A Gig Harbor December

This is a comprehensive list of delightful holiday events in and around Gig Harbor for December 2024. It's filled with opportunities for community engagement, shopping, and festive fun. Whether you're interested in markets, parades, concerts, or special performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. CHEERS!

Holiday Markets & Shopping

Winterfest at Peninsula High School
- Dates: November 30 (9 AM–5 PM) & December 1 (11 AM–4 PM)
- Location: Peninsula High School
- Admission: $5
- Details: Features over 160 vendors from across Washington offering handmade goods. Proceeds benefit student clubs and activities.
TideFest at Gig Harbor High School
- Dates: December 7 (10 AM–5 PM) & December 8 (11 AM–4 PM)
- Location: Gig Harbor High School
- Admission: $5
- Details: Over 100 artisans selling jewelry, pottery, and more. Benefits school activities and athletic programs.
Holiday Market at Gig Harbor History Museum
- Dates: December 14 (10 AM–5 PM) & December 15 (11 AM–3 PM)
- Location: Gig Harbor History Museum
- Admission: $5 for non-members, free for members
- Details: Shop unique artisanal products, from handcrafted jewelry to holiday greens.
The Be Merry Market
- Date: December 14 (4 PM–8 PM)
- Location: The Beer Vault, Gig Harbor
- Admission: Free
- Details: Local vendors, festive drinks, and treats. Wear your holiday sweater!

Family-Friendly & Creative Activities

Santa's Boat Shop at Eddon Boatyard
- Dates: December 14 (10 AM–4 PM) & December 15 (10 AM–2 PM)
- Location: Eddon Boatyard
- Admission: $20 for members, $25 for non-members
- Details: Kids can build and paint their own model boats.
Cookie Decorating Class with Big Smiles Bakery
- Date: December 17 (5 PM)
- Location: Local Whimsy, Gig Harbor
- Admission: $55
- Details: Learn to decorate classic Christmas cookies in this fun workshop.

Community Festivities & Entertainment

Gig Harbor Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Date: December 7 (5:30 PM–8:30 PM)
- Location: Gig Harbor Waterfront
- Admission: Free
- Details: Live entertainment, holiday music, and the tree lighting.
Lighted Boat Parade
- Date: December 14 (4 PM–8 PM)
- Location: Gig Harbor Waterfront
- Admission: Free
- Details: Watch festively decorated boats cruise through the harbor.
Lighted Car Parade
- Date: December 21 (5 PM)
- Location: Uptown and Downtown Gig Harbor (Harborview Dr)
- Admission: Free
- Details: Dazzling holiday-themed cars parade through the streets.
Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park
- Dates: December 7–28 (During park hours)
- Location: Donkey Creek Park
- Admission: Free
- Details: Explore holiday-themed photo displays and visit Santa on select dates.
Santa at The Hub
- Dates: December 3, 10 & 17 (4 PM–9 PM)
- Location: The Hub Gig Harbor
- Details: Meet Santa and snap a holiday photo on these special evenings.
Sons of Thunder Nativity Celebration
- Date: December 15 (5:30 PM–7:30 PM)
- Location: Skansie Brothers Park
- Admission: Free
- Details: Celebrate the nativity with the community.
Holiday Boat Tour with The Boat Shop
- Dates: Various December evenings (Departures at 5:30 PM)
- Location: Gig Harbor
- Details: View holiday lights on a scenic boat tour. Contact The Boat Shop for pricing.

Music & Performances

GLOW Christmas Concert
- Date: December 7
- Times: 4 PM (Kids Version) & 7 PM (Full Concert)
- Location: Chapel Hill Church
- Details: A joyful holiday concert for all ages.
A Taffeta Christmas
- Dates: November 29–December 8 (Fri–Sun)
- Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island, WA
- Admission: $10–$20
- Details: A nostalgic 1950s musical revue filled with holiday cheer.
**Gig Harbor High School Drama Presents: A Christmas Carol & Frozen Jr. **
- Dates: December 12–15 (Times vary)
- Location: Gig Harbor High School
- Admission: $10–$15
- Details: A double feature of two beloved holiday classics.