Fall is one of the most magical times of the year to visit Port Townsend. The air is crisp, the water gorgeous, and the town is abuzz with a wide range of things to do, unique to Washington’s Victorian Seaport and Arts Community. Let’s explore some Fall Fun in Port Townsend in 2018!
Can’t wait to get outside?
Here are a few ideas for you.
- Take a beach walk from Point Hudson to Point Wilson at mid- to low-tide.
- Hike the trails at Fort Worden (View map online, or pick up a map in The Commons at the Fort).
- Cycle the Larry Scott Memorial Trail (View map online, or pick up a map at the PT Visitor Info Center)
Fascinated by Port Townsend’s history?
Explore a museum (or two!).
- Jefferson Museum of Art and History (Downtown) – www.jchsmuseum.org
- Commanding Officer’s Quarters Museum (Fort Worden) – www.jchsmuseum.org
- Rothschild House Museum (Uptown through Sept.) – www.jchsmuseum.org
- Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum (Fort Worden) – www.coastartillery.org
- Northwest Maritime Center (Downtown) – www.nwmaritime.org
Are you a foodie fanatic?
We have delicious eateries around town and at Fort Worden.
- Pick up a restaurant guide at the PT Visitor Info Center.
- Check out the Farmers Market on Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm – www.jfcmarkets.org
- Tour our local wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries.
Looking for a quiet place to enjoy nature?
We have stunning parks, that even allow for extended beach walks.
- Chetzemoka Park (Uptown)
- Fort Worden State Park – www.fortworden.org
- Sather Park (Uptown)
Can’t get enough art?
You’ll love our galleries and live performances.
- Art Walk (1st Saturday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm)
- Check out Key City Public Theatre – www.keycitypublictheatre.org
- Centrum – www.centrum.org
Want to learn about our local sea life?
Get and there and explore!
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center (Fort Worden) – www.ptmsc.org
- Whale watching out of Point Hudson. – https://pugetsoundexpress.com
- Northwest Maritime Center (Downtown) – www.nwmaritime.org
Events and festivals for every interest:
42nd Annual Wooden Boat Festival, Sept. 7-9 – www.woodenboat.org
Jefferson County Farm and Fiber Tour, Sept. 15-16 – www.ptmainstreet.org/event/jefferson-county-farm-fiber-tour/
19th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival, Sept. 21-23 – www.ptfilmfest.org
Port Townsend Main Street’s Girls’ Night Out, Oct. 4 – www.ptmainstreet.org
36th Annual Kinetic Skupture Race, Oct. 6-7 – www.ptkineticrace.org
Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat, Oct. 31 – www.ptmainstreet.org
Jefferson County Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 3-4 – www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/events/holiday-fair
Harvest Wine and Cider Tour, Nov. 10-11 – www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org
Merchants’ Open House and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24 – www.ptmainstreet.org
Every Christmas Story Ever Told, Key City Public Theatre, Nov. 23-Dec. 28 – www.keycitypublictheatre.org
Sprit of the Yule, Key City Public Theatre, Dec. 6-30 – www.keycitypublictheatre.org
Community Treelighting and Santa Visit, Dec. 1 – www.ptmainstreet.org
Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides, Dec. 8 & 15 – www.ptmainstreet.org