For upcoming 2021 and 2022 event dates, as well as the most up-to-date information, please visit all event listings in one place, updated daily at VisitGigHarborWA.com.
JANUARY 2022
GHFF Monthly Movie Night Join the Gig Harbor Film Festival the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30pm, for a screening at the Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ IMAX Theatre in Gig Harbor. GigHarborFilm.org
Cocktails & Fishtales Cocktails & Fishtales is a science-social series for ages 21 and older. Held once a month, each event features a speaker on an ecological topic. HarborWildWatch.org
Pier into the Night Join Harbor WildWatch’s biologists, staff and volunteers as they have a live video feed from underneath Gig Harbor Bay at Jerisich Dock; held monthly October through March. HarborWildWatch.org
Gig Harbor Plant Swap Held four times a year on the second Saturday of the month, the Plant Swap allows free gardener-to-gardener sharing of plants, seeds and cuttings, as well as accessories, tools and other gardening-related materials. Facebook.com/groups/GHPlantSwap
FEBRUARY 2022
Pier into the Night Join Harbor WildWatch’s biologists, staff and volunteers as they have a live video feed from underneath Gig Harbor Bay at Jerisich Dock. HarborWildWatch.org
Winter Sip & Stroll Enjoy tasting a selection of Pacific Northwest wines, brews, spirits, cider and small bite foods along the harbor, presented by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor. GigHarborWaterfront.org
GHFF Monthly Movie Night Join the Gig Harbor Film Festival the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30pm, for a screening at the Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ IMAX Theatre in Gig Harbor. GigHarborFilm.org
Cocktails & Fishtales Cocktails & Fishtales is a science-social series for ages 21 and older. Held once a month, each event features a speaker on an ecological topic. HarborWildWatch.org
MARCH
Empty Bowls Purchase a handmade bowl by a local artist and enjoy a simple meal of delicious soup from one of our premier Gig Harbor restaurants, benefiting Altrusa Gig Harbor. AltrusaGigHarbor.org/empty-bowls
Restaurant Week Participating restaurants offer special meals at fixed price points; a great way to try something new, support your longtime favorite spot, and experience new and creative menu items. GigHarborWaterfront.org
Pier into the Night Join Harbor WildWatch’s biologists, staff and volunteers as they have a live video feed from underneath Gig Harbor Bay at Jerisich Dock. HarborWildWatch.org
GHFF Monthly Movie Night Join the Gig Harbor Film Festival the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30pm, for a screening at the Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ IMAX Theatre in Gig Harbor. GigHarborFilm.org
Cocktails & Fishtales Cocktails & Fishtales is a science-social series for ages 21 and older. Held once a month, each event features a speaker on an ecological topic. HarborWildWatch.org
Shamrock’n the Harbor The new family friendly run/walk event is set for March 19 and encourages all ages to take part in either the 5k or 10k route while celebrating the natural beauty of our peninsula community. Run, walk or skip along your Shamrock’n journey! GigHarborFoundation.org Gig Harbor Film Festival 72-Hour Film Competition Filmmakers will have a total of three days to write, direct, shoot and edit a finished piece of cinema as part of the 72-Hour Film Competition before it’s shown on the Galaxy Gig Harbor IMAX screen. GigHarborFilmFestival.org
APRIL 2022
Paddlers Cup This annual community event features paddle racing for kayaks, canoes, SUPs, outriggers and para-canoes as well as dragon boat races, and benefits the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team. GigHarborPaddlersCup.com
Arbor Day Celebration This free event at the Gig Harbor Civic Center features complimentary refreshments, interactive environmental booths, children’s nature craft activities, and free trees for all. GigHarborArbor.org
Spring Easter Egg Hunt Create memories and a family tradition by attending PenMet Parks’ annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt. The event is held the Saturday before Easter each year at Sehmel Homestead Park. PenMetParks.org
GHFF Monthly Movie Night Join the Gig Harbor Film Festival the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30pm, for a screening at the Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ IMAX Theatre in Gig Harbor. GigHarborFilm.org
Cocktails & Fishtales Cocktails & Fishtales is a science-social series for ages 21 and older. Held once a month, each event features a speaker on an ecological topic. HarborWildWatch.org
Relay for Life A family friendly event to honor cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle, and to rally behind those currently fighting this battle. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Gig Harbor Plant Swap Held four times a year on the second Saturday of the month, the Plant Swap allows free gardener-to-gardener sharing of plants, seeds and cuttings, as well as accessories, tools and other gardening-related materials. Facebook.com/groups/GHPlantSwap
MAY 2022
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Enjoy a night of South of the Border inspired food, fun and drinks, music, Duckpin Bowling, spinning the Wheel de la Fortuna for great prizes and more. GigHarborFoundation.org
Great Strides Gig Harbor Get outside and join fellow walkers on the Cushman Trail for Great Strides Gig Harbor to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. FightCF.cff.org
GHFF Monthly Movie Night Join the Gig Harbor Film Festival the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30pm, for a screening at the Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ IMAX Theatre in Gig Harbor. GigHarborFilm.org
Pull for a Soldier This annual event, held at the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club, features five-person teams competing for prizes donated by the community. All funds from the event go back to the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation. PTSDFoundation.org
Cocktails & Fishtales Cocktails & Fishtales is a science-social series for ages 21 and older. Held once a month, each event features a speaker on an ecological topic. HarborWildWatch.org
Classic Boat Show at the Tides Tavern Enjoy the varnished mahogany and glistening chrome that highlights these classics from a former era of yachting. It is a fun (and free!) event featuring boats from the 1920s to 1960s. TidesTavern.com
The Green Gig Join the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation for a memorable evening to enjoy a completely farm-to-table meal to help benefit and support early childhood education in our community. GigHarborFoundation.org Gig Harbor Beer Festival The Gig Harbor Beer Festival features Northwest craft brewers offering a splendid mix of familiar favorites and new brews to taste, accompanied by live music. GigHarborBeerFestival.com
Students of Distinction Award Dinner Awards ceremony to celebrate students’ accomplishments. Nominees are Peninsula School District graduating seniors who have made a significant contribution to their field or mankind in general. Scheduled for May 18. GigHarborFoundation.org
JUNE 2022
Food Truck Feast Kick off the start of summer with tasty food trucks, local beverages and bands at Sehmel Homestead Park. A great way to spend Father’s Day weekend with Dad, friends and families. PenMetParks.org
Relay for Life This family friendly event not only honors cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle but rallies behind those currently fighting this battle. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Gig Harbor Plant Swap Held four times a year on the second Saturday of the month, the Plant Swap allows free gardener-to-gardener sharing of plants, seeds and cuttings, as well as accessories, tools and other gardening-related materials. Facebook.com/groups/GHPlantSwap
GHFF Monthly Movie Night Join the Gig Harbor Film Festival the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30pm, for a screening at the Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ IMAX Theatre in Gig Harbor. GigHarborFilm.org
Cocktails & Fishtales Cocktails & Fishtales is a science-social series for ages 21 and older. Held once a month, each event features a speaker on an ecological topic. HarborWildWatch.org
Gig Harbor Garden Tour Each featured garden has a unique story to tell and reflects the gardener’s heart and style. Profits go to fund literacy programs in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula. GigHarborGardenTour.org