HOLIDAY ON THE BAY
Holiday Events in Downtown Port Orchard
Coloring Contest
The Port Orchard Bay Street Association is hosting a coloring contest for all age groups. Pick up the coloring page at participating merchants or from the Port Orchard Library and turn it in by the end of the year. Prizes awarded.
Gingerbread House Contest
The Port Orchard Market, 715 Bay Street, is accepting registrations for the 2022 Gingerbread House Contest – “A Scottish Christmas”. Entries for display are accepted December 5 through December 15 at the Public Market.

Chimes & Lights Special!
Victorian Hippie Chic, 810 Bay Street, is having a special for Saturday, December 3, from noon to 5 pm – all clothing will be 40% off! Come check this out.

Port Orchard Market
There is so much going on at the Port Orchard Market, 715 Bay Street
Thankful Board- come write what you are thankful for on the chalkboard at the PO Market starting Friday November 25th
Mega Chess at the Market starting Friday November 25th through December 11th
Senior Giving Tree-Monday November 28th through December 15th: Bring unwrapped gifts for seniors/elderly
Gingerbread House Contest and Display-Accepting Gingerbread creations starting December 5th through December 15th. People’s Choice judging December 10th through December 23rd.
SANTA at the Market- visits with Santa Saturday December 17th and Sunday December 18th 12:30-3pm. Come visit Santa in his sleigh and bring your camera
Free Gift Wrapping by POBSA at the PO Market Saturday and Sunday December 17th and 18th with local leaders and celebs doing the wrapping. (Don’t Panic Shopping)
Discounts during December
At Crow’s Curiosities, 140 Harrison Avenue, you receive a 15% discount off of purchases of $70 or more (excluding specimans and sale items)
Women's Circle
At Alchemy Wellness, 118 Bay Street, on December 7, from 6 pm – 7:45 pm – Gather Wonderful Women. Quiet In and Set Your intentions for the next 28 day cycle. This is a place to be authentic, and be heard. Monthly on the New or Full Moon. Intimate Gathering (only 8 spots) $25

Festival of Chimes and Lights
Festival of Chimes & Lights – SEE full day schedule.
Saturday December 3rd
Holiday Pooch & Purr Pet Parade 4:30-5pm check in at Kitsap Bank Drive Thru
Tree Lighting and Chimes 5:20pm
Parade and Santa arrival 5:35
Santa Visits at Waterfront Park 6-7:30pm
Christmas Lane Lighted Boat Contest 5-8pm
Santa Pictures at Irene's Photos and Design
Santa will be available for pictures at Irene’s Photos and Design. Price $5.00. 839 Bay Street Port Orchard.
Friday, December 2nd 5-8pm
Sunday December 4th 4-7pm
Friday December 9th 5-8pm
Friday December 17th 5-8pm

The Local Pop Up Market at Revival
Join talented local makers at Revival, 702 Bay Street
Revival – The Local Pop Up Market,
Sunday December 4th
Sunday December 18th
10 am to 4 pm

Holiday Special with Western Washington for the Arts
Make reservations and go see the Holiday Special at Western Washington for the Arts. November 25th through December 18th tickets at www.wwwca.us

Everything is More Fun With Friends
At iGi Fitness, 1341 Bay Street Unit B,
everything is more fun with friends!! Sign up with a friend for your iGi Fitness membership between Nov 25 and Dec 5th, and you both get two months at 50% off. This applies to both our Group Class membership and our Personal Training membership. Come try some classes for free and meet our amazing community!
The Mattress Store
Get ready for the best sleep! Mattress Store, 690 Bethel Ave, starting December 10 until January 10 is offering Free Sheets/Pillow/Mattress Protector with any purchase over $699.00. Check out their great selection of mattresses!
Herbal Remedies ~ Herbal Teas Make-n-Take
Join Erica Stevens, Herbalist, Forager, and Wild Crafter, at Alchemy Wellness, 118 Bay Street, from 2pm – 3:30 pm on Saturday, December10 to learn about herbal actions and formulation, and craft your own herbal teas. $25
Port Orchard Marina Christmas Lane

Ornament Making at Hippie Witch Skincare
Ornament Making
Friday December 2nd 5:30pm
December 7th 5:30pm
Join Hippie Witch Skincare, 812 Bay Street, for a fun Yuletide craft night where we will join together to make ornaments out of natural materials like cinnamon, pine, dried oranges, cranberries and jute. Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations required. Purchase your tickets here
Cost $30
Saints and Sinners at Holy Water - A Heavenly Lounge
Holy Water – A Heavenly Lounge – is hosting its first Saint & Sinners’ Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday December 4 from 11-4pm! Featuring a few local vendors & artists from the Kitsap area ~ how special! The event is 21+ with no admission fee, so stop on by! This is our first show & we’re excited to have it!

Handmade with Love - Classes for the Holiday Season
Handmade with Love, 740 Bay Street, is offering a series of crafty classes for the Holiday Season.
Paper Christmas Tree Decor Class – December 10 – 10 am or 1 pm – Cost $30.
Quilting Classes – December 17 and December 21. Each class $20.
Wood Gnome – December 3. Cost $20
Reserve your spot while there is still room available.
Essence of the Thymes - Take and Bake!
Essence of the Thymes – Holiday Take and Bakes for Christmas Dinner! Don’t waste precious time shopping at the store, call instead by December 20! 360-876-9200

Don't Panic Shopping - We have something for everyone!
We have something for everyone in downtown Port Orchard. And if you haven’t quite finished your shopping, come on December 17 and 18, find the perfect gift, and bring it home wrapped and ready to put under the tree. Free Gift Wrapping from noon to 5 pm both days at the Port Orchard Public Market. This year we have celebrity wrappers, so be sure to stop in.

Support Local Art and Artists at the Sidney Art Gallery
Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Avenue, represents local and regional artists. Come see the Christmas show with wonderful original artwork and unique gifts at affordable prices. Ornaments, Pottery, Wearables and more! Open House during the Festival of Chimes and Lights, Saturday, December 3, 10 am to 7 pm.
Paint and Sip at Peninsula BevCo
Wine Dinner at the Bay Street Bistro
Bay Street Bistro Wine Dinner – the last of the year – on December 29 starting at 6 pm. Featuring Michael David wines. Reserve your spot now.
New Year's Eve Special Dinner
Ring in the New Year with a special dinner at the Bay Street Bistro. Reservations required.
New Year Sunday Supper
First Sunday Supper of 2023 at the Bay Street Bistro.







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