Kitsap Peninsula 2024 FALL PREVIEW: events, activities & more!
Autumn is just around the corner with all of the fall fun and seasonal events and activities that come with it. Here’s your sneak peak at what to do this fall on the Kitsap Peninsula!

Kitsap has many fall events and activities, including plenty of pumpkin patches and treat or treating.
festivals and events
Fall is full of fun in Kitsap’s collection of quaint PNW communities. Many communities host autumn festivals and events, here is just a small look at what’s in store for September & October!
Sept 6 First Fridays At Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
sept 14 kitsap destruction derby championships, thunderbird arena, bremerton
sept 14 night market, port orchard waterfront
sept 21 fall into fall market, ridgeline brewing, bremerton
sept 28 Crane’s Castle Brewery Oktoberfest, bremerton
sept 28 Fall Festival, Winney Farm, Bainbridge island
sept 29 Bushel and Barrel Ciderhouse OktoberFest, poulsbo
Late Sept Vahöll Brewing Oktoberfest, Poulsbo
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.
oct 1-31 bainbridge gardens pumpkin walk, bainbridge island
OCT Fri & Sat Ghost Walks, Port gamble
Oct 5 OktoberFest! An Exploration of German Beers, silver city brewery, bremerton
oct 5 poulsbo beer run, poulsbo
Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 olmsted tree farms Glow-In-The-Dark Candy Egg Hunt, Poulsbo
Oct 11 poulsbo film festival, poulsbo
oct 18,19 haunted heronswood, kingston
oct 27 HOWL-o-ween - islandwood, Bainbridge Island
oct 29 the rocky horror picture show at admiral theatre, bremerton

poulsbo beer run
October 5th
Every year the Poulsbo Beer Run draws scores of jolly joggers who love beer and love raising money for a great cause! This fun 4 mile run (or walk) includes stops at 5 breweries and a cider house…all surrounded by friends and fellow beer lovers! Choose your starting location from Slippery Pig, Western Red, Rainy Daze, Valhöll, Echoes, or Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse at Envy Bar and Grill. Early registration is $45 then increases to $55 on September 6th. Price includes: PBR bib, 7 beers/ciders (63oz), one yummy Space City donut, and a finisher’s prize.
fall fun kids will love
There’s lots of fall family fun in Kitsap County, here are a few of our favorites…
oct 19 $5 movie: hocus pocus at admiral theatre, bremerton
oct 26 ghost train with kitsap live steamers, port orchard
oct 26 boo bash community trick or treating, downtown port orchard

bay street boo bash, port orchard
october 26th
No tricks, just treats at this Port Orchard annual tradition! Hundreds of families converge on Bay Street to trick-or-treat on the South Kitsap waterfront. Businesses and community boosters line the street giving out candy in front of decorated store fronts.
halloween spookiness
When the 31st rolls around there are plenty of places to celebrate on the Kitsap Peninsula - here are just some of the great Halloween happenings around Kitsap.
oct 31 Old Town Silverdale Haunted Halloween Celebration 2024, Silverdale Waterfront Park
oct 31 Halloween Carnival at Village Green, kingston
Oct 31 Hometown halloween Trick or Treat, Downtown Bainbridge Island
Oct 31 Trick or Treat, Downtown poulsbo
Oct 31 Trick or Treat, port gamble
Oct 31 Halloween carnival, Village green kingston
corn mazes & pumpkin patches
It’s not autumn without pumpkin patches and our PNW communities have some idyllic, family-friendly farms and pumpkin patches you can visit.
Pheasant Fields Farm corn maze & pumpkin patch, silverdale
WINNEY FARMS, hay rides, corn maze & pumpkin patch, bainbridge island
Suyematsu Farms, hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, tractor rides, bainbridge island
Fat turnip farms, pumpkin patch & farm, kingston

Explore more of Kitsap
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.
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.
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.
Step aboard the new Suquamish Heritage Bus Tour - a small group guided experience created by the Suquamish Museum to some of the most culturally and historically significant sites of the Suquamish people.
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.
Your guide to the Bremerton National Airport, Kitsap’s largest and most well appointed airport!
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!
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.
Keep reading for a list of fun, family-friendly activities & things to do in Port Orchard, Washington, rain or shine!
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!
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!
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!
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!
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!
This historic state park sits on the eastern shores of Port Orchard and offers camping, beach exploration, event facilities, and hours of fun. Watch Seattle/Bremerton ferries chug past as juvenile bald eagles roost overhead among the thick pine boughs.
75 acres of perfect park and 1785 feet of saltwater shoreline, Illahee (ill-uh-hee!) State Park is a local favorite for diving, beach combing, hiking, boating and waterfront adventures.
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 wind-swept stretch of beach strewn with a ba-zillion pieces of driftwood - Fay Bainbridge Park on the Kitsap Peninsula, is a local Bainbridge Island favorite for picnics, beachcombing, and taking in the huge views of the Puget Sound.
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.
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.
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!
Explore 8 miles of trails winding through Central Kitsap’s retail area of Silverdale. The Clear Creek Trail is a local favorite for a good reason!
October on the Kitsap Peninsula - the days grow shorter, darker, and as we approach Halloween, the family festivities and fun go into full swing. Kingston,Bremerton, Poulsbo, and beyond host a variety of pumpkin patches and Halloween events for families.
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.
Stay in Kitsap
Scroll through to see some of our favorite options for your overnight 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.
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.
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.
This Hobbit Hole may be small but it’s big on character and adventure! Perfect for a fantasy enthusiast or anyone looking for a unique glamping experience.
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.
This beautiful & tranquil getaway on the shores of historic Crystal Springs is one of the best beaches & neighborhoods on the island.
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!