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Fall Crawl in Downtown Port Angeles
Saturday, October 24th
Celebrate spooky season in downtown Port Angeles at Fall Crawl, an adults-only evening of drinks, costumes, shopping, specials, and prizes! Start at the Laurel Street Fountain to pick up your 2-ounce tasting mug, passport, and map, then make your way through participating downtown businesses for sales, giveaways, dining specials, drinks, and more!
Presented by the Port Angeles Waterfront District.
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Downtown Port Angeles Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 31st
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday, October 31, from 2 PM to 5 PM! Bring the family, dress up in your favorite costumes, and explore downtown as participating shops hand out candy. With festive storefronts, sweet treats, and spooky surprises around every corner, it’s the perfect way to spend Halloween afternoon. Join us for a frightfully fun time downtown!
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Everyone Deserves To Be Seen Exhibit at Field Hall
Now until Saturday, October 24, 2026
Step into a vivid piece of 1980s history with Everyone Deserves To Be Seen, a unique exhibition pairing photography by Steve Raber with clothing designs by Joyce Nadig. Two Port Angeles natives share their creative work from an era of bold expression, community, and unforgettable style. Free to visit through October 24 at Field Arts & Events Hall!
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Downtown Port Angeles Tree Lighting Festival
Saturday, November 28th
Celebrate the holiday season at the Downtown Port Angeles Tree Lighting Festival! Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun, local vendors, seasonal activities, and holiday cheer as downtown Port Angeles lights up for the season. More details are coming soon, so stay tuned for updates!
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Wintertide Makers Market at PAFAC
November 27 through December 20
Shop local this holiday season at the annual Makers Market, featuring more than 30 artists and makers from across the Olympic Peninsula. Browse original artwork, jewelry, ornaments, home décor, body care products, and other one-of-a-kind finds while supporting local creatives and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s mission to connect arts and community.
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Wintertide Festival of Lights
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Celebrate the season at the Wintertide Festival of Light, an unforgettable evening where art, light, and community come together in a truly magical setting. Wander illuminated forest trails, discover interactive light art installations, enjoy live performances, explore hands on art experiences, and gather with friends and family to celebrate the wonder of winter at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center!
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Wintertide Light Art Experience
Friday, November 27 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
Step into a glowing winter wonderland at Wintertide Light Art Experience in Webster’s Woods! From November 27 through January 3, explore five acres of forest after dark as illuminated sculptures and light-based installations transform the trails with color, creativity, and winter magic.
Discover glowing artwork tucked among towering trees and woodland paths, displayed alongside more than 75 permanent sculptures throughout this unique outdoor gallery!
Port Angeles Farmers Market (YEAR-ROUND)
The Port Angeles Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula bringing you fresh veggies, fruit, homemade baked goods, farm eggs, fresh flowers, seasonal meat, locally made crafts and more every Saturday in downtown Port Angeles at the corner of Front and Lincoln St. Stop by to enjoy live music while you shop then grab breakfast, coffee or a quick lunch at a variety of food carts.
Everyone Deserves To Be Seen exhibit at field hall
Join the opening reception for "Everyone Deserves To Be Seen" at the Laura Cooksey Gallery inside Field Arts & Events Hall. This free exhibit features photography by Steve Raber and clothing design by Joyce Nadig, both Port Angeles natives, showcasing their work from 1982 to 1987. The exhibit runs through October 24th, FREE admission.
Salt Creek 24
Located at the Salt Creek Recreation Area in Port Angeles, Washington, runners and/or walkers will circle the park on a 1.3 mile route for 24 hours either solo or as part of a relay team. Or they can summit neighboring Striped Peak in the Last Runner Standing event. While racing, individuals will be treated to expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, towering evergreens, vivid green moss and ferns, along with a bit of World War II history!
Port Angeles Book Fest at Field Hall
Meet local authors and discover your next favorite read at the Port Angeles Book Fest on October 24 at Field Arts & Events Hall. Enjoy author readings, browse bookish vendors, and explore a special showcase of local Olympic Peninsula writers. Free and open to all ages!
