Arts & Entertainment

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

Two In Tow & On The Go | Cool trick-or-treating neighborhoods

Oct 31, 2025 | By:

Here are our favorite Trick-or-Treating neighborhoods in Gig Harbor.

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City Arts Commission to put out new call for Harbor Arbor Art

Oct 29, 2025 | By:

The new call will require Harbor Arbor art to be sculpted on-site at Grandview Forest, rather than in a studio.

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Day Tripper | On the waterfront (the end, probably)

Oct 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams visits Seattle’s Pioneer Square, Stadium District and Piers 58 and 62.

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Local filmmaker tackles childhood abuse in new festival short

Oct 28, 2025 | By:

Kit Wilson of Gig Harbor has made 12 films and participated in 212 film festivals during his career in the industry.

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Harbor Happenings | Halloween is on the horizon

Oct 28, 2025 | By:

Community trick-or-treat events are planned for Harborview Drive and Uptown — and you might catch a spooky drone show at the same time.

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Community Currents mural brings some big fish to Harborview Drive

Oct 22, 2025 | By:

The Community Currents mural consists of wooden fish decorated by community members and local institutions after Chalk the Harbor.

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Harbor Happenings | More than Pink walk raises money to fight breast cancer

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Other events this weekend include Rattle Dem Bones, a Harbor Winds concert and more.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Aeroplanes and dental drool

Oct 20, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

When was the first aeroplane built on the Peninsula, and by whom?

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Cultural access proposal allows city voters to decide on tax to support nonprofits

Oct 20, 2025 | By:

The Cultural Access proposition would increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts, science and history organizations.

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Harbor Happenings | Witches hit the water on Saturday

Oct 14, 2025 | By:

The annual Witches Brew paddle through the harbor takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Paddlers in stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will meet at the public boat launch on Randal Street at 2 p.m. (You can also launch from anywhere in the harbor and meet up at the Randal Street launch). A cauldron at the

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