Kitsap 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 Port Orchard, all the way to Kingston.

Your guide to Poulsbo’s Viking Fest - where to park, play, eat, and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.

Your guide to Port Orchard’s Mosquito Fleet Fest - what to expect, where to play, eat, and stay on the Port Orchard waterfront.

Your guide to Kingston Pirate Festival - what to expect, where to play, eat, and stay in Kingston, Washington.

The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet-friendly place to travel, adventure, and explore. Explore the Port Orchard waterfront with Moby, plus check out our list of 20 dog-friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup in Kitsap!

Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!

Explore the beautiful Port Orchard waterfront pocket parks and pedestrian pathway.

Spring on the Kitsap Peninsula means the start of FARMER'S MARKET SEASON and we couldn't be happier! 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!

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.

The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet friendly place to travel, adventure and explore. Here’s our list of 20 dog friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup!

We love exploring our state parks, no matter the season…but summer is a truly special time to get outside and appreciate all that the Kitsap Peninsula has to offer.

Tucked into the folds of the Seabeck shoreline, the nature reserve takes some driving to get to, but trust us, it’s worth every moment.

A historic lighthouse and a perfect beach await you at the northern tip of Kitsap County. Point No Point in Hansville is well worth the journey - walk among the driftwood as the wind whips the wavelets.

Date night ideas and things to do in downtown Bremerton.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Mike Barnet, local videographer and musician. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - hiking trails, breweries, and his favorite places to enjoy the arts. Explore ‘like a local’ with Mike’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Kitsap Annual Events Calendar - Mark your Calendar with this Kitsap County community events overview! 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!