
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!
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.
Science Saturday- Estuary Mystery!
Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed
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.
Learn more about our many science monitoring programs.
Full Calendar
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Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ... - 26Feeding Frenzy!4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ... - 27Feeding Frenzy!4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ... - 28Science Saturday- Estuary Mystery!2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a fun Science Saturday activity at the Marine Life Center! One Saturday every month, Harbor WildWatch will be hosting a different science based activity for kids to get the opportunity of hands on learning! Immerse all ages in awe-inspiring exploration with an activity led by one of our natura , ...Feeding Frenzy!4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ...
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