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Pumpkin Patches Creek House Farm Harbor Farms Turnbull Farms Spooner Farms Picha Farms Double R Farms Maris Farms Schilter Family Farm Page 4

Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm Rutledge Family Farm Hunter Farms Haunted Attractions My Haunted Forest Frighthouse Stations My Morbid Mind Fright Factory Haunted Woods Ghost Tour Haunted Histories & Mysteries

Harvest Festival Tours City of Destiny Festival Tours Key Pen Farm Tour Pretty Gritty Tours Candlelight Tour Animal Adventures Hoot ‘N’ Howl Zoo Boo Pier Into the Night

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Fall Fun Kids Night Out Halloween Party Sip & Stroll Trunk or Treat Fall Family Night Quilts Ahoy! Quilt Show All Hallows’ Eve Poe’s Garden All Hallows Eve Murder Mystery Page 9

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Local Favs Butler’s Farm Stand Artondale Farm Store & Nursery Local Boys Colello’s Farm Stand Produce Best BBQ Debate New! Local Hang Outs Date Night Spots Page 6

Arts & Culture Festivals Oyster Festival Oktoberfest Northwest Scarecrow Festival Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival

Dia De Los Muertos Rattle Dem Bones Trick or Treat Girls Night Out The Great Junk Hunt Holiday Gift & Food Fair Basket Brigade Turkey Trot

Tacoma Light Trail Festival of Trees Holiday Festivities PNW Holiday Market Pen HIgh Winterfest GH High Tidefest Victorian Country Christmas Good & Gather Page 15

Christmas Regale Letters to Santa Cookies with Mr. & Mrs. Clause Jingle Bell Run Glow Kids & Glow Christmas Concerts Polar Express

WINTER WONDERLAND

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The Slopes Crystal Mountain White Pass Summit at Snoqualmie Page 12

Hurricane Ridge Paradise Mt. Rainier Stevens Pass Mount Baker Ice Skating

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Magical Lights Zoo Lights Fantasy Lights Winte Solstice Lights Holiday Magic Gig Harbor Treel Lighting Menorah Lighting Lighted Boat Parade Lighted Car Parade

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Tree Farms Wreath Works Five Springs Tree Farm Bacon’s Tree Farm Turnbull Trees Bayview Tree Farm Christmas Traditions National Park Holiday Swag

WEEKEND GETAWAYS Weekend Getaways Leavenworth Westport LaConner Alderbrook Suncadia

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Seabeck

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The Fall/Winter guide is brimming with local activities and holiday events to help you create lasting memories and discover new experiences that you might not have known were available. I've organized it to follow a chronological flow, starting from October and extending through December, making it convenient for you to plan your calendar.

For those who don’t know me, I’m the creator of the social media pages “What’s Good Gig Harbor?” and a local broker at Infinity Real Estate in Gig Harbor. Having grown up and now raising my own family in the Pacific Northwest, I've had the privilege of experiencing some fantastic adventures. This guide is my way of sharing these treasures with you. Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Patches CREEK HOUSE FARM Family farm and pumpkin patch.

Has over 20 varieties of organic, heirloom pumpkins and winter squash.

Admission include: Pumpkin CREEK HOUSE Slingshot, Pumpkinairies Treasure FARM Trail through the forest, SCAN FOR WEBSITE 1 bag of animal feed for farm animals, access to Lil Homestead Helpers interactive play area, farm rides (Superslide, Pumpkin Barrel or Hay Ride), and loads of opportunities for autumn/farm/pumpkin photos.

Reservations only, admission fees apply. Scan QR to book online.

6060 E Collins Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98366

HARBOR FARMS Located on 5 acres of rolling hills in the beautiful Rosedale area of Gig Harbor. They offer Farm Tours a Fall Festival, and Parties.

-Reservations required -Admission fee applies -7777 Rosedale NW Gig Harbor

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MARIS FARMS

Annual Harvest Festival hosts pumpkin patch, Corn Maze, slingshots, face painting, pony rides, duck races, pedal karts, and more!

-Open every day October 1-31 -9am-5pm -9710 State Route 162 E., Puyallup, WA 98374 SPOONERS -40 min from Gig Harbor

Features over 40 activities and attractions! It serves guests of all ages who seek the thrill of navigating their way through the corn maze, searching for, and finding that perfect sunflower, pumpkin or photo MARIS opportunity or braving the now infamous Haunted Woods.

-Open daily 10-6p -Corn maze 3-6p weekdays & 10-6 weekends.

-Admission fee applies -25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley, WA 98321 -45 minutes from Gig Harbor

PICHA FARMS Fall family fun on the farm and the chance to “stalk” up on pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, and hay bales as well as lattes, drinks, kettle corn and caramel apples. Nothin' scary about this pumpkin patch!

-Open Sept. 30 - Oct. 31 -Weekdays 3-6p Weekends 10-6p -Free, but some attractions $ -6502 52nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98371 -25 minutes from Gig Harbor

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DOUBLE R FARMS

HARBOR FARMS

TURNBULL FARMS A pumpkin patch in the fall and Christmas Trees in the winter.

Open weekends 10am to dark. *Free entry. 1512 Whiteman Rd SW, Lakebay, WA 98349

SPOONER FARMS

TURNBULL FARMS

This farm offers a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, sling shot and tractor-pulled hay rides (FriSun only).

-Mon-Fri 3-6p; Sat & Sun 10-6p -Free, but some attractions $ DOUBLE R -5820 44th Street East, Puyallup, FARMS WA 98371 -25 minutes from Gig Harbor

A 5 acre "WSU Master Gardeners" giant corn maze! Tractor rides take you around the farm and out to the corn maze. Also enjoy baby animal viewing, outdoor trike trek, playgrounds, mini corn maze, bounce pillow, and ropes courses, and more! For an extra special experience, rent your own private firepit!

