SPRING PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2025: Farmer’s Markets & more!
Spring is here! With the longer days, blossoming glory, and unpredictable weather come all of the seasonal events and activities that make Kitsap truly unique. Spring is the season when the event gates begin to open and flood the community with lots of unforgettable experiences. Here’s a list of must-do spring adventures on the Kitsap Peninsula!
spring events
Spring is full of fun in Kitsap’s collection of quaint PNW communities. Many communities host spring festivals, markets, and events. Here is a peek at what’s in store for the next couple of months!
Apr 25 | Port Orchard
Ladies NightApr 25 | Kingston
Storie Vintage MarketMay 7 | Poulsbo
Girls Night OutMay 16-18 | Poulsbo
Viking Fest
May 17 | Bremerton
Armed Forces Day ParadeMay 24-25 | Port Orchard
Mosquito Fleet FestJune 7 | Bremerton
Wayzgoose KitsapJune 7 | Kingston
Pirate FestivalJune 7 | Poulsbo
Highland GamesJune 14 | Poulsbo
Midtsommer Fest
2025 Annual Events
Save the dates for even more events coming in summer, fall, and winter 2025!
The communities of Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, Port Gamble, Silverdale, Bremerton & Port Orchard host a variety of unique and fun events throughout the year. We’ve rounded up the major events for 2025 so travelers and locals can plan their Kitsap adventures accordingly. From Poulsbo’s Viking Fest to the iconic Bremerton Bridge Blast, there’s plenty to do every month of the year…
VIking Fest
May 16-18th | Poulsbo Waterfront
Viking Parade, carnival, street fair, music, strongman contest, road race, and a pancake breakfast make Viking Fest an iconic Kitsap Peninsula spring tradition.
Don’t you dare miss the Viking Parade!
One of the highlights of the festival is the iconic Viking Parade. The parade starts at 2:00pm on the Saturday of Viking Fest.
The Viking Parade begins on 6th & Fjord and ends at Martha & Mary on Front Street. The best viewing is along Fjord Drive and Front Street. Be sure to get there early to grab a good spot, especially downtown as it can get quite crowded.
Pirate Festival
June 7th | Kingston | 10a-5p
Get ready for Kingston’s fun and family-friendly festival, coming to Mike Wallace park on June 7th 2025.
Pirates and their pals will arrive at North Kitsap’s waterfront city of Kingston on the first Saturday of June, kicking off the summer festival season with flair! The Puget Sound Pirates will be on hand setting the mood, galavanting around Kingston, and being generally jovial as well as 40+ vendors, live music, and family activities! Kids will love the bouncy houses and a treasure hunt, and a rum & beer garden for the adults will be a welcome spot to rest and relax!
Mosquito Fleet Fest
May 24-25 | Port Orchard Waterfront
The Mosquito Fleet was the name of a vast array of steamships that ferried people and goods around the Kitsap Peninsula before the advent of automobiles in the late 1800’s to the 1920’s. At this time maritime vessels like steamers, tall ships, and canoes were the only reliable way to stay connected to other communities and the outside world. To celebrate this unique heritage, the Port Orchard Bay Street Merchants Association is hosting the 2nd Annual Mosquito Fleet Fest!
Guides for all of your favorite spring events + Activities
Visiting the Kitsap Peninsula? These unique Kitsap locations are a perfect place to call home during your adventures.
farmers markets
MARch 29 | poulsbo
APRil 5 | Bainbridge
APRil 12 | Port Orchard
May 1 | Bremerton
May 4 | Kingston
night markets + art walks
Opportunities to ‘shop local’ ramp up during the spring season and continue to swing into high gear as we head towards summer. Support local brands and makers while scoring unique gifts for loved ones at these Kitsap holiday markets and local events.
Opening Dates
TBD | Bainbridge
Moonlight market | 5-9pAPR 24 | Kingston
Storie Vintage | 10a-5pMay 2 | Bremerton
Boardwalk Market | 5-9pMay 4 | Kingston
Sunset Market | 5-8pJUN 14 | Port Orchard
Night Market | 6-10pfirst Friday Art Walk | 5-8p
Bremerton, year roundfirst Friday Art Walk | 5-8p
Bainbridge Island, year roundFirst Friday After party | 8p
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, year roundsecond Saturday Art Walk | 5-8p
Poulsbo, year round
Kitsap Nurseries
Shop local for spring starts, florals and indoor plants at the nursery or garden center nearest you! From hobbit houses to selfie-worthy trolls, each nursery has its own flair and unique experience, all are equally knowledgeable about caring for your dream garden and indoor plant collections. Here are just a few of the local favorites, see the link for a full list of Kitsap gardens and nurseries.
Brothers Greenhouse
Valley Nursery
Bainbridge Gardens
Olmsted’s nursery
ELANDAN Gardens
State Parks in Kitsap
State Parks on the Kitsap Peninsula are truly distinct.
We love exploring our state parks, no matter the season…but spring/summer is a truly special time to get outside and appreciate all that the Kitsap Peninsula has to offer.
Miles of shorelines, thousands of wooded acres, hundreds of camping sites, and boundless adventures await inside each of our precious state parks.
Editor’s Note: Entering a Washington State Park will require paid admission. If you plan to visit more than one park per year, the Discover Pass is the most useful tool for admission. You can purchase your Discover Pass online, in person at any state park location, or while renewing your vehicle license, or while purchasing a state fishing or hunting license, or at several retail locations near you.
Manchester State Park
Illahee State Park
Scenic beach state park
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Wine, Cider, spirits + Beer
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All the spring events, festivals, gardens, and farmers markets on the Kitsap Peninsula. Spring events and activities in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.