Fall 2021
FA L L A C T I V I T Y G U I D E
Inside: Local farms, corn mazes and pumpkin patches Fall Festivals Haunted Houses (and forests!)
Special look at some of our favorite Fall places:
Pheasant Field Farm
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Courter Country Farm
Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery
Simple Plan Farms Say “I found it in The Kitsap Kids’ Directory.”
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Welcome to the 1st Print Issue of Kitsap Kids' Directory since March of 2020! We are glad to be back! Kitsap & Mason Counties have SO MUCH to do and see. We are ever-adding information to the site, including Parks & Trails Challenge info! So please send in your park updates and share any classes, camps, schools, etc. that you know would be helfpul to other readers like you! There's a lot more we wish we could have put here - you can catch other resources on line at KitsapKids.com.
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KITSAP PENINSULA PRIVATE & CHARTER SCHOOLS - Bethany Lutheran (K-8) - Burley Christian School (preK-12) - Carden Country School (K-8) - Catalyst Public School (K-8) - Christ the King (preK-8) - Gateway Christian Schools (preK-12) - Harbor Christian School (K-12) - Kitsap Adventist Christian School (K-8) - Lighthouse Christian Schools (K-8) - Madrona School (1-8) - Montessori Country School (preK-6) - Our Lady Star of the Sea (K - 8) - Peace Lutheran School (preK-8) - Poulsbo Adventist School (1-8) - Silverwood School (K-6) - St. Cecilia Catholic School (preK-8) - The Island School (K-5) - Westsound Academy (6-12)
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There is a place for you here. There is love to be shared with your kids & family. There is hope in this season. We encourage you to find a place to connect with people. The path through this world was not meant to be walked alone. Find your place. If it doesn’t fit, try again. If it still doesn’t fit, maybe it’s not the place that needs changing... There is help. There are friends. We are here to connect you with things to enrich your lives. -the Kitsap Kids’ family
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MONDAY- 6pm free dinner, 6:30 mtg Poulsbo Gateway Fellowship (in back) MONDAY -5:30pm free dinner, 6:30 mtg Port Orchard Christian Life Center TUESDAY - 6:30pm Kitsap Lake Baptist Bremerton Church FRIDAY - 7:00pm Abundant Life Church Bremerton Covid has affected the availability of childcare at these meetinsgs. Please check with the church.
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Can You Find All These Kitsap Favorites?
Local YFC FC Youth Centers Bremerton-
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The Next Door more info at:
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HERONSWOOD KIDIMU VALENTINETTI ELANDAN USSTURNERJOY KITSAPSTEAMERS ANNASMITH BLOEDEL SUQUAMISH KITSAPKIDS UNDERSEA FOUNTAINPARK PUMPTRACK PHS HISTORICAL BUGMUSEUM
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KITSAP MARTIAL ARTS キトサップ 武道体術
classes for kids age 5+ in poulsbo
TWO-WEEK FREE TRIAL (SPACES ARE LIMITED)
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Kitsap Golf & Country Club surrounds a section of salmon- friendly Chico Creek. So, after you tour the club, have a fabulous meal, or play a round of golf, check out the salmon runs this fall! We recommend you also check out WSU's feature-rich website for information on other places in Kitsap to view salmon this fall AND to peruse their many other resources, like 4-H programs for kids, small farms, nutrition information & more! https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap
Fall Farm Favorites:
Pheasant Field Farm Silverdale (Pumpkin patch, corn maze & more!) • Simple Plans Farm (farm tours by appointment) • Courter Country Farm Poulsbo (farm tours animal fun, events & pumpkins!) • Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery Port Orchard (farm food, fun & events) • Suyematsu Farms Bainbridge Is. (pumpkins & fun!) • Hunter Farms Union (tons of fun! hayrides, cornmaze, pumpkins, farm and visitor store) • No Minder Farms corn maze this year :( they are permanently closed. www.KitsapKids.com Fall 21 Kitsap and Mason Counties.indd 9
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Local Farmer’s Markets BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FARMER’S MARKET
PORT ORCHARD FARMER’S MARKET
Where: 280 Madison Ave N. When: Saturdays Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Waterfront When: Saturdays Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BREMERTON COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKET
SILVERDALE FARMER’S MARKET
Where: Evergreen Park When: Thursdays Time: 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
POULSBO FARMER’S MARKET
Where: Gateway Fellowship Church When: Saturdays Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Silverdale Antiques When: Tuesdays & Sundays Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
KINGSTON PUBLIC MARKET
Where: Mike Wallace Park When: Sundays Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Markets will be closing for the season in fall - check info before you go!