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-Open weekdays 12-6p (closed Tuesdays), Sat 10-8p, Sun 10-6p -Admission fee applies -141 Nisqually Cut Off Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513 -35 minutes from Gig Harbor

Haunted Attractions

LATTIN’S COUNTRY CIDER MILL & FARM Featuring pumpkin patch, horse drawn wagon rides, hay maze, corn maze, petting zoo, U-cut flowers, and more! The farm store also offers pesticide-free award-winning cider, apples, fruit, honey, eggs, veggies, sweet corn, pumpkins, flowers, pies, jams, dried fruit, and frozen berries.

-Farm store open all week 9-5:30p -Fall Festival: Sat & Sun 9-5:30p LATTINS -Admission fee applies for festival -9402 Rich Rd. SE, Olympia, WA -1 hour from Gig Harbor

RUTLEDGE FAMILY FARM Home of the "Haunted Corn Maze", the maze is devoted solely to frightening patrons in the spirit of Halloween! Or for more family friendly options, enjoy the pumpkin patch, regular corn maze, Square Pumpkin Story trail, corn hole, and swings! Along with a calf roping station, cow train, corn cannon, and more! Some activities are only available on weekends.

-Open daily 10-6p.

-Admission fee applies -302 93rd Ave SE, Olympia, WA RUTLEDGE 98501 -50 minutes from Gig Harbor

HUNTER FARMS Located on the Hood Canal at the foothills of the Olympic Mountains.

Tractor rides, corn maze, barn animals, food vendors, and enjoy their general store with home-grown veggies, meat, eggs, oysters, salmon, ice cream and more!

-Open daily 9:30-5:30p -$5 Admission -1921 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 -1 hour from Gig Harbor -Dogs are allowed on leashes.

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FRIGHT FACTORY

My Haunted Forest at Grand Farms is an immersive medieval horror themed haunt attraction. Each night from 6-7pm is low scare hour.

-Open Fri & Sat 9/30-10/28 6-11p & Sun 10/15-10/29 6-9p -17616 S Vaughn Rd NW, Vaughn, WA 98394 -For reservations -myhauntedforest.com/the-haunt/ HAUNTED

This haunted house is in a secluded area of Buckley. Primarily indoors, this haunted house has been rated as one of the scariest most realistic haunted attractions in the Puget Sound area.

-Open Fri & Sat 9/30-10/31 Various dates & times.

-2000 Collins Rd. Buckley, Wa 98321 -Tickets at door -www.frightfactory.net/

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FRIGHTHOUSE STATION

Tacoma's Ultimate Haunted House HAUNTED WOODS invites you to the underground, Maris Farms has the Haunted where lights fade and hopes Woods attraction dwindle.

-9/30 – 10/29 Fri – Sun -Fri & Sat 9/29-11/4 7-11p & (Except 10/1 & 10/8) Thrs 10/5-10/26 7-10p -marisfarms.com -Freighthouse Square, 626 E 25th FRIGHTHOUSE HAUNTED St, Tacoma, WA 98421 STATION WOODS GHOST TOUR -For reservations & tickets www.tacomahaunts.com/ Go on a ghost tour through Tacoma with MY MORBID MIND Pretty Gritty Tours The annual haunted house in a -prettygrittytours.com/ PRETTY creepy old barn has several new GRITTY rooms, animatronics, pneumatics, HAUNTED HISTORIES special effects, and more to freak & MYSTERIES you out. On specific days/times, lights-on, no-scare walk-throughs Haunted Histories & are offered for kids and those Mysteries of Port looking for a less startling Townsend tales to HISTORIES & experience. tell—of shipwrecks, MYSTERIES -Open Fri & Sat 10/6-10/28 & shanghaiing, lost loves, 10/19, 26, 29-31st. Times vary. unexplained events and a haunted MORBID -4548 Marvin Road SE, past that is felt even today.

MIND Lacey, WA 98503 -Oct 27-29 -Tickets online/door -mymorbidmind.com

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Local Favs BUTLER'S FARM STAND

BEST BBQ DEBATE

Self-serve farmstand with every kind of apple you could imagine, along with other fruits, vegetables, and flowers! The stand has apples starting in August.

-Open during daylight hours with BUTLER’S lights on until 7:30.

FARM STAND -Self-serve stand is by honor system. Exact cash or checks made out to Steve Butler - no change or credit card service available.

-3414 137th St NW, Gig Harbor, WA

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ARTONDALE FARM STORE & NURSERY Family-run farmstand specializing in organic produce, culinary plant starts, bath & body products. The stand also offers farm pick-up or shipping services for all of the items that would normally be available in-store!

ARTONDALE -Open from mid-April through FARM STORE Christmas, Friday - Sunday 11a-5p

LOCAL BOYS This local fruit and produce stand has so much to offer. Produce picked at its prime, wine, beer, cheese, flowers, meat and wild seafood!

-Stand is open year round and features seasonal items.

-Located next to the Purdy Spit 6702 Tyee Dr NW, Gig Harbor -Open M-F 9a-9p LOCAL BOYS -localboysgigharbor.com

COLELLO’S FARM STAND PRODUCE Produce market specializes in local and seasonal produce. They also carry a large assortment of locally made products including jams, vinegars, soup mixes, sauces, salsa.

-Open Mon-Sat 9a-7p, Sun 10a-6p -Located 5749 Bethel Rd SE, Port Orchard, WA 98367

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In one corner (downtown), we have Brimstone, known for their unique concoctions, signature sides, and a loyal following that swears by its smoky perfection.

In the opposite corner (uptown), we have BBQ2U, a barbecue haven celebrated for its mouthwatering brisket, flavorful sides, and a unique blend of spices that have garnered a dedicated fan base. Not to mention their love for giving back to our community.

Never been? Grab your napkins and prepare your taste buds for this delicious debate. You will likely have to go back multiple times to truly know.

NEW LOCAL HANG OUTS! 7 Seas Brewery has finally opened its doors in downtown Gig Harbor, offering you the perfect blend of your favorite brews and breathtaking views. Situated at 2905 Harborview Dr., this spot is the recipe for an ideal hangout.

