winter on the Kitsap Peninsula is one of our best seasons!

Winter & Christmas fun STARTS HERE: EAT, EXPLORE, shop, adventure & celebrate YOUR WAY ACROSS THE KITSAP PENINSULA.

We love everything winter holds - the holiday markets, the community events, the Christmas Tree lightings, the opportunities to support local businesses and to cozy up in our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, bars, theaters and museums.

Love Kitsap is your resource adventures, community events, and the best winter experiences on the Kitsap Peninsula.

christmas lights at the kingston marina

tree lighting events

Our flagship community Christmas moments…

poulsbo

tree lighting
nov 29, 3:30-6p, Poulsbo waterfront

bainbridge island

festive nights & Holiday Lights
Nov 30, 6-7p, town square

bremerton

WinterFest
Nov 30, 5p, Puget Sound Navy Museum

silverdale

Nov 30, 2-5p, 9490 Silverdale Way

kingston

cove Christmas + lighted ship parade
Dec 7, 3-5:30p, Mike Wallace park

manette

magic in Manette
Dec 7, 5-8p, whitey domstad park

manchester

community tree lighting + sing-a-long
Dec 8, 5pm, qa’qad stormwater park

port orchard

Holiday on the bay
Dec 7, 3-8p, port orchard waterfront

port gamble

country Christmas
Dec 14 + 15


marina square suites

It’s SO easy to explore Bremerton when you stay at Marina Square Suites on the waterfront! Steps away from the ferries and marina, walk over or sail in and enjoy the best views and the best accommodations Kitsap has to offer!

We are so proud to partner with Cascade PBS and host of the show Angela Moorer for Season 1 of ‘Northwest Explorer’ showcasing each of our wonderful Kitsap communities.

If you’re visiting between Nov 25 - Jan 3, use code HOLLY to enjoy a special rate.
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  • Dahlia Bluff

    BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

  • Marina Square Suites

    BREMERTON

  • Hotel Scandi

    POULSBO

  • Forest Retreat

    OLALLA

  • the Point Casino

    KINGSTON

  • Best Western

    SILVERDALE

  • guest houses

    PORT GAMBLE

  • the chapel

    PORT ORCHARD

father christmas

Places in Kitsap to visit Santa

Dec 7 | Breakfast with Santa + SKFD #8
Dec 7 | Santa Paws | Bay Hay & Feed
Dec 8 | Santa Paws | West Hills Kia
Dec 8 | Suquamish Museum
Downtown Port Orchard
The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village
Bainbridge Christmas Tree Farm
Historic Downtown Poulsbo
For the good pups! | Eleven Paws Photography

tree farms!

krampusnacht

December 7th, 4th + Pacific Ave, 2-9p

Celebrating the Bavarian tradition, Krampus Bremerton brings Yuletide fun to the Kitsap Peninsula and the surrounding Puget Sound area. Kick off the holiday season with Bremerton's annual event...Krampusnacht! See costumed performers, visit participating businesses and join in the fun!

Krampus Market at Marina Square, 2-9pm

bainbridge island museum of art snow globe concert series 2024

bima concert series

Experience the magic of the season with the return of BIMA’s Snowglobe Winter Music Series. See performances filled with an array of melodies that will melt the frost away and fill your heart with seasonal joy.

Dance your way through the night with top-tier local acts, starting with The Granny Panties, a high-energy band known for their eclectic, female-led performances that guarantee non-stop fun. Feel the thrill of dual countdowns as the NYC Ball Drop streams live at 9 p.m., and groove into West Coast midnight with Superball's electrifying 70s rock classics. Cap it off with Juju Eyeball’s Beatles tribute, toasting the new year with timeless hits like “Hey Jude.”
Let’s Come Together and support our local arts!

Get your tickets today for New Year’s Eve Live at the Roxy in Bremerton!

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in bremerton, poulsbo, port orchard, bainbridge island and Kingston

THE ONLY LOCAL GIFT GUIDE YOU NEED FOR SHOPPING ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA!

We know you love and value the small businesses and local brands that make Kitsap so special. That’s why this holiday season we are featuring some of Kitsap’s favorite brands - the makers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.

We’re making it EASY for you to shop for everyone on your shopping list - right here on the Kitsap Peninsula because these small businesses have two things in common - great products and an online shopping option. So, whether you’re gearing up to do all your shopping in person or you plan to cozy up under a blanket and shop till you drop online, this is everything you need to plan your local shopping mission!

check out our easy guides to help you Shop by category or click on a city to shop that area.

IDEAS FOR LADIES

IDEAS THAT SPARKLE

IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Holiday movies & theater

KID FRIENDLY + Indoors

When the rain and cold of winter take over and the kiddos get stir-crazy, it’s time to explore the indoors of Kitsap. The Kitsap Peninsula has many options that exist to help your child learn, grow, and get their winter energy out!

comfort foods

Baby, it’s cold outside. Fill up your belly with some of the warmest, mouthwatering eats on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Indoor Classes & Activities

Winter is perfect for gathering indoors, in community, around common themes. Several Kitsap locations offer classes, activities, and more, here are a few we love.

BARN | Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network
10 well-equipped studios and a vibrant community of arts and makers eager to help you get started.

BIMA | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
BIMA offers a range of opportunities to hone your craft or try something new. Life drawing sessions, art classes, meet the author, and a diverse array of lectures, presentations, and conversations.

Eleven Winery | Bainbridge Island
Two locations on Bainbridge - Day Road Winery + Winslow Way Tasting Room - offer tons of year-round live music, sip & art, book swaps, meet & greets, workshops, as well as a variety of unique pop-up events.

Revival | Port Orchard Waterfront
Various rotating classes - watercolor, sourdough 101, wellness education, etc - and workshops with local community members inside an industrial and historical space on the Port Orchard waterfront.

Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery | Port Orchard
Offering a variety of activities around the farm ranging from tours, classes, and holiday-themed activities! Check out the calendar to see what’s happening and for ticket availability.

Black Barn Fine Arts Studio | Kingston
View the annual workshops and classes for drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and more!

Rimbert Illustration | Bremerton
Owned and operated by local artist Danielle Rimbert, her studio hosts classes, events, art shows, dance lessons, and so much more. Visit her events tab on Facebook for a list of upcoming events.

Ciderpress Lane | Bremerton
Home of the ‘Freedom Dinners’, Ciderpress Lane ‘exists to help heal the world by creating a beautiful community’. Learn everything from wreath making, to baking sourdough and legacy garden skills. A percentage of all sales is given towards eradicating human trafficking locally and globally.