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Halloween Carnival @KTAC Saturday, October 30th
Kids ACTIVE ARE HAPPY Kids!
• Spooky Fun Room • Carnival Games • Treats • & More!
Visit kitsaptennis.com or call 360.692.8075 for more details as the event gets closer.
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Downtown Section
North Valley Section
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Ring Neck Pheasant
Cooper’s Hawk
Common Yellowthroat
Pacific Wren
Band-tailed pigeon
Black-Capped Chickadee
Barred Owl
Hairy Woodpecker
Clear Creek Trail System
Silverdale’s Fabulous
Clear Creek Birds - Part 1 Look for these guys on your walk!
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Downtown Section
Northern Flicker
Ring Neck Pheasant
Cooper’s Hawk
Approx. Distance Bucklin Hill Rd to Bowling Alley .75 mile Bowling Alley to Ridgetop via Trail .25 mile Silverdale Way to Gateway/Dog Park .5 mile N. Vally Loop from Parking lot 1.5 miles
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Silverdale offers scenic trails, award-winning restaurants, and beachfront hotels with stunning views of Dyes Inlet, Mount Rainier, and glorious sunsets over the Olympic Mountains. Drop into the Silverdale Visitors Center to learn more about: National Water Trails Clear Creek Trail, Scenic Beach, and Illahee State Parks US Naval Undersea Museum Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Studio Old Town Silverdale Silverdale Waterfront Park Whaling Days and Rotary Duck Race Shopping at the Kitsap Mall and the Trails of Silverdale, and stay in one of our three local hotels.
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Support These Local & Home-Based, Kid Friendly Businesses!
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September 3 & 4, 2021 Malicious Monster Truck Tour 4:30pm-9pm @ Fairgrounds www.straightupracing.com September 3, 2021 Set S.A.I.L. 10am-4pm Puget Sound Naval Museum in Downtown Bremerton! FREE admission & free kits available while supplies last. September 3, 2021 First Friday Art Walks Downtown Bainbridge Island 4-8pm Downtown Bremerton/Manette 5-8pm September 4-6, 2021 Blackberry Festival - Brem. Boardwalk Sat/Sun 11am-8pm, Mon 11am-7pm New Food! New Music! September 4-6, 2021 Kitsap Bazaar @ Lucky Star Consignment Self-Care Saturday 4, 10am-6pm Support Small Sunday 5, 10am-6pm Mini Makers Monday 6. 10am-2pm Over 40 local vendors!
A Sampling of September 11, 2021 3:30-5pm The Annual “Cruise through Little Norway”. Starts in the Old Albertsons Parking lot at 4 PM & travels through historic downtown & surrounding neighborhoods. September 12, 2021 Manette Fest 10am-4pm @ Whitey Domstad Park Pancake Breakfast, Car show, live music, local vendor, food & more! September 13, 2021 Postpartum Mamas 6:30-8:30pm Port Orchard @ Fly True Midwifery, 700 Prospect St. #201 Port Orchard A free support group for all birthing people no matter what stage of parenting you’re in. Babies in arms welcome! Text: (360) 649-3947 to register. September 25, 2021 FREE STATE & NATIONAL PARK DAY!
September 5, 2021 9-11am Vern's Pancake Breakfast @ Poulsbo Sons of Norway- Public is Welcome!