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Meanwhile, Olalla Bay Landing has also recently welcomed visitors, just a 20-minute drive north of Gig Harbor, where Olalla Bay and Colvos Passage converge. This place is bursting with fun activities. Join the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's, and in the summer, the bay serves as a refreshing OLALLA retreat. The Olalla Bay Market has a delightful array of offerings, including pizza, craft beer, wine, ice cream, sandwiches, and coffee. It's the perfect local spot to unwind, and you can even explore their local activities like yoga and chess club.

TRY A NEW DATE NIGHT SPOT Tired of the same old date night routine? It's time to rekindle that romantic spark! Explore these fantastic spots just across the bridge in Tacoma.

1. Wooden City: Savor wood-fired pizza and indulge in fantastic cocktails.

2. Cuerno Bravo: Experience one of the best steaks you'll ever taste in an exciting atmosphere.

3. Asado: On 6th Ave - delightful Argentine-themed steakhouse.

4. Boom Boom Room: Another gem on 6th Ave - a mid-century Vegas cocktail lounge & restaurant.

5. Millhouse and Blind Pig: Located in Proctor & from the owners of Gig Harbor’s Millville Pizza.

6. Cooks Tavern: A perfect blend of flavors and ambiance in Proctor.

7. Over the Moon Cafe: New twists of favorite comfort food (Opera Alley) 8. Indochine: Asian fusion restaurant in downtown Tacoma.

9. Matador: Stylish Space with contemporary Mexican dishes.

10. McMenamins: For a unique experience and spectacular setting.

ARTS & CULTURE October marks the 22nd anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts that includes many community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits and workshops for all ages taking place throughout the month.

Programming includes music and dance performances, hands-on experiences, visual art TAM exhibits, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. Some of the signature events are: -10/5 Kaleidoscope Opening Party -10/14, 15 Studio Tour from 11-5p with 50 locations around Tacoma.

All events are open to the public and many activities are free. Go to https://tacomaartsmonth.org/ Film Festivals showcase independent film from around the globe. It is an interactive haven for regional and international filmmakers, industry professionals, students, fans, critics, and creative entrepreneurs.

Some of our local festivals are: -Gig Harbor: 9/22-25 -Tacoma: 10/5-12 -Poulsbo: 10/13-10/15

Festivals OYSTER FESTIVAL West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival! This OYSTER festival in early October draws over FESTIVAL 16,000 seafood lovers and their families! You can expect oyster shucking competitions, food vendors, microbrew garden & wine pavilion, live music & more.

-Oct 6-8, 2023 -Tickets $10 Kids FREE - Shelton, Wa - oysterfesti.org

OKTOBERFEST NORTHWEST This is a Munich-Inspired Oktoberfest Celebration with traditional music and dance, authentic German food and bier, weiner dog races, Stein Dash 5K, OKTOBERFEST NW sports haus, Bavarian Bier-lympics, root beer garden, and the Northwest's exclusive Hammerschlagen® Tournament of Champions. The event closes out Friday and Saturday nights with the Puget Sound's top 80's cover bands -Oct 6-8 times vary -All ages -Puyallup, WA -Tickets: thefair.com/oktoberfestnorthwest/ Grab your lederhosen and dirndl dresses for FICRA’s first Oktoberfest on Fox Island. Bavarian Band, food truck, the Smiling Scandinavians and… of course, there will be BEER (wine/cider too).

-Oct 7 from 4-9p FICRA -$10-$15 (16 & under FREE) OKTOBERFEST -Nichols Community Center on Fox Island

SCARECROW FESTIVAL This event is a Gig Harbor Fall tradition, featuring a full day of family FUN including hayrides & petting zoo, pumpkin carving demos, pumpkin launcher, scarecrow contest, live music, SCARECROW food trucks, local vendors, FESTIVAL bouncy houses & carnival games.

-Oct 7, 11-4p -FREE -Sehmel Homestead Park

DUNGENESS CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Spread out on 3 acres of the Port Angeles waterfront, CrabFest is the annual celebration of the Olympic Peninsula’s diverse seafood, maritime history, cultural traditions CRABFEST and coastal environment. Enjoy live music, food booths and over 75 vendors. Watch the U.S. Coast Guard Air-Sea Rescue demonstration on Saturday, along with the 5K Fun Run. -Oct 6-8 -FREE -Port Angeles, Wa is 1 hour 45 min from Gig Harbor -crabfestival.org

OLYMPIC PENINSULA APPLE & CIDER FESTIVAL Fall abundance is celebrated with the Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival.

Appreciate the traditions and culture of growing apples and brewing cider CIDERFEST with a truly authentic PNW, treeto-glass weekend experience.

Lots of feasting, tasting, and celebration!

-Oct 14-15 -For times and tickets scan QR -Port Townsend, WA EXPLORE MORE / 2023 6

HARVEST FESTIVALS Harvest Fest at Miracle Ranch is fun and FREE for the whole family! Make the best family memories MIRACLE with us while riding a hay RANCH wagon, playing carnival games, or running through the hay maze.

-Oct 20–22 or 27–29 times vary -FREE -15999 Sidney Road SW Port Orchard, WA 98367 -cristacamps.org Harvest Fest at STAR center in Tacoma. A family event with music, carnival games, inflatables, crafts, spooky maze, pumpkin patch ...

-Oct 21 2-5p -FREE STAR CENTER -3873 S 66th St Tacoma, WA 98409 -metroparkstacoma.org Harvest Fest at Norpoint will have carnival games, crafts, selfie station, apple cider bar, candy apple making station, pumpkin patch, bounce house, pumpkin NORPOINT decorating, popcorn, dance games, costume contest, food truck and a Trunk or Treat!

-Oct 28 4-8p -FREE -4818 Nassau Ave NE Tacoma, WA 98422 -metroparkstacoma.org

CITY OF DESTINY FESTIVAL Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Northern Pacific Railway arriving in Tacoma. Activities, performances, exhibits...

CITY OF -Oct 21 11a-4p DESTINY -Foss Waterway Seaport Museum -Scan QR code for Reservations

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Tours KEY PEN FARM TOUR

Animal Adventures

The Key Peninsula has a long history of farming dating back to the late 1800s. There are over a dozen participants that open up their farms each year to showcase their specialty. Look at the list of farms and activities before setting out to plan your adventure. The Fiber Arts and Antique Car Show KP will be happening simultaneously FARM TOUR at the Longbranch Improvement Club where you will find craft vendors, food, music etc.

