Plan your visit
Traveling through, or lifelong resident, we’re excited to introduce you to more of this place we call home.
Outdoor
EVENTS WE DO

Guided Tours (Spring–Fall)
Visit a beach, wetland, forest, or dock, and let us introduce you to its many inhabitants.

Pier into the Night (Winter)
Get a live, underwater journey of Gig Harbor Bay—without getting wet!
Explore the Estuary: Public Workshop Series
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Indoor
EVENTS WE DO

Marine Life Center (every Wed–Sun)
Explore us year-round, and attend our in-house events for adults and young families alike!

Cocktails & Fishtales (Quarterly)
Grab a refreshment, and dive deep into learning about the fascinating world of marine life.
Salish Sea StorytimeWeekly
For the young famHarbor Wildwatch
Field Work
EVENTS YOU DO WITH US

Monitoring (Winter & Summer)
It's low-tide science—no experience required! Help collect essential data from our many beaches.

Surveys
Help track the vital signs of key populations. Some training required.

Cleanups (Summer)
Let's clean up our (human) trash. In cooperation with South Sound Surfrider.
All Events
October 2025
Saturday
Feeding Frenzy!
Saturday
Pier into the Night
Sunday
Feeding Frenzy!
Wednesday
Salish Sea Storytime
Wednesday
Orca Deep Dive
Wednesday
Feeding Frenzy!
Thursday
Feeding Frenzy!
Friday
Feeding Frenzy!
Saturday
Feeding Frenzy!
Sunday
Feeding Frenzy!
Wednesday
Salish Sea Storytime
Wednesday
Orca Deep Dive
Wednesday
Feeding Frenzy!
Wednesday
Pier into the Night
Thursday
Feeding Frenzy!
Thursday
Make Waves
Friday
Feeding Frenzy!
Saturday
Feeding Frenzy!
Sunday
Feeding Frenzy!
Wednesday
Salish Sea Storytime
Wednesday
Orca Deep Dive
Wednesday
Feeding Frenzy!
Thursday
Explore the Estuary: Public Workshop Series
Thursday
Feeding Frenzy!
Friday
Feeding Frenzy!
Saturday
Science Saturday- Spooky Skeletons!
Saturday
Feeding Frenzy!
Sunday
Feeding Frenzy!
Wednesday
Salish Sea Storytime
Wednesday
Orca Deep Dive
Wednesday
Feeding Frenzy!
Thursday
Feeding Frenzy!
Friday