Anyone who’s visited an arcade has either witnessed or fallen victim to the addictive (albeit infuriating) trap of attempting to outsmart the claw machine. Now you can put your machine-maneuvering skills to the test at Silverdale’s newest arcade spot: Winner Everytime Clawcade. The Tokyo-style Clawcade features 30 regular claw machines, 32 mini-claw machines, and 62 […]
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Adult Improv Classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre
Learn the art of “yes, and” at the next session of adult improv classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre coming Feb. 15. Hosted through March 22, the classes are reserved for those ages 18 and up and will run each Sunday 5-7 p.m. The class, which costs $246 a person, concludes with a Friends and […]
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Drop-in Gift Wrapping and ‘Home Alone’ at Kitsap Regional Library
To celebrate the holiday spirit, the Kitsap Regional Library’s Manchester location is screening the Christmas classic “Home Alone” from 2-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. Participants inspired by the scrappy creativity shown in the movie are encouraged to build their own “booby traps” with Lego bricks. If not, sit back and enjoy the film with complimentary […]
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Gig Harbor’s Roads Turn Merry and Bright in This Wintertime Tradition
Come Dec. 20, evening traffic in Gig Harbor might look a little different. From 5-7 p.m., the town is hosting its annual Lighted Car Parade, during which drivers cruise through the city in their vehicles adorned with festive holiday lights. The event is free to attend and participate in.
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Pour, Play and Gather
If you’ve wandered down Poulsbo’s historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something new — and delightfully different — has appeared. In the heart of this coastal community, The Sip, a self-serve taproom and wine lounge, is rewriting what it means to go out in the West Sound. Opened in May 2025 by […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Pour, Play and Gather
If you’ve wandered down Poulsbo’s historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something new — and delightfully different — has appeared. In the heart of this coastal community, The Sip, a self-serve taproom and wine lounge, is rewriting what it means to go out in the West Sound. Opened in May 2025 by […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Gig Harbor’s Holiday Village is Making a Comeback
Visit Gig Harbor and the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance have announced the return of the city’s holiday village. This year’s event will be held at Ancich Waterfront Park inside the Ancich Netshed. Community members and visitors alike are welcome to bring cameras to take photos at any of the six holiday-themed photo displays. The free […]
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Gifts for Gardeners
WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing for the outdoors, a tool, plants or one of the other many […]
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Peninsula Transit Pilot Program Launches on Black Friday
Pierce County and the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce have announced the launch of the Peninsula Transit Pilot Program, which will offer free transportation on weekdays and Saturdays between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor. To kick off the program and meet travel needs during the holiday season, Peninsula Transit will partner with the Key […]