Gateway Park is having their Apple Cider Squeeze on the second day of the event 10/8.

Purchase your squeezed apple cider, pick-up gourmet apple fritters or enjoy an apple cider float. It’s a wonderfrul tradition to bring the community together.

-Oct 7-8 10a-4p -kpfarmtour.com

PRETTY GRITTY TOURS Are you a fan of history or intrigued by ghost stories? Look no further than Pretty Gritty Tours in Tacoma!

They specialize in captivating walking tours that highlight the rich history and iconic PRETTY landmarks of the city. Choose GRITTY from an array of tours, including TOURS ghost tours, beer tours, and candy tours, all set against the backdrop of Tacoma's unique charm.

-prettygrittytours.com

CANDLELIGHT TOUR Campfires and candlelight illuminate this outdoor evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Watch as more than a hundred historical interpreters bring to life the history of Hudson Bay Company CANDLELIGHT from 1859 through songs, dances, and games.

-Oct 6, 7 6p-9p -$0-$18 fortnisqually.org

HOOT ‘N” HOWL Explore Northwest Trek Wildlife Park at twilight in costume, enjoy spooky lights, animals, games, and candy. Discover the forest at night with trick-or-treat stations, nocturnal animal encounters, and creepy-crawly creatures in the Cheney Discovery Center. HOOT ‘N’ Home to black bears, grizzlies, HOWL wolves, eagles, a cougar, wolverines, bobcats, and more on 723 acres.

-Oct 13, 14 & 20, 21 5-9pm -$12-18 (2 & under FREE) -11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville, WA 98328 -nwtrek.org *BONUS* Watch their animals eat, stomp, chomp and play with pumpkins at their “Chomp & Stomp” event Oct 28-29, 9:30-3p

ZOO BOO It’s all about costumes & critters at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Zoo Boo event. Come in your costume and join in on the costume parade and ghostly ZOO games for treats, watch animal BOO pumpkin enrichment activities or divers care pumpkins underwater in the Northwest Waters habitat!

-Oct 14, 15 9:30a-3p -Free with zoo membership -5400 Pearl St. Tacoma -pdza,org

PIER INTO THE NIGHT Explore Gig Harbor underwater without getting wet via Pier Into the Night. Watch live-streamed underwater footage from divers and discover various marine life, including tube worms, fish, crabs, squid, and octopus.

-First Saturday of each month HARBOR WILD WATCH Oct-March -harborwildwatch.org

Fall Fun

FALL FAMILY NIGHT

ALL HALLOWS EVE

KIDS NIGHT OUT HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Harbor History Museum is hosting a Fall Family Night event.

Enjoy activities and crafts, then cuddle up with cocoa and cookies for some slightly spooky tales from professional story teller Karen Haas!

-Oct 20, 6-8p FALL FAMILY -$10/child, $5 members NIGHT -harborhistorymuseum.org

Are you ready for a howling good time? Join us for a free, fun event for the whole community face painters, hayrides, apple slingshot, pumpkin bowling, food & candy!

Make sure you come in ALL costume!

HALLOWS -10/28, 5-8p EVE -FREE -Gateway Park on Key Peninsula

Enjoy a night out and leave the kids for a Halloween themed Kids Night Out! Come dressed in your costume and have fun decorating pumpkins, brewing potion experiments, and more! Participants will enjoy Mac N Cheese and fruit.

-Oct 14, 5-9p KID’S NIGHT -Ages 5-12.

OUT -$45 & registration is required -Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Avenue NW Gig Harbor, 98332

QUILTS AHOY! QUILT SHOW

Gig Harbor Quilters is a nonprofit organization and a community provider. Their sewing supports SIP & STROLL foster kids, breast cancer A popular tasting event that sells patients, premature babies out quickly every year. It takes you and hospitalized children in on a tour along Gig Harbor’s Pierce county area. They are waterfront sampling wines, cider, QUILT having their annual quilt show SHOW and craft beer at 20+ businesses.

October 14 & 15 from 10-4p at Mark your calendars for next year SIP & STROLL Swift Water Elementary School if you don’t make it this year! across from Gig Harbor YMCA. -Oct 14, 12-4p -gigharborquilters.org

TRUNK OR TREAT Join Macaroni Kid Gig Harbor for the annual Trunk or Treat. Wear your costumes & join the fun!

-Oct 14, 3-5p -FREE -Registration Required -Gig Harbor High School - Lower Parking Lot, 5101 Rosedale St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 PenMet Parks is hosting a familyfriendly “Trunk-or-Treat” event at Sehmel Homestead Park.

Local businesses and non-profits host trunks and give treats for little ghouls and goblins.

-Oct 27, 5-8p -FREE

MURDER MYSTERY Have you ever wanted to be a famous criminal psychologist assisting a homicide detective to solve a nationally publicized case?

Here is your chance!

FICRA is hosting this “who dunit”murder mystery at Fox Island’s Nichols Community Center. FICRA MURDER -Oct 28th 5pm MYSTERY -21+ event -Tickets $10-$15

ALL HALLOWS’ EVE: EERIE ENCHANTMENTS: POE’S GARDEN OF SHADOWS

MACARONI TRUNK OR TREAT

PEN MET TRUNK OR TREAT

Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster's nightly appearance as it patrols the Lakewold grounds; Heed the words of Edgar Allen Poe as actors from Theater Artists Olympia present short theatrical pieces and dramatized stories of some of his most spine-tingling tales & more!

-Oct 20-31 -Lakewold Gardens 12317 LAKEWOLD Gravelly Lake Drive SW GARDENS Lakewood, WA 98499 -Tickets required

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TRICK OR TREAT

HOLIDAY GIFT & FOOD FAIR

Day of the Dead has been observed for centuries. It combines ancient and colonial traditions, folk customs, and spiritual beliefs.

