WINTER PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2024: Holiday events, Christmas activities & more!
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:
Dec 7 | Breakfast with Santa + SKFD #8
Dec 7 | Santa Paws | Bay Hay & Feed
Dec 8 | Santa Paws | West Hills Kia
Dec 8 | Suquamish Museum
Downtown Port Orchard
The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village
Historic Downtown Poulsbo
For the good pups! | Eleven Paws Photography
holiday events
Winter is full of fun in Kitsap’s collection of quaint PNW communities. Many communities host winter festivals and events, here is just a small look at what’s in store for the next couple of months!
Nov 16-Jan 31 | Winter Wonderland| Suquamish Museum
Nov 30-Dec 21 | Gingerbread Decorating | Pleasant Beach | (weekends only)
Dec 1 | Poulsbo Bloody Mary Crawl | Poulsbo waterfront
Dec 6-20 | Snow Globe Concert Series | Bainbridge Museum of Art
Dec 7 | JULEFEST 2024 | POULSBO WATERFRONT
Dec 7 | Christmas Fest | Miracle Ranch
Dec 7+8 | the nutcracker ballet | peninsula dance theatre | Bremerton high
Dec 21 | Lighted Ships Parade | Poulsbo Waterfronts
Dec 21 + 22 | candlelight concerts | roxy Bremerton
Dec 18-22 | Bloedel Reserve | solstice walks
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 29 Poulsbo Tree lighting | muriel Iverson waterfront park
Nov 30 Bainbridge Island Festive Nights & HOliday Lights | Town Square
Nov 30 Bremerton Winterfest | Puget Sound Naval Museum
Nov 30 Silverdale | 9490 silverdale way
Dec 7 Kingston Cove Christmas | Mike Wallace park
Dec 7 Poulsbo Julefest | muriel Iverson waterfront park
Dec 7 Port Orchard Holiday on the Bay | Bay street waterfront
Dec 7 Bremerton | Magic in Manette | whitey domstad park
Dec 8 Manchester | Community Tree Lighting | qa’qad stormwater park, 5pm
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
marina square suites
It’s SO easy to explore Bremerton when you stay at Marina Square Suites on the waterfront! Steps away from the ferries and marina, walk over or sail in and enjoy the best views and eaccommodations Kitsap has to offer!
We are so proud to partner with Cascade PBS and host of the show Angela Moorer for Season 1 of ‘Northwest Explorer’ showcasing each of our wonderful Kitsap communities.
If you’re visiting between Nov 25 - Jan 3, use code HOLLY to enjoy a special rate. ✨ Book now ✨
Explore more of Kitsap
The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet friendly place to travel, adventure and explore. Here’s our list of 20 dog friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup!