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Holidays in the Harbor

By Gig Harbor & Mason County Macaroni KID November 29, 2023

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Looking for a festive getaway this season? Discover the magic of Holidays in the Harbor! πŸŒŸβ›΅ Immerse yourself in the enchanting charm of the harbor with captivating lights, joyful celebrations, and heartwarming traditions. πŸŽ…πŸŽ‰


Gig Harbor Holiday Lights

HOLIDAY LIGHTS | DEC 1-31

Grab your camera and visit all four of the festive lighted photo stops all around the Gig Harbor waterfront district during the month of December. Click the button below to download the map!

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Gnome Hunt Gig Harbor

GNOME HUNT | DEC 1-31

A brand new event for the whole family! Find all 15 gnomes hidden in and around businesses in the waterfront district and be entered to win a grand prize! Click the link to learn more.

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Holiday Snow Globe Coloring Sheet_edited

COLORING PAGE CONTEST  | DEC 1-31

Are you ready to get creative and colorful? This year we are excited to announce a FREE Holiday Coloring Page Contest! Youth ages 15 and younger are eligible to enter and one lucky winner will receive a $30 Java & Clay gift card! Click the link below for all the details on where you can find the coloring page.

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Tree Lighting Gig Harbor

GIG HARBOR TREE LIGHTING & MORE | DEC 2nd

Enjoy complimentary cookies & cocoa at Skansie Netshed during the Gig Harbor waterfront's annual tree lighting at Skansie Brother's Park on Dec 2nd at 5pm. You and your family can also enjoy Harbor Wild Watch's Pier Into the Night from 5pm-6pm on Jerisich Dock.

 

Thank you to the city of Gig Harbor for putting on the annual tree lighting event and to Paige Schulte and Schulte & Co. for partnering with the Waterfront Alliance to provide cookies & cocoa!

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Lighted Boat Parade

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE | DEC 9th

Head down to the waterfront and enjoy this Gig Harbor tradition put on by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. The Parade begins around 5pm and there are several great viewing locations like Skansie Brothers Park, Jerisich Dock, Ancich Waterfront Park, and the Bogue Viewing Platform. Be sure to grab dinner reservations for your family at one of our amazing waterfront district restaurants!

Downtown Dining Options

Photos with Santa

FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA | DEC 9th/10th & 16th/17th

Enjoy several opportunities this season to have your picture taken with Santa! Santa will be available for photos on December 9th/10th and Dec 16th/17th from 12pm-3pm at the Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park.

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Lighted Car Parade

LIGHTED CAR PARADE | DEC 16th

Head to your favorite spot along Harborview Drive in the waterfront district and save your seat for the 4th Annual Lighted Car Parade. The parade starts in Uptown around 4pm and goes through the downtown waterfront district. It’s a sight to see and fun for the entire family.

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