Kitsap County Family-Friendly Summer Fun 2024
Updated: 7/2/2024, probably the last time I’m going to update the list, be sure to come back in September when I update the South Sound Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun post!
Summer and the sunshine are right around the corner for us in Kitsap County!
Every summer I make a list of all the family-friendly events I think my family would enjoy in Kitsap County. Having a list down makes it easy to plan your calendar, or if you’re trying to come up with something fun to do. It’s a nice reference.
What’s your favorite summer activity/event in Kitsap County?
Check out these other local posts on my blog;
- If you’re looking for more summer fun near us, check out the Pierce County list.
- Unique Places to Stay in Washington
- Kitsap County Birthday Party Locations for Kids & Teens
KITSAP COUNTY FAMILY-FRIENDLY SUMMER FUN
2024
Below you’ll find city/town’s in Kitsap County that will be having any events this summer. Events will be organized by dates and don’t forget to come back often to see if anything has changed(& visit their website for further info).
I’m so happy to see so many event dates already being posted. If the event is crossed out though, it just means the information and date haven’t been shared yet. I’ll update them as soon as possible.
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PORT ORCHARD
»Kicks off June 24 Free Summer Meals for Kids – Free meals will be served to children 18 years and under. Multi-day packs require pre-order required by July 3. Hot lunches and sack lunches also provided, with no registration required. Check out more information, dates, and locations.
»2nd Saturday of each month(April-October) – Port Orchard Farmer’s Market presents POP Kids Club! Join us at the POP (Power of Produce) Kids Club on the 2nd Saturday of each month (April – October)! Our club engages kids in the local food system through conversations, activities, and exposure to new produce. POP kids receive a $2 token to spend on produce at the the market after they complete the activity.
»Kitsap Live Steamer – season opens in April and goes until Fall!
»Sound Elite Athletics host’s Bounce House Open Gym and Nerf Wars Open Gym, check their FB for dates!
»Low Tide Walk’s – Join Harbor WildWatch for a fun and educational public beach walk program on the stunning shorelines of the Salish Sea. Our knowledgeable and friendly biologists and volunteer naturalists will guide you through a hands-on exploration of the intertidal zone, where you will discover the incredible diversity of marine life that calls our local waters home.
Check out all the dates and locations during the summer!
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
@ Manchester State Park – Meet on lawn near the old torpedo warehouse. Discovery Pass Required
June 24 – Manchester State Park, 12:30-2pm
July 19 – Manchester State Park, 9:30am – 11:00am (Books, Beach, and Barnacles event – hosted by the library)
August 19 – Manchester State Park, 10:30am – 12:00pm
» Concerts by the Bay – Thursdays starting June 6 – September 6 hosted by Fathom’s O’ Fun, times and schedule coming soon
»June 9, 2024 Sound Elite Athletics 5th Anniversary – The community is invited to join us for a day of fun! Free, outdoor activities! $5 open gyms. Local family-friendly businesses. 10am-3:30pm
»Park Days at FWC in Port Orchard – Are you looking for some summer fun for you and your kiddos? FWC invites you to join us for Park Days! From bounce houses, water actives, bike riding and park play, this is a safe place to bring young kids to hangout and enjoy the sunshine. While kids get to play, this is a great opportunity for parents to connect with other families in our community. Bring a lunch, invite your friends, and join us for any of our three gatherings! 10:00am-2:00pm, 4647 Sidney Road SW, Port Orchard
June 29
July 27
»Port Orchard Night Market – Food, entertainment, and vendors! 6:00-10:00pm down on Bay Streets Waterfront.
June 15th, July 13th, August 17th, September 14th
»June 16, 2024 Father’s Day Salmon Bake & Book Sale – 11:30AM-3:30PM(or whenever the fish run out) at Manchester Library. All proceeds made during this event go directly to the Kitsap County Regional Library in Manchester; a community funded Library.
»June 21, 2024 Movie in the Park – *FREE* Movies in the Park hosted by Little Bubble Company and Emerald City Outdoor Movies. at Mullenix Ridge Elementary School 7:30pm arrival with an 8:00pm show time of ELEMENTAL. Each child will be presented with a FREE snack box for the showing with 1 drink, 1 bag of popcorn, and 1 candy. Bring your low to the ground chairs, a picnic, and a blanket and enjoy the community coming together.
»June 29 & 30, 2024 Fathoms O’Fun Grand Parade & Summer Festival – Downtown Port Orchard. Schedule coming soon. Grand parade starts at 6pm on Bay St.
»July 4, 2024 Manchester’s Independence Day Kids & Pet Parade – 1:00PM at Qa’Qad Park, children of Manchester are invited to a Village Parade with an Ice Cream as a reward — Bring a pet if you have one (on a leash, please).
