Aberdeen Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@GraysHarborTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Jan
11
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Jan
14
Sat
MLK Service Day – Native Planting at Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pack a lunch and join us at the Discovery Trail! Celebrate the new year with new native plants, fresh air, and exercise.

What to expect: planting native plants along the Chehalis River; restoring previous planting efforts; some invasive removal; a winters day among friends; great birding opportunities.
What to bring: lunch and your preferred gloves. We have all the equipment needed and some gloves to spare!

Jan
21
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Elma Winter Wine Festival @ Grays Harbor Fair & Event Center
Jan 21 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy wine tasting, beer garden, wine sales, food booths, gift & merchandise, silent auction, booths and live entertainment throughout the day. Pre-sale Package admission includes (1) entry, (1) keepsake wine glass and (5) drink tickets all for only $15. Pre-sale tickets available through January 20, 2017. Charge by phone through the chamber at 360-482-3055 or purchase from the many outlets. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Entertainment kicks off at 1:00 p.m. with Caryn Jamieson a vocalist from Portland, Oregon who also has local roots, followed at 4:00 p.m. by Backfire, a country rock band from Lewis County.  Elma Chamber is excited to present Heart by Heart at 7:30 p.m., thanks to Aberdeen Honda, the Vaughan Company, Eagles Landing and Whitneys Chevrolet.  Heart by Heart features original Heart band members Steve Fossen on Bass and Mike Derosier on Drums, Seattle guitar legend Randy Hansen, Seattle D.J. Bob Rivers on keyboard, Vocalists Somar Macek and Lizzy Daymont.  You will truly think you are in a live Heart performance listening to songs like “Magic Man”, “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You”! 
Visit the Courtyard area for seating to enjoy your favorite wine and beer and be entertained beginning at 1 p.m. by Ryan Baker.  This locally known musician who is sponsored by Pacific Beach & Beyond Vacation Rental will provide great listening music for your wine and food experience.
Make plans to stay overnight at Stay Beyond Inn & Suites and you will receive a 10% discount on the room along with two wine festival entrance tickets, free shuttle to and from the festival and discount coupons from local businesses.  And for RVers, Elma RV Park is offering a 15% discounts for Wine Festival attendees.  The shuttle will also pick you up at Elma RV Park.   
               
Jan
24
Tue
Housing Stakeholder Coalition Meeting @ Harbor Room at the Pearsall Building
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am

Interested in learning more about efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing in our community? A Housing Stakeholder Coalition has been formed and is a platform for education and discussion around pertinent housing issues.

The January 24th meeting will cover:
· An update and request for feedback on USDA Technical Assistance plans and associated pilot project that aims to serve chronically homeless individuals with complex housing barriers with housing and employment
· An update from the “Vulnerable Populations” work group focused on developing solutions for i
Community Personal Preparedness Forum @ Hoquiam Library @ Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

COME LEARN ABOUT:
Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
Disaster medication preparation. – (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
Learn how to get involved in your community.

Personal Preparedness Forum @ Personal Preparedness Forum - Held at Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**

COME LEARN ABOUT……..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Jan
28
Sat
Winter Winemaker Dinner @ Seabrook Town Hall
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm

We are kicking 2017 off with a spectacular event  featuring Syncline Winery and Guest Chefs from The Willow Restaurant in Portland. The Willow was voted the Best New Restaurant by Willamette Week’s reader poll in 2016. Chefs John Pickett and  Doug Weiler, owners of Willow, will be pairing 5 courses with wines picked by Syncline winemaker and General Manager, James & Poppi Mantone who will be presenting the wines and information about their winery at the dinner. You don’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to come on a culinary journey with us, all at our little Town Hall!

Feb
2
Thu
Courage to Change the Things You Can @ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will spend the evening identifying ways to connect with the people in your life, whether it be parents at your kids’ school, your co-workers, and even your own family. It’s so hard to figure out why we unintentionally push away the very peple we love the most. We love our kids but we hurt their feelings. We love our spouse but we hurt them too. Find tools to help you be a better you which will in turn make your life happier, healthier, and more productive.

Feb
7
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Elma Library @ Elma Library
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
8
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Feb
18
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Feb 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Feb
21
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Aberdeen Library @ Aberdeen Library
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site Specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
24
Fri
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Pacific Beach
Feb 24 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Pacific Beach

The North Beach is celebrating a Decade of Decadence with “Death by Chocolate” at the 10th Annual Chocolate on the Beach Festival! Chocolate recipe contests, chocolate demonstrations, local chocolate food & drink contests and on Saturday and Sunday chocolatiers and craft vendors.

