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.
From WinterFest to the Lighted Boat Parade to the tree lighting, here’s our comprehensive list of local holiday happenings.
Work up an appetite and support a good cause by getting up early on Thanksgiving for the annual Turkey Trot.
Malich, a former city council member and commercial fisherman, was presented with the honor by the Croatian ambassador to the U.S.
A hatchery field trip, Pier Into the Night and a salmon walk are planned this week, just before the weather turns truly cold.
Harbor WildWatch’s Donkey Creek Chum Festival is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Donkey Creek Park.
The annual Write in the Harbor conference takes place this weekend on Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. This year’s theme – Craft, Creativity and Connection – aims to provide “Inspiring Words, Artistic Expression and Meaningful Connection.” The conference begins Friday, Nov. 7 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and welcoming address by keynote speaker
The Gig Harbor Veterans Day celebration is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Vintage Aero Museum.
Community trick-or-treat events are planned for Harborview Drive and Uptown — and you might catch a spooky drone show at the same time.
Other events this weekend include Rattle Dem Bones, a Harbor Winds concert and more.
The annual Witches Brew paddle through the harbor takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Paddlers in stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will meet at the public boat launch on Randal Street at 2 p.m. (You can also launch from anywhere in the harbor and meet up at the Randal Street launch). A cauldron at the