Celebrated in Mexican and Latin American communities on Nov 1-2, Dia de los Muertos is a powerful, symbolic way to honor relatives and friends who have died. We have two local celebrations planned: -Oct 28, 12-5p -FREE -Eastside Community EASTSIDE Center in Tacoma -metroparkstacoma.com

Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and Jedi Knights to businesses along the Gig Harbor downtown waterfront. Harborview Dr. will be closed from Pioneer Way to Rosedale.

-Oct 31, 3-6p -FREE -Gig Harbor Waterfront

Find the perfect holiday gift at the largest indoor holiday shopping extravaganza on the Olympic Peninsula! Shop for handcrafted items directly from local artisans and exhibitors.

-Nov 17-19, Hours vary -Kitsap Sun Pavilion, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton, WA FOOD & -Tickets holidaygiftfair.com GIFT FAIR

-Nov 5 -FREE TAM -Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA -tacomaartmuseum.org

RATTLE DEM BONES BIKE RIDE & COSTUME CONTEST Grab your friends or round up the family - get out to enjoy the crisp autumn air - in costume and on your bikes! Choose from 3 different rides along the Cushman Trail. Event includes themed recharge stations & ride support, costume contest with prizes, finish line party with music and activities, & treats!

-Oct 29, 8a-1p -Kimball Drive Park & Ride 6808 Kimball Drive Gig Harbor, WA 98335 RATTLE DEM BONES -Registration required

DOWNTOWN

A Spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treat event will also happen throughout Uptown Gig Harbor from participating businesses.

-Oct 31, 4-6p -FREE -Uptown Gig Harbor

GIG HARBOR BASKET BRIGADE

UPTOWN

GIRLS NIGHT OUT Grab a friend and kick off the holiday season by shopping and dining along Gig Harbor’s picturesque waterfront. This event is free, but coupon and event bags are available for purchase starting October 28th. See the website for participating locations to purchase.

-Nov 9, 10a-9p -Downtown Gig Harbor GIRLS NIGHT OUT

THE GREAT JUNK HUNT

The thrill of the hunt…the joy of the find! You’ll not only find some amazing vintage items, home decor & more, but best of all you’ll have a whole lot of fun along the way! The Great Junk Hunt is a roundup of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, music and aisles of junkin' treasure.

-Nov10, 4p-9pm, Nov 11 9a-4p -WA State Fairgrounds in Puyallup -Tickets thegreatjunkhunt.com GREAT JUNK HUNT

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This annual program has delivered over 15,000 Thanksgiving baskets to local families in need. More than 4,800 volunteers help make this possible. This is a great way to get the whole family involved. You can help create over 1,300 baskets! or help deliver them.

-Nov 22 & 23rd -gigharborbasketbrigade.com BASKET BRIGADE

TURKEY TROT What a better way to get ready to stuff your belly than a fun run! The Gig Harbor Turkey Trot is a 5k run, walk, and stroll that takes place on Thanksgiving morning. It continues to be an annual Gig Harbor and family tradition. They continue to collect two cans of food per participant which is still donated to F.I.S.H. and now also to BackPack for Kids. And the funds raised go towards college scholarships for local graduating high school seniors.

-Nov 23, 8am -3118 Judson St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 TURKEY TROT -Preregistration is $20, day of event registration $40 -gigharborturkeytrot.com

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Winter

Adventures The Slopes CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN Crystal Mountain is Washington's largest ski resort, spanning 2,600 acres with mostly intermediate and advanced runs, along with beginner options. It offers a wide range of winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, terrain parks, snowshoeing, and night runs. Don't miss the stunning views of Mount Rainier on a 12-minute scenic gondola ride. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are CRYSTAL available, as well as guided snowshoe tours in the backcountry.

For tickets, passes, lodging, and RV parking/camping info, visit crystalmountainresort.com/ Gondola Ride: Soar over 2,400 vertical feet to the summit for breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range.

The ride accommodates up to 8 people and leads to Washington's highest elevation restaurant, the Summit House. Snacks and beverages are also available at Tower 16. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes for a top-notch experience. Target opening on 11/22/23.

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WHITE PASS

SUMMIT AT SNOQUALMIE

White Pass offers skiing, snowboarding, night skiing, lessons, equipment rental, tubing hill, twilight snowshoe tours, cross country skiing, and more. Learn more at skiwhitepass.com/for-thefamily/winter-activity-guide

Summit at Snoqualmie, just an hour in a half from Gig Harbor, it offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing. They have extensive night skiing terrain and various terrain parks.

Rentals available for ages 7 and up. Check their website for tickets, lodging, and overnight SNOWQUALMIE parking information www.summitatsnoqualmie.com

Tubing Hill: Two sessions daily: 1-2:30 pm and 2:35-4:05 pm. Details at skiwhitepass.com/for-thefamily/tubing-hill

WHITE PASS

TUBING

Twilight Snowshoeing: Saturdays from 12/31 to 2/25, tours at 4:30 pm or 6 pm, with post-hike snacks in the Nordic Yurt.

Cost: $59.

Info: skiwhitepass.com/theSNOWSHOE mountain/snowshoe-tours White Pass Nordic Center: Open 8:30 am - 4 pm Thursday to Sunday, offering 26 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, equipment rental, and a yurt with snacks.

Info: skiwhitepass.com/themountain/nordic-center

Snow Tubing: Open Fri-Sun and holidays, 1 hr 45 min sessions, online tickets available.

TUBING

Nordic Center: With nearly 70km of cross-country trails, family and youth lessons are offered.

Scan QR code for more NORDIC information.

CENTER

NORDIC

CENTER Located southeast of Mount Rainier National Park, White Pass also provides terrain parks, ski/snowboarding lessons, and winter activity packages. Visit their website for season passes, tickets, lodging, and RV parking information.

Moonlight Snowshoeing with REI: Cost: $99, Location: Snoqualmie Pass, Beginner level. Multiple dates in February and March.

Details: st.news/moonlightsnowshoe.

Hyak Sno-Park: Located just East of Snoqualmie Summit, Hyak is a nice option for sledding/ & tubing. You will need a Sno-Park day pass.

