Upcoming events.
Shamrock'n the Harbor: 5K/12K Run & Walk
Ready to do a re-boot on those New Year's resolutions? Don your best Irish and join in the 2nd Annual Shamrock’n the Harbor 5K/12K family-fun run/walk!
Gig Harbor Dragon Boat Flea Market
A grand and diverse collection of treasures will be for sale. Collectibles, Antiques, Jewelry, Books, Housewares, Sporting goods, garden items and so much more!
The proceeds from the sale benefit the Gig Harbor Dragon Boat Teams with safety, training moorage and maintenance.
Come and support the teams and learn what dragon boating is all about!
Gig Harbor Restaurant Week
The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance is excited to announce the return of Gig Harbor Restaurant Week, from March 6th to March 19th, 2023. This annual event celebrates the diverse culinary scene of the waterfront community with participating restaurants offering special menus and special deals.
13 of Gig Harbor's downtown restaurants, breweries and distilleries will participate in this year's Restaurant Week. Each restaurant will offer unique menus with options for every taste palate. The event provides a great opportunity to try new places or revisit old favorites, all while supporting local businesses.
Altrusa of Gig Harbor's 8th Annual Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. This annual event organized by the Altrusa Club of Gig Harbor raises funds for feeding children and families in our community who may otherwise experience hunger.
Shamrock'n the Harbor
Ready to do a re-boot on those New Year's resolutions? Don your best Irish and join in Shamrock’n the Harbor!
The new 5K/12K family-fun run/walk courses follow the gorgeous Cushman Trail, with a few rolling hills to keep those legs awake and working. All ages can get seriously Irish while jogging o’er the hills, dales, and trails along your Shamrock’n journey!
100% of all proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Senior Center – a great excuse to get outside while making a huge difference. The GHSC is the only organization specifically working to meet the needs of our community’s seniors through regular programs, activities and services that enable them to remain active and thrive.
Children 5 and under run/walk free, but please note that free child registration
does not include event swag (t-shirt and water bottle).
Oh and YES! This run is timed for all participants. Timing is being supported by Orbiter and chips will be attached to your bib.
Visit: https://gghf.info/shamrockn to learn more and register.
*The first 50 participants to register will receive a custom fleece blanket, great to wrap in post run, for the beach, and more.*
Digital Cocktails & Fishtales – Washington State’s Aquatic Reserves: Protecting local ecosystems through stewardship and science
Cocktails & Fishtales is Harbor WildWatch’s science-social series. Held monthly, these programs feature a scientist, researcher, or environmental artist on an ecological topic. While these programs are traditionally 21+ and held at a local taproom or venue, during the pandemic they have shifted to an online format for all ages. They continue to serve as an engaging and interactive way to learn about the environment, and bring together eco-enthusiasts from our local community… and, now, beyond. Questions and interaction are highly encouraged!
Cocktails & Fishtales are educational events. As such, Harbor WildWatch does not endorse any speaker, service, or product represented at Cocktails & Fishtales.
To access Facebook Live events, simply search Harbor WildWatch on Facebook at the scheduled time to find the live feed on our page. For Live events, please check website calendar or Facebook for possible schedule changes. The videos will always post in full once the live stream ends, so feel free to catch up with any content you miss by scrolling through our facebook page. These videos will also get posted to youtube. All times are posted as PST.
Pier Into the Night
Guided by staff biologists and volunteer SCUBA divers, viewers will experience an underwater journey of the Salish Sea in high definition. Take a tour along the bottom of the Salish Sea from a diver’s perspective. Examine the cracks and crevices of the rocky structure and look out into the emerald green waters for the incredible sea life that calls this place home. Ochre sea stars, red rock crabs, and California sea cucumbers are often encountered and; if you are lucky, the more elusive Irish lords, stubby squid and giant Pacific octopus may make an appearance.
RSVP on Harbor WildWatch’s Facebook page for event updates or visit their website for the direct link. As always, this program is free and appropriate for all ages.
SUPPORT
While the content will be free to the public, as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Harbor WildWatch is appreciative of any donations to help support the creation of the content and supporting our staff positions during this time. If you enjoy our videos, we encourage you to become a member or make a monthly or one-time contribution to help sustain our programs.
Visit: www.harborwildwatch.org
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. In Gig Harbor, this is an annual event organized by the Altrusa Club and Foundation of Gig Harbor to raise funds for feeding children and families in our community who may otherwise experience hunger.
Did you know that 1 in every 4 children in the Peninsula School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, meaning they and their families are at risk of experiencing hunger? There are a number of great local organizations who provide access to food through delivery programs and food banks. They are primarily volunteer efforts, but food supplies require funds. Empty Bowls raises funds to help those local organizations. 100% of the net funds raised are distributed to local organizations by Altrusa of Gig Harbor Foundation for the purchase and delivery of food.
Here is how it works: Purchase a handmade bowl by a local artist and enjoy a simple meal of delicious soup donated by one of our premier Gig Harbor restaurants. Take your bowl home as a reminder of the empty bowls in our community. Visit https://www.altrusagigharbor.org/empty-bowls for more information.
2022 Gig Harbor Waterfront Restaurant Week
Experience the tastes of Gig Harbor's Downtown Waterfront! Participating restaurants feature fixed price special menu items to enjoy. Mark your calendars for February 28 - March 13, 2022 and enjoy two weeks of dining fun on our beautiful downtown waterfront! See participating restaurants and have a look at their special Restaurant Week menus at https://www.gigharborwaterfront.org/restaurant-week. Check with participating restaurants and businesses for hours and menu offerings. Thank you for supporting our businesses on the Gig Harbor downtown waterfront!