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Visit the Olympic Peninsula's Maritime and Arts Community! Port Townsend is steeped in arts and culture, fascinating history, and outdoor adventure.

Come experience this historic seaport with an artistic soul. Boasting world-class restaurants, beaches, festivals and dark skies, Port Townsend is the perfect place to rejuvenate the senses and experience wonder.

10/27/2026

👻 Halloween in Port Townsend? It's a real treat!

Get ready for some small-town Halloween magic in historic Downtown Port Townsend!

On Saturday, October 31, our charming seaport transforms into a Halloween wonderland as costumed kids, families, witches, and all sorts of spooky characters take over the streets for the annual Downtown Trick or Treat & Parade!

This beloved community tradition brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors for an afternoon of costumes, candy, laughter, and plenty of Halloween fun!

🧙‍♀️ Here's the spooky scoop:
- 3:45 PM – Costumed participants gather at Water & Adams Streets (in front of 1st Security Bank).
- 4 PM – The Halloween Parade kicks off, led by the beloved Main Street Witches, with the Dancing Witches joining the festivities!
- Following the parade – Trick or treating begins at participating downtown businesses!

BONUS FUN! Don't miss Jefferson Transit's Haunted Trolley at the end of the parade!

🚧 Street Closure & Parking Info: Water Street from Polk Street to Madison Street, along with the connecting side streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 3:30–5:30 PM to make room for all the Halloween festivities. Plan to arrive early, allow extra time for parking, or skip the parking hunt and hop aboard the FREE shuttle into town!

Whether you're a local ghoul or visiting our seaside town for the weekend, grab your costume, bring your candy bucket, and experience Halloween, Port Townsend style! 🎃

10/21/2026

🍂 Fall looks pretty good on Fort Worden!

Crunchy leaves underfoot, historic buildings framed by autumn colors, crisp coastal air, and beautiful views of the Salish Sea. What's not to love?

Fall is the perfect time to slow down and explore Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Wander past historic military buildings, explore miles of scenic hiking trails, take in the sweeping ocean views, and enjoy a little fresh air.

And don't forget to stop by Planted in the Commons for a warm coffee and a tasty snack to fuel your fall adventures! ☕🍁

Sometimes the best fall plans are the simplest ones.

Friends of Fort Worden State Park Planted

10/13/2026

🕯️ Some places decorate for spooky season. Port Townsend just exists.

Victorian architecture? Check.
Mysterious fog rolling off the water? Check.
Historic buildings with stories to tell? Oh, we've got a few.

Add golden red leaves, chilly October evenings, and the occasional creaking old staircase, and you've got a town that feels practically made for fall.

Whether you're here for the history, the architecture, or just a little atmospheric wandering, October is a pretty magical time to explore Port Townsend.

Come for the fall colors. Stay for the stories. 👻🍂

10/01/2026

POV: You discovered Port Townsend’s coziest season 🍂☕️

Golden maples. Leaves crunching underfoot. Coffee in the air. Moody skies over the Salish Sea. Historic streets made for wandering.

Summer may get all the attention, but fall in Port Townsend? It’s kind of magical.

Grab a coffee, throw on a cozy layer, wander downtown and take the long way to the waterfront. 🍁

Come for the views. Stay for the fall vibes.

09/26/2026

🌊🔥 A new way to unwind by the Salish Sea!

Meet Seaside Sauna, a new waterfront sauna sanctuary in Port Townsend featuring two beautiful wood-fired saunas, direct beach access, a freshwater rinse, and a peaceful garden patio.

Whether it’s a cozy reset after a day exploring town, a warm-up after a chilly beach walk, or simply an excuse to slow down and soak up the waterfront atmosphere, Seaside Sauna is a unique addition to a Port Townsend getaway.

Visitors can book ahead online or simply walk in and add a little hot-and-cold Salish Sea magic to their next visit. 🔥

Learn more: www.seasidesaunapt.com

09/25/2026

⚙️ Only in Port Townsend… where art, engineering, costumes, and glorious absurdity collide!

The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race returns October 3 & 4, bringing a weekend of wonderfully weird, human-powered creations to town. This year’s theme is Fauna & Flora, so expect plenty of imaginative creatures and botanical brilliance along the way!

Saturday, October 3 kicks off the festivities with the Kinetic Kourse Parade, followed by the Brake Test and other pre-race fun downtown. While you’re exploring, swing by the Salish Sea Makers Market at Pope Marine Plaza & the Cotton Building for local makers, hands-on activities, music, and more.

Then on Sunday, October 4, it’s race day! Watch kinetic sculptures and their costumed crews tackle the infamous course—navigating sand, mud, water, and road using nothing but human power (and perhaps a healthy dose of questionable engineering).

Make a weekend of it: grab a coffee, find a spot along the course, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and experience one of Port Townsend’s quirkiest traditions.

⚙️ October 3–4 | Downtown Port Townsend
Come for the race. Stay for the weird. 💚

The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race

09/22/2026

🎬 Lights, camera… Port Townsend!

The 27th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival takes over town this weekend, bringing films, filmmakers, conversations, and plenty of movie magic to venues throughout our historic seaport.

There’s something pretty special about catching a great film, then stepping outside into downtown Port Townsend — grabbing a bite, browsing the shops, wandering the waterfront, and maybe spotting a filmmaker or two along the way.

Whether you’re planning a full weekend of screenings or adding a movie to your Port Townsend getaway, the Film Festival is a perfect excuse to make a weekend of it. 🍿🎥

🎞️ 27th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival
📍 Port Townsend, WA
📅 Happening this weekend!

Check out the full lineup, plan your festival weekend & get your tickets:
https://ptff2026.eventive.org/Festival_Schedule

09/15/2026

Port Townsend was looking especially nautical this past weekend. ⛵

Wooden boats lined the marinas and shoreline, masts filled the skyline, sails crossed the bay, and everywhere you looked there seemed to be another scene straight out of Port Townsend’s maritime past.

With the Wooden Boat Festival bringing vessels from near and far to our waterfront, the whole town felt like a celebration of the sea—and it made for some pretty incredible views.

The Festival may be over, but Port Townsend’s maritime spirit isn’t going anywhere. From our working waterfront and boatyards to historic buildings, marinas and miles of shoreline, the connection to the water is part of what makes this place so special.

Here are just a few scenes from a beautiful weekend by the sea. ⚓

09/14/2026

Planning an Olympic Peninsula road trip—or trying to reach Port Townsend from the West Coast? You can still get here! You’ll just want to plan your route before you go. 🍂

Repairs to the historic US 101 Hoh River Bridge mean you can’t currently drive the entire Olympic Peninsula Loop, but destinations throughout the peninsula remain accessible from either the north or south.

Traveling to Port Townsend from Forks, La Push, the Hoh Rainforest or the west side? Head north on US 101 and continue around the North Olympic Peninsula toward Port Townsend.

Exploring Ruby Beach, Kalaloch or the Quinault Rainforest? Those destinations are best accessed from the southern route while bridge repairs are underway.

The 95-year-old Hoh River Bridge may temporarily interrupt the full loop, but it doesn’t have to interrupt your trip. Check your route, allow a little extra time, and keep exploring.

Port Townsend—and the rest of the Olympic Peninsula—is still waiting for you this fall. 🍁

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431 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA
98368

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
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Sunday	9am - 6pm

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