Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.

As a performer and a teacher, Mary Manning lives life fully in tune

Oct 29, 2026 | By:

In addition to performing in orchestras and string ensembles, Mary Manning is one of Gig Harbor’s most popular private music teachers.

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Day Tripper | Trolling the animals

Oct 27, 2026 | By:

The newest residents at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium are … trolls? Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams explains why.

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Harbor Happenings | It’s officially spooky season

Oct 27, 2026 | By:

Here’s where to find information about trick or treats, trunk or treats and other Halloween celebrations in Gig Harbor.

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Latest community art project buoys Ancich Park

Oct 22, 2026 | By:

The Buoy oh Buoy installation consists of wooden tags, decorated by community members at last summer’s Chalk the Harbor, hanging on a fishing corkline.

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Fourth annual Witches Brew paddle event promises to be wicked good fun

Oct 21, 2026 | By:

You might find yourself green with envy if you miss the Witches Brew paddling event on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Harbor Happenings | Halloween is hauntingly near

Oct 20, 2026 | By:

All Hallow’s Eve may still be more than a week away, but trunk or treats are cranking up and jack-o-lanterns are already being lit.

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Halloween Happenings | All dressed up with many places to go

Oct 19, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor offers many options to trick or treat, trunk or treat, celebrate the harvest and view Halloween decorations.

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Harbor Happenings | Take a tour of Gig Harbor’s Cromwell Cemetery

Oct 13, 2026 | By:

Tickets are still available for Harbor History Museum-led tours of the Cromwell Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 18

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Two in Tow & On The Go | Returning to Chambers Creek Regional Park

Oct 09, 2026 | By:

This story is part of a two-part feature on taking kids to Chambers Creek Regional
Park. This time, it’s all about the beach and love locks.

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Lighted Car Parade likely off for this year

Oct 08, 2026 | By:

The same four moms who started the Lighted Car Parade back in 2020 have organized it ever since. They’re looking for someone to take it over.

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