PenMet Parks provides special events that promote community awareness, social opportunities, and pride in local heritage, parks, and community. Bringing our community together through events of all shapes and sizes, our team is committed to a memorable experience for all.
Summer Concerts
Join us for eight summer evenings of live music and family fun! This year we’re hosting concerts in both Sehmel Homestead Park and at Harborstone Field at the PenMet Parks Recreation Center.
All concerts are 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays at Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
- July 8: Wounded Mic
- July 15: KC and the Sound
- July 22: Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek
- July 29: Sounds Like Dolores – CANCELED
Fridays at Harborstone Field at the PenMet Parks Recreation Center campus
2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
- Aug. 7: Jack Parker and the Remedy
- Aug. 14: My Guilty Pleasure
- Aug. 21: The Shy Boys
- Aug. 28: Sounds Like Dolores
Scarecrow Festival
Our annual Scarecrow Festival is a full of free fall fun! Come out and enjoy local vendors, free activities for the kids, inflatables, a pumpkin launcher and more!
Saturday, October 3
11 a.m.
Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Details:
- Free
- All ages
Monster Mash Bash
Our annual Halloween event is a blast! Break out those costumes and bring the kids for a great evening of trick or treating, vendors, games and other fun Halloween-themed activities.
Friday, October 23
5:30 – 7 p.m.
PenMet Parks Recreation Center
2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Details:
- Free
- All ages
Jingle Bell Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast, arts and crafts, holiday activities and free photos with Santa at our annual holiday event!
Saturday, December 5
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Details:
- Free
- All ages
Pre-registration required. Registration will open before the event.
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
All teens are welcome at our Flashlight Egg Hunt! Enjoy an evening filled with music, games, treats, and more, ending with a hunt for hidden eggs. Don’t miss this chance to create epic memories under the stars—bring your flashlight for an unforgettable night!
Stay tuned for info on our 2027 Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt!
PenMet Parks Recreation Center
2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Details:
- Come to our Flashlight Egg Hunt! Enjoy an evening filled with music, games, treats, and more, ending with a hunt for hidden eggs.
- This event is for ages 12-17
Spring Egg Hunt
Celebrate spring with this festive family event perfect for all ages. We offer four egg hunt sessions lasting one hour. Join us for this egg-citing event and commemorate the season through photos with Peter Cottontail!
Stay tuned for info on our 2027 Spring Egg Hunt!
Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Details:
- Free
- All ages
Great Sasquatch Hunt
Join our park-wide Sasquatch-themed scavenger hunt with family and friends and see if you can track down this mysterious creature. The elusive hominid will move to a different park each week in April, so venture out to the parks and discover him yourself!
Passports are available at each park location. When you find all of the Sasquatches, turn your passport in at the PenMet Parks Recreation Center, 2524 14th Ave NW, for a special prize!
Sasquatch will be at the following parks on the following weeks:
- April 1-7: Sehmel Homestead Park
- April 8-14: Harbor Family Park
- April 15-21: Sunrise Beach Park
- April 22-30: McCormick Forest Park
Check out these clues that hint at where he might be hiding – and good luck!
Family Health and Wellness Day/Crush the Cushman 5K
This event celebrates wellness through movement, play and connection. Rather than passive entertainment, the experience encourages participants of all ages to engage in fun, low-pressure activities that support physical, mental and social wellbeing. From archery to oversized sports, we’ll have something for every member of the family!
At the end of the event is the Crush the Cushman 5K, Kids Dash and 1-Mile Run/Walk.
This event was held June 27, 2026
PenMet Parks Recreation Center
2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Details:
- Free
- All ages
Vendor Applications
We would love for you to join us at one of our events! Please use the application forms below to apply for a vendor spot.
Family Health and Wellness Day
This event celebrates wellness through movement, play, and connection. Rather than passive entertainment, the experience encourages participants of all ages to engage in fun, low-pressure activities that support physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
The vendor application period will open before the 2027 event.
Scarecrow Festival
Our annual Scarecrow Festival is a fall celebration you won’t want to miss! We’re looking for vendors to come table to promote their organizations or businesses.