Parks & Recreation > Special Events
Click on each month for more information on city-sponsored events.
April 2026
Earth Day at Poulsbo’s Fish Park
Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 am-2 pm.
288 NW Lindvig Way
We’ll be celebrating Earth Day again this year with our 3rd annual event in Poulsbo’s Fish Park. Visit with community partners and educational organizations to learn about environmental and conservation efforts in our area and what you can do to help our earth!
This year we will be welcoming nineteen partner organizations to the park!
Click here for a handy parking guide:
Click here for a program of activities and list of participants:
2026 Solo Earth Day Program with map
This year’s amphitheater schedule is sure to have something for everyone;
10:15-11:00 AM – LIVE music by Singer/Songwriter Eleanor Thoemke https://eleanorthoemke.com/
11:15 AM-12:00 PM Native Plants and Pollinators Presentation by NYT Bestselling Author and Bee Charmer Susan Chernak https://susanchernak.com/
12:00-12:30 PM Parks and Recreation Volunteer Spotlight and Fish Park Facts with The Poulsbo’s Fish Park Steering Committee
12:30 PM Litter Clean up Kick-Off led by Miss Evergreen’s Teen Avarose Bodge and friends (We’ll have bags, gloves and litter grabbers on hand! It’s a great opportunity to pitch in! )
12:30-1:15 PM :LIVE music by Singer/Songwriter Vin Chawla https://roundmusic.com/artists/vin/
National Arbor Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30 am
Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park South End Picnic Area , 18809 Anderson Pkwy
Join the Poulsbo Tree Board, city staff, and volunteers as we commemorate Arbor Day for the 29th year. This year’s event will feature a tree planting and a special demonstration of how to use the iNaturalist app to participate in the City Nature Challenge Bioblitz data collection event. After the demo, join the guided walk to celebrate.
To join the CNC project, download the iNaturalist app and visit City Nature Challenge 2026: Kitsap County · iNaturalist
May 2026
World Laughter Day
First Sunday in May, Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 4:00 PM
Viking Fest Road Race
Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 9:00 am
A family fun run/walk, you can complete your choice of a 5 Mile, 1 Mile, and Virtual 5K race along our beautiful Poulsbo waterfront!
Details and registration may be found here:
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, 8:15 AM -1:15 PM RIBBON CUTTING for the Newly Renovated Kitchen/Classroom
June 2026
Raab Park Children’s Learning Garden FREE Summer Activities.
Click HERE for the 2026 Schedule.
July & August 2026
Parks and Recreation Month – all July long!
Join us for free events throughout the month.
Raab Parks Children’s Learning Garden FREE Summer Activities.
Click HERE for the 2026 Schedule.
Poulsbo’s 4th of July Celebration – Honoring our Nation’s 250th Birthday!
We are kicking off our Summer Nights at the Bay Concert Series with a special FREE event! Click HERE for more information!
Summer Nights at the Bay
Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:00 pm, at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park.
More details HERE.
September 2026
Join our BioBlitz – All Month Long!
Join Poulsbo Parks and Recreation and parks throughout the country in a fun challenge to see how many pollinator species can be documented this September. It is easy to participate by joining an event or making observations on your own, using the iNaturalist app. With the iNaturalist app, you simply take a picture of a pollinator (bee, butterfly, bat, etc.) or plant, and the online community will help identify the species. You can participate by exploring the nature and wildlife in the City of Poulsbo. Any observation you make will count during our event.
Park and recreation agencies from across the country will be hosting Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz events throughout the month. You can learn more about the Parks for Pollinators initiative and see which agencies are participating by visiting nrpa.org/BioBlitz.
The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is organized by the National Recreation and Park Association.
October 2026
Spooktacular Preschool Halloween Bash:
Save the date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Witches, Ghosts, and Pumpkins too… We’re having a party and inviting YOU! A Spooktacular Time Awaits! This is a FREE Event! Geared for Family Fun for your Preschoolers!
- Food Drive with NK Fishline: Help donate to those in need. We are accepting canned food and non-perishable items.
- Come join in our cupcake walk!
- Dare to complete our Gymnasium Carnival?
- Get Spooktacularly Crafty with some take-home art!
- Prizes and candy for all!!
November 2026
Poulsbo Fish Park Kitsap Salmon Tours:
Time and date TBD
Daffodil Day – a Day of Community Planting
Time and date TBD
Join in this annual tradition and help us Plant Daffodils in Poulsbo! Bring your own gloves & trowel to join in the fun!
Poulsbo Christmas Tree Christmas Lighting
Time and date TBD
December 2026
Poulsbo Fire Neighborhood Santa Tours
Time and date TBD
Have your NK Fishline donations ready and don’t miss Santa coming to your neighborhood!
Tuba Christmas – FREE Concert
Time and date TBD
Julefest & Viking Bonfire
Time and date TBD
The evening culminates with the annual bonfire, where you’ll witness Lucia lighting the bonfire and hear the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Viking King’s Winter Solstice Proclamation.
Enjoy the Winter Nordic Market as part of Julefest at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Lodge. More information to come.
Sponsorship Opportunities throughout the year!
Click here for our 2026 Sponsorship Brochure: 2026 Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Our special events and programs have a wide range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help you reach your target audience. We are always looking for ways for community groups to get involved. Ask about opportunities to provide goods or services at this event!
For more information contact parksrec@cityofpoulsbo.com , 360-779-9898
HOSTING A SPECIAL EVENT?
On January 22, 2020 the Poulsbo City Council adopted a new ordinance creating section 5.30 Special Event Permits to the Poulsbo Municipal Code.
A Special Event is defined as: Any activity on public property and or public right-of-way; or any event held on private property which would have a direct significant impact to city services (ex. police, streets, etc.) that involves an open invitation to the public or attendance is by private invitation of 100 or more people.