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 Happenings | Who let the dogs out?

Sep 02, 2025 | By:

Harbor Hounds, Fish Bowl and Race for a Soldier are all this weekend.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | Dash on over to this Tacoma park

Aug 29, 2025 | By:

Dash Point Park & Pier has sandy saltwater beach, fishing access, a picnic shelter, public restrooms, parking, and a small beach playground. The area is known as a beachy/cool/small-community that’s largely maintained that vibe over the decades.

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BoatShop volunteers bring pre-20th century oars into the present

Aug 26, 2025 | By:

The Gig Harbor BoatShop’s Community Boat Restoration Program is making spoon blade oars in much the same way craftsmen did in the late 19th century.

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Day Tripper | Flying high at the Museum of Flight

Aug 26, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

When Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams heard that someone had covered a retired Soviet jet in beads, her question was: Why? She visited the Museum of Flight to find out.

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Harbor Hapenings | Summer unofficially draws to a close

Aug 26, 2025 | By:

According to the calendar, summer continues for a few more weeks. But the end of Summer Sounds and the farmers market and the start of school says otherwise.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | A history mystery at the Donkey Creek Bridge

Aug 25, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

The Donkey Creek Bridge used to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. But until recently, it was hard to figure out why.

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Harbor Happenings | One last day for Shakespeare at Sehmel

Aug 19, 2025 | By:

Events this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.

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Photos | Chalk the Harbor

Aug 16, 2025 | By:

Photos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | History, nature and fun at Manchester State Park — battery included

Aug 14, 2025 | By:

Picnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.

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Chalk the Harbor will be chock-full of new fun

Aug 14, 2025 | By:

Grab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative

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