SNO-PARK

HURRICANE RIDGE

STEVENS PASS

ICE SKATING

Located within Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge stands out as an excellent winter recreation destination. Its smaller size compared to other ski areas means fewer crowds and reduced costs.

The options for winter sports are diverse, including downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, sledding for children, snowboarding, and a terrain park. If you're looking to enhance your skiing or snowboarding skills, consider enrolling in the Winter Sports School. Equipment rentals HURRICANE RIDGE are readily available at various locations. Be sure to explore the ticket and pass options, as well as lodging and camping facilities for a well-rounded winter adventure.

-Opens Dec 9th -2.5 hours from Gig Harbor

Just a little over 2-hours from Gig Harbor, Stevens Pass sits atop the crest of the Cascades. It borders the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on the west and the Wenatchee National Forest on the east. Offering a predominantly intermediate and advanced terrain with a few beginner runs, Stevens Pass caters to a wide range of winter enthusiasts. You'll find opportunities for skiing and snowboarding, including STEVENS lessons and rentals, as well as snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, and sledding. For those who love nighttime adventures, there's night skiing and riding, along with three terrain parks to explore. Tickets can be purchased online, and lodging options are available in Leavenworth, Skykomish, and Snohomish County.

Gliding down the side of a snowy mountain not enough for you?

Looking for alternative ways to get moving? Check out these nearby ice skating rinks! Explore these nearby ice skating rinks for winter fun:

PARADISE - MT. RAINIER Sitting in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise provides traditional activities like skiing and snowshoeing, there's also an array PARADISE of other winter recreation opportunities, such as backcountry camping and snow camping. For those who prefer not to spend the night , a variety of lodging options are available in the surrounding area.

MOUNT BAKER In the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is Mount Baker.

Renowned for its extreme weather and snowfall, it offers a abundant variety for skiers and snowboarders, complete with options for lessons and equipment rentals.

Prefer snow play? Tubing, sledding, and snowshoeing are available too.

BAKER Start at the Heather Meadows Day Lodge as it provides access to Highwood Lake for tubing and sledding, as well as Artist Point for snowshoeing adventures. Visit their website for lift ticket details. If you plan to stay for more than a day, there are overnight parking options and nearby accommodations. A 3hour, 20-minute drive from Gig Harbor.

Sprinker Recreation Center Ice Arena in Tacoma features an NHLregulation ice surface. Offers various programs, including public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, and even ice bumper cars.

Bremerton Ice Center offers a range of programs, including public sessions, skating lessons, hockey leagues, and private rentals.

Bellevue Ice Skating Rink is the largest holiday ice skating rink around. Open November through early January. $14-$17 Olympia Ice Rink sets up near Capitol Lake in downtown Olympia.

Open from mid-November through early January. Offers various options for skating, including family-friendly nights and sensoryfriendly skate sessions. $9-$15 Skating Rink at The Village, Bainbridge Island: Open from Nov. to Dec. Offers a synthetic ice rink and winter wonderland atmosphere. $15-$20

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Holiday

Activities Magical Lights ZOO LIGHTS Point Defiance Zoo transforms itself into a colorful winter wonderland with over 800,000 lights on stunning display. Be amazed at the giant octopus ZOO LIGHTS or the 22-foot-wide rock crab with moving pincers. Walk the light tunnels, take a spin on the holiday carousel, meet the friendly goats wearing holiday coats & warm up around the fire while roasting s’mores and pudgy pies.

-Nov 24-Jan 1 -5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407 -Tickets pdza.org/event/zoolights/

FANTASTY LIGHTS Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park is the largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights.

The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway Lake has become a memorable tradition for the entire family.

-Nov 17-19 (NEW preview nights) FANTASY LIGHTS Nov 24, - Jan 1, 5:30-9p.

-Spanaway Park 1000 Military Road South, Spanaway, WA 98387 -Tickets: piercecountywa.gov/1253/FantasyLights

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WINTER SOLSTICE LIGHTS

MENORAH LIGHTING

Witness the interplay of light, sound, and Mother Nature at Lakewold Gardens. Featuring an array of immersive lighting, data-driven music, and live instrumentation, LAKEWOLD Solstice Lights brings the garden to life as viewers experience the interconnectedness of our globe.

-Nov 25-Dec 31 (Wed-Sun) times vary -12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA --Tickets: lakewoldgardens.org

Join Cantor Geoff Fine of Temple Beth El for a Menorah Lighting at the Uptown Pavilion in Gig Harbor.

-Dec 7, Time TBD

HOLIDAY MAGIC Take a wonder-filled stroll through magical lights, festive displays and holiday joy. Celebrate this special time of year with holiday activities both indoors and outdoors. Activities include a light extravaganza, Hometown Holiday Forest featuring decorated trees, Santa's Village, Gnome Land, Ice Skating, shopping and dining and more.

-WA State Fairgrounds, Puyallup THE FAIR -Tickets: thefair.com/holiday-magic/

GIG HARBOR TREE LIGHTING Join the City of Gig Harbor for the 2022 Holiday Tree Lighting in Skansie Brothers Park.

The Mayor and Santa Claus will be on hand to count down to GH TREE the official lighting. Local live LIGHTING entertainment and holiday treats too!

-Dec 2, 5-8p -Skansie Brothers Park

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Experience the magic of the season with this fantastic holiday activity, sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. Join in the festive spirit as a dazzling procession of boats, ranging from fishing vessels and pleasure boats to kayaks, parades twice around Gig Harbor.

The parade route commences at Arabella's Landing and winds its way to the harbor entrance. For optimal viewing, head to prime vantage points like Skansie Brothers Park and Jerisich Dock, Ancich Waterfront Park, and the Bogue Viewing Platform.

-Dec 9, 5pm -Downtown Gig Harbor

LIGHTED CAR PARADE Join this 4th Annual event to benefit Peninsula Fish Food Bank, KidVantage, and Food Backpacks 4 Kids. Santa will be there too!

-Free admission -Dec 16, 4-7p -Uptown Gig Harbor

TACOMA LIGHT TRAIL A free winter festival of light art in downtown Tacoma, outdoor performances, dragon parades, lumen concerts, lighted bike parade and more.

