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Things to Do in Port Angeles
Looking for things to do in Port Angeles and throughout the rest of the Olympic Peninsula? Well, you’ve arrived at the right spot to get started. The town of Port Angeles will likely surprise you. Most people don’t ever realize how much there is to do here until you actually arrive. So if you’re planning that weekend trip from Seattle, you may want to extend it a bit to make the most of your drive or Ferry ride to the “upper left” of Washington state.
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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.
Spend your Wednesday evenings on the Port Angeles waterfront with Concerts on the Pier, a free summer concert series featuring live music, local food, and a lively community atmosphere!
Kinship: A Collaboration with Nature is an exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center exploring the relationship between art and the natural world. Featuring contemporary artists who work with living materials and ecological processes, the exhibition invites viewers to consider nature as both medium and collaborator, where growth, decay, and change shape artistic expression in ways that are always unfolding.
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.
Spend a day immersed in the beauty of nature and art with Elevate Outdoors and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center! We'll gather inspiration on a kayak tour in the morning, then spend the afternoon exploring the Fine Arts Center's "Kinship: A Collaboration With Nature" exhibition and creating seaweed gel prints.
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery.
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.
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!
Immerse yourself in the deep, soothing and healing vibrations of the cello with world acclaimed one-man cello orchestra, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin! In this concert, he will perform original instrumental music written throughout the years and recorded on several releases: Sempre, Alchemist, Amor Renatus, and Lullaby for the World, as well as many songs from his collection in 43 languages including French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Ukrainian, Farsi and many more.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!