Spring on the Kitsap Peninsula is one of our best seasons!
Spring STARTS HERE! 👉👉👉 EAT, EXPLORE, HIKE, adventure & SHOP YOUR WAY ACROSS THE KITSAP PENINSULA. HERE’S A WHOLE LIST OF WAYS TO THRIVE THIS Spring! this is your guide to mix and match spring endless fun on the Kitsap Peninsula.
We live for spring - the longer days, the smell of rain and grass, unpredictable weather, floral blooms, and the prefunk to summer community gatherings…we love these few glorious months when all the colors are popping and the weather keeps you on your toes!
Love Kitsap is your resource for outdoor adventures, beach explorations, and the best spring experiences on the Kitsap Peninsula.
25 in ‘25

2025 is your year for Kitsap adventure!
It's your year for beach walking, coffee sipping, and sailing.
It's your year for incredible food, farmers' markets, and festivals.
2025 is your year to explore the Kitsap Peninsula.
From local breweries to legendary lighthouses, Kitsap is bursting with unique experiences for solo travelers, families, corporate excursions, and friend groups. From Hansville to Bainbridge Island to Olalla and beyond, here are 25 unforgettable Kitsap experiences to get you started for 2025…
We could easily go on for days with all the fun things to do, see, eat, and explore on the Peninsula; narrowing it down to just 25 experiences is harder than you might think! We could easily rattle off 250 more, but hey, you’ve got to start somewhere!
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TRULY DISTINCT state parks in Kitsap
We love exploring our state parks, no matter the season…
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Kitsap Peninsula's Farmers Markets Guide
Spring on the Kitsap Peninsula means the start of farmers market season and we couldn’t be happier!
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BUTCHER & BAKER PROVISIONS IS THE TASTIEST SPOT
Well worth the drive, Port Gamble’s Butcher & Baker is a locally sourced farmhouse restaurant, butcher shop, and bakery.
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Explore Downtown Port Orchard
Port Orchard’s unassuming waterfront is lined with local favorites.
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Bainbridge, rain or shine
Sometimes it seems like Kitsap experiences all 4 seasons on the same day. Especially in spring.
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Kitsap Wildlife
From whale watching and fishing to encounters on the hiking trail, animals and wildlife are abundant on the Kitsap Peninsula.
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Vintage Shops abound in Kitsap
From reclaimed barn wood furniture to shabby chic antique decor, Kitsap has a wonderful collection of vintage shops.
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Kingston Itinerary
Once you’ve booked your stay, you’re positioned for some unforgettable North Kitsap adventures…here is your ‘best life’ North Kitsap weekend itinerary!
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Kitsap Peninsula's Best Donuts
Sink your teeth into something sweet! Here are the Peninsula’s most delicious donuts.
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Kingston, Rain or Shine
Especially in spring, Kitsap can go from sunshine to drizzle to a double rainbow and back to blue skies all in the same day.
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Nursery & Garden Guide
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!
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pup friendly adventures
The Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to travel, you’re sure to find an adventure that you and your animal companions will love.
Find the perfect spot to stay in Kitsap!
Enjoy gorgeous views of Hood Canal, Point Hannon and Foulweather Bluff from this unique North Kitsap, waterfront, 3 bedroom home.
This beautiful & tranquil getaway on the shores of historic Crystal Springs is one of the best beaches & neighborhoods on the island.
Waterfront bliss and views for days…perfectly nestled on the waterfront between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island.
Just feet from the Port Orchard Waterfront, downtown shops and restaurants and the Bremerton foot ferry, Red Cottage is a cute and comfortable oasis perfect for staging your Kitsap adventure!
This super cute updated 400 sq ft waterfront studio cottage and gazebo boast amazing views of Mount Rainier! During your stay keep an eye out for eagles, ferries, cruise ships and orcas!
So close to the water that you can almost reach out and touch it from your room - the Oxford Suites in Old Town Silverdale is one of our favorite full scale hotels on the Peninsula.
Experience the magic of this unique beach house, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort.
This stunning space connects you directly with the serene beauty of the Hood Canal in the beautiful rural region of Kitsap known as Seabeck.