Fall Crawl in Downtown Port Angeles
Celebrate spooky season in downtown Port Angeles at Fall Crawl, an adults-only evening of costumes, drinks, shopping, specials, prizes, and local businesses! Start at the Laurel Street Fountain and crawl your way through downtown for a festive night of supporting local.
A Witchy Brew: Moonspell Afternoon Tea Experience
Celebrate the full moon with the Moonspell Afternoon Tea Experience at C’est Si Bon in downtown Port Angeles on Sunday, October 25. Enjoy a bewitching 10-item tiered menu of witches’ brew and delightfully macabre bites in an intimate, enchanting setting. Dress in your best witchy, goth, or enchanted attire and reserve your spot today!
Films @ Field Hall: Little Shop of Horros
Get ready for a strange and unusual night at Field Hall with Little Shop of Horrors! This sci-fi comedy follows a shy flower shop employee whose extraordinary new plant has a rather unusual appetite. Dress up in your best ’60s look and enjoy this Broadway favorite on the big screen, sponsored by Anime Kat. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Sunset Bar & Lounge.
Trunk or Treat at the Red Lion Hotel
Join Red Lion Hotel and 48° North for a family-friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat in Port Angeles on October 31 from 2 to 5 PM. Enjoy decorated cars, candy, toys, and festive fun during the Waterfront District’s downtown Halloween trick-or-treat celebration!
Downtown Trick or Treat
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween in downtown Port Angeles! Trick or treating will be coming to the streets of downtown Port Angeles on October 31st, 2026, where local businesses open their doors to little ghouls, ghosts, and superheroes for a fun and safe Halloween experience for the whole family. More information including participating businesses, hours, and event details coming soon. Stay tuned!
Halloween at Field Hall in Downtown Port Angeles
Celebrate Halloween at Field Hall with trick-or-treating, a haunted theater experience, all-ages dancing, costume contests, live music, and festive food and drinks! Free and open to all!
Worthy Wednesday with North Olympic Land trust at Mighty Pine Brewing
Celebrate Worthy Wednesday at Mighty Pine Brewing on November 4th with the North Olympic Land Trust! Enjoy a locally brewed beverage while supporting conservation across the Olympic Peninsula. Mighty Pine will donate 15% of the day’s proceeds to the Land Trust, whose team will be there to share updates and discuss their work protecting local farms, forests, waterways, wildlife habitat, and natural spaces for future generations.
27th Annual Forest Storytelling Festival at Field Hall
Experience three days of stories, performances, workshops, music, and community at the 27th Annual Forest Storytelling Festival in Port Angeles, November 5th to November 7th at Field Hall.
The Lay of the Land | Native Prairies and Prarie Restoration with Scott Gremel
Learn about the Olympic Peninsula’s rare native prairies and the importance of restoring these unique landscapes at The Lay of the Land, a free talk from the North Olympic Land Trust featuring Land Manager and former Olympic National Park wildlife biologist Scott Gremel. Explore native prairie ecosystems, their conservation, and restoration efforts on November 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at The Pine & Eight in Port Angeles.
Battle of the Bands at Field Hall
Four North Olympic Peninsula bands go head-to-head in Field Hall’s first Battle of the Bands on November 14. Watch live sets, vote for your favorite, and see who wins a paid Field Hall show during the 2027-2028 season!
Field Hall Presents: Films @ Field Hall: The Little Mermaid (Sing-Along!)
Dive into an under-the-sea adventure at Field Hall with a sing-along screening of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Dress up in your favorite ocean-inspired look and sing along to this beloved animated classic as Ariel dreams of life beyond the sea. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly movie night in the Donna M. Morris Theater, with food and drinks available for purchase at the Sunset Bar & Lounge. Admission is pay-what-makes-you-happy, with a suggested $10 donation.
