Kitsap Events

Discover the best events happening across Kitsap County — from waterfront festivals and live music to farmers markets, community celebrations, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re exploring Bremerton, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, or beyond, our local event calendar helps you stay connected to everything happening around the peninsula.

Looking for things to do this weekend in Kitsap County? Planning a ferry getaway from Seattle? Searching for seasonal festivals, art walks, concerts, or holiday events? You’ll find it all here.

We’re constantly updating our Kitsap events calendar with new experiences, local happenings, and can’t-miss community gatherings so you can discover more of what makes Kitsap County such a unique place to live, visit, and explore.

Aug 22
Community Food & Drink

Port Orchard Night Market | August 2026

August 22, 2026 Downtown Port Orchard Waterfront (Sidney Parkway & Bay St)

An outdoor waterfront night market in downtown Port Orchard with local makers, food trucks, and evening shopping — Saturday, August 22, 2026,...

Aug 22
Community Family

DOCLUVTHEKIDS DAY

August 22, 2026 Lions Park

Free family back-to-school event with backpacks, school supplies, games, face painting and resources at Lions Park in Bremerton on Aug 22, 2026.

Aug 25
Multi-day Fair Family

Kitsap Fair & Stampede 2026

August 25, 2026 - August 30, 2026 Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center

The Kitsap Fair & Stampede returns to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds for five days of carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, food vendors, a...

Aug 29
Multi-day Art Festival

Art in the Dahlias at Bainbridge Island Farm

August 29, 2026 - August 30, 2026 Bainbridge Island Farm (Suyematsu Farm)

Free, family-friendly outdoor art market among the U‑Pick dahlia fields at Bainbridge Island Farm. Regional artists, live acoustic music, food truck, and...

Sep 4
Multi-day Festival Food & Drink

Blackberry Festival 2026

September 4, 2026 - September 7, 2026 Louis Mentor Boardwalk (Bremerton Boardwalk)

Celebrate Labor Day weekend on the Bremerton Boardwalk at the Bremerton Blackberry Festival, Bremerton Rotary Foundation’s long-running waterfront festival of blackberry foods,...

Sep 12
Community Food & Drink

Port Orchard Night Market | September 2026

September 12, 2026 Port Orchard Waterfront (Bay Street at Sidney Ave)

The Port Orchard Night Market fills downtown Port Orchard’s waterfront with local makers, food vendors, and summer-evening energy. This edition takes place...

Sep 16
Arts & Crafts Fundraiser

2026 Sewing Room Sale

September 16, 2026 President’s Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds

Fundraiser fabric-and-notions sale at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds’ President’s Hall — early entry 9:00 AM ($20), free admission 11:00 AM–3:00 PM on...

Sep 19
Community Emergency Preparedness

Annual Day of Preparedness — Bainbridge Island

September 19, 2026 Bainbridge Island Fire Department – Station 21

Free community preparedness fair on Saturday, September 19, 2026 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) at Fire Station 21 with demos on go-bags, communications, backup...

Sep 19
Music Theatre

Matt Butler’s “Reckless Son”

September 19, 2026 The Buxton Center (Bainbridge Performing Arts)

Singer-songwriter Matt Butler performs Reckless Son — a solo spoken-word-and-song show inspired by his work performing in jails and prisons — at...

Oct 4
Community Outdoor

Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k

October 4, 2026 Liberty Bay Waterfront Park

Scenic half marathon and 10K through Poulsbo's “Little Norway,” starting and finishing at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Half starts 8:00 AM; 10K...