Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.
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Tree rings tell a lot about not only the life of the tree, but also some of the events that occurred on the land it grew on.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Tree rings reveal many mysteries
This week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more
The work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna.
Read More about Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installation
Gig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend
Why were the names of so many local pioneer families often spelled several ways in official documents? Many didn’t read or write, and many were not native English speakers.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pioneers’ names got lost in translation
The mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams
For sale is a 3,520 square foot triangular-shaped waterfront lot, located behind the stores near the Purdy Bridge. It’s cheap and mysterious.
Read More about Two In Tow & On The Go | You could own this lot for just $9,999 (but it’s mostly underwater)
Here is this week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Take some time for stories
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has grown into a showcase of one million lights for families to enjoy this holiday season.
Read More about Two In Tow & On The Go | Zoolights: 37 years of lighting up the holidays in Tacoma
Start 2025 with a splash at Olalla’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge from the bridge next to Olalla Bay Market and Landing. The tradition goes back farther than many folks can remember. Most people believe John Robbecke and his pals started it several decades ago. John’s father, Al, owned the store, then known
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Plunging in to 2025