Arts & Entertainment

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

Day Tripper | Exploring the Hood Canal

May 28, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

Mary Williams’ latest Day Trip includes stops in the Hood Canal communities of Brinnon, Hoodsport, Hamma Hamma and more.

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Croatia Day celebrates town’s fishing heritage — and a restored netshed

May 27, 2025 | By: Chapin Day

Croatia Day, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, is a chance to learn about Gig Harbor’s Croatian heritage as the historic Skansie Netshed reopens to the public.

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Harbor Happenings | ‘Gig Harbor’s Trailblazing Fisherwomen’ tell their stories

May 27, 2025 | By:

Other events this week include a Civic Orchestra performance, Croatia Day and more.

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Harbor Happenings | Memorial Day observances

May 20, 2025 | By:

Events honoring those who died in service of their country are scheduled for the Artondale Cemetery and Haven of Rest on Monday, May 26.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The best-known Gig Harbor fishing boat worker

May 19, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

He or she played the part of The Wind in their elementary school’s production of the play Rumpelstiltskin, which should make the answer obvious.

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Harbor History Museum charging admission fees again

May 14, 2025 | By:

Admission to the museum had been free since 2018, but rising costs and disappearing grants forced the institution to start charing again.

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Harbor Happenings | Gig Harbor Beer Fest on tap at Uptown

May 13, 2025 | By:

14 brewers and cider makers will offer their libations at the 14th annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival on May 17 at Uptown.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | Our guide to Gig Harbor-area playgrounds

May 09, 2025 | By:

On the hunt for a great playground? We’ve got you covered with this curated list and new playground map for your next adventure.

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Harbor Happenings | Spring Market highlights Mother’s Day weekend

May 06, 2025 | By:

The Spring Market is Saturday, May 10, at the Civic Center Green on Grandview Street. Also this week: Theater productions at both high schools.

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‘Collaborative Identity’ makes differences not seem so different, after all

Apr 30, 2025 | By:

“Collaborative Identity: A Dual Exhibition” is at Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor through June 9 and features works by Korean American visual artists Emily Jounghee Won and Hannah Kyungsook Ra.

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