Clallam County Turkey Trot
Kick off Thanksgiving morning at the Clallam County Turkey Trot in Port Angeles, featuring 5K and 10K courses along the Olympic Discovery Trail, a festive atmosphere, and a chance to support local food banks across Clallam County!
Wintertide Makers Market at PAFAC
Shop local this holiday season at the annual Makers Market, featuring more than 30 artists and makers from across the Olympic Peninsula. Browse original artwork, jewelry, ornaments, home décor, body care products, and other one-of-a-kind finds while supporting local creatives and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s mission to connect arts and community. The market runs Thursdays through Sundays, November 27–December 20, from 11 AM–5 PM at the Esther Webster Gallery.
Wintertide Light Art Experience
Experience the magic of winter after dark at Wintertide Light Art Experience in Webster’s Woods. Wander through five acres of forest filled with illuminated sculptures and light installations from November 27 through January 3, creating a unique evening where art, nature, and the holiday season come together!
Annual Tree Lighting Festival in Downtown Port Angeles
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual Port Angeles Tree Lighting Festival! Gather downtown for an evening of festive cheer as the community comes together to light the tree and welcome the holiday season. More details about this year’s festivities are coming soon.
Port Angeles City Ballet & JFFA Present: The Nutcracker
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Port Angeles City Ballet and the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts’ beloved production of The Nutcracker at Field Hall. Featuring more than 100 local dancers, theatre performers, and guest artists, this enchanting ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s timeless score to life with beautiful costumes, hand-painted backdrops inspired by the Olympic Mountains, and a uniquely Peninsula-inspired story. Gather the family and enjoy this festive holiday tradition in Port Angeles.
Field Hall Presents: Films @ Field Hall: The Muppets Christmas Carol
Get into the holiday spirit with a special screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol at Field Hall! Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppets as they bring Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale to life in this heartwarming, family-friendly film. Dress up in your Christmas best, enjoy a festive winter storytime with the North Olympic Library System before the show, and settle in for a holiday movie night. Admission is pay-what-makes-you-happy, with a suggested $10 donation.
Wintertide Festival of Lights at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Experience the magic of the season at the Wintertide Festival of Lights! Stroll through the illuminated trails of Webster's Woods as dazzling light art transforms the forest into a glowing winter wonderland. Enjoy live performances, interactive art activities, a community lantern walk, local food and drinks, and the Wintertide Makers Market featuring handcrafted goods from Olympic Peninsula artists. This enchanting holiday tradition is a festive evening for all ages!
Sequim City Band Presents: TubaChristmas at Field arts & events Hall
Celebrate the holiday season at the 2nd annual TubaChristmas concert in Port Angeles, featuring festive music performed by tuba and euphonium musicians from across the Olympic Peninsula. This free, family-friendly concert takes place at Field Arts & Events Hall, with musicians invited to join the performance, decorate their instruments, and dress in holiday attire.
Pumpkin Patch in the Pool
Swim with pumpkins at Pumpkin Patch in the Pool in Port Angeles on October 17! Enjoy open swim, pick a pumpkin to take home, and celebrate Halloween fun.
FALL Shadows FESTIVAL at port angeles fine arts center
Celebrate the beauty and mystery of autumn at the Autumntide Celebration of Shadows Festival! Wander the forested trails of Webster's Woods lined with hundreds of creatively carved pumpkins, enjoy live music, theatrical performances, local food and drinks, hands-on art activities, and a community pumpkin carving contest.
Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival in Port Angeles
If you're a mushroom enthusiast or just curious, you'll not want to miss the annual Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival happening in Port Angeles, Washington this October. The biggest mushroom festival in the PNW is a full weekend of mushy fun with excursions, workshops, presentations, live music, cooking classes, food and drink, vendors, and camping.
Pumpkin Carving at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Get creative this fall at the Pumpkin Carving Workshops & Contest in Port Angeles! Choose a workshop time, learn carving techniques, create your own pumpkin masterpiece, and enter it into the contest for a chance to win a prize. All skill levels are welcome!
