Harbor Happenings | Memorial Day observances
May 20, 2025Events honoring those who died in service of their country are scheduled for the Artondale Cemetery and Haven of Rest on Monday, May 26.
City council approves new rules for ADUs
May 15, 2025The ordinance brought the city into compliance with a 2024 state law expanding access to accessory dwelling units.
Harbor Happenings | Gig Harbor Beer Fest on tap at Uptown
May 13, 202514 brewers and cider makers will offer their libations at the 14th annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival on May 17 at Uptown.
Harbor Happenings | Spring Market highlights Mother’s Day weekend
May 06, 2025The Spring Market is Saturday, May 10, at the Civic Center Green on Grandview Street. Also this week: Theater productions at both high schools.
Council officially names new park in honor of Doris Heritage
May 01, 2025Phase 1B of the Gig Harbor Sports Complex is nearly complete – and it has a name. The Gig Harbor City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, April 28, to name the park in honor of Doris Heritage. Heritage, a Peninsula High alumna, ran in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics, is a member of the U.
Harbor Happenings | Roll up your sleeves for Parks Appreciation Day
Apr 29, 2025Other upcoming events include more low-tide beach walks, free shredding, low-cost movies, music and more.
Harbor Happenings | Paddlers Cup, Dragon Boats are on the water this weekend
Apr 22, 2025Gig Harbor’s status as The Maritime City will be highlighted this weekend at the 12th annual Paddlers Cup at Skansie Park. The two-day event features individual races for kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and surfskis. The Inner Harbor Races on Saturday, April 26, features races of various lengths for all ages and skill levels, including competitive
Council likely to name first phase of Sports Complex after Doris Brown Heritage
Apr 17, 2025The City Council voted to name the new park after a Peninsula High graduate who ran in the Olympics twice and won many national championships.
Harbor Happenings | Easter egg hunts at Uptown, Sehmel and elsewhere
Apr 15, 2025The annual Easter egg hunt at Uptown Gig Harbor is from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Dozens of eggs will be hidden (in plain sight) in the courtyard between Soma and Chicos. PenMet Parks’ Spring Egg Hunt is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. The
Harbor Happenings | Possible plans for Crescent Creek Park unveiled April 9
Apr 08, 2025Other upcoming events include an emergency preparedness expo, the spring plant swap and more.