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

Posted on October 21st, 2025 By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The second annual More than Pink breast cancer awareness walk starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at McNally Property Management, 7512 Stanich Lane. The walk to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost and support everyone impacted by breast cancer continues along the waterfront to Donkey Creek Park, then loops back to Commencement Bank, 7804 Pioneer Way, for refreshments.

All are welcome to join the walk, which raises money to fight breast cancer. Click here to register or donate, or just show up. Be sure to wear pink. The event also includes virtual walks, including this one, sponsored by a local breast cancer survivor.

The More than Pink walk for breast cancer awareness is Saturday, Oct. 25.

Community Currents mural

During Chalk the Harbor in August, dozens of people and organizations painted wooden fish to add to a public mural. Each fish represents a unique voice and artistic contribution.

Together they form a colorful “school” symbolizing the creative connections that make Gig Harbor a special place. The mural will be unveiled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Direction Apparel, 3026 Harborview Drive, with free coffee and donuts.

An example of the wooden fish that are part of a community-created mural. This example was created by Claire Dunis of the Waterfront Alliance. (Photo by Clair Dunis)

Rattle Dem Bones

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s sixth annual Rattle Dem Bones bike rodeo and Halloween party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Swift Water Elementary, 10811 Harbor Hill Dr.

The event includes 15- or 25-mile rides along the Cushman Trail, with cyclists wearing Halloween costumes. Routes begin and end at Swift Water. Kids can participate in a bike rodeo at the school.

Costumed bike riders prepare for the 2023 Rattle Dem Bones ride.

The event includes a costume contest and a Halloween party with music, food and prizes. It is a fundraiser for the foundation’s Community Recreation Fund, which supports sports and recreation programs for kids.

Click here to register or volunteer.

Jack O’Lantern Jubilee

Harbor WildWatch and the Tom Taylor YMCA host a pre-Halloween party, the Jack O’Lantern Jubilee, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Y on Harbor Hill Drive.

The party includes dancing, face painting, arts and crafts, trick-or-treat goodies and a bounce house. WildWatch volunteers, costumed as sea creatures, will lead the spooky-themed activities. As part of the celebration, the Y is waiving joining fees from Oct. 23 through Oct. 28.

Science Saturday — Spooky Skeletons

Harbor WildWatch presents Spooky Skeletons at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Skansie Park. Kids will learn about the spooky skeletons that appear around Halloween and how they relate to real skeletons. Free; geared to kids accompanied by adults.

Live music

Harbor Winds’ fall concert starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Gig Harbor High School auditorium. The concert includes music from John Philip Sousa, Kevin Day, Jack Stamp, Katherine Bergman and Jan van der Roost, all featuring the theme of “Honor.”

The concert is free, but a $10 donation is requested. Key Peninsula residents can ride a free bus to the concert from the Longbranch Improvement Club or the Mustard Seed Project, thanks to a grant from the Larry and Carla Seaquist Foundation. Make bus reservations here.

Kimball Coffeeshop has live music from Annie Eastwood’s Allstars, with special guest Billy Stapleton, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Kimball also hosts an open mic at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers play R & B, funk, jazz and more at the Olalla Winery at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Reserve tickets here.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 is Witches Night Out at the Beer Vault, 14004 Purdy Dr. with local vendors for shopping and treats. Dress in your best witchy attire and Halloween flair.

At the movies

The Met Opera’s “La Sonnambula” will light up the big screen at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Showtimes are 1 and 6:30 p.m.

The Gig Harbor Film Festival’s Monday Night Movie on Oct. 27 is “Folktales,” showing at 6:30 p.m. at the Galaxy Theatres. It’s the story of teenagers who spend an unconventional “gap year” learning to dog sled and survive in the Arctic wilderness, in hopes of finding connection and meaning in the modern world. Purchase tickets here.

The Flashback Cinema movie on Wednesday, Oct. 22, is “Phantom of the Opera,” the big screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s blockbuster stage musical. Showtime is 12:40 p.m. on Oct 22. On Sunday, Oct. 26 the Flashback movie is “Halloween” showing at 6 p.m. Flashback movies are just $5.

This week’s Spooky Series movie is “Monster House” showing at 10:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22; and at 10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Starting Friday, Oct. 24, the Spooky Series movie is “E.T.” Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24; 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26; and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 28. Spooky Series movies are just $5.

The Friday Fright Night Movie on Oct. 24 is “The Exorcist: The Version You’ve Never Seen Before.” The original movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This new version includes footage not contained in the original release. Showtime is 9 pm. Friday Fright movies are just $5.

Civic engagement

Meet candidates for Gig Harbor mayor and city council at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Club at the Boatyard, 3117 Harborview Dr. The event is hosted by Engage Gig Harbor.

City staff will host an online open house to talk about a proposed increases to utility rates at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Staff members will present details about the proposed increases – including the new tiered water rates – followed by virtual breakout sessions. To participate, go here.

The Gig Harbor City Council meets for a study session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Agenda items include a report on a recent community survey and an update on landlord-tenant protections. The meeting takes place in the community rooms at the Civic Center on Grandview Street and is also available online.

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 26. Tentative agenda items include a report from the Youth Council, a public hearing on revenue sources, adoption of an ordinance on Phase 1 Code Development, and first reading of an ordinance setting an annual property tax levy, an amendment to the 2025-26 budget and an ordinance covering adjustments to utility rates. Council meetings can be viewed online.