WINTER PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2024: Holiday events, Christmas activities & more!

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Nov 17

Christmas is just around the corner with all of the holiday fun and seasonal events and activities that come with it. Here’s your sneak peak at what to do this holiday season on the Kitsap Peninsula!

where is santa?

take photos with santa at:
Nordic Father Christmas in Poulsbo ~ throughout December
Downtown Port Orchard
Suquamish Museum ~ Dec 8th
The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village
Bainbridge Christmas Tree Farm

holiday events

Winter is full of fun in Kitsap’s collection of quaint PNW communities. Many communities host autumn festivals and events, here is just a small look at what’s in store for the next couple of months!

Winter Wonderland| Suquamish Museum | Nov 16-Jan 31
Poulsbo Bloody Mary Crawl | Poulsbo waterfront | dec 1
the nutcracker ballet | peninsula dance theatre | Bremerton high | Dec 7+8
JULEFEST 2024 | POULSBO WATERFRONT | DEC 7
Christmas Fest | Miracle Ranch | Dec 7
Gingerbread Decorating | Pleasant Beach | Nov 30-Dec 21 (weekends only)
Lighted Ships Parade | Poulsbo Waterfronts | Dec 21
Snow Globe Concert Series | Bainbridge Museum of Art | Dec 6-20
candlelight concerts | roxy Bremerton | dec 21 + 22
Dec 18-22 | Bloedel Reserve | solstice walks

kitsap peninsula local gift guide 2024

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!

*Holiday on the Bay ~ downtown Port Orchard, Dec 7th*

winter markets

Opportunites for local shopping swings into high gear during the holiday season. Support local brands and makers while scoring unique gifts for loved ones at these Kitsap holiday markets.

Nov 22 | Fairgrounds | Holiday Gift & Food Fair
Nov 23 | Bainbridge BARN | Holiday Bazaar
Nov 23+24 | Kiana Lodge | Holiday market
Nov 23+24 | Suquamish museum | native makers market
Dec 6+7 | Bainbridge Museum of Art | Winter Night Market
Dec 7 | Marina Square | Krampus Market
Dec 7+8 | Revival | Local Market

KRAMPUSNACHT BREMERTON 2024

December 7th | 4th + Pacific Ave | 2:00 PM 9:00 PM
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!
*photo by @krampus_bremerton*

tree lighting events

Join the local Kitsap community with our beloved Christmas Tree lighting events! Bundle up and join the holiday fun as Bainbridge, Kingston, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Bremerton & Port Gamble ring in the Christmas season!

Nov 30 Bainbridge Island Festive Nights & HOliday Lights | Town Square
Nov 30 Bremerton Winterfest | Puget Sound Naval Museum
Dec 7 Kingston Cove Christmas | Mike Wallace park
Dec 7 Poulsbo Julefest | Waterfront
Dec 7 Port Orchard Holiday on the Bay | waterfront
Dec 7 Bremerton | Magic in Manette | whitey domstad park
Dec 14 Port Gamble Country Christmas

kitsap county christmas tree farms
Picking out and harvesting your own Christmas tree on a local PNW tree farm is a classic tradition that Locals and visitors cherish.

opening dates
Nov 10 | Alpine U-Cut
Nov 15 | The Wreath Works
Nov 16 | Bacon’s Tree Farm
Nov 23 | Huberts Tree Farm
Nov 24 | Bainbridge (Suyematsu) Farms
Nov 29 | Olmsted Tree Farm
Nov 29 | Five Springs Tree Farm

classic holiday movies

Get your tickets and grab some popcorn for these classic holiday movie favorites at some of Kitsap’s best theaters.

Dec 1 + 4 | elf | Tracyton Movie House
Dec 7 | Elf | Admiral Theatre
Dec 8 + 11 | the grinch that stole Christmas | Tracyton Movie House
Dec 14 | Elf | Roxy Bremerton
Dec 15 | white Christmas | Tracyton Movie House
Dec 15 + 18 | a Christmas story | Tracyton Movie House
Dec 18 | It’s a Wonderful Life | Admiral Theatre
Dec 22 + 25 | national lampoons christmas vacation | Tracyton Movie House
Dec 29 + Jan 1 | Polar express | Tracyton Movie House

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