LIGHT -Dec 31-Jan 14 5-9 TRAIL -Tollefson Plaza in Tacoma -tacomalighttrail.org/

FESTIVAL OF TREES The annual Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees raises funds for critical programs and services that improve the health and well-being of children throughout the South Sound. December 1st is their Tinsel on the Town event which features live entertainment, raffle, live auction with unique experiences, trees and items, and after party.

(Tickets are available for purchase online early October) FESTIVAL Public Days to view the trees are OF TREES Nov 25-26 at 3326 N 11th Street, Tacoma, WA 98416 (times vary).

-marybridge.org/fot

Holiday Festivities PNW HOLIDAY MARKET Explore the vibrant and festive Pacific Northwest's Holiday Market, where the region's most esteemed vendors gather to offer an array of holiday delights. With 50 top-rated vendors showcasing their finest wares, this market promises a treasure trove of unique and locallycrafted gifts, decorations, and culinary delights.

-Nov 25-26, 10a-6p -Kitsap Conference Center 100 Washington Avenue PNW HOLIDAY Bremerton, WA 98337 MARKET -kitsapbazaar.com

PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL WINTERFEST

A VICTORIAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

Winterfest unites artists and crafters statewide to showcase their creations. The Peninsula High School Leadership class, comprising both students and staff, annually orchestrates WINTERFEST this event. Students gain valuable experience in advertising, organization, communication, and more. The proceeds from Winterfest contribute to various school activities.

-Nov 25-26, Sat 9-5p Sun 11-4p -Admission is $5 -Peninsula High School 14105 Purdy Dr NW Gig Harbor WA 98332 -phswinterfest.com

Experience a charming and distinctive Christmas festival adorned with over 500 exhibits designed as Victorian shops, showcasing an array of thousands of exceptional holiday gifts, VICTORIAN artisanal crafts, and delectable specialty foods. Enjoy professional entertainment on two stages and be enchanted by a captivating Singing Nativity!

-Nov 30-Dec 3, times vary -WA State Fairgrounds 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 -Tickets: avictoriancountrychristmas.com

GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL TIDEFEST

GOOD & GATHER

Gig Harbor High School's annual TideFest brings in artists and highquality artisans from all over the Northwest. The festival raises money for the school’s activities and programs. Over 100 artists sell everything from glass art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and clothing to paintings, wood products and leather bags.

-Dec 2-3, Sat 10-5p Sun 11-4p -Admission $5 -Gig Harbor High School TIDEFEST 5101 Rosedale St NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Join us for a delightful holiday experience at the Good & Gather Holiday Market hosted by Local Whimsy & What's Good Gig Harbor?. Enjoy a day filled with crafts, vendors, music, delicious food, and holiday fun! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be arriving to read The Night Before Christmas and give a special magical gift to each kiddo. Come for the cheer & stay for the festivities!

-Dec 17, 2-6p (Santa at 4p) -FREE -3306 Harborview Dr. Gig Harbor, WA EXPLORE MORE / 2023 14

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas, complete with Yule Log, parlor games, and a visit with Father Christmas! *Tickets are required for this event and available online.

METRO -Dec 2, 11-4p PARKS -Fort Nisqually 5519 Five Mile Dr Tacoma, WA 98407 -metroparkstacoma.org/event/ christmas-regale/

COOKIES WITH MR. & MRS. CLAUS

GLOW KIDS & GLOW CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

Enjoy some holiday cheer at Sehmel Homestead Park’s Vern Pavilion transformed into a winter wonderland. Participants will enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, activities, vendors, and take home a cookie kit to decorate! More information comiing soon!

-Dec 9 8a-5p -Sehmel Park Vern Pavilion 10123 78th Ave NW COOKIES Gig Harbor, Wa 98332

LETTERS TO SANTA

JINGLE BELL RUN

Write a letter or if you already have a letter ready, you can leave your letter to Santa there. They will make sure it gets to him! If Santa isn't busy loading up his sleigh, he may visit! There will be a fun activity and goodies! Visit the website for some fun Letter to Santa templates.

-Dec 3, 3:30-4:30 -Key Center Fire Station, 8911 Key Peninsula Hwy NW, LETTERS TO Lakebay, WA 98349 SANTA -Free admission

Come enjoy a much-deserved break while the kids burn off energy at the return of the Jingle Bell Run. This holiday 3-mile run/walk is a family favorite and a great way to spend active time outdoors during the busy holiday season.

-Dec 16, 10-12p -Wright Park 501 South I Street JINGLE BELL RUN Tacoma, WA 98406 -$30 and preregistration is required metroparkstacoma.org/event/jingle -bell-run-3-mile/

One night, 2 Christmas concerts!

GLOW Kids at 4 pm for Pre K-5th graders and their families, and GLOW at 7 pm for teens and adults.

GLOW Kids is a musical delight as they sing, dance, and celebrate together in a heartwarming concert filled with sing-a-long Christmas favorites! During the 7pm GLOW performance step into a world of pulsating lights and electrifying performances. This is a full-blown concert experience that'll have you on your feet!

-Dec 9, 4pm & 7pm -FREE GLOW -Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church 7700 Skansie Avenue Gig Harbor, WA 98335

CHRISTMAS REGALE

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POLAR EXPRESS All Aboard!!! You’re going to have to get on this one early as tickets sell out fast! As you embark on this whimsical adventure set to the movie's soundtrack, you'll be served hot chocolate and treats while listening to the classic story by Chris Van Allsburg.

At the North Pole, Santa and his helpers will greet you and board the train, POLAR gifting each child their EXPRESS very own silver sleigh bell.

On the return journey, our onboard chefs will lead you in singing Christmas carols.

-Various dates/times Nov 11-Dec 23 -General & Premier seating options -45 min round trip to the North Pole -1101 SW Sylvenus St, Chehalis, WA 98532

Winter Wonderland Tree Farms WREATH WORKS The great tree hunt starts with finding the perfect tree farm.

