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What’s Happening in Our Communities This November
As the holiday season approaches, communities across Kitsap and the Olympic Peninsula are coming together for cultural celebrations, charitable fundraisers, and festive activities. These events create opportunities to connect with neighbors, support local organizations, and celebrate what makes our communities special.
At Kitsap Credit Union, being part of our community means more than simply being here. We're proud to support the organizations and events that bring people together and help make the places we call home stronger.
This November, you'll find KCU supporting events across the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for a fun run, an opportunity to give back, or a festive way to kick off the holiday season, here are a few events to add to your calendar.
Where: Yard Fitness Club, Kingston
Ready to light up the night? The Greater Kingston Chamber's Not Afraid of the Dark 5K invites runners and community members to come together for an evening of fitness, fun, and local spirit.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and bring their glow-in-the-dark accessories for an evening run around Kingston. The event wraps up with a finish-line celebration at Mike Wallace Park, featuring prizes, goodies, and a “Light up the Night” beer garden hosted by Kingston 4th of July to raise funds for the community's annual fireworks celebration.
It's a fun way to get active, connect with neighbors, and support a local tradition as the days get shorter.
Learn more about the Not Afraid of the Dark 5K and registration details.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Art brings people together through shared stories, traditions, and experiences. The Día de los Muertos exhibit at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) celebrates the cultural significance of this tradition through artistic expression and community engagement.
Visitors can explore artwork by contemporary artists and local students that honors remembrance, heritage, and the connections between generations. The exhibit also coincides with community celebrations that invite visitors to learn about and participate in this meaningful tradition.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support arts and cultural experiences that enrich our communities and create opportunities for connection and learning.
Explore the Día de los Muertos exhibit at BIMA.
Where: McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood
Building stronger communities means working together to create opportunities for everyone. United Way of Pierce County's annual From Poverty to Possibilities event brings together community leaders, advocates, service providers, business professionals, educators, and residents to discuss the realities of poverty and explore solutions that help individuals and families move toward greater stability.
Through shared perspectives and meaningful conversations, the event focuses on the challenges facing local families, housing insecurity, and community-driven solutions that create pathways to opportunity.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support organizations working to address community needs and help build a stronger future for the people they serve.
Learn more about From Poverty to Possibilities 2026.
Where: Evergreen Rotary Park, Bremerton
Start Thanksgiving with a little movement and a meaningful way to give back at the annual Bremerton Turkey Trot.
This community tradition invites participants to run, walk, jog, or trot along Bremerton's waterfront while supporting Bremerton Foodline's work to help address food insecurity. It's an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy some fresh air, connect with neighbors, and support an organization that helps local individuals and families access essential food resources.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Turkey Trot and support organizations that make a difference in our community throughout the year.
Find Turkey Trot details and registration information.
Where: Spanaway Park, Spanaway
The holiday season shines a little brighter at Fantasy Lights, a beloved South Sound tradition featuring more than 300 illuminated displays along a two-mile drive through Spanaway Park.
Visitors can take in sparkling lights, animated displays, and festive scenes from the comfort of their vehicles. With plenty to see along the route, Fantasy Lights offers a memorable outing for families and friends looking to welcome the holiday season together.
Whether you're starting a new tradition or returning to a seasonal favorite, it's a wonderful way to enjoy the magic of the holidays.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support community experiences that bring people together and create lasting memories.
Plan your visit to Fantasy Lights.
Where: Quincy Square, downtown Bremerton
Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Bremerton Winterfest, a festive community gathering filled with seasonal activities, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with neighbors.
The celebration features a holiday market, live performances, a tree-lighting ceremony, Santa's Workshop, and activities for the whole family. Visitors can also explore downtown businesses and discover opportunities to shop local during Small Business Saturday.
Events like Winterfest help bring new energy downtown, support local businesses, and create welcoming spaces where neighbors can gather and celebrate the season.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support events that strengthen local communities and encourage people to come together throughout the year.
Get the details for Downtown Bremerton Winterfest.
At Kitsap Credit Union, we're grateful for the volunteers, local organizations, and community leaders who dedicate their time and energy to making these events possible. Supporting our communities means showing up, building connections, and working together to make a positive difference.
Want to learn more about what we're up to? Visit the Kitsap Credit Union blog for more community stories, helpful financial tips, and updates from around the region.
We look forward to seeing you out there this November. Together, it's possible to build stronger communities.
At Kitsap Credit Union, being part of our community means more than simply being here. We're proud to support the organizations and events that bring people together and help make the places we call home stronger.
