Kitsap County Family-Friendly Summer Fun 2025

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PORT ORCHARD

»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 $4 token to spend on produce at the the market after they complete the activity.

»Kitsap Live Steamer – season opens in April(12th) 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!

»Port Orchard Night Market – Food, entertainment, and vendors! 6:00-10:00pm down on Bay Streets Waterfront.
June 14, July 12, August 16, September 13

»June 15, 2025 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 28, 2025 Fathoms O’Fun Grand Parade & Summer Festival – Downtown Port Orchard. Grand parade starts at 6pm on Bay St.

»July 4, 2025 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 5, 2025 Fathoms O’ Fun Presents Fireworks Over Sinclair Inlet & Vendor Show, Downtown Port Orchard. Details coming soon.

»July 12-13, 2025 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 20, 2025 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. 9am-2pm

»July 27, 2025 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! 9am-3pm

»August 31, 2025 –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” SUPERCHARGED”.

»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.

»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

»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!

»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 Neighborhood Carnival – 1-4pm, join Bible Baptist Church for a fun afternoon. More details coming soon.

BREMERTON

»First Friday of the Month – First Friday Art Walk – 5pm-8pm, rain or shine, Downtown Bremerton and Manette

»Kitsap Forest Theater – May-June showing of Annie, and July/August showing of Big Fish. Three weekends in September showing of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Buy tickets here.

»June 7, 2025 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!

»Bremerton Bites – Join us at The Village in Bremerton. We’re turning the parking lot into a flavor-filled hotspot with a lineup of rotating food trucks, lawn games, a grassy hangout zone, and a nearby bar serving up cold drinks to keep you cool. All ages welcome | Free entry | Dog-friendly Bring your appetite, your crew, and your picnic blanket. 5:00pm-9:00pm
June 14
July 12
August 16
September 13

»June 21, 2025 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 21, 2025 Asphalt Art Fest – 10am-4pm at The Village. A celebration of creativity, color, and community in Bremerton! There’ll be art, vendor market and food.

»June 28-29, 2025 Bremerton Bridge Blast- at Bremerton Boardwalk Waterfront.  We blast off at 10:15 on June 28. Enjoy the Bremerton Boardwalk on June 28, 11 AM – 10 PM & June 29, 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 – 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM On Summer STEAM days, STEM-based activities are available on a drop-in basis inside the museum. Participants explore a different concept each week, and range from demonstrations and experiments to engineering and make-and-take formats.

»July 12-13, 2025 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!

»July 19, 2025 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 1-2, 2025  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, 2025 Puget Sound Book Festival – 12pm-4pm A celebration of our regions indie bookstores and what makes them unique, come shop countless local bookstores, meet local authors, eat great food, grab a drink, before making your way into town to take in all Bremerton has to offer. Conveniently located right by the Bremerton ferry for those traveling to and from the other side of the water. Free to attend. All ages welcome.

»August 20-24, 2025 The Kitsap County Fair & Stampede

»August 30 – September 1, 2025 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.

»June 17-August 23, 2024 Free Summer Meals for Kids – For kids & teens under 18 or up to 21 if enrolled in a Bremerton School District program, check out the schedule, locations and times here. No meals served on holidays, June 19 & July 4

»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 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

»July 19-21 Monster Trucks – at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. Click here to purchase tickets.

»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 4-5, 2023 NW Food Truck Fest – Kitsap County Fair & Event Center. Info here.

SILVERDALE

»June 7, 2025 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!

»June 21, 2025 KITSAP FEST – at Silverdale Waterfront Park, 10am-3pm. Explore local vendors offering goods and services to boost your wellbeing, savor delicious food, groove to family-friendly beats by DJ Venum from Venum Entertainment360, catch live demonstrations, and much more.

»July 25-27, 2025 Whaling Days Festival– check out their site for schedule and more info.

»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)

»Wednesdays in August – Concerts at the Park – Silverdale Waterfront, 5pm-9pm

POULSBO

»May 16-18, 2025 Viking Fest – Parade, Road Race, Live Music, Carnival & Street Fair.

»​ June 14, 2025 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-8pm. More details coming soon.

»Monday’s in July & August – Free Kid’s Gardening – at Raab Park Youth Garden, more details coming soon.

»August 15-17, 2025 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.

»August 15-17, 2025 PNW Pirates Bash – Pirate Sailers of the Salish Sea who gather the Brethren for revelry, Music, beer and cannon fire every August!

»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

 

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

»August 9, 2025 Crosby Days Logging Festival – 10am-5pm Parade, logging events & competitions, Kids area, exhibits, music, vendors, food & more!

»July 13, 2024 Annual Seabeck Road Sale – check out the huge community garage sale! Seabeck Community Center 9am-2

KINGSTON

»June 7, 2025 Pirate Festival – 10am-6pm. Music, mermaids and more! 25864 Washington Blvd NE

»July 4, 2024 Kingston’s 4th of July Celebration

»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

 

 

 

 

Hope your family finds some fun things to do this summer in Kitsap County! Leave me a comment with your favorite summer event here in Kitsap County, I’d love to hear about it.

And be sure to come back this fall when I update this post; KITSAP COUNTY PUMPKIN PATCHES AND FALL FUN!

What’s your favorite Kitsap County summer event?
This will be our fourth summer here, and we’ve only attended a few events. We loved the farm tour last year and can’t wait for this years. We also enjoy the low tide walks and movies in the park.

What’s a Kitsap County summer event you want to check out?
We’ve got a bunch of events we want to check out this year. I really want to do the forest theatre, Kitsap Fair and so many more.

What if you aren’t a fan of crowds?
Yes, a lot of the summer events can bring in the crowds. If you’re looking for a more laid back kind of group, try any of the nature or tide walk’s. They’re usually smaller crowds. 

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