Wreath Works, located in Port Orchard, opens November 1st. You can choose from ten tree varieties, cut and take it home the same day or pre-tag for later pickup. Tree selection includes Balsam, Canaan, Douglas, Fraser, Grand, Korean, Noble, Nordmann, Turkish Firs, and Serbian Spruce. They also offer holiday decor. *Bonus! Recycle your Christmas tree for free Dec 25-Jan 15 (no appointment needed) -15384 Glenwood Rd SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367 -thewreathworks.com

WREATH WORKS

FIVE SPRINGS TREE FARM There’s something about bundling up and setting out to hunt for THE PERFECT Christmas tree. Just north of Gig Harbor, in Olalla is Five Springs Tree Farm. Opens Nov 25, check website for details on u-cut & pre-cut options. Tree selection: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, and FIVE SPRINGS Nordmann Fir. -3263 SE Five Springs Lane Olalla, WA -fivespringstreefarm.com

BACON’S TREE FARM

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Start a tradition at Bacon’s Tree Farm, a very family-friendly & pupfriendly tree farm. Opens November 18th, choose from 50+ acres of trees, plus wreaths and decorations. Varieties: Canaan, Douglas, Fraser, Grand, Noble, Nordmann Firs, Spruce, and limited other options (no pre-cut trees).

-9381 W Belfair Valley Road Bremerton, WA 98312 -baconschristmastreefarm BACON’S

Embrace the holiday spirit at this family-owned tree farm, where a cozy fire pit awaits, alongside hot chocolate and wreaths.

With saw, measuring stick, and cart provided, choose, cut, and prepare your CHRISTMAS perfect tree. Pup friendly.

TRADITIONS -9904 Sidney Rd SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367

TURNBULL TREES If you’re on the Key Peninsula, be sure to stop by Turnbull Trees in Lakebay. Besides pre-cut Noble Firs from the mountains, they will also have wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces for sale.

-1512 Whiteman Rd SW, Lakebay, WA 98349 -Instagram: @turnbulltrees TURNBULL

BAYVIEW TREE FARM Operating since 1975, Bayview is a third-generation, family-owned Christmas Tree Farm in Belfair.

Open from Nov 24th - Dec 24th, they offer Nobel Fir, Douglas Fir, and Grand Fir trees, along with handmade wreaths. Enjoy BAYVIEW complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider in their barn. Leashed pups are welcome.

-4673 E State Route 302 Belfair 98528 -bayviewtreefarm.net

CUT YOUR OWN TREE IN A NATIONAL PARK For those seeking a truly adventurous holiday experience, consider venturing into a national forest for a daylong or even overnight expedition to cut your own NATIONAL Christmas tree. Permits are PARK $5 and can be obtained online via recreation.gov.

HOLIDAY SWAG Getting the perfect Christmas tree is step 1, step 2 is making sure it is dressed to the nines. If you are looking for a great place to gussy up your tree, try: -The Garden Room in Gig Harbor -thegardenroomstore.com -White Barn Decor in Belfair -whitebarndecor.com

GARDEN ROOM

WHITE BARN

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Weekend Getaways LEAVENWORTH

LA CONNER

SUNCADIA

If you're in search of a magical holiday getaway, look no further than Leavenworth! A 3-hour drive from Gig Harbor, located in the Cascade Mountains of central Washington, Leavenworth is a charming Bavarianstyled village that provides an enchanting experience.

Stroll along Front Street, where alpine-style buildings house restaurants serving delectable LEAVENWORTH German beer and cuisine. Explore the fascinating Nutcracker Museum, showcasing thousands of nutcrackers, some dating back centuries. Along the Wenatchee River, Waterfront Park serves as a natural habitat for ospreys and eagles, adding to the village's allure.

Leavenworth also serves as a gateway to nearby ski areas and wineries, making it an ideal destination for those seeking holiday magic and adventure in the heart of the Cascade Mountains.

-Plan your trip: leavenworth.org

La Conner is a beloved destination in Washington State, drawing visitors back time and again. If you're new to the Pacific Northwest and seeking a weekend getaway, check out La Conner.

What sets La Conner apart is the abundance of activities to enjoy in and around the town. The Skagit Valley provides year-round attractions, and La Conner hosts captivating and enjoyable events like Arts Alive! in November, the LA CONNER holiday boat parade, the August Classic Boat and Car Show, and the renowned La Conner Daffodil Festival and Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in the spring. In addition to its vibrant events, La Conner is also an excellent destination for shopping and dining, adding to its charm as a weekend getaway.

-2 hours from Gig Harbor -Plan your trip: lovelaconner.com

Suncadia Resort offers the ultimate northwest getaway, blending historic charm with modern mountain adventures across its vast 6,000 acres of forests, meadows, and rivers. It's a favorite destination for families & getaways.

-40+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, snowshoeing, and skiing - Three outdoor pools, water slides, and a splash pad with Cascade Mountains views - Pet-friendly accommodations -Fitness center and wellness classes - Rentals for scooters, bikes, boats, and paddleboards - Horseback trail rides, fly-fishing excursions, and birding tours - Immaculate golf courses suitable for all skill levels -Diverse dining options, from casual fare to artisan cuisine.

WESTPORT Located on the south side of Grays Harbor at the Pacific Ocean, Westport is a great destination for razor clam digging. This cozy little beach town offers popular attractions and an easy getaway with a 2.5-3 hour drive to the coast.

-Plan your trip: WESTPORT experiencewestport.com

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ALDERBROOK Get away on the Hood Canal at Alderbrook Resort and Spa. Just 50 minutes from Gig Harbor, it sits on the south side of the Hood Canal in Union, Washington. Prepare to be pampered at the spa after enjoying a day of activities. Get in a round of golf, go hiking on 5 miles of trails, rent a boat, get in some pool time or…maybe just do nothing at all and relax in the jacuzzi.

-Plan your trip: ALDERBROOK alderbrookresort.com

Lodging options range from staying at the Suncadia Resort or SUNCADIA one of the many short-term rentals. They also host several events including Harvest Festival and Winterfest with multiple activities to choose from.

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