»July 6, 2024 Fathoms O’ Fun Presents Fireworks Over Sinclair Inlet & Vendor Show, Downtown Port Orchard. Food & vendors start at 9am. Live bands start at 4pm. Fireworks at 10pm.
»July 20 & 21, 2024 Olalla Lavender Festival – Join us for a weekend of family fun in Olalla, Washington! This new annual festival will feature an array of workshops, kids corner, local art and shopping, food and wine, along with live music, crafting, and much more! Free ticketed event at Olalla Vineyard & Winery.
»July 21, 2024 Hot Rods at the High School – by Fathoms O’ Fun. All makes, all models all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Live music, vendors, and food. Fun for the whole family.
»July 28, 2024 Mustangs on the Waterfront – Our show hosts one of the largest gatherings of Mustangs in Washington! Enjoy events throughout the day such as raffle drawings, poker walk, kids coloring contest and games, and valve cover races!
»August 9, 2024 FWC Movie Night – 6-11PM, more details coming soon.
»August 17, 2024 – Olalla Americana Music Festival – coming back this summer! 10am-8:30pm, FOR THE BEST SMALL-TOWN FESTIVAL THIS SIDE OF THE CASCADES CELEBRATING “AMERICANA MUSIC”: JOIN US!
»August 17, 2024 Peninsula Logging Show – Come out to the Peninsula Logging Show at the Port Orchard Airport at 5:00PM. You’ll get to enjoy a classic Logging Show, antique collections, vendors and good family fun for all ages, while we generate money for three great non-profit organizations; a free health care clinic and food banks through auctions and donations.
»August 24, 2024 Fathom’s O’ Fun Queen Tea Party – 2-4pm Do you have a young princess who loves to dress up and wear a crown? Join the Fathoms O Fun Royalty Court for tea and goodies, and learn about what it takes to be on the royalty court! Tickets are $25 for 1 child and 1 adult (child receives a crown a goodie box while supplies last), $15 for a single ticket, and $5 for prospective contestant. Ages two and under are FREE! An adult must be present with every child, no drop offs.
»August 25, 2024 –Cruisin’ Sunday, at Christian Life Center, This event will be packed with show cars, trucks, motorcycles, entertainment, inflatables, food and fun for all ages. Theme this year is Back In Time!
»August 25, 2024 Neighborhood Carnival – 1-4pm, join Bible Baptist Church for a fun afternoon. More details coming soon.
»August 13, 2023 – The Cruz by the Bay, 10:00AM-4:00PM, Downtown Port Orchard
»August 18, 2023 SK Fun Day – Towne Square Port Orchard, 4pm-7pm. Come out for an afternoon of free family fun, treats, and games! There’s going to be inflatables, face painting, giveaways and more!
BREMERTON
»Bremerton School District presents Free Summer Meals – June 17-August 23
»First Friday of the Month – First Friday Art Walk – 5pm-8pm, rain or shine, Downtown Bremerton and Manette
»First Thursday of May, June, July, August, and September – Kids Market Bucks Club – kids ages 3-12 are welcome to visit our Kids Tent with a parent or guardian and complete an activity. Once the activity has been completed we’ll stamp their Kids Market Club Passport and give them $6 to spend on fresh fruits, veggies, and edible plant starts. Kids who complete ALL of the monthly activities will receive a special reward at the end of the season. Passports will be kept at the market so participants don’t have to remember to bring them back each week.
»May-August Kitsap Forest Theater – May-June showing of Matilda, and July/August showing of Cinderella Buy tickets here.
»May 18, June 1, June 22, July 13, July 27, September 14, 2024 Kitsap Destruction Derby Association at Kitsap Fair Grounds
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
@ Lions Park, meet at northwest end of Lion’s Park, near the boat launch.
June 6 – Lion’s Park Meet, 1:00am – 12:30pm
July 22 – Lion’s Park Meet, 11:30am – 1:00pm
August 6 – Lion’s Park Meet, 12:00pm – 1:30pm (Books, Beach, and Barnacles event, hosted by the library)
August 20 – Lion’s Park Meet, 11:30am – 1:00pm
»June 1, 2024 Wayzygoose Kitsap Festival – 9am-6pm, at the Marvin Williams Recreation Center – save the date and join us for live steamroller printing, family-friendly art activities, live music, art market vendors, food trucks and more!
»June 15, 2024 Kitsap Medieval Faire – at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Event Center. A Day of Historical Recreation & Demonstrations of Martial and Artisan Skills from the Middle Ages.
»June 17-August 23, 2024 Free Summer Meals for Kids – For kids & teens under 18 or up to 21 if enrolled in a BSD program, check out the schedule, locations and times here. No meals served on holidays, June 19 & July 4
»June 29-30, 2024 Bremerton Bridge Blast- at Bremerton Boardwalk Waterfront. We blast off at 10:15 on June 29, 2024. Enjoy the Bremerton Boardwalk on June 29, 11 AM – 10 PM & June 30th, 11AM to 5 PM with food, beer, booths, and killer entertainment. Evergreen Rotary Park has food vendors starting at 2PM.
