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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The TideFest craft fair runs all weekend, and Sunday features the Christmas tree lighting at Skansie Brothers Park.
Read More about Sleigh load of holiday events gathers steam this weekend
Of lodging taxes, $125,000 goes to visitor-drawing events and $375,000 contributes to operating the city’s Tourism and Marketing Department.
Read More about Lodging tax dollars recycled into more tourists
Wine lovers and cider-sippers, take heart. Options for locally produced libations have expanded in recent months. Locust Cider opened in June at the site formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, next to the Inn at Gig Harbor. Two Loons Winery has been maturing in an east-side garage for several years. Owned by now-Gig Harbor residents Jason
Read More about Local cidery, winery offering expanded drink choices
Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.
Read More about Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck
The center, which moved from the sold Boys & Girls Club building to Peninsula Lutheran Church, is hosting the event “Indulge” to raise funds to support its programs, services and scholarships.
Read More about Senior center provides food, fun, friendship
Some events have been canceled, but there are still several Halloween activities from which to choose.
Read More about Candy, costumes, fun runs/bikes on tap for Halloween
Works in the open juried art show can continue to be viewed at Harbor History Museum through Nov. 27.
Read More about Gig Harbor’s Stockdale earns top honors at art show
In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.
Read More about Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum
PenMet Parks and Local Makers are hosting the scarecrow event Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park while the Key Peninsula opens up farms and other sights to visitors Saturday and Sunday.
Read More about Scarecrow festival, farm tour on tap this weekend
Eddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.
Read More about Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating