For over 35 years the Poulsbo Arts Festival (previously Arts by The Bay) has been celebrated on the beautiful waterfront park in downtown Poulsbo on the third weekend in August. There is something for every family to enjoy - including jewelry, photography, metalworking, ceramics, woodworking and fabric arts. Raffles of artwork, demonstrations, music and much […]
Poulsbo Kids Day returns in 2023, with the community of Poulsbo coming together and providing a day of family fun featuring everything from a bike rodeo to face painting to craft booths and more. Also, any non-perishable food or cash proceeds will go to supporting North Kitsap Fishline.
Poulsbo's favorite beer festival is back! This year we're featuring : Western Red Brewing • Slippery Pig • VALHÖLL • Rainy Daze • Echoes • Ridgeline Brewing • Sister’s Cider House • Dog Days Brewing • Moment Brewing • Detail’s Wine Bar • Hood Canal Brewing• Dad’s Best Dogs • Premier Meat Pies • and […]
Join us at ye old Ciderhaus for a day of fun and fellowship! We will have delicious food specials, Oktoberfest beer sampling and pairing from local breweries, a live band with the fun 'Hometown Band' showcasing local talent with their brass and upbeat Bavarian melodies, and even some fun games for the entire family. Plan […]
4 miles, 5 Beers, 1 Cider & 1 Donut! The bi-annual tradition is back! Be sure to sign up before the event sells out. For more details visit https://poulsbobeerrun.com/
Welcome to the sequel! We're gearing up to kick-off the 2023 festival campaign. The mission of the Poulsbo Film Festival is to bring independent film and filmmakers to the city of Poulsbo, Washington for a weekend of celebrating diverse stories produced from all across the United States. This three day festival will include parties, filmmaker […]
The spirits of Poulsbo pioneers will be awaiting you for the annual Ghosts in the Graveyard event at First Lutheran’s Graveyard on Lincoln Rd. Be ready to be treated by tales of our ancestors. Wear comfortable walking shoes as walking can be tricky and dress for the weather. This is a fun family event, but […]
The popular Poulsbo Halloween Hunt returns for its fourth year! The free hunt begins in the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center where you’ll receive your map for the hunt locations and a free goodie bag while supplies last. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the NK Fishline. Don’t miss out!
Join the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Vikings for our annual Halloween Bonfire. We will march down historic Poulsbo's Front Street at dusk and arrive at Waterfront Park to light the Bonfire and afterwards the Vikings will pass out candy to all the kids who come down! Hope to see you there and Happy Halloween!
It's back!!! Join us for a spooky night for the whole family in Historic Downtown Ghoulsbo! Front Street will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland with Trick-or-Treating. Runs 4pm-6pm or until businesses run out of candy! Celebrate a safe Halloween as we close off Front Street for Trick or Treating with candy provided by the […]
We invite you to join us in downtown Poulsbo for our annual Ladies' Night in Lil' Norway fall shopping event! Mark your calendars and get your besties together for a fun evening out! Thursday November 9th 4:00-8:00pm. Check back to see a list of participating downtown merchants for this highly anticipated event.
Join us on Veteran's Day for a parade, events, food trucks and live music downtown Poulsbo. The parade begins at 11:00 and runs down Front Street. Events, Food Trucks, and Music run from 11:00 am to 8:00pm in the waterfront park.
Art In The Woods is a unique, self-guided studio tour taking place on the second weekend of November every year. Visitors are invited into North Kitsap working studios to meet the artists, see new work and view demonstrations and purchase treasures. Visit with talented professionals working in a variety of media. The studio sizes range […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Santa Paws is coming to town! Kitsap Humane Society's Annual Santa Paws pet and family portraits are back! This festive event costs $20 per family and includes one family photo with Santa that will be emailed to participants digitally after the event. All dogs must be […]
Join Viking Fest, Poulsbo Chamber & the Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association for this annual event at its new location downtown! The Poulsbo Tree Lighting is a festive way to kick-off the holiday season. Santa will lead a holiday procession from Poulsbo Parks and Recreation to the Liberty Bay Waterfront Park where he will officially light […]
Hunt for special ornaments hidden throughout the Historic Downtown Poulsbo center, including Waterfront Park, on Saturday, November 25th. If you find an ornament, bring it back to Blue Heron Jewelry. Hint: the surprise inside the ornament is very rewarding! When: Saturday, November 25th, 2023, starting at 10 am. Where: Historic Downtown Poulsbo & Waterfront Park […]
Poulsbo Bloody Mary Krawl registration includes entry, 7-4 oz Bloody Mary’s, PBMK sticker, and Passport to Fun. After the initial entry deadline the price increases from $45 to $55 (see the link below for details). The PBMK is limited to the first 750 Krawlers registered, so register early.
