Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!