This enchanting storybook cottage was began in the 1970’s deep in the magical forests of Olalla. This rental home is perhaps the most whimsical and unique place to stay on the Peninsula.
A beautiful, petite boutique hotel overlooking the Bainbridge Island waterfront, The Eagle Harbor Inn offers relaxing overnight accommodations in five one-of-a-kind hotel rooms and two custom townhomes.
A gorgeous castle like manor sits atop a hill with sweeping views of Liberty Bay and the mountains.
The S’Klallam Tribe’s beautiful casino and hotel is the heart of gaming, dining and well appointed accommodations in North Kitsap.
Marina Square Extended Stay is a beautifully designed, sleek & state of the art facility perfect for leisure and business travelers and an excellent home base for exploring the region!
This 1895 historic chapel has been newly remodeled and features gorgeous stained glass windows, open space design, 25 ft ceilings, loft bedrooms, full kitchen, high speed WiFi, huge work space and fabulous art!
The custom built studio cabin is a unique design, with wood floors, a vaulted wood ceiling and a large wrap around deck.
Overlooking Agate Pass with beautifully manicured grounds and a relaxing atmosphere, Clearwater Casino Resort isn’t *just a Kitsap destination…it’s one of the best casino resorts in WA.
Are you a fantasy enthusiast or are looking for a unique glamping experience? This Hobbit Hole may be small but it’s big on character and adventure!
In the heart of historic Port Gamble are guest houses that are unique, beautiful and perfectly situated for exploring Port Gamble.
Stunning beachfront on the shores of Port Orchard with unobstructed, waterfront vistas from inside the window-lined living area and furnished deck beneath by a canopy of trees.
Escape to Enchanted Forest Cottage in an evergreen forest of towering trees nestled between Poulsbo and Suquamish.
A beautiful boutique hotel just over a mile from the BI ferry terminal and the shopping and dining options of Winslow Way.
Trail hikes
True Kitsap Peninsula adventure is especially magical when seen through the eyes of a child. The stumphouse becomes the home of a fantastical troll, a simple trail transforms into an honorable quest, and beach missions turn into a piratey search for treasure!
Here are a few locations WITH a little extra flair for the mystical.
gardens + nurseries
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring! Here’s a round up of some of our favorite gardens & nurseries across the Peninsula that we love to visit to stop and smell the roses…
2025 spring events we love!
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.
Your guide to Port Orchard’s Mosquito Fleet Fest 2024 - what to expect, where to play, eat and stay on the Port Orchard waterfront.
Your guide to Poulsbo’s Viking Fest 2024 - where to park, play, eat and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
All of the Christmas and holiday events, festivals, tree lightings, and Christmas markets on the Kitsap Peninsula. Holiday events and activities in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
Your guide to Kitsap County's breweries, taprooms & ciderys. From Bainbridge Island to Kingston to Bremerton to Silverdale & Port Orchard - here is your beer tour of the Peninsula!
Your guide to Poulsbo’s Poulsbrew Fest 2025 - where to eat and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
All of the fall events, festivals, trick or treating and fun on the Kitsap Peninsula. Pumpkin patches, Halloween events and family fun in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
From Kingston to Port Orchard - here are 4 amazing 4th of July community celebrations and fireworks shows on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Your guide to Kingston Pirate Festival 2024 - what to expect, where to play, eat and stay in Kingston Washington.
Spring events
Farmers Markets
(see next section)
kingston
sunset market
1st Sat | 5-8p
opening day: May 4
Storie Vintage Market
April-Nov | 10a-5p
one weekend per month
Opening date: April 24-25
bainbridge island
First Friday Art Walk
year-round | 5-8p
first Friday BIMA Afterparty
year-round | 8p
moonlight market
1st Fri
Opening day: TBD | 5-9p
poulsbo
2nd Saturday art walk
year-round | 5-8p
bremerton
First Friday Art Walk
year-round | 5-8p
boardwalk night market
May 2, June 6, July 11 + Oct 3 | 5-9p
port orchard
Port Orchard Night Market
June 14, July 12, Aug 16, Sept 13 | 6-10p
FARMER’S MARKETS
The days are longer, the dahlias are blooming and the weekends welcome local farmers, vendors and artisans. Each Farmer’s Market around the Kitsap Peninsula has its own notable flair, no two are alike. That’s why we’ve created this handy round-up so you can plan to experience them all!
