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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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!