September 25, 2021 11am-3pm Military Appreciation Day! Join Kitsap Kids at the Fairgrounds! Bounce Houses, Free Door Prizes
September 7, 2021 5-7pm Special Needs Night at Defy Silverdale Softer lights and volume so families can enjoy a calmer night of fun!
Every Friday & Saturday in OCTOBER Ghost Walks in Port Gamble! www.portgambleparanormal.com
September 11, 2021 5:30pm 9/11 20 Year Memorial 9/11 Memorial at Evergreen Park in Bremerton. It is a somber, yet important rembrance. Time spent reflecting and making new memories next door at the park. September 11, 2021 10am Bedtime Books at Bethany - Patriot Day 151 Tremont Street, Port Orchard Come early to play on the playground and sing.
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October 1, 2021 First Friday Art Walks Downtown Bainbridge Island 4-8pm Downtown Bremerton/Manette 5-8pm October 2, 2021 Construction in Motion 11am-4pm Free at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Dump trucks, bulldozers and excavators for the kids to see, touch and climb on!
Visit the newly re-opened Bug Museum in Bremerton this month!
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Fall Events October 2, 2021 1pm-4pm Carnival - Tiny Notes Enrichment Center Games, vendors, raffles, concessions & more! 1605 Woodridge Dr, Port Orchard October 2 & 3, 2021 Muddy Paws Agility Club Event 10-2pm Kitsap County Fairgrounds www.mudpack.org October 4, 2021 Postpartum Mamas 6:30-8:30pm (see Sept 13 event for details) October 5, 2021 5-7pm Special Needs Night at Defy Silverdale Softer lights and volume so families can enjoy a calmer night of fun! October 9, 2021 NW Glass Pumpkin Patch- Valley Nursery Poulsbo 9-3pm October 16, 2021 8th Annual Hope Gala by Coffee Oasis Featuring incredible youth stories, live & silent auction & raise the paddle. October 22, 2021 Kitsap Shop with a Cop - Comedy Show & Auction Clearwater Casino LooK for Halloween at KidiMu and More Fall Events @ KitsapKids.com!
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October 30, 2021 Trunk or Treat 3-5 pm Kingston Cooperative Preschool
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October 30, 2021 Bedtime Books at Bethany Halloween Edition 4pm 151 Tremont Street, Port Orchard October 31, 2021 Bug & Reptile Museum's Buggy Bash 10am-5pm Critters will be out all day for kids to touch.
November 2, 2021 Special Needs Night at Defy Silverdale Softer lights and volume so families can enjoy a calmer night of fun! November 5, 2021 First Friday Art Walks Downtown Bainbridge Island 4-8pm Downtown Bremerton/Manette 5-8pm November 5th-7th, 2021 12th Annual Port Gamble Ghost Conference Port Gamble Paranormal, Haunted Places in the Northwest, Port Gamble November 11, 2021 FREE STATE & NATIONAL PARK DAY! November 13th, 2021 Holiday Open House at the Port Gamble General Store Special 10th Anniversary Party! November 19, 20, 21, 2021 Holiday Gift & Food Fair & Fairgrounds Fri/Sat 10-6, Sunday 10am-5pm November 26, 2021 FREE STATE PARK DAY! November 20, 2021 KiDiMu - Bainbridge Is.Webb Telescope Launch, this is a free event for kids to explore space science and celebrate the historic launch! November 27 & 28, 2021 Jingle Fest @ Fairgrounds Sat. 10-5 Sun. 10-4 Admission and parking is free. A wonderful array of exhibitors, crafters, foods! www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org under events for the latest information.
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A Few Upcoming Events for Mason County
October 23-24, 2021 Shelton Pumpkin Pickers Halloween Event
September 10-12, 2021 Bluegrass From The Forest - Shelton An invigorating three day music festival featuring national Bluegrass artists and workshops for kids and adults.
