Shop the Harbor: Holiday Launch Party

About this event

About the Event

Get ready to sparkle and celebrate —Shop the Harbor is Gig Harbor’s ultimate holiday launch party!

This inaugural event is your one-of-a-kind ticket to kick off the holiday season in style. Join friends and neighbors along the beautiful waterfront for eight hours of festive shopping, laughter, and cheer. Your ticket is your Holiday Passport to a truly special experience: exclusive offers, dazzling holiday décor, live music in the district, and the perfect opportunity to start your holiday traditions.

We are expecting a large crowd of shoppers ready to start their festive cheer and holiday gift shopping with you!

Your Exclusive Event Access

Every ticket includes your Holiday Passport , a comprehensive guide designed like a beautiful gift lookbook. This guide highlights dozens of waterfront businesses and unlocks exclusive, ticket-holder-only offers to use throughout the event day.

All Guests Enjoy:

• The Lookbook: Your printed official Event Guide and Lookbook with exclusive offers.

• The Swag: An event tote bag, gifts and a special holiday accessory.

• The Fun: Entry to our Ugly & Glam Holiday Sweater Contest (win bragging rights and prizes!).

• The Photo Op: Capture your memories with our sparkling Marquee Lights.

• The Comfort: Access to event snacks, hydration stations (water, coffee, cocoa), and the complimentary Event Shuttle circulating the district.

• The Vibe: Live music performances and the chance to vote for your favorite Holiday Window display among participating locations.

Choose Your Experience

Standard Ticket ($40)

This ticket gives you full access to all participating waterfront businesses, the exclusive offers in the Lookbook, and all event activities listed above from 12 PM – 8 PM.

VIP Experience (21+) ($120)

Elevate your celebration! The VIP ticket includes all Standard benefits PLUS a luxurious morning and exclusive access throughout the day:

• A Special VIP Gift: An exclusive care package just for VIP attendees.

• Pre-Event Party: Start early at 10:30 AM with early dedicated VIP check-in, a light breakfast, a celebratory Mimosa Bar , your favorite face-painter returning to help bring the glam, and music to get you party-ready!

• VIP Lounge Access: Enjoy a private retreat area throughout the event, complete with a Parcel Concierge service so you can shop hands-free (we hold your bags!).

• Wine Tasting Happy Hour with live music.

• Event photographer access and special VIP discounts.

Important Event Logistics

• Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2026

• Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (VIP Pre-Party begins at 10:30 AM)

• Location: Participating Shops & Boutiques along the Gig Harbor Waterfront.

• Check-In: The Club at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard (from 10:30 AM)

• Age Restriction: The VIP Experience is strictly 21+ and IDs will be checked at the Pre-Event Party location.