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!

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.

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.

Keep reading for a list of fun, family-friendly activities & things to do in Port Orchard, Washington, 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.

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!

Your guide to the Bremerton National Airport, Kitsap’s largest and most well appointed airport!

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.

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.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Molly Brahmer, a local artist. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - tapas, local art, and farmers’ markets. Explore ‘like a local’ with Molly’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

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!

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Danielle Rimbert, local artist and small business owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - live music, pizza spots, vintage shopping, and local cafes. Explore ‘like a local’ with Danielle’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

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

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.

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.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Korum Bischoff, local musician and museum director. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - relaxing beaches, museums, and all kinds of foodie spots. Explore ‘like a local’ with Korum’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

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.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is ‘Paranormal Pete’ Orbea, local town manager and friend to local ghosts. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - live music, beer, and paranormal activity. Explore ‘like a local’ with Pete’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

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!

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.