Afro-Cuban All Stars @ Field Arts & Events Hall
Experience the vibrant rhythms of Juan de Marcos González and the Afro-Cuban All Stars at Field Arts & Events Hall! Blending traditional Cuban sounds with jazz, big-band influences, and infectious rhythms, this performance celebrates the rich musical heritage of Cuba. Musician and bandleader Juan de Marcos González first gained international acclaim for his work with the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club (now a Broadway musical!) and continues to carry that legacy forward!
Loam Town Social with Top Left Trails at Lincoln Grocery
Celebrate Port Angeles’ mountain biking community at the Loam Town Social, an annual Top Left Trails fundraiser at Lincoln Park Grocery featuring local food, drinks, live DJ music, raffles, and prizes!
The Dungeness Crab Festival
Join the fun at the annual Dungeness Crab Festival (known as CrabFest!) in Port Angeles, Washington — one of the most acclaimed food festivals in the country and in Washington state! The festival celebrates not only the aquaculture, agriculture and maritime traditions of the breathtaking Olympic Peninsula, but brings food, art, music, Native American activities, and children’s events into one spectacular 3-day event for everyone. Located on the gorgeous Port Angeles waterfront next to Olympic National Park and a short ferry ride from sparkling Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the event celebrates the world-famous Dungeness Crab, named after the nearby village of Dungeness, and the bounty of the sea.
PNW Fiber Arts Expo
Whether you are experienced or a novice to the fiber arts world, come to the Pacific Northwest Fiber Arts Exposition in Port Angeles, Washington on the first weekend in October every year at the Vern Burton Center for the 4th annual PNW Fiber Arts Expo. Explore the Fiber Arts by signing up for a workshop, watching free demonstrations or visiting the Marketplace. Entry to the Marketplace is free to everyone.
2026 Washington State BMX Finals
Get ready for a high-energy weekend of BMX racing in Port Angeles! The 2026 Washington State BMX Finals bring top riders, thrilling competition, and plenty of action to Lincoln Park BMX Track on September 27.
Little Hurt
Little Hurt is a multi-sport event designed to expose youth from pre-K to 8th grade to competitions that include multiple sports, and to encourage participation in healthy activities. Pre-K and K will bike and run, accompanied by their parent of guardian. 1st-8th grade will row on rowing machines, run, and bike. This event takes place at Peninsula College.
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at field hall
See the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at Field Hall in Port Angeles, featuring award-winning films, epic adventures, and unforgettable outdoor storytelling.
Olympic Nature Experience Presents: Roots & Revelry
Put your outdoor skills to the test at this family-friendly fall event in Lincoln Park. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, nature skills competition, wildcrafting, food, raffle prizes, and more while supporting outdoor education for kids ages 3–12.
Ride the Ridge
Ride the Ridge is happening in Port Angeles, Washington this September. From the folks — and Ian! — that put on the Sea to Sound event every August, comes another must-do multi-user and cycling event tackling some of the newest accessible trails in the Olympic National Park. Participants will start at Hurricane Ridge and traverse some of the most scenic trails in the park.
Mask Making with String & Shadow Artist at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Create your own wearable animal mask in this hands-on paper maché workshop with String & Shadow artist Emily McHugh at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center! Learn the basics of mask-making, get creative, and bring your one-of-a-kind creature to life. No prior experience necessary!
The Big Hurt
The Big Hurt is a multi-sport race in Port Angeles, Washington that includes 4 legs: mountain biking, kayaking, road biking, and a 10K run. Participants can do all 4 legs solo in the Iron Division, or as a relay team. The finish line along Port Angeles’ waterfront is a flurry of fun with a transition “party zone” where the four legs of the race all finish in one spot!
Frankie Moreno Trio in the Thomsen Club at Field Hall
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of jazz, dinner, and high-energy entertainment as Frankie Moreno brings his Jazz Trio to The Thomsen Club at Field Hall in Port Angeles! Choose from two dinner shows featuring brand new arrangements and fan favorites.
