Step into a timeless fairytale with The Sleeping Beauty, presented by the Port Angeles City Ballet. This beloved classical ballet brings the enchanting story of Princess Aurora to life through graceful choreography, stunning costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. From the magical christening to the battle between good and evil—and the awakening of a long-forgotten kingdom—this production is a captivating experience for audiences of all ages.

Get ready to hit the trail at the Railroad Bridge Run, part of the Run the Peninsula Race Series! This scenic 5K and 10K run/walk takes place along the Olympic Discovery Trail in Sequim, Washington, offering runners and walkers of all levels a chance to challenge themselves while enjoying beautiful views of the peninsula.

Music selections from various genres with a focus on: Anime Sound Tracks, Breakcore, Vaporwave and Future Funk, will be mixed live by DJ Thaumatic. Anime Music Videos will be projected across the space, to set a fun, frenetic and kawaii tone (visuals will strobe).

Join the community in giving downtown Port Angeles a fresh start at the Big Spring Spruce Up, an annual volunteer event focused on beautifying the waterfront and downtown core. This feel-good morning brings together locals, businesses, and volunteers to help clean, refresh, and revitalize public spaces just in time for the busy spring and summer seasons. From pulling weeds and picking up litter to general tidying and beautification, it’s a hands-on way to make a visible impact while connecting with the community!

Port Angeles poets, Linda B. Myers and Laura E. Garrard, will launch their respective chapbooks, Load-Bearing Walls and Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death, at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30-7:00PM.

Get ready for high-speed action at a USA BMX race at Lincoln Park BMX, one of the top-ranked tracks on the West Coast. Hosted in Port Angeles, this exciting local race brings together riders of all ages and skill levels to compete on a fast-paced dirt track designed for adrenaline and fun. From first-time racers to experienced competitors, the event offers a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere where everyone can get in on the action.

Music selections from various genres with a focus on: Anime Sound Tracks, Breakcore, Vaporwave and Future Funk, will be mixed live by DJ Thaumatic. Anime Music Videos will be projected across the space, to set a fun, frenetic and kawaii tone (visuals will strobe).

The Gravel Unravel is a biking event series along super scenic gravel roads and trails near the Port Angeles area. The bike trail series includes three different rides through Olympic National Forest and coastal Washington State forests — ride one or all three!

Music selections from various genres with a focus on: Anime Sound Tracks, Breakcore, Vaporwave and Future Funk, will be mixed live by DJ Thaumatic. Anime Music Videos will be projected across the space, to set a fun, frenetic and kawaii tone (visuals will strobe).

Spend 4th of July in Port Angeles, the largest celebration ever on the Olympic Peninsula! Pick your festival favorite events or attend all. From a Kids Zone and Hot Air Balloon rides to a parade, hot dog eating contest, apple pie baking contest, and a spectacular fireworks show over the water.

It’s a Pedal Power Weekend! And it only happens once a year. Dust off your road bike and head to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park to pedal the road without a car in sight to 5,200-feet at the annual Ride the Hurricane road cycling event. This is a joy ride and not a race, so enjoy the Olympic Mountain and Strait of Juan de Fuca views while you have them all to yourself. This is the only road cycling event in the nation where you ascend a mile high.

Music selections from various genres with a focus on: Anime Sound Tracks, Breakcore, Vaporwave and Future Funk, will be mixed live by DJ Thaumatic. Anime Music Videos will be projected across the space, to set a fun, frenetic and kawaii tone (visuals will strobe).

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

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.

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.