»Wednesdays from July 4- Labor Day – Naval Under Sea Museum’s Summer Steam Program – On Summer STEAM Days, STEM-based activity kits are available for pickup inside the museum from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Kits explore a different concept each week, and have the materials you will need to try it out at home.
»July 19-21 Monster Trucks – at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. Click here to purchase tickets.
»July 20, 2024 Kitsap Pride – at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Gordon Fields. Look for more food vendors, improved youth and teen spaces, and of course amazing entertainment, local vendors, beer garden(21+) and our fabulous LGBTQ+ community!
»August 2-3, 2024 Taste of Kitsap – On the Bremerton Boardwalk. The 2nd Taste of Kitsap brings you more taste, more female-fronted bands, and more booths. Friday from 5 PM to 9 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM.
»August 10, 2024 6th Annual Kitsap County Islander Festival – Time & Location info coming soon. Hosted by UNDA1SUN. This is a special day to celebrate and enjoy Pacific Islander culture, music, food, and art! Come bring your family and friends to enjoy a full day of activities and good vibes!
»August 17-18, 2024 Bremerton Air Show – Join us this summer to see the U.S. Navy West Coast F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team, world-class aerobatic performers and classic aircraft soaring over the Bremerton Airport. It’s going to be an incredible show! Tickets are not yet on sale. We will have updates about tickets, performers, and other show details coming your way very soon!
»August 21-25, 2024 The Kitsap County Fair & Stampede
»August 31 – September 2, 2024 Blackberry Festival –at Bremerton Waterfront. This FREE, family-friendly festival takes over Bremerton’s picturesque waterfront . Celebrating all things “blackberry” on the Bremerton Boardwalk. Over 100 vendors, bands, beer, blackberry wine, and more.
»August 4-5, 2023 NW Food Truck Fest – Kitsap County Fair & Event Center. Info here.
SILVERDALE
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
@ Silverdale Waterfront Park, Meet at the tables near the restrooms or find us on the beach.
June 21 – Silverdale Waterfront Park, 11:30am – 1:00pm
July 20 – Silverdale Waterfront Park, 10:00am – 12:00pm (Discovery Play Days, registration required, Check KRL website for specifics)
»June 1, 2024 CKFR Kids Day – at Kitsap County Fairgrounds 10am-2:30pm. This is a completely FREE event for the entire family with live fire and rescue demonstrations, entertainment, bounce house, fire engines, Airlift Northwest helicopter, hot dogs grilled by the firefighters, free bike helmets (while supplies last), and SO much more!
»July 26-28, 2024 Whaling Days Festival– check out their site for schedule and more info.
»Wednesdays in August – Concerts at the Park – Silverdale Waterfront, 5pm-9pm
POULSBO
»May 17-19, 2024 Viking Fest – Parade, Road Race, Live Music, Carnival & Street Fair.
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
@ Kitsap Memorial State Park, Discovery Pass required
June 7 – Kitsap Memorial State Park, 11:00am – 12:30pm
August 3 – Kitsap Memorial State Park, 10:00am – 11:30am
» June 22, 2024 St. Hans Midtsommerfest – A festival which includes decorating and raising the Maistang, folk dancing, and the Viking lighting of the bonfire.
»Tuesday evenings in July & August Summer Nights At the Bay – Mi Williams Waterfront Park, 6pm. More details coming soon.
»Monday’s in July & August – Free Kid’s Gardening – at Raab Park Youth Garden, more details coming soon.
»August 16-18, 2024 Poulsbo Art Festival – There is something for every family to enjoy – including jewelry, photography, metalworking, ceramics, woodworking and fabric arts. Raffles of artwork, demonstrations, music and much more complete a fun weekend at the park.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
June 22 – Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, 10:45am – 12:15pm, Access the beach by parking in downtown Winslow, walking through Waterfront Park to Waterfront Trail, which passes a condo complex
July 22 – Point White Pier, 11:30am – 12:45pm, Meet at Point White Pier or find us on the beach.
August 19 – Rockaway Beach, 10:15am – 11:30am, This small conservancy park is easy to miss with a limited parking area. Carpooling encouraged. There is a short flight of stairs to beach.
»Grand Old 4th of July – The Grand Old Fourth includes a Pancake Breakfast, all-day Street Fair, Foot races (benefiting Bainbridge Youth Services), a Classic Car Show, Historic Baseball Game, Music, Food, Entertainment, a Beer Garden, and plenty of Family Fun – all capped off by the “Best Small Town Parade in America.”
