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.
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.
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.
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!
20 pet friendly places in Kitsap to explore with your dog this Spring & Summer
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!
How to spend 2 Hours in 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.
FALL PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2026: events, activities & more!
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.
Kitsap County’s Ultimate Brewery & Cidery Guide
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!
EXPLORE: State Park Round Up
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.
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Jake + Jackie
Your Local Kitsap guides today are husband and wife, Jake & Jackie Zappey, local veterans, teachers, and authors. They’re sharing their love for Kitsap - military history, pho, hiking, and local bookstores. Explore ‘like a local’ with Jake & Jackie’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
EXPLORE: Live Summer Music in Kitsap
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.
SUMMER PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2026: Farmer’s Markets, Music Festivals, Outdoor Concerts & more!
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.
4th of July in Kitsap: Annual Guide to Community Fireworks & Celebrations
From Kingston to Port Orchard - here are 4 amazing 4th of July community celebrations and fireworks shows on the Kitsap Peninsula.