This November, you'll find KCU supporting events across the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for a fun run, an opportunity to give back, or a festive way to kick off the holiday season, here are a few events to add to your calendar.
Greater Kingston Chamber Not Afraid of the Dark 5K
When: November 7, 3–7 p.m.Where: Yard Fitness Club, Kingston
Ready to light up the night? The Greater Kingston Chamber's Not Afraid of the Dark 5K invites runners and community members to come together for an evening of fitness, fun, and local spirit.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and bring their glow-in-the-dark accessories for an evening run around Kingston. The event wraps up with a finish-line celebration at Mike Wallace Park, featuring prizes, goodies, and a “Light up the Night” beer garden hosted by Kingston 4th of July to raise funds for the community's annual fireworks celebration.
It's a fun way to get active, connect with neighbors, and support a local tradition as the days get shorter.
Learn more about the Not Afraid of the Dark 5K and registration details.
Día de los Muertos Exhibit at BIMA
When: November 7–15Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Art brings people together through shared stories, traditions, and experiences. The Día de los Muertos exhibit at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) celebrates the cultural significance of this tradition through artistic expression and community engagement.
Visitors can explore artwork by contemporary artists and local students that honors remembrance, heritage, and the connections between generations. The exhibit also coincides with community celebrations that invite visitors to learn about and participate in this meaningful tradition.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support arts and cultural experiences that enrich our communities and create opportunities for connection and learning.
Explore the Día de los Muertos exhibit at BIMA.
United Way of Pierce County: From Poverty to Possibilities
When: November 17, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Where: McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood
Building stronger communities means working together to create opportunities for everyone. United Way of Pierce County's annual From Poverty to Possibilities event brings together community leaders, advocates, service providers, business professionals, educators, and residents to discuss the realities of poverty and explore solutions that help individuals and families move toward greater stability.
Through shared perspectives and meaningful conversations, the event focuses on the challenges facing local families, housing insecurity, and community-driven solutions that create pathways to opportunity.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support organizations working to address community needs and help build a stronger future for the people they serve.
Learn more about From Poverty to Possibilities 2026.
Bremerton Foodline Turkey Trot
When: November 26Where: Evergreen Rotary Park, Bremerton
Start Thanksgiving with a little movement and a meaningful way to give back at the annual Bremerton Turkey Trot.
This community tradition invites participants to run, walk, jog, or trot along Bremerton's waterfront while supporting Bremerton Foodline's work to help address food insecurity. It's an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy some fresh air, connect with neighbors, and support an organization that helps local individuals and families access essential food resources.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Turkey Trot and support organizations that make a difference in our community throughout the year.
Find Turkey Trot details and registration information.
Fantasy Lights
When: November 27–January 3, 5:30–9 p.m.Where: Spanaway Park, Spanaway
The holiday season shines a little brighter at Fantasy Lights, a beloved South Sound tradition featuring more than 300 illuminated displays along a two-mile drive through Spanaway Park.
Visitors can take in sparkling lights, animated displays, and festive scenes from the comfort of their vehicles. With plenty to see along the route, Fantasy Lights offers a memorable outing for families and friends looking to welcome the holiday season together.
Whether you're starting a new tradition or returning to a seasonal favorite, it's a wonderful way to enjoy the magic of the holidays.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support community experiences that bring people together and create lasting memories.
Plan your visit to Fantasy Lights.
Downtown Bremerton Winterfest
When: November 28, 4–8 p.m.Where: Quincy Square, downtown Bremerton
Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Bremerton Winterfest, a festive community gathering filled with seasonal activities, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with neighbors.
The celebration features a holiday market, live performances, a tree-lighting ceremony, Santa's Workshop, and activities for the whole family. Visitors can also explore downtown businesses and discover opportunities to shop local during Small Business Saturday.
Events like Winterfest help bring new energy downtown, support local businesses, and create welcoming spaces where neighbors can gather and celebrate the season.
Kitsap Credit Union is proud to support events that strengthen local communities and encourage people to come together throughout the year.
Get the details for Downtown Bremerton Winterfest.
We'll See You Around the Community
From cultural exhibits and community fundraisers to Thanksgiving traditions and holiday celebrations, November offers plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors and support the organizations that make our region special.At Kitsap Credit Union, we're grateful for the volunteers, local organizations, and community leaders who dedicate their time and energy to making these events possible. Supporting our communities means showing up, building connections, and working together to make a positive difference.
Want to learn more about what we're up to? Visit the Kitsap Credit Union blog for more community stories, helpful financial tips, and updates from around the region.
We look forward to seeing you out there this November. Together, it's possible to build stronger communities.
November 4, 2026