Paper & Paste — Opening Reception at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Discover the creative possibilities of paper at the Paper & Paste opening reception at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center! Explore imaginative sculptures and layered works, enjoy light bites and drinks, and celebrate the opening of this exciting new exhibition.
WxNW Mural Program: Come Watch Paint Dry
Come watch paint dry. Seriously! WxNW brings professional muralists into the heart of Port Angeles to create art out in the open, inviting the community into the creative process while growing our public art landscape.
The Roots Project with Martha Redbone & Aaron Whitby at Field Hall
Martha Redbone and Aaron Whitby present The Roots Project: a journey through American music, storytelling, and shared cultural memory. Hailed as “a brilliant collision of cultures,” the ensemble weaves together folk, blues, gospel, and soul with Indigenous musical traditions to create a sound that is at once timeless and urgently contemporary. In this stripped-down songwriter format, the evening unfolds with an intimate, conversational energy.
An Introduction to Oneiroframes: Paper Cut Light Box Workshop
Create your own illuminated work of layered paper art at this hands-on workshop with Seattle-based paper artist Brittany Otto. Learn the techniques behind paper cutting, layering, and natural backlighting while designing and assembling your own unique Oneiroframe. Materials and tools are provided, so just bring your creativity and an idea for what you’d like to create!
JFFA & Field Hall IN HARMONY: Luca Stricagnoli Candlelight Concert
Experience an unforgettable candlelight concert with world-renowned guitarist Luca Stricagnoli at Field Hall in Port Angeles. Enjoy an evening of music surrounded by over 2,000 glowing candles!
The Mod Lounge at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Step into The Mod Lounge, a mid-century pop-up event at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on September 19th. Enjoy craft cocktails, live jazz, vinyl DJ sets, and a silent art auction at Webster's Woods. 21+, tickets required.
Live at C'est Si Bon | Monthly Live Music Series
Enjoy an evening of live music, chef-crafted small plates, and handcrafted drinks at C’est Si Bon in Port Angeles. Join Reckless Dove on September 17 for an intimate, bluesy and funky performance with plenty of room to dance!
Glittera-Tea: An Afternoon Tea Experience
Glittera-Tea is a sparkly end of summer tea event at C'est Si Bon in Port Angeles on September 13, 2026! Enjoy a 10-item tiered menu of sweet and savory bites paired with local teas, dressed in your best sequins and shimmer. $50, reservations required.
Second Saturday Art Walks
Discover the creative heart of downtown Port Angeles at the Second Saturday Art Walk, a monthly celebration of local art, music, and community. Held on the second Saturday of each month, this self-guided experience invites you to explore a variety of galleries, shops, and local businesses showcasing regional artists, special exhibits, and live demonstrations. Along the way, enjoy live street music, extended shopping hours, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the artists behind the work.
Second Saturday Stroll – Salmon Stroll with ONP and the Olympic Land Trust
Join Olympic National Park for the Second Saturday Stroll: Salmon Stroll, a guided nature experience exploring salmon habitat, local ecology, and the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula!
GOAT Run (Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run)
GOAT (Olympic Adventure Trail) Run is a half marathon, marathon, and 50K trail race on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The point-to-point courses take place on the singletrack Olympic Adventure Trail, finishing at pristine Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. Photo By Roger Mosley
ESP Sprint Boat Races
Experience high-speed action at the R5 ASBR Sprint Boat Race in Port Angeles! Watch powerful sprint boats race through a challenging water course September 12th & 13th at Extreme Sports Park.
Land and Letters – A Naturalist Book Club
The much-anticipated Lands & Letters Book Club will be hosting a second meeting! After positive feedback from participants, the Land Trust and Port Book and News have decided to host a meeting on September 10th at North Olympic Land Trust!
The Lion King Sing Along at Field Hall
Belt out the lyrics to this Disney classic and join the Lion King sing-along at Field Art & Events Hall in Port Angeles! Pay-what-you-can, $10 suggested. RSVP requested.
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