December Events
IT'S #GIVING TUESDAY!
First there was Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Today is GIVING TUESDAY, a day of giving to your favorite nonprofit organization. We hope it's
Our program offers retail promotions, resources for building and business owners, and we bring vitality to the districts by coordinating 25 special events a year! We decorate Port Townsend for the holidays, care for 120+ seasonal flower baskets and support youth art programs. We even clean the Cotton Building Restrooms! Our local Main Street Program collaborated with 25+ nonprofits this year. In 2014, our volunteers donated 1,765 hours in service to Port Townsend. When you donate to The Port Townsend Main Street Program, you give back to our community.
Donate here and support our work which is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity and historic preservation of Uptown and Downtown, while maintaining our small town quality of life. Your gift is tax-deductible. Thank you very much!
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original artwork by Amanda Kingsley
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Main Street "Look Here First" local shopping! RING IN THE HOLIDAYS IN PORT TOWNSEND - "Look Here First!" for holiday experiences; from shopping and dining to magical events, Port Townsend is packed with holiday fun this season. There are thousands of gifts right here in our historic seaport and arts community. When you buy locally, it gives back to our economy, which is a gift to our community. Individually-owned businesses offer the personal touch and are a welcome contrast to anonymous malls. Gifts from our destination stores, Port Townsend restaurant gift certificates, movie passes, theatre tickets, and local artwork are examples of thoughtful gifts your loved ones will remember long after the holidays.
Dec. 3-20, Key City Public Theatre presents "A Christmas Story" (Thur.-Sun.) Dare to Double Dog Dare!
Dec. 4-5, Port Townsend Kiwanis Club presents Murder.com, fundraising show catered by Rick Unrue and his staff from the Belmont Restaurant.
Dec. 5, Main Street Treelighting & Santa Visit, come to Haller Fountain for the annual Community treelighting and Santa visit at 4:30 pm. Santa arrives by the Kiwanis Choo Choo Train to light the community tree, which is decorated with ornaments created by Port Townsend School children. After the Treelighting, Santa visits with children at the Pope Marine Building to hear their Christmas wishes. Special thanks to Kiwanis, Port Townsend Paper Company, First Federal, The City of Port Townsend, KPTZ and The Leader.
Dec. 5, Art Walk, PT Shorts and Free Day for Jefferson County residents at the two museums operated by the Jefferson County Historical Society: the Jefferson Museum of Art & History and the Commanding Officer's Quarters at Fort Worden.
Dec. 12, PT Main Street/Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides (proceeds benefit art programs in the the PT School District). Meet across from the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. $5 suggested donation per person.
Dec. 12, Victorian Yuletide Salon, step out of the weather and into a welcoming Victorian parlor to savor an Olde Time Christmas at the Cotton Building. Father Christmas greets you amidst the sounds and scents of the season. Goodies and music abound. Coordinated by Olympic Peninsula Steam.
Dec. 12, Holiday Open Ship aboard the schooner
at Point Hudson from 1-4 pm.
Dec. 12, Yuletide Ball, come dance the dark away with Olympic Express Big Band's sassy, brassy horns for an evening of dancing. Father Christmas will be on hand. C oordinated by Olympic Peninsula Steam.
Dec. 12, Holiday Homes Tour coordinated by Victorian Society, NW Chapter. Not only will you have the opportunity to sit and enjoy a Victorian reception in the elegant parlors of these vintage homes, but you will also be invited to imbibe in delectable refreshments while visiting with the homeowners and docents, and listening to music of the season.
Dec. 19, PT Main Street/Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides (proceeds benefit art programs in the the PT School District). Meet across from the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. $5 suggested donation per person.
Dec. 19, Port Townsend Paper Co. Tree Decorating Contest Showcase at the Cotton Building from 1-4 pm. This beautiful display of creatively decorated corrugated paper trees will delight you. Vote on your favorite! Cash prizes!
Dec. 19, Open Parlor Tour
coordinated by Olympic Peninsula Steam--get in the holiday spirit with festive decorations and refreshments.
Dec. 19, Last
for the season, 10 am - 1 pm in Uptown.
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Now open, Cafe Macadamia located at 840 Water Street. Specializing in macadamia nut products and Hawaiian coffee. Read more about the store here. Welcome Paul, Storm and family.
