Are you looking ahead at 2025 and wondering what fun things you can do to get out and enjoy our lovely county more? If you need inspiration, check out this list of 25 things to do in Grays Harbor in 2025. Then create those calendar entries and reminders so you don’t let the year slip by without doing them!
1 – Volunteer with East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue. Pay it forward in 2025 by volunteering with the East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue. They will provide all the training and you can check off one of your New Year’s resolutions!
2 – Catch a flick at a historic theater. We all love going to the movies, but it’s even better when you see them on a historic silver screen. Make 2025 the year you visit Hoquiam’s 7th Street Theatre, which completed phase 2 renovations in 2023.
3 – Write your masterpiece. Is writing on your New Year’s resolution? Join the Wave Writers of Ocean Shores and get support to make your dream a reality in 2025.
4 – Explore Preachers Slough. Love to kayak? Add exploring Preachers Slough to your things to do in 2025 list!
5 – Check out Historic Homes. No matter the weather, a car tour of historic homes and buildings in Aberdeen and Hoquiam makes for a fun afternoon.
6 – Join a Quest. Looking for something fun to do in Grays Harbor for 2025? Look no further than joining Amtgard – Freehold of Three Lakes LARP group. It’s a great way to exercise, meet new people and have fun.
7 – Visit the Grays Harbor Demonstration Garden. Open year-round, with always something to look at and learn from, make 2025 the year you visit the Grays Harbor Demonstration Garden. It just might inspire you start your own garden or join the Master Gardeners!

8 – Go tidepooling. There is nothing like exploring tidepools to give you a sense of the incredible wonder the ocean holds. Make time in 2025 to explore these tiny ecosystems. Here is a list of where to find tidepools in Grays Harbor to get you started!
9 – Try microgreens. If you haven’t jumped on the microgreen trend to keep you healthy, try it in 2025! Gray Greens Farm is your local source for microgreens, check them out and be one step closer to that healthier lifestyle you’ve been working towards.
10 – Camp at Wynoochee Lake. If you are looking to unplug for awhile in 2025, then set a reminder to go camping at Wynoochee Lake in 2025.
11 – Go historic bar hopping. We all need a break with friends now and then, but what to do? Add “historic bar hopping” to your list of things to do in Grays Harbor. To get you started, you can check out these bars in Hoquiam and Aberdeen.
12 – Let your dog play at a local dog park. There are quite a few dog parks in Grays Harbor, including one you can rent privately! Make 2025 the year you and your best bud on four paws get out more.
13 – Plan a staycation. The Hubble House Inn opened in 2024 and is the perfect place for a staycation. Check them out in 2025.
14 – Capture Sunset Selfie. Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get out more and capture those special moments? If so, why not start by taking some spectacular sunset selfies around Grays Harbor County?
15 – Take a walk. Spend more time outdoors in 2025, what a great resolution! To get you started, here are some places to hike and walk in Elma and Montesano.

16 – Visit Billy’s Bar & Grill. Looking for a fun spot full of local history? Add “Visit Billy’s Bar & Grill” to your 2025 things to do in Grays Harbor list.
17 – Donate Diapers. In 2024, Grays Harbor County Health started a Diaper Bank Network for those in need. If paying it forward was on your New Year’s resolution list for 2025, donate or set up a diaper drive.
18 – Stroll down the Ocean Shores Nature Trails. If you haven’t experienced the lovely trails in Ocean Shores, they are a great way to get exercise and enjoy nature.
19 – Take a history hike. Grays Harbor County is full of beautiful scenery and fascinating history. In 2025, combine both and take a history hike!
20 – Chase Waterfalls. Spend some time outdoors in 2025 with this fun thing to do in Grays Harbor – finding waterfalls! Here is a list of falls near Coho Campground to get you started.
21 – Dig for clams. Does your New Year’s resolution include trying something new? Ever dug for clams? Get started with this article on how to clam dig and then get out there with family and friends!
22 – Camp in a Yurt. Looking for a romantic getaway or an unplugged weekend with the family? Why not try camping in a yurt at one of these fun Grays Harbor spots.
23 – Try bear stew. While we can’t guarantee they will have bear stew this year, the McCleary Bear Festival is a decades-old tradition that should definitely be on your things to do in Grays Harbor County list!
24 – Visit the Westport Lighthouse. This is a fun activity for the whole family! Visit the Westport Lighthouse and learn about our area’s history and take in the breathtaking views from the top.
25 – Taste local spirits. Need a date night or place to meet friends? Check out these places that have locally-made beer and wine and are great for gatherings.