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HOLIDAY VILLAGE AT ANCICH PARK
In collaboration with Visit Gig Harbor, the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance is excited to announce the return of Holiday Village with a NEW location this year - Ancich Waterfront Park inside the Ancich Netshed. Holiday Village is FREE and open to the public during the below listed dates/times. Grab your camera and snap photos in one of six holiday-themed photo displays. You may just find your next holiday greeting card photo! A huge thank you to our Holiday Village sponsor this year, MultiCare Health Systems!
Dec 6th - 7th: 10am - 6pm
Dec 11th - 14th: 10am - 6pm
Dec 18th - 21st: 10am - 6pm
Free photos with Santa on Dec 13th/14th and 21st/22nd at Holiday Village from 12pm-2:30pm. More details about free photos with Santa are listed below.
COOKIES & COCOA AT THE CITY TREE LIGHTING
The annual city tree lighting will be a fun and festive holiday event again this year! With live music, festivities and a special appearance from Santa himself. This is a Gig Harbor tradition you and your family won't want to miss! Complimentary cookies & cocoa will be provided by the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance, sponsored by Paige Schulte & Co | Neighborhood Experts - Real Estate.
Saturday, Dec 6th from 4:30-6:30pm
Skansie Brothers Park | Gig Harbor Waterfront
GNOME HUNT | DEC 1-31
Enjoy this 3rd Annual Event for the whole family! Find at least 15 gnomes hidden in and around businesses in the waterfront district and be entered to win a $100 gift card to a waterfront business of your choice!
Details will be available soon!
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Enjoy free photos with Santa at Holiday Village at Ancich Waterfront Park. This event is open to the public rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own device for photos, rain boots and dress warmly! Thank you to our Santa Photo sponsor, BBQ2U. Complimentary cocoa, cider + treats will be available while supplies last. Well behaved pets are welcome too!
Dec 13th & 14th from 12-2:30pm
Dec 20th & 21st from 12-p2:30pm
*Please note the line may close 30 min prior to event end
SANTA'S BOATSHOP
On December 13th & 14th 2025, grab your kiddos and head down to the Gig Harbor Boat Shop for their annual Santa's Boat Shop where kids of all ages can build and paint a wooden-toy version of a classic Gig Harbor workboat! Please plan approximately one hour to build and paint your boat. Ages 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $25 per child or $20 for GHBS members.
LIGHTED CAR PARADE
On Sat, December 20th 2025, grab your favorite spot along Harborview Drive in the waterfront district and save your seat for the 5th Annual Lighted Car Parade. The parade leaves Uptown around 5pm and goes through the downtown waterfront district. It’s a sight to see and fun for the entire family.
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
On December 13th 2025, head down to the waterfront and enjoy this Gig Harbor tradition put on by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. The Parade begins around 5pm and there are several great viewing locations like Skansie Brothers Park, Jerisich Dock, Ancich Waterfront Park, and the Bogue Viewing Platform. Be sure to grab dinner reservations for your family at one of our amazing waterfront district restaurants!