Easter & Early Spring Events in Gig Harbor
Easter & Early Spring Events in Gig Harbor
Are you hoping to March into Spring knowing the best events, live music and entertainment, Easter egg hunts, St. Patty’s Day parties and the many other celebrations the Gig Harbor area has to offer? If so, you’re in luck! Although we can’t always guarantee great weather this time of year, there are many activities going on to help you get out and about. Whether you’re looking for an adult night out, family friendly events, or a whole bunch of fun for the kids, the upcoming events on this list are sure to put you in the mood for the season!
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Easter Activities & Events in Gig Harbor
Easter is coming up on Sunday, April 20th, and if you’re looking for a place where the family can enjoy a nice meal together, the following are some great options. Be sure to check with each restaurant whether they will be open and offering any specials. If you want even more lunch or dinner ideas, check out my Ultimate Guide to Restaurants in Gig Harbor.
Anthony’s - Gourmet seafood right on the water. You can’t get much better than that!
Brix 25° - Offering seasonal tastes of the Northwest, right on the Gig Harbor waterfront.
Devoted Kiss Café - They always have tasty offerings and are a great place for a more casual dining experience.
Green.House - Their menu never disappoints!
NetShed No. 9 - Choose from sweet or savory dishes, breakfast or lunch!
Susanne’s Bakery & Deli - The perfect place to find spring and Easter-themed treats!
Table47 - Dedicated to sourcing ingredients locally. A lot of thought and work goes into who they partner with!
Easter Egg Hunts
’Tis the season for Easter egg hunts, and with several happening around Gig Harbor, there’s bound to be enough fun for everyone!
Chapel Hill - Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 11am
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt - Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Sehmel Homestead Park - Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 10am - 2pm (four different sessions)
Kitsap Live Steamers’ Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10am - 4pm
The egg hunt starts at 12pm (registration begins at 10am), and enjoy a free train ride while you’re there (weather permitting)!
March Events in Gig Harbor
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 12-3pm
Ocean 5 is kicking off the month of March by looking forward to summer! Come explore the top summer camp providers and exciting programs and plan the perfect summer for your kids!
Waterfront Walking Tours - Pints, Myths and Maritime Spirits
Every 2nd Thursday
Gather at Heritage Distilling for your special walking drink and enjoy and evening stroll through history before settling in at 7 Seas Brewing for refreshments and great conversation!
St. Patrick’s Day will be here soon, and lots of activities with it! Head over to my blog post about what will be taking place around town, including 5Ks and half marathons, the annual parade in Bremerton, live music, and more.
Pier Into the Night: Saturday, March 1st & Wednesday, March 19th | 7-8pm
Salish Sea Story Time: Every Wednesday | 11:30am-noon
Science Saturday: Saturday, March 15th | One Saturday every month
The BoatShop does such an excellent job educating adults and children alike about Gig Harbor’s waterfront and history. They have a lot of opportunities for learning coming up, so take a look to see if anything strikes your fancy!
Community Boat Restoration Program (Saturdays @ 9am - 5pm) - Participants will work with master boatbuilder Tom Regan as he repairs, restores, or builds a boat.
Community Boat Restoration Program for Women (Wednesdays @ 9am - 12pm) - Women will learn from Jaime Storkman, boat maintenance specialist and BoatShop board member, as he walks them through a variety of tasks for repair or maintenance.
Young Hands, New Skills (Friday, March 14, 2025 @ Various times) - Kids aged 6 to 12 will have fun caulking, hammering, hand-sawing, and learning other boatwright skills. There will be time slots available between 9am and 2pm and each session should take about an hour.
Crew School (Tuesday, April 22nd - Friday, March 25, 2025) - If you have ever considered the commercial fishing industry, this class is for you! Introducing students to purse seining, they will learn the basics of navigation, on-deck skills, and more. Three days of crew training will be followed by a USCG-approved safety course.
Tales at the BoatShop (Third Thursday of the month @ 10:30am) - This story time for kids up to 8 years old takes place once a month. Check the BoatShop’s Facebook page for the next date.
Sunday, March 19 - Sunday, March 16, 2025
Gig Harbor’s annual Restaurant Week is coming up! You can read all the details here.
Stand-Up Comedy Night (18+ event)
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 7pm
DJ Sandhu will be headlining this show featuring other top-notch comedians as well as local talent. Dinner and drinks will be available to order. Go to Eventbrite for tickets and more information.
Various dates
Support the local arts! The symphony has several spring concerts, including The Americas on Saturday, March 22nd featuring The Tacoma Youth Symphony and Beyond The Shores on Saturday, April 26th featuring Symphony Tacoma Voices with George Li on piano.
Symphony Tacoma's Mini Maestros
Select Sundays | 2:30pm
Mini Maestros is an interactive workshop geared for kids aged 2 through 8. Upcoming programs include 3-2-1 Brass Off on March 23rd.
April Events in Gig Harbor
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and fun for the 34 th annual rotary fundraiser. The theme is Prom Rewind so don your original prom attire or opt for something new! There will be dinner provided by local restaurants as well as silent and live auctions. Early bird ticket prices are available until March 8th. More information can be found here.
Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025
Join others in the community for some friendly competition during the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team’s 12th annual Paddlers Cup. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and watercraft options include kayaks, canoes, dragon boats, and paddle boards. Learn more about the event or sign up to compete.
Symphony Tacoma’s Mini Maestros
Select Sundays | 2:30pm
Percussion on Parade on April 27th, and Peter and the Wolf on May 4th. All sessions include an instrument petting zoo starting at 1:30pm.
There’s already so much to look forward to this Spring in Gig Harbor! But there is always more around the corner. So, check back here as I update you with more events!
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