An annual tradition, and a must to kick off the holiday season! Visit the Sons of Norway on Liberty Bay to experience Norwegian street food, Scandinavian vendors, and a Lucia Bride ushered to shore in a Viking boat! The evening culminates with the annual bonfire where you'll witness the Viking King’s Winter Solstice Proclamation. The […]
Join the Sons of Norway, Sunday December 3rd for a breakfast with Santa! $12 for adults, and $7 for children.
Join us for good ol' fashioned fun and pick up your Christmas Tree! This event features Wilson Patisserie, coffee & hot cocoa, ornament decoration, and a visit from our favorite mini pony! ALL DOUGLAS FIR TREES $50. NOBLES FIRS AND OTHER SPECIES AVAILABLE. The first weekend of December only! Saturday, December 2nd: 10 AM - […]
Join us for the annual Tuba Christmas! A free event in the Pavilion at Muriel Iverson Waterfront Park. The event features local tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, serpent and ophicleide players of all ages and will play traditional Christmas Carols. The performance begins at 3:00pm, bring your family and friends, to this free, fun annual event! Stick […]
2023 marks the 54th year Poulsbo Yacht Club has brightened the holidays for our community with its Lighted Ships Parade. This wonderful event has become a holiday tradition on Liberty Bay and surrounding waterways. Along the route Santa calls out personal greetings. To review the route see below. Request your Santa Greetings by clicking on […]
Free admission! Just a few minutes from Poulsbo in Suquamish as the House of Awakened Culture is a Holiday Bazaar featuring handmade gifts from local vendors.
Calling all Scandinavians, foodies, Instagrammers and the curious! Partake in Norway’s unusual dish of Lutefisk, which is rehydrated dried cod. Meatballs are available for the faint of heart, as well as for the lutefisk lovers. Also enjoy these accompaniments: boiled potatoes, carrots, pickled beets, white sauce, bacon/drippings, lefse, krumkake; plus ice cream and coffee. This […]
Come and join us for fun events, games, scavenger hunt and the Sons of Norway Bonfire! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th All Day | Poulsbo Booty Scavenger Hunt (All Ages) | FREE 6-9pm | Tickets to events sold at Western Red Brewing & Vinland Marketplace & packet pick up Live music by Sour Mash at Western Red Brewing 7-9pm […]
Join us Thursday, February 15th for our opening artist recepetion for Laurie Barmore. Her collection is Whispering Woodland. "This small collection of paintings is a part of a larger body of work that employs the metaphorical template of mosses and tree roots as my subject. The impact of changing climate and human carelessness can be […]
The festival is located in downtown historic Poulsbo, “Little Norway”. It will be held throughout the weekend of February 23-25, 2024. There will be a kick off at Rockin’ Ruby’s Records on Friday night, followed by 17 bands on six stages Saturday night from 5:30pm to midnight. Many venues are kid friendly however some are […]
4.1 MILES—5 BREWERIES AND A CIDERHOUSE–WITH A BEER/CIDER AT EACH! We’ll include a delicious Lone Star Doughnut for each participant during the event… what’s better than an awesome Lone Star Doughnut washed down with your favorite BEER??? Cost: Early registration is $45 then increases to $55 on February 12th. Online registration closes on March 4th. Price includes: race bib, 7 […]
Hopping Around Poulsbo is back! Join us in the hunt to find where the Easter Bunny has visited in Poulsbo! The hunt begins April 1st and runs through April 7th. Be sure to turn in your fully stamped passport to the Chamber office by 3:00pm on the 8th frot eh grand prize drawing. All participants […]
Join us at Poulsbo Sons of Norway at our Pancake Breakfast, on the first Sunday of the month! “Vern’s” Pancakes & lingonberries, bacon & sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes etc. $10 per person. $7 five & under
Join many local businesses in historic downtown Poulsbo for an evening of gallery hopping, shopping and dining the Second Saturday of each month from 5-8 pm.