»Wednesdays starting 7/10-8/28 Sounds of Summer Concert Series – at Battle Point Park 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends, and join us on Wednesdays to hear FREE live music from highly celebrated artists from the Pacific Northwest. Pack a picnic or purchase dinner from an on-site local food truck. Parking is available off of Battle Point Road near softball fields.
»Friday Nights in August Movies in the Park – at Battle Point Park. Free popcorn, pre-movie fun begins at 8PM, movies begin 30 minutes after sunset. Titles are subject to change depending on availability. Movies may be canceled due to inclement weather. Parking is available off of Battle Point Road near softball fields.
»June 10, 2023 Boater’s Fair – We have lots of activities on deck at this FREE event for you and your family. Learn how to do knot-tying, come to the nautical swap meet, watch a helicopter rescue demonstration and tour all kinds of boats! 10:00AM-2:00PM at Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park Dock
SEABECK
»July 13, 2024 Annual Seabeck Road Sale – check out the huge community garage sale! Seabeck Community Center 9am-2
»August 10, 2024 Crosby Days Logging Festival – Parade starts at 10am and festival starts at 11am.
Parade, logging events & competitions, Kids area, exhibits, music, vendors, food & more!
KINGSTON
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
@Kinston Saltair Beach Park – North of ferry dock – Some 2-hr free parking is available in the lower lot next to the marina and in the public park landward of the ferry loading lot.
May 27 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm
June 23 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
July 20 – 10:00am – 11:30am (KRL Event)
August 19 – 10:00am – 11:30am
»June 8, 2024 Pirate Festival – starts at 10am. 55 vendors and 5 bands on stage!!!! Kingston Yaght Club is hosting a rum garden and Tugboat Bromberg will be performing pirate shanties! Live Music & More.
»July 4, 2024 Kingston’s 4th of July Celebration
MISC. KITSAP COUNTY AREAS – SUMMER FUN!!
»August 11, 2024 Kitsap Farm Tour – The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour will be Sunday, August 11th, 2024 from 10am – 4pm! This is an opportunity for the public to visit multiple farms across Kitsap in a one-day, self-guided tour. Farms taking part will be listed in the coming weeks with a link to the official map of the tour posted closer to the event date.
The event is FREE to the public with a suggested donation of $10 per family/car. All donations go directly towards helping the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition of farmers continue to grow and improve the event for future years.
We LOVED visiting the farms in Kitsap County last year, you can read about our experience here. Hope you can make this years event!
»Explore Your Local Beaches – Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.
@Shine Tidelands State Park, Hood Canal Bridge. Northwest side of Hood Canal Bridge. Discovery Pass required.
May 8 – 10:30am – 12:00pm
June 9 – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
July 7 – 11:30am – 1:00pm
August 2 – 9:00am – 10:30am
»Kids Build Projects are free at both Lowes & Home Depot. Go register to reserve your spot, while supplies last.
»Many churches do VBS during the summer!
»YMCA‘s host camps & other activities.
»Kitsap Regional Library – Summer Learning begins June 1, This summer, grow your own way during the Library’s free annual summertime program, Summer Learning. Celebrate the joy of learning through fun, educational activities. During Summer Learning, kids, teens, adults and families can enjoy live events, challenges and more.
»Barnes & Noble – Summer Reading, Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.
»Pizza Hut – Camp Book It, June thru August. Camp BOOK IT! is open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading and reward their students, all in our digital dashboard.
»Regal Summer Movie Express – Bring the family to the nearest Regal theater for the 2024 Summer Movie Express SCHEDULE COMING SOON! Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2024 Summer Movie Express series! Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11AM featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Availability varies by location, so select a movie from the posters above to see showtimes or check participating theatres for schedules.
»SEEFilm Cinemas in Bremerton – Starting June 18 Summer Fest – Summertime is made for families, memories and magic and what better place to bring all three of those elements together than at the movies! This year SummerFest will bring new favorites to the schedule, a list that is sure to put smiles on the faces of all ages, and with $1 admission per-person, life just can’t get much better!
»Kids Bowl Free at All Star in Silverdale– Dates TBD Youth, 17 and under, can bowl 2 games FREE every Monday and Tuesday when they present their Summer Fun Pass. Shoe rental is not included. See the bowling desk to get your free Summer Fun Pass.
»Kids Bowl Free at Hi Joy in Port Orchard – June 3-August 26, Make bowling part of your regular summertime activities. Youth, 17 and under, can bowl 2 games FREE every Monday and Thursday when they present their Summer Fun Pass. Shoe rental is extra. Visit the bowling desk after June 1 to get your free Summer Fun Pass. When accompanying a Kids Club youth bowler, parents and caregivers can bowl 2 games for only $10 plus tax. Shoe rental included.
»June 19, 2024 & August 4, 2024 are Free National Parks Day