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.
Kingston Pirate Festival Guide
Your guide to Kingston Pirate Festival - what to expect, where to play, eat, and stay in Kingston, Washington.
Mosquito Fleet Fest - Celebrate Port Orchard’s Maritime Culture & History on the Waterfront
Your guide to Port Orchard’s Mosquito Fleet Fest - what to expect, where to play, eat, and stay on the Port Orchard waterfront.
The Ultimate Viking Fest Guide - Poulsbo’s Legendary Nordic Waterfront Celebration May 15-17!
Your guide to Poulsbo’s Viking Fest - where to park, play, eat, and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
Tails & Trails | Port Orchard Waterfront
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 PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2026: Farmer’s Markets & more!
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.
13 Gardens, Nurseries and Greenhouses on the Kitsap Peninsula to see spring blooms.
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!
Tails & Trails: Illahee Preserve & El Balcon
The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet-friendly place to travel, adventure, and explore. Explore the Illahee Preserve with Autumn, plus check out our list of 20 dog-friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup in Kitsap!
EXPLORE: Manchester State Park | Port Orchard
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.
EXPLORE: Illahee State Park | Bremerton
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.
EXPLORE: Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve | Seabeck
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.
EXPLORE: Fay Park | Bainbridge Island
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.
EXPLORE: Point No Point | Hansville
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.
LOVE: Chocolate + Flower Shops
We are advocates for spreading love all year long but some moments require an intentional gift or treat to show your person just how much they mean to you. An incredible floral arrangement or gourmet box of chocolates is always a good idea, no matter the time of year.
VISIT: Explore (the new) Downtown Bremerton
Downtown Bremerton has undergone a rebirth and renaissance in recent years - creating a cultural, artistic, and culinary center of gravity for the Kitsap community and visitors from beyond the Peninsula.
EXPLORE: Clear Creek Trails | Silverdale
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!
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Melissa Kittrell
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Melissa Kittrell, local ciderhouse owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - live music, bakeries, and all the best brew spots. Explore ‘like a local’ with Melissa’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
Like a local: Visit Kitsap with Kylie Danskin
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Kylie Danskin, local artist and small business owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - wineries, ramen spots, and places to enjoy art. Explore ‘like a local’ with Kylie’s tips for visiting Kitsap.