KINGSTON
Sundays, 10a-3p
May 4 - Oct 5, 2025
Mike Wallace Park (next to the ferry terminal)
Bainbridge
Saturdays, 10a-2p
April 5 - Nov 22, 2025
Town Square at City Hall
Poulsbo
Saturdays, 10a-2p
March 29 - December 2025
Gateway Fellowship Parking Lot
Port Orchard
Saturdays, 9a-2p
April 12 - October 2025
Downtown Waterfront Marina + Boardwalk
Silverdale
tuesdays, 10a-2p
Opening Day:
Silverdale Antique Mall
Bremerton
Thursdays, 4-7p
May 1 - Oct 9, 2025
Evergreen Rotary Park
KID FRIENDLY ADVENtURES
Easy spring adventures are everywhere you turn around the Kitsap Peninsula. The kiddos will be so happy to get outside and explore the tidepools, forest floors and PNW themed playgrounds irregardless of the weather. Make sure to pack layers for each child because you never know when you’ll need your rain boots or an extra pair of sunglasses.

Explore Illahee Preserve
Tucked away on the shoreline of East Bremerton, just a few minutes away from Manette and downtown Bremerton is Illahee Preserve, adjacent to Rolling Hills Golf Course and Illahee State Park - 75 glorious acres of hiking, camping, & beach combing.
waterfront
neighborhoods
In the summer months, the Kitsap Peninsula’s waterfront areas are home to a variety of live music, festivals, and markets in addition to constant picturesque outdoor dining and shopping.
Poulsbo
Front Street
Poulsbo’s waterfront sits along Liberty Bay in the northern part of Kitsap County. Liberty Bay is a protected arm of the Puget Sound and is thus calmer and more placid than other places. This makes Poulsbo a haven for boaters, especially in the beautiful summer months. Its picturesque downtown core features a Little Norway vibe, paying homage to its roots, with rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas.
PORT ORCHARD
Bay Street
A walk down Bay Street on the Port Orchard’s waterfront reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants and experiences perfect for a few hours with family, friends or simply flying solo. Port Orchard isn’t glitzy or ostentatious but it has great locals and tons of heart.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Winslow Way
The opposite end of the island is just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Winslow Way is the waterfront shopping mecca of the island with plenty of restaurants, bars, and wineries to give you a reprieve from your shopping adventures.
kingston
Ferry Terminal
Kingston’s main drag seems to be dedicated to places for enjoying food and drink. As HWY 104 winds down to its conclusion at the Kingston-Edmonds WSF terminal, it becomes a super cute waterfront lane lined with pubs, shops, restaurants, cafes, and breweries - perfect for a stroll.
Summer is coming…
Start your summer adventure planning here! Learn what the locals love most about summer in Kitsap and how to explore Kitsap to the fullest by the ones who love to live in Kitsap.
Melissa Kittrell, owner of Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse in Poulsbo, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Kylie Danskin, owner of Northmade Marketing + The Cedar Bar, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Anna Carson is a Bainbridge Island photographer and entrepreneur who loves her island and the vibrant community that lives there - let’s get the scoop on all of Anna’s favorite places to eat, drink, shop & play in Kitsap!
Lizzy Rolando, the friendly owner of the magical bookstore Salmonberry Books in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.
Mike Barnet is what happens when talent, passion and love for community collide into one awesome human. Mike shares his ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Ryan Brewer, pastor of newlife south in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Katie Diamond, a quintessential PNW adventurer and hiking extraordinaire shares her ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Kirsten Judkins, owner of Kirsten Judkins Designs in Poulsbo, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Alex Marshall, co-owner of Harbor Haute Dogs in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.
Nestled on the shores of Port Gamble Bay is an escape that is perfect for groups, families and anyone who wants to escape the noise and connect with PNW perfection in North Kitsap.