Whether you like to be scared, want to get lost in a corn maze or are just looking for the perfect pumpkin, the Kitsap Peninsula has Halloween activities sure to delight your entire family. Here’s a look: Pumpkin patches & corn mazes Creek House Farm – This family farm near Manchester offers u-pick organic, heirloom pumpkins, [...]
With 90 vendors and 75,000 square feet of exhibit space, Josephine’s Redeemed Revival Fall Vintage Market has something for everyone who loves artisan, repurposed and upcycled treasures. The two-day market kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, where parking is free and plentiful. In addition to vintage wares, there will be [...]
From music legends to heartwarming holiday shows, the Kitsap Peninsula is an entertaining place to be this fall. Here's a look at some of the highlights: Admiral Theatre – The fall line-up at this restored 1942 art deco movie house includes New Orleans funk legend Dr. John Oct. 9, In My Life – Beatles Tribute [...]
There’s no better time to visit Port Gamble than fall, when the chill air crowns the maples and elms in vivid reds, oranges and golds, highlighting the New England heritage of this quintessential Pacific Northwest destination. And for those seeking chills up their spines, Port Gamble also has a spooky side. Visitors who dare can [...]
The Alaskan Weathervane Scallops at Bay Street Bistro are pan-seared and served with grilled corn and bell peppers in a light cream sauce that’s so good, owner Brady Miller jokes it’s the reason he bought the restaurant. Brady and his wife, Deanna, took over the six-year-old Port Orchard eatery in 2015 and have continued the [...]
It’s time to party in the woods, help save 3,000 acres of forest and ride, ride, ride at Biketoberfest Mountain Bike Festival in Port Gamble Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24. This is the fourth year for the family-friendly event, which attracted more than 500 people in 2015 and is open to all skill [...]
Like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, there’s a reward waiting for visitors who cross the newly rebuilt bridge from downtown Bremerton to the charming community of Manette – gorgeous views and an ever-growing array of inviting shops and restaurants. At the end of the bridge is Whitey Domstad Park, which [...]
If you love music, come to the Kitsap Peninsula this summer. Nearly every city and town hosts free waterfront concerts in irresistible settings. Bring the kids, pack a picnic and get ready to rock ‘cause we’ve got your summer jam. Bainbridge Island – The park district hosts Sounds of Summer concerts at Battle Point Park at [...]
The Kitsap Peninsula is chock full of Star-Spangled fun July 3rd and 4th with small-town festivals, parades, music, children's activities, spectacular waterfront fireworks shows and even stand-up paddle board games. Whether you come for the day or weekend, we promise it will be loads of patriotic fun. Here's the breakdown by community: Bainbridge Island – The Grand [...]
There’s no better way to explore the Kitsap Peninsula’s spectacular 370+ miles of shoreline than by water and the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails (KPNWT) gives you a chance to see our natural beauty from a new perspective. The only nationally designated water trails in the state of Washington and the only salt water trails [...]
