Arts & Entertainment

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

Harbor Arbor Art may grow beyond Grandview Forest

May 26, 2026 | By:

City arts commissioners indicate they are open to expanding not only what kind of works can be part of the program, but also where they can go.

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Day Tripper | A visit to Ballard and Seattle’s mini-Panama Canal

May 26, 2026 | By: Mary Williams

A visit to Ballard includes stops at its famous locks, a tree-lightful botanical garden and its year-round Sunday Farmers Market.

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Gig Harbor author Matt Dinniman crawls all the way to No. 1

May 26, 2026 | By:

Dinniman’s latest Dungeon Crawler Carl book topped the New York Times best seller list in two categories.

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Harbor Happenings | Chorus, orchestra, Harbor Winds perform spring concerts

May 26, 2026 | By:

The Peninsula Community Chorus, Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra and Narrows Music Society play spring concerts this weekend.

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Photos | Busy first day for the Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market

May 22, 2026 | By:

The Waterfront Farmers Market opened under sunny skies on Thursday, May 21.

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Harbor Happenings | Honor the fallen this Memorial Day

May 19, 2026 | By:

Haven of Rest, the local American Legion post and others host Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend.

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Red, white, blue and green: Farmers Market returns this week

May 18, 2026 | By:

The Waterfront Farmers Market will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, while also celebrating local farmers.

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Gig Harbor man invites you to capture an image of Washington for a cause

May 14, 2026 | By:

The Capture WA contest combines two of Tyler Freeman’s passions: Photography and helping refugees.

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Harbor Happenings | Wooden boats, beer and cider, and more

May 12, 2026 | By:

Some classic boats will sail into the harbor this weekend. So will craft brewers and cider makers.

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Harbor in Bloom Festival sprouts up at the Civic Center

May 11, 2026 | By:

The first Harbor in Bloom Spring Faire is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Civic Center green on Grandview Street.

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