Arts & Entertainment

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

Farmers Market opens 2023 season

Jun 01, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market opened for the 2023 season under sunny skies on Thursday, June 1. The market is noticeably larger this summer, with vendors taking up the entirety of Skansie Brothers Park. Highlights include a new Kids Corner booth, with fun activities for little ones, along with numerous dining option and the

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Harbor Happenings: Waterfront Farmers Market opens Thursday

May 31, 2023 | By:

Gig Harbor’s ever-popular Waterfront Farmers Market opens at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in Skansie Park with more than 40 vendors selling fresh produce and flowers, food and hand-made crafts. The market is a summertime celebration of community, culture, and local agriculture. It’s managed by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance and runs from 1

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Maritime Gig Festival coming this weekend

May 30, 2023 | By:

The Maritime Gig Festival unofficially kicks off the summer season in Gig Harbor June 3 and 4. Crowds of 6,000 to 8,000 participants and spectators are expected along the waterfront for the two-day festival. The highlight of the festival is the Maritime Gig Grande Parade, which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3. Sunday, June

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Antique plane museum takes flight at Narrows Airport

May 25, 2023 | By:

Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum features 14 antique civilian aircraft and doubles as a unique event venue.

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Harbor Happenings: Memorial Day observance at Haven of Rest

May 24, 2023 | By:

Haven of Rest cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day observance starting at noon Monday, May 29. The ceremony includes speeches, a presentation of colors by the Peninsula High ROTC honor guard, live music and a car show courtesy of the Gig Harbor Cruisers. Free “all-American” hot dogs are available following the ceremony. More than

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Harbor Happenings: Gig Harbor Beer Festival on tap

May 16, 2023 | By:

The 12th annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Uptown pavilion. Tickets cost $32 and were still available as of noon Tuesday, May 16. Each ticket comes with a 5-ounce taster cup and 10 tokens, redeemable with the participating Northwest breweries, distilleries and cideries. Buy

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Harbor Happenings: First Spring Market is Saturday at Civic Center

May 10, 2023 | By:

More than 50 vendors will set up shop on the civic center green for the first Local Makers Spring Market on Saturday, May 13. It’s no coincidence that the event is scheduled for the day before Mother’s Day. Vendors from the Gig Harbor Local Makers group will sell handmade jewelry, soaps and lotions, candles, cookies

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Two in Tow & On the Go: A family-friendly day at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium

May 05, 2023 | By:

Remember that time I told you I wasn’t particularly sporty? Well, I can now say the tides – they are a turnin’ because I’ve been to what (I think) is my very first professional baseball game! Here’s why seeing the Rainiers at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium could be your family’s next favorite thing to do.

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Gig Harbor YMCA pool closed from May 8 through June 26

May 04, 2023 | By:

 The closure of the aquatics center at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor will no doubt stifle early-summer fun for some families. But when it reopens near the end of June, it’ll be like a breath of fresh air. Literally. In addition to a new roof over the pool area, the aquatics center

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Summer Sounds concerts and farmer’s market opening day announced

May 03, 2023 | By:

Summer approaches, and with it the return of two weekly staples that pack crowds into Skansie Brothers Park: The Summer Sounds concerts and the Waterfront Farmers Market. The Summer Sounds concerts are on Tuesday evenings, starting July 11. The farmers market is on Thursday afternoons, starting June 1. Farmers Market The market, sponsored by the

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