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.

Jun
30
Sat
Book Sale @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting a Summer Book Sale during the Elma City-Wide Garage Sales. Pick up great books at even better prices!

Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Aberdeen Founders' Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The fun starts at 11:00 AM for the Aberdeen’s 5th Annual Founders’ Day Parade!
It’s a family friendly social event you won’t want to miss.
We have a rich proud history and today is tomorrow’s history which you can be a part of.
Come and join us for a fun filled day

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

TRL 50 Year Celebration! @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

2018 marks 50 years of service at Timberland Regional Libraries and we look forward to celebrating with you Saturday, June 30 for a district-wide party at your Timberland library! Check for special times & activities at your local branch.

Jul
3
Tue
Wonderworks: Robots @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 3 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Explore activities that develop science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills. Drop in to the library and play with robots. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
4
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jul 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Grays Harbor Duplicate Bridge Club @ Aberdeen Square
Jul 4 @ 12:30 pm

The Grays Harbor unit 428 of the American Contract Bridge Association hosts a game every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Aberdeen Square Building. Partnerships are not guaranteed, but visitors are welcome.

Jul
5
Thu
Melody Makers: Sing-A-Long Movie @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a sing-a-long showing of Illumination’s SING. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
6
Fri
Driftwood Theater presents “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney @ Driftwood Theater
Jul 6 @ 7:30 pm – Jul 28 @ 7:30 pm
Driftwood Theater presents "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney @ Driftwood Theater | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

LOVE LETTERS

Written by A. R. Gurney

Directed by Ben Hohman

Reader’s Theatre for all ages.

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years, where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of “good schools.” While Andy if off at war, Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and eventually is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved in a brief affair, but it is too late for both of them. However, Andy’s last letter, written to her mother after Melissa’s untimely death, makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant and gave to each other over the years; physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.

Performance dates: Every Friday and Saturday evening with curtain time at 7:30. Each weekend features a different cast.

Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at:

aberdeendriftwood.com

Jul
7
Sat
Car Wash @ Bank of the Pacific
Jul 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Car Wash @ Bank of the Pacific

RAIN or SHINE!

Bank of the Pacific parking lot – across from the convention center.

Proceeds to benefit the Coastal Interpretive Center

Educational Crafts at Coastal Interpretive Center @ Coastal Interpretive Center
Jul 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

What’s planned for July 7th? See photo #1 (Recycled plastics planter with real plant provided)

What’s planned for August 4th? See photo #2, make your own marine Aquarium!

What’s planned for September 1st? See photo #3, mini bigfoot in a box!

Saturday Fun at the Coastal Interpretive Center with local Center volunteer Katie!

Don’t miss out on fun and educational crafts the first Saturday of each summer month! 11am – 1pm

No charge and all materials provided. 

Activity starts at 11am and ends at 1pm or until materials run out, whichever is first

Age 4 to 12 years old

Located in the Beachcomber Room of the Coastal Interpretive Center.

 

McCleary Bear Festival Grand Parade
Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Jul
8
Sun
McCleary Car Show at the Bear Festival @ McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pre register online and then bring your classic, custom, muscle or street rod car out to the show! Sponsored by the McCleary Bear Festival.

Jul
10
Tue
Melody Makers: Make an Instrument @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for musically inspired events. Drop in to the library and make an instrument to take home. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Summer Sounds at Skansie @ Skansie Brothers Park
Jul 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Returning in 2018 is the popular restaurant delivery service to the park by downtown eateries.  Concertgoers are encouraged to ride the Gig Harbor Trolley and bring lawn chairs and blankets. Gig Harbor parks are non- smokingand alcohol-free parks. For best viewing, only small umbrellas are permitted, and please be respectful of your neighbors. Please note: Chairs may be moved if necessary for set up and safety, and chairs will not be allowed on the viewing platform (roof-top level). Set up of chairs is allowed beginning at 7am each day of event.

July 10             The Beatniks www.thebeatniks.com
plus “Fill the Fish Tank Food Drive” in partnership with Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank

July 17             Sweet T and Justice www.sweettandjustice.com

July 24             Afton Prater www.aftonprater.com

July 31             Sounds Like Dolores www.facebook.com/SoundsLikeDolores

August 7          Bobby Sox and the Jukebox www.funaddictsband.com
and “National Night Out” in partnership with Gig Harbor Police Department

August 14        Dysfunction Junction www.seattlebluegrass.com

Jul
11
Wed
Early Explorers: Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Encourage literacy skills through art, music, and play for children birth to age 6. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Grays Harbor Duplicate Bridge Club @ Aberdeen Square
Jul 11 @ 12:30 pm

The Grays Harbor unit 428 of the American Contract Bridge Association hosts a game every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Aberdeen Square Building. Partnerships are not guaranteed, but visitors are welcome.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Jul 11 @ 7:15 pm
Jul
12
Thu
Mr. Lizard, Reptile Show @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet and touch the fascinating creatures in Mr. Lizard’s Mobile Reptile Zoo. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
13
Fri
Let Off STEAM: Fun with Sewing @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Explore activities that develop science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.