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You're in for a treat if you're visiting Port Orchard this weekend! They've got the Mosquito Fleet Fest on the 23rd and ...
05/20/2026

You're in for a treat if you're visiting Port Orchard this weekend! They've got the Mosquito Fleet Fest on the 23rd and 24th, learn more at AND the popular farmers market with 65+ farmers, artisans, and food vendors. Along with 5 Community Booths from local nonprofits and live music from local band KC & The Sound from 10AM-1PM at the Gazebo. You don't want to miss it!

Places to stay: Comfort Inn on the Bay, The Red Cottage, and Mrs. Howe's Bed & Breakfast.
🏷️things to do in Port Orchard, Port orchard waterfront, maritime festivals, ferries, spring shopping, dining in Port Orchard

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79 years. Same city. Same thank-you. May 16, Bremerton.The longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the country starts...
05/11/2026

79 years. Same city. Same thank-you. May 16, Bremerton.

The longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the country starts on Pacific Avenue at 10 AM. Heroes' Barbecue at 11. Plus the boardwalk, the USS Turner Joy, and a ferry ride home over Puget Sound.

Full visitor guide in bio. 🇺🇸

🏷️ Bremerton, military history, parades, Kitsap County, family friendly activities, weekend ideas, May activities

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Once a year, Poulsbo throws a party for a country it's been quietly honoring for over a century. is the third weekend of...
05/11/2026

Once a year, Poulsbo throws a party for a country it's been quietly honoring for over a century.

is the third weekend of May, timed to coincide with Syttende Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day. The parade alone takes two hours to roll past. The carnival runs Friday through Sunday. There's a street dance Saturday night, and the lutefisk eating contest in the morning. So much fun to be had!

May 15–17, 2026. Free admission.

Full guide: parade route, parking shuttle, schedule, lodging, the works in our 2026 Travel Guide. Link in bio to access: .

What's Kitsap really worth?🌲$528.3 million. That's what visitors spent here last year at our hotels, restaurants, trails...
05/05/2026

What's Kitsap really worth?🌲

$528.3 million. That's what visitors spent here last year at our hotels, restaurants, trails, ferries, Main Street shops and more! It supported 3,786 jobs and helped fund a place you keep coming back to.

Whether you came for a single afternoon or stayed the weekend, THANK YOU!

What's your favorite Kitsap spot? Drop it below.

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May 1st: The blooms are waking up, the sun’s clocking in, and it’s officially wander season.🏷️Kitsap Peninsula, spring i...
05/01/2026

May 1st: The blooms are waking up, the sun’s clocking in, and it’s officially wander season.
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Kingston, WA agenda inspo. Save this for your next “we should get out of the city” moment.🏷️Kingston WA, Kitsap Peninsul...
04/23/2026

Kingston, WA agenda inspo. Save this for your next “we should get out of the city” moment.
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Less traffic. More water. More space. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula!Getting here (and getting around) is part of the e...
04/22/2026

Less traffic. More water. More space. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula!

Getting here (and getting around) is part of the experience and it’s easier than you think.

🚢 Take the ferry → the views are the journey
⚡ Hop the fast ferry → 30–40 min from Seattle
🚆 Light rail from SEA → downtown → ferry across
🚐 Shuttle it → direct + stress-free from the airport
🚗 Prefer to drive? Two bridges. Zero stress.
🚐 Want it elevated? Private transportation options, too

And once you’re here?
Everything is closer than it looks.

Basecamp in Kitsap and explore Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton + beyond—without the pressure, the crowds, or the rush.

Save this for your trip. You’ll want it later.
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P.S. ✈️ We’re closer than you think:
LA / San Diego / Vegas → ~2.5–3 hrs
Phoenix / Tucson → ~3 hrs
Denver / Boise → ~2–2.5 hrs
Texas → ~4–5 hrs
Anchorage → ~3.5 hrs

🔗 Plan your route: visitkitsap.com/get-here/

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🌎🌲 Celebrate Earth Day with Us at Port Gamble! 🌲🌎Looking for a way to get outside and give back this Earth Day? Come spe...
04/16/2026

🌎🌲 Celebrate Earth Day with Us at Port Gamble! 🌲🌎

Looking for a way to get outside and give back this Earth Day? Come spend a few hours making a real impact on the trails we all love.

📍 Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📌 30765 NE State Hwy 104, Kingston (Shoreline side of the Bayview parking area)

We’ll be working together to maintain the Bluff Trail, helping keep it safe, accessible, and looking its best for everyone who enjoys it. It’s a simple way to care for the environment and be part of something local.

What to bring:
• Pruning tools (loppers, hand pruners, shears)
• Gloves
• Water and snacks
• Sturdy shoes and long pants
• Layers for the weather

Whether it’s your first time volunteering or something you do every year, this is a great way to connect with your community and take care of the place we all share.

👉 Learn more about volunteering: kcowa.us/parkvol

Let’s take care of this place together 💚

Take the ferry the night before.Watch the light fade as you arrive.Wake up on Bainbridge Island,not rushing to get here,...
04/15/2026

Take the ferry the night before.
Watch the light fade as you arrive.

Wake up on Bainbridge Island,
not rushing to get here, already here.

Coffee in town.
A walk through the trees.
Art, wine, dinner that lingers.

Sleep in. Do it again, just a little slower.
Then head back…feeling like you actually went somewhere.

Close to Seattle.
Far from your usual pace.

This is where the magic lives.
➡️ Ready for a weekend like this?

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The inspo you need for visiting Poulsbo.Link in bio for 48-hour itineraries and more 👉. 🏷️ Things to do in Poulsbo, a d...
04/12/2026

The inspo you need for visiting Poulsbo.

Link in bio for 48-hour itineraries and more 👉.


🏷️ Things to do in Poulsbo, a day in Poulsbo, historic downtown Poulsbo, lodging, hotels, Airbnb, murals, coffeeshop, local dining, local shopping

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