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’s Kid Picks: Family-Friendly April Events

Apr 11, 2025 | By:

We rounded up the coolest-sounding kid-friendly events happening in and around Gig Harbor. This collection is all about Easter egg hunts, train rides, princess teas and daffodils.

Read More

Harbor Happenings | Possible plans for Crescent Creek Park unveiled April 9

Apr 08, 2025 | By:

Other upcoming events include an emergency preparedness expo, the spring plant swap and more.

Read More

Two In Tow & On The Go | $2 movies and the Skittles machine

Apr 04, 2025 | By:

For affordable kid fun, the $2 throwback films for kids at Galaxy Theatres are a sure bet each summer — and we’re currently enjoying the seasonal specials going on now for $2 per ticket for showtimes at this month’s Spring Fest.

Read More

Harbor Happenings | This 5K hits the streets on Saturday — no foolin’

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

The first Fools Run, hosted by the Gig Harbor Chamber, includes a post-race celebration on Judson Street.

Read More

Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford

Mar 31, 2025 | By:

Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).

Read More

Introducing Two in Tow’s Kid Picks

Mar 28, 2025 | By:

Introducing: Kid Picks! 🎉 Where we list family-friendly events worthy of your kid-calendar.

Read More

Day Tripper | A Gig Harbor walkabout

Mar 25, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams opted to see her hometown through a tourists’ eyes this month.

Read More

Can you spot a bottle job at 20 paces?

Mar 25, 2025 | By:

A Q&A with Ghostlight’s founder on upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias”

Read More

Harbor Happenings | Circus of Second Chances visits Gig Harbor

Mar 25, 2025 | By:

Also coming up this week: the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Crab Fest, Harbor WildWatch beach walks and more.

Read More

Behind the Finds | Every picture has a story

Mar 24, 2025 | By:

In their latest storytelling collaboration, Gig Harbor Now writers Tonya Strickland and Greg Spadoni launch a new series where they tell the stories behind old photographs sold at second hand stores.

Read More