kingston
47.7987° N, 122.4982° W
Follow the chainsaw carved trolls through the forests and farm valleys of north-east-central Kitsap to the tiny, charming community of Kingston. Passing the locally loved CB’s Nuts on HWY 104 always feels like the unofficial welcome to Kingston - the small stand is a proud purveyor of freshly roasted nuts and has a big, colorful mural out front that begs for a pic! Pull over and grab some snacks for the adventure ahead!
Kingston annual events
learn more about annual events that are unique to Kitsap below
reoccuring events
Sunset Market
A gorgeous garden night market setting (Cloe’s Landing) with live music, shopping, and walkable from the Kingston ferry terminal.
Kingston Public Market
Opening Day is May 4th, 2025!
The Kingston Public Market (farmers market) is open every Sunday from 10a-3p until mid-October and located right outside the Kingston/Edmonds ferry terminal overlooking the waterfront.
Kingston Summer Concert Series
The area of Kingston offers two options for outdoor summer concerts. On Fridays and Saturdays, consistently from Memorial Day to Labor Day, The Point Casino hosts ‘Summer Sounds’ in the hotel courtyard. The Chamber also hosts live music at Mike Wallace Park (same location as the farmers market) on Saturdays from 3-5p.
visit
kingston waterfront
Kingston’s main drag seems to be dedicated to places to enjoy food and drink. As HWY 104 winds down to its conclusion at the Kingston-Edmonds WSF terminal, it becomes a super cute waterfront lane that is lined with pubs, shops, restaurants, cafes, and breweries - perfect for a stroll.
Hansville
At the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, there’s no better time to visit Hansville than on a sunny day, when the water sparkles, cruise ships dot the horizon and shore birds dart along the water’s edge.
The community is tiny, but there are ample recreation activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and birding at Foulweather Bluff, Norwegian Point Park, Skunk Bay Lighthouse, and Point No Point Lighthouse and Park - the largest explorable shoreline in Hansville with 60+ acres of undeveloped saltwater access, including the historic lighthouse, and the nearby light keepers' housing which is now available as a vacation rental.
cbs nuts
A small, local business that puts Kingston on the map is CB’s Nuts. Using the biggest and freshest peanuts grown in the US and a unique roasting process that involves infusing sea salt and water directly through the shell of the peanut, you’ll find yourself daydreaming about eating CB’s peanuts. Slow roasted, small batches, and a portion of every sale is donated to the Beecher’s Foundation, supporting a mission they live out with every small batch.
sourdough willy’s
This relatively new joint is crafting perfect pizzas from their world famous 120 year old sourdough starter! SW is serving up Sicilian, New York, and Detroit style pizzas and has plenty of beers to wash them down!
Kingston ale house
Smoked wings, grilled salmon, coconut prawns, chicken piccata, fried green beans… is your mouth watering yet? The Kingston Ale House is a tried and true public institution at this point, always ready with good service and great food.
downpour brewing
Legit craft brews in a casual, homey little brewpub! Everyone raves about the amazing service and locals know this is a perfect little place to tuck into for a pint or a flight!
the grub hut
Laid back, chill, casual, no-frills…and damn delicious! The Grub Hut is Kingston’s reigning champ of comfort food, burgers and shakes!
explore
heronswood gardens
A true treasure not to be missed by ANY nature lover. Heronswood is a place of beauty and tranquility with renown gardens and nature scapes. Well worth the price of admission, treat your senses to Heronswood!
point no point
Stand on the northern tip of Kitsap on one of the Peninsula’s best beaches for a daydreamy solo walk, family adventure, or romantic handheld stroll.
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Port Orchard
SOUTH KITSAP
Port Orchard is a quiet cluster of waterfront and inland neighborhoods with a keen sense of community.
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Poulsbo
NORTH KITSAP
Poulsbo is a charming city on Liberty Bay with a picturesque downtown core featuring a ‘Little Norway’ vibe.
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Bainbridge Island
NORTH KITSAP
The Island of Bainbridge, has become an increasingly affluent bedroom community of Seattle given its walkability from downtown Seattle.
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Kingston
NORTH KITSAP
Though Kingston is quiet and quaint, it plays an important role in anchoring the North Kitsap end. Several ferries service auto and walk-on passengers seeking passage to Edmonds.
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BREMERTON
CENTRAL KITSAP
Kitsap’s largest city and most popular with commuters due to the multiple ferry options to downtown Seattle.
Kitsap Annual Events Calendar 2025 - Mark your Calendar with this Kitsap County community events overview for 2025! Featuring events on Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Silverdale, and Port Orchard this guide will help you plan your Kitsap Peninsula travels, road trip, weekend or staycation. Farmers Markets, Summer festivities, Holiday fun and so much more!