GUIDE: Annual Kitsap Events Guide
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!
VISIT: Explore Downtown Port Orchard
A walk down Bay Street on the Port Orchard’s waterfront with business owner Sam Smith, reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants and experiences that are perfect for a few hours with the family, friends or flying solo.
EXPLORE Unique Public Art & Murals All Around the Kitsap Peninsula
Ready, set…SNAP! Who doesn’t love to take a selfie in front of something beautiful, unique, extraordinary and hashtag worthy? Finding yourself in front of a colorful mural or a giant wooden gnome is a PERFECT excuse to memorialize the moment with a selfie for Facebook and Insta. Here is a round up of just a few of the amazing places on the Kitsap Peninsula to take photos in front of!
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Coreen Haydock
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Coreen Haydock, local business owner and community leader. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - beautiful gardens, locally made wines, and community events. Explore ‘like a local’ with Coreen’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
How to Spend 2 Hours in Downtown Bremerton
How to spend 2 hours exploring downtown Bremerton. Discover shops, food, drink, activities and things to do on the Bremerton waterfront including restaurants, shops, bars & movie theaters.
Bainbridge Island, Rain or Shine
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!
LOCAL: Vintage Shops in Kitsap
These are the vintage shops that you can get lost in, wandering slowly lost in your imagination as you imagine each unique piece in your home.
EXPLORE: The Kitsap Peninsula Farmer's Markets Guide
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!
Port Orchard + Bremerton Summer Night Markets
Explore South Kitsap’s two great night markets in Bremerton & Port Orchard.
Walkable, Pet Friendly, Kid Friendly, Bremerton Waterfront
If you only have a few hours on the bremerton waterfront and want explore public parks on foot, here’s a great walkable itinerary that takes you to easy accessible parks and public spaces to relax and play.
LOCAL: Kitsap Soup Spots Perfect for Winter!
Forget the can of Campbell’s, these 5 soup spots will satisfy your craving for chowder, pho, bisque, or ramen!
Like a Local: Trip Itinerary with Brittany Hess
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Brittany Hess, a local small business owner and market manager. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - exploring the outdoors, thrift shops, and local markets. Explore ‘like a local’ with Brittany’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
Enter to win a new year’s eve WATERFRONT hotel stay & NYE concert EXPERIENCE in downtown bremerton!
Enter to win an unforgettable New Years Eve experience on the Bremerton waterfront! Win one night (12/31) at the Marina Square Suites + TWO tickets to the Roxy Theatre’s NYE concert and 2026 countdown!
LOCAL: Poulsbo is Perhaps Kitsap’s Best Boozy Little City!
Kitsap (and the PNW in general) is known for its craft beer, spirits and local wine and there is no place that best represents Kitsap’s boozy side than the city of Poulsbo!
Like a Local: Trip Itinerary with Baqi Kopelman
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Baqi Kopelman, the director of a botanical garden. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - nature walks, local wines, and artisan markets. Explore ‘like a local’ with Baqi’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
WINTER PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2024: Holiday events, Christmas activities & 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.
Port Orchard, Rain or Shine
Keep reading for a list of fun, family-friendly activities & things to do in Port Orchard, Washington, rain or shine!
Kingston, Rain or Shine
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.
Tails & Trails | Poulsbo Waterfront
The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet-friendly place to travel, adventure, and explore. Explore the Poulsbo waterfront with Walter, plus check out our list of 20 dog-friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup in Kitsap!
Explore - The Bremerton National Airport - Kitsap’s largest airstrip is for more than just planes!
Your guide to the Bremerton National Airport, Kitsap’s largest and most well appointed airport!