Mar
8
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Personal Preparedness Forum @ Amanda Park Library @ Amanda Park Library
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Mar
17
Fri
Oceans Shores 11th Annual Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oceans Shores 11th Annual Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This festival is dedicated to all things “razor clam.” The razor clam chowder restaurant contest is perhaps the most popular of the festival events. The judging is done by both the public and by professional chefs. The amateur razor clam chowder cook-off draws dozens of folks showing their “razor clam chowder” skills and is judged by professional chefs as well as 2016 amateur winners, in this case a team including Tyson and Annelise Diers from NewCastle and Nick and Katie Harmston. Visitors are likely to be able to taste some other restaurant seafood specialties as well. Wine and food pairing demonstrations was also very popular last year and likely to be very busy again. This year, there will be cooking demonstrations on the Main Stage to peak your interest. Tickets will be for sale to enjoy “Foods From Around the World” and wine during the demonstrations.

For those visiting that like shopping to go with their food tasting, nearly six dozen vendors will offer everything from jams and jelly to jewelry and lamps and more. Pirates providing treasures for adults and kids alike are always a hit with the visitors. Games for the kids at the festival always make for great memories.

Mar
18
Sat
Oceans Shores 11th Annual Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oceans Shores 11th Annual Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This festival is dedicated to all things “razor clam.” The razor clam chowder restaurant contest is perhaps the most popular of the festival events. The judging is done by both the public and by professional chefs. The amateur razor clam chowder cook-off draws dozens of folks showing their “razor clam chowder” skills and is judged by professional chefs as well as 2016 amateur winners, in this case a team including Tyson and Annelise Diers from NewCastle and Nick and Katie Harmston. Visitors are likely to be able to taste some other restaurant seafood specialties as well. Wine and food pairing demonstrations was also very popular last year and likely to be very busy again. This year, there will be cooking demonstrations on the Main Stage to peak your interest. Tickets will be for sale to enjoy “Foods From Around the World” and wine during the demonstrations.

For those visiting that like shopping to go with their food tasting, nearly six dozen vendors will offer everything from jams and jelly to jewelry and lamps and more. Pirates providing treasures for adults and kids alike are always a hit with the visitors. Games for the kids at the festival always make for great memories.

PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Mar 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Voices from the Harbor – Giving Voice to Experience @ Driftwood Players Theater
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm
Voices from the Harbor - Giving Voice to Experience @ Driftwood Players Theater  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Listen to selections from oral histories gathered by Harbor area students come to life through readings and narrator panels. Through these voices we will explore what draws us to this place, what helps us persevere during times of struggle, and what cultivates our sense of belonging to the area known as “The Harbor.”

Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. This is the first in a series of three events.

Voices of the Harbor Project: Giving Voice to Experience @ Driftwood Players Theater
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The public is invited to join local historians and students from the Evergreen State College as they share selections from oral histories collected by and from Harbor residents. Participants will learn about the craft of composing oral histories as they listen to stories about the Harbor Region from the perspective of local residents.

Giving Voice to Experience is the first of three events planned for the Voices of the Harbor project – produced through a collaboration between the Evergreen State College and Window Seat Media; with support from Humanities Washington.

Mar
19
Sun
Oceans Shores 11th Annual Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Mar 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oceans Shores 11th Annual Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This festival is dedicated to all things “razor clam.” The razor clam chowder restaurant contest is perhaps the most popular of the festival events. The judging is done by both the public and by professional chefs. The amateur razor clam chowder cook-off draws dozens of folks showing their “razor clam chowder” skills and is judged by professional chefs as well as 2016 amateur winners, in this case a team including Tyson and Annelise Diers from NewCastle and Nick and Katie Harmston. Visitors are likely to be able to taste some other restaurant seafood specialties as well. Wine and food pairing demonstrations was also very popular last year and likely to be very busy again. This year, there will be cooking demonstrations on the Main Stage to peak your interest. Tickets will be for sale to enjoy “Foods From Around the World” and wine during the demonstrations.

For those visiting that like shopping to go with their food tasting, nearly six dozen vendors will offer everything from jams and jelly to jewelry and lamps and more. Pirates providing treasures for adults and kids alike are always a hit with the visitors. Games for the kids at the festival always make for great memories.