October 13, 2021 2nd Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm North Mason's Dad Group for Special Needs Families 22540 WA-3, Belfair, WA 98528 Paul McQuilkin - 360.229.0813
September 8, 2021 2nd Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm North Mason's Dad Group for Special Needs Families 22540 WA-3, Belfair, WA 98528 Paul McQuilkin - 360.229.0813
September 10, 2021 Every Friday Night! Teen Night @ Shelton Family YMCA FREE (must have waiver on file) 5-8pm September 18, 2021 Shelton Mason 5 Firefight. Pancake Breakfast 7-11 Kristmas Town Kiwanis Duck Race 9-1pm Paul Bunyan Grand Parade @ 11am Manke Fireworks Show 10pm September 24, 2021 Kid's Night Out! @ Shelton Family YMCA see site for registration details September 25, 2021 FREE STATE & NATIONAL PARK DAY! September 25, 2021 11am-3pm Military Appreciation Day! This event spans ALL Counties! Thank you U.S. Service Members! Join Kitsap Kids & Mason Kids at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds! Bounce Houses, Free Door Prizes October 1, 2021 Every Friday Night! Teen Night @ Shelton Family YMCA FREE (must have waiver on file) 5-8pm October 1st - 31st daily Union Hunter Farms Pumpkin Patch 9:30-5:30 General store, pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay maze, and access to the barn to look at the animals. Pumpkin catapult last Saturday of the month!
October 29-31 TBD Spooktacular & Mason Health Trunk or Treat Two separate events, both super fun tricks & treats! Times/dates TBD October 29, 2021 Kid's Night Out! @ Shelton Family YMCA see site for registration details November 5-6, 2021 EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Night in November Teen Night @ Shelton Family YMCA FREE (must have waiver on file) 5-8pm November 11, 2021 FREE STATE & NATIONAL PARK DAY! November 10, 2021 2nd Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm North Mason's Dad Group for Special Needs Families 22540 WA-3, Belfair, WA 98528 Paul McQuilkin - 360.229.0813 Send Us All the Kids Classes, Schools, Camps, Clubs, Sports & meetings you can think of - and anything else fit for print that you think would enrich the lives of Mason County families!
October 16, 2021 Power of the Purse - Fundraiser for Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center 4pm-8pm Shelton Yacht Club Tickets: turningpointe.org www.masoncountykids.com
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Hello Mason County! We, at the Kitsap Kids' Directory are excited to become the Mason County Kids' Directory also! We have many friends, family and co-workers who go back and forth between counties, so it seems like a natural fit to share one book! We want to thank the local Chamber's of Commerce for welcoming us and sharing important news and events to be aware of. We look forward to incorporating news on the many schools, businesses, children's camps, classes & health care. Eventually the two magazines will meet at the middle. Please spread the word and share kid-related stuff with us at MasonCountyKids.com. All the listings of information and events on the MasonCountyKids.com site are free. There are of course, paid upgrades, because it's not cheap to run the site! First and foremost though, we strive to focus on our mission by including every single resource we can find for kids!
Another special thanks goes out to the Hood Canal Salmom Enhancement Group for providing a beautiful inaugural cover image! Anytime is a great time to visit the Salmon Center, but Fall is particularly excellent because the colors explode as you explore the trails (often spotting a variety of local wildlife!). While there, you can say “Hi” to the farm animals, pick vegetables from the garden (all by donation only!), and take dogs to the brand new Bark Park located in the back fields behind the community P-Patch gardens. It’s a beautiful place to seek peace and solitude, as well as the perfect location to bring the whole family to play and reconnect with nature. The Salmon Center is the operating headquarters of the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG), a grassroots environmental nonprofit that conducts salmon research, restoration and education around the Hood Canal watershed. HCSEG also runs a small, organic farm at the Salmon Center called, “Farm at Water’s Edge” and works with volunteers to maintain the walking trails on WDFW’s Union River Wildlife Photos by Sarah Wolfe Photography Area. The Salmon Center Bark Park, farm, gardens and trails are open 7 days a week from dawn until dusk. Additional information can be found on the HCSEG website: pnwsalmoncenter.org Kitsap & Mason Kids are dedicated to connecting families and their children with things that will enrich their lives.
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