Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.
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A celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is planned for July 4 at Skansie Park.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Happy birthday, America
Personal fireworks remain banned inside city limits, but the community is stepping up its Fourth of July plans in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Read More about Gig Harbor to celebrate the Fourth with a parade and pie (but still no fireworks)
Six properties participated in the 2026 Gig Harbor Garden Tour. Here’s what they look like.
Read More about A bloomin’ spectacular show for Gig Harbor Garden tour attendees
The Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at these six locations.
Read More about Have a colorful weekend at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour
The Day Tripper returns to Ballard, this time enjoying parks, the fish ladder, murals and Nordic art and history.
Read More about Day Tripper | Back in Ballard
Pride in the Park is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, while the Garden Tour is both Saturday and Sunday.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Pride in the Park, Garden Tour highlight a packed weekend
The summer solstice is Sunday, and United By Music invites you to celebrate through song.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Make Music Fest kicks off summer
Harbor History Museum presents “Threads of Tradition” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Lecture discusses traditional Croatian clothing
French Toast Theatre and its hard-working founder (and director, set designer, choreographer, etc. etc.) Madelyn Hunter is going on hiatus and hoping to re-organize as a nonprofit.
Read More about Two in Tow & On The Go | French Toast Theatre taking an intermission
Unofficial summer really hits full stride this week, with the Maritime Gig Festival, the second week of the Farmers Market and more.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Maritime Gig, farmers market week 3 and more