Howl for Halloween! I love it. Halloween is so fun in Gig Harbor. Kids and adults alike use this goofy holiday to express themselves in ways that no one can get away with the other 364 days of the year. I mean really - you can walk down the street and pass a pirate who is your dentist a dalmatian who is your doctor or a mummy who is your daddy! It's crazy and fun and nice to see people let their hair down in this town from time to time.
This year Halloween falls on a Saturday, which opens up even more possibilities. I would suspect more private parties will be taking place along with the tried and true Gig Harbor favorites, some with a new twist. So here is a list of the things I have been able to round up happening in the harbor;
Peninsula Gardens Pumpkin Patch is open and has pumpkins of every size for ghouls and goblins of every size. http://www.peninsulagardents.com/
Patterson's Pumpkin Patch "Home of the Jolly Pumpkin" is also open and runs through Halloween with lot of free stuff for families including the bounce house, games with prizes etc. Open til 8pm every day. (253) 851-8144
Paradise Theatre opens its annual Haunted House "Theatre of Lost Souls" on Friday October 23rd and runs every night through Halloween. Hours and ticket prices vary so check the website at http://www.paradisetheatre.org/.
Uptown merchants welcome Trick or Treaters on Halloween for the second annual Trik or Treat at Uptown from 3-6pm http://www.uptown.com/
Downtown, the annual Trick or Treat in the Harbor, will take place on October 31st starting at 3pm. IMPORTANT - Pioneer will be closed from Harborview to Tarabochia and Harborview will be closed from Soundview to Stinson. Because Trick or Treat in the Harbor brings thousands of kids and their families, the road closures were initiated last year as a safety measure. This event is a great one, sponsored by the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association and supported by local merchants. It's great fun, don't forget your camera!
In addition this year, the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association is planning a Pumpkin Decorating Contest the week before Halloween. Creative types of all kinds are encourged to participate in this new, free, addition to downtown events. Have your decorated pumpkin showcased in a downtown business during Trick or Treat in the Harbor, and have fun finding where it is. To learn more about getting involved in this new event go to http://www.ghhwa.org/ or call (253) 514-0071.
The Tides Tavern will have its annual Halloween Costume Contest with the fun starting on the 31st at 8PM. Lots of prizes. http://www.tidestavern.com/
Brix 25 hosts its annual Halloween Murder Myster Dinnner "Teatro Macabre". Reservations are a must for this fun event with dinner and wine and muder play! http://www.harborbrix.com/ or (253) 858-6626
Our website is continuing to add events so check it out and get that costume ready for fun Halloween in Howling Gig Harbor! http://www.gigharborguide.com/
What is a good neighborhood to take kids trick or treating in?
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