Join artist Alex Cook for a ribbon cutting celebration for three of his murals Dec. 1st at Port Townsend High School cafeteria, 5:30 pm. Alex painted a mural behind the Visitor Information Center, one at the Port Townsend High School and one at Blue Heron School. He also painted the set for KCPT's "A Christmas Story."
MERRY MAIN STREET!
MEMBERS & VOLUNTEER HOLIDAY PARTY!VOLUNTEER & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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The Port Townsend Main Street Board of Directors will host the annual Members and Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 9th from 6-7:30 pm at The Tin Brick. Don't forget to RSVP by Dec. 8th, admin@ptmainstreet.org or 385-7911. We would like to THANK everyone for a wonderful year and we look forward to 2016 with you!
Dec. 13 is FREE "
at Mountain View Pool. It's FREE to all, the second Sunday of every month, brought to you by a collaboration of JAC, YMCA, City of PT and The Leader.
Port Townsend favorite Kevin Mason will be performing Vintage Christmas Songs at Cellar Door on Dec. 14 from 7-9 pm. Advance reservations highly recommended, 385-6959.
Have a special event coming up, anniversary or news you would like us to share? SEND US YOUR NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK to admin@ptmainstreet.org -- Thank you!
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Looking Ahead: Celebrate New Year's Here!
Dec. 31, First Night coordinated by the Jefferson County Historical Society - A Free, all ages, alcohol-free event on New Year's Eve featuring live music, children's activities and the dropping of the anchor to ring in the new year.
New Year's Eve Gala and New Year's Day Brunch at Fort Worden.
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COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Great commercial space available for your business on the MOST traveled block in Port Townsend. 1482 square feet. 913 Water Street, to view or for more information, please contact the property manager at 360-385-0553.
Retail Space for Rent at Flagship Landing
For available spaces Uptown and Downtown
visit Main Street's website here.
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Celebrating 30 years in 2015!
The Port Townsend Main Street Program
211 Taylor St. Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368 
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Become a Member
Commercial revitalization under the Main Street Program is proven to have positive effects on the economic health throughout the community in which our two vibrant historic districts reside. If you love Port Townsend, consider becoming a member of the Port Townsend Main Street Program today!
Be a part of making it all happen in our historic districts--Uptown and Downtown. Join us!
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is a member. 1037 Lawrence St.
Port Townsend, WA
360-385-2771
Wallyworks is a small, locally-serving building company. "We employ quality business practices, and enjoy an excellent track record of satisfied customers
and employees.
We choose environmentally-responsible, close-in projects we feel good about participating in, and clients we enjoy working with."
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2015 Port Townsend Events
Dec. 3-20
Key City Public Theatre presents "A Christmas Story" (Thur.-Sun.)
Dec. 5
Main Street
Treelighting & Santa Visit
Art Walk and PT Shorts
Dec. 12
PT Main Street/Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides
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Victorian Yuletide Salon coordinated by Olympic Peninsula Steam
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Yuletide Ball coordinated by Olympic Peninsula Steam
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Holiday Homes Tour coordinated by Victorian Society, NW Chapter
Dec. 19
PT Main Street/Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides
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Port Townsend Paper Co. Tree Decorating Contest
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Open Parlor Tour
coordinated by Olympic Peninsula Steam
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Last PT Farmers Market in Uptown
Dec. 22-23
KCPT's 3rd annual Paul Rogers Holiday Hi-Jinx Concert
Dec. 26-27
The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris at Key City Public Theatre
Dec. 31
First Night Celebration coordinated by Jefferson County Historical Society
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New Year's Eve Gala at Fort Worden Commons
Jan 1, 2016
New Year's Day Brunch at Fort Worden Commons
(Events Subject to Change)
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The Port Townsend Main Street Program would like to acknowledge and thank all the participants in the 2014 Main Street Tax Incentive Program.
Thank you for putting your state B&O tax dollars to work here in our community and simultaneously benefiting your business. We appreciate it very much!
The Tax Incentive Cap was met May 1, 2015! Thank you to everyone who pledged early this year! Please send in your check to the Port Townsend Main Street Program office by December 31st, 2015 to be eligible for your tax credits. We will be in contact soon about 2016 pledges. NEW PLEDGES for 2016 may be accepted as of 12:01 am January 1st, 2016! To find out more about the Main Street Tax Incentive Program, visit our website.
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