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
Book your stay!
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Dahlia Bluff
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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Marina Square Suites
BREMERTON
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Hotel Scandi
POULSBO
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Forest Retreat
OLALLA
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the Point Casino
KINGSTON
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Best Western
SILVERDALE
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guest houses
PORT GAMBLE
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the chapel
PORT ORCHARD
winter markets
BIMA Winter Market
Dec 6+7
Krampus Market
Dec 7
revival’s Local Market
Dec 7+8
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.