November 2023 Events In Gig Harbor & Beyond
Happy November! Fall is in full swing, and Gig Harbor has a variety of events coming up to help you savor the season. Read on to see what’s happening (you’ll also find a few things to whet your appetite for winter and the holidays!).
Gig Harbor
Girls Night Out
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 10am - 9pm
Grab your girlfriends for a day (and night!) out on the town, complete with shopping, live music, and more. Check out the list of businesses on the event page for where you can pick up your coupon book.
Veterans Day 2023
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 11:30am - 2pm
Join the Gig Harbor Veterans Recognition Committee in honoring our local veterans. The day will include lunch, interviews, speakers, a color guard, music, and more. Veterans can attend at no cost, and it is $15 for the general public. Get your tickets here!
Donkey Creek Chum Fest
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10am - 2pm
Celebrate with the Harbor History Museum and Harbor WildWatch as the salmon return to local waters. Come enjoy this free and educational event.
Indulge - A Sip & Savor Experience
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 6pm - 9pm
Supporting the Gig Harbor Senior Center, this event includes sips and bites from local makers and chefs, live music, an auction, games, and a “bottle shop” where you can purchase your favorite drinks of the evening to enjoy later. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Gig Harbor Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 8am
Work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner by starting the day at the Turkey Trot! Celebrating its 21st year, the 5K through downtown Gig Harbor helps support local charities, including the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank and Food Backpacks 4 Kids. For more information and to register go to the Turkey Trot website.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 25 & Sunday, November 26, 2023
The day after Black Friday is a great day to show some support to our local small businesses, and this year shops along the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront will be offering TWO days of shopping small. The Downtown Waterfront Alliance will also be offering promotional cards to use at various participating locations. Check here for more details.
Winterfest Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 9am - 5pm
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 11am - 4pm
An annual fundraiser for Peninsula High School, this show provides an opportunity for creators from around the state to sell their handiwork. Tickets are only $5, and there will also be food trucks! More information can be found on the Winterfest website.
Beyond Gig Harbor
Fantasy Lights
Friday, November 17, 2023 - Monday, January 1, 2024 | 5:30pm - 9pm nightly
Don’t miss seeing the Northwest’s largest drive-through holiday display! You’re sure to love looking at all the lights as you drive along the lake in Spanaway Park. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance.
Zoolights
Friday, November 24, 2023 - Monday, January 1, 2024 | 4:30pm - 10pm nightly
Come see the Point Defiance Zoo magically transformed with over 800,000 lights! This event is very popular, so be sure to buy your tickets soon.
Seattle Center Winterfest
Friday, November 24 - Sunday, December 31, 2023 | Various times
Enjoy light shows, a model train and village, artistic performances, and more as part of Seattle’s Winterfest. Read here about all that will be happening.
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