Two in Tow & On The Go | Plush animal scooters at the Kitsap Mall
Jan 31, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandFolks can drive electric ride-on cars and plush animals through the inside of the Kitsap Mall in this kid-friendly activity.
Read MoreArts & Entertainment
Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.
Arts & Entertainment Sponsor
Arts & Entertainment stories are made possible in part by the Gig Harbor Film Festival, a proud sponsor of Gig Harbor Now.
New granite pavers honoring Gig Harbor’s fishing fleet are meant to stand the test of time
Jan 30, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney“Written in stone” means something is permanent, indelible. Gig Harbor commercial fishermen hope they’ve captured that characteristic in new granite paver stones installed this winter at a plaza in Ancich Waterfront Park to honor the city’s fishing fleet. Each glossy 2-foot-square stone is engraved with the name of two Gig Harbor fishing boats — from
Read More
Day Tripper | Exploring Tacoma’s Theater District
Jan 30, 2025 | By: Mary WilliamsThis often-redeveloped area of Tacoma centers on the McMenamins Elks Temple and includes the Old City Hall, Pantages and Rialto theaters and more.
Read More
Harbor Happenings | Curl up with a good book
Jan 28, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonBook clubs, story times and discussion groups meet this week around Gig Harbor.
Read More
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Tree rings reveal many mysteries
Jan 27, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniTree rings tell a lot about not only the life of the tree, but also some of the events that occurred on the land it grew on.
Read More
Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more
Jan 21, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThis week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Read More
Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installation
Jan 15, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna.
Read More
Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.
Read More
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pioneers’ names got lost in translation
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniWhy were the names of so many local pioneer families often spelled several ways in official documents? Many didn’t read or write, and many were not native English speakers.
Read More
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams
Jan 10, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniThe mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.
Read More