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🎄 Holidays in the Harbor: Festive Photo Vignettes & Santa Visits!
The Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance is excited to bring holiday magic to our historic waterfront district this season!
Take a festive holiday stroll along the harbor and discover charming, holiday-themed photo displays popped up at scenic waterfront spots and participating local businesses. Grab your camera, gather your family, and snap your holiday greeting card photos while enjoying our district shops and eateries!
🎅 Free Photos with Santa at Skansie Park Celebrate the season with a visit from Santa at the Skansie Brothers Park Pavilion!
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Confirmed Santa Dates: December 19th & 20th
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Times & Additional Dates: TBD (Check back soon for exact hours and added dates!)
Check back closer to December for our full holiday schedule and a map of participating vignette locations along the waterfront.
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 5th from 4:30-6:30pm
Skansie Brothers Park | Gig Harbor Waterfront
GNOME HUNT | DEC 1-31
Enjoy this 4th 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 one of three $50 gift cards to a waterfront business of your choice!
Check back closer to December for a downloadable passport or pick one up from the Alliance office.
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Enjoy free photos with Santa, open to the public rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own device for photos, and dress warmly! Complimentary cocoa, cider + treats will be available while supplies last. Well behaved pets are welcome too!
Dec 12th & 13th from 12-2:30pm
Dec 19th & 20th from 12-2:30pm
*Please note the line may close 30 min prior to event end
SANTA'S BOATSHOP
Grab your kiddos and head down to the Gig Harbor Boat Shop for their annual Santa's Boat Shop where kids 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. For further details please visit the Gig Harbor BoatShop page (linked below)
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
On December 12th 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!