Harbor Happenings | School bands perform at Jazz Night, festival
Jan 27, 2026Find literary, musical, civic and more events in our weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.
Harbor Happenings | Behind the names of Washington places
Jan 20, 2026How did Washington towns, schools and some well-known products get their names? Find out on Thursday.
Harbor Happenings | MLK Day gathering planned for Sunday
Jan 13, 2026The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King will be celebrated from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the annual gathering in his honor at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way.
Harbor Happenings | An artistic start to the New Year
Jan 06, 2026Events involving art, music and books are on the horizon as we begin 2026.
Harbor Happenings | Plunge into 2026
Dec 30, 2025The annual Olalla Polar Bear Plunge starts at around noon on New Year’s Day.
Harbor Happenings | Christmas Eve services at Gig Harbor churches
Dec 23, 2025Christmas Eve services, the gnome hunt continues and holiday movies.
Harbor Happenings | Lighted Car Parade, Holiday Village and Santa everywhere
Dec 16, 2025The last weekend before Christmas is near! Plenty of holiday activities are on tap in Gig Harbor and Olalla.
Harbor Happenings | Lighted Boat Parade brightens the harbor
Dec 09, 2025The Lighted Boat Parade, one of Gig Harbor’s best-loved holiday traditions, starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
Harbor Happenings | Tree-lighting flips the switch on the holidays
Dec 02, 2025Saturday, Dec. 6, is going to be lit in downtown Gig Harbor.
Holiday Happenings | ‘Tis the season. Here’s how to celebrate in Gig Harbor
Nov 28, 2025From WinterFest to the Lighted Boat Parade to the tree lighting, here’s our comprehensive list of local holiday happenings.