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
7
Fri
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors @ Kite Festival
Jun 7 @ 7:00 am
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors @ Kite Festival

Grays Harbor Festival of Colors is the premier, family friendly, kite festival on the west coast.This event is made for kite fliers of all skill levels with special events for kids.
In the past we have had kite fliers coming from as far away as India, Canada,
and many from the western United States. We are located in Grays Harbor on the
Washington State central coast.

Our festival is always on the first full week-end (Fri.,Sat.and Sun) in June.
The 2019 Festival of Colors is scheduled for June 7th, 8th and 9th. Our flying
beach is famous for the consistency of the winds and mild temperatures,
usually low to mid sixties at the time of the festival.

Jun
8
Sat
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors @ Kite Festival
Jun 8 @ 7:00 am
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors @ Kite Festival

Grays Harbor Festival of Colors is the premier, family friendly, kite festival on the west coast.This event is made for kite fliers of all skill levels with special events for kids.
In the past we have had kite fliers coming from as far away as India, Canada,
and many from the western United States. We are located in Grays Harbor on the
Washington State central coast.

Our festival is always on the first full week-end (Fri.,Sat.and Sun) in June.
The 2019 Festival of Colors is scheduled for June 7th, 8th and 9th. Our flying
beach is famous for the consistency of the winds and mild temperatures,
usually low to mid sixties at the time of the festival.

Jun
9
Sun
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors @ Kite Festival
Jun 9 @ 7:00 am
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors @ Kite Festival

Grays Harbor Festival of Colors is the premier, family friendly, kite festival on the west coast.This event is made for kite fliers of all skill levels with special events for kids.
In the past we have had kite fliers coming from as far away as India, Canada,
and many from the western United States. We are located in Grays Harbor on the
Washington State central coast.

Our festival is always on the first full week-end (Fri.,Sat.and Sun) in June.
The 2019 Festival of Colors is scheduled for June 7th, 8th and 9th. Our flying
beach is famous for the consistency of the winds and mild temperatures,
usually low to mid sixties at the time of the festival.

Jul
7
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Jul
11
Thu
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
12
Fri
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 12 @ 1:00 pm
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

• Food Vendors ………………………………………1pm-7pm

• Craft Vendors ………………………………………3pm-7pm

• Games in the park ……………….……………….. 3pm-5pm

• Coronation ………………………………5:30pm (VFW Hall)

• Magician ..……………………..………6:30pm (Friday only)

• Guns & Hoses Annual Softball Tournament …….6:30pm

• Teen Dance ….………………………..……8pm(Parking Lot)

Jul
13
Sat
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

• Softball Tournament ………………………….8am

• Food & Craft Vendors ………………………..9am-7pm

• Fun Run ……………………………….………..9am (Register at VFW)

• Kiddie Parade ……………………………………11:45am

• 60th Annual Grand Parade ….………….12pm

• Kid Zone ..……………………………….……..12:30pm-5pm

• World Famous Bear Festival Stew ..…1pm (Saturday only, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!)

• Elma Youth Cheer …………………………..1pm(Main Stage)

• Music in the Park …..……………….…..……1:30pm -The Fabulous Murphtones

• High Impact Dance Academy…………..3:30pm(Main Stage)

• Music in the Park ……………………………….5pm -The Olson’s

Run from the Bears Fun Run 1K, 5K, 10K
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am
Run from the Bears Fun Run 1K, 5K, 10K

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

60th Annual Grand Parade
Jul 13 @ 12:00 pm
60th Annual Grand Parade

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

60th Annual Bear Stew
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm
60th Annual Bear Stew

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
14
Sun
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 14 @ 8:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

• Softball Tournament …………….…………………….8am

• Food & Craft Vendors …………….…………………..10am-4pm

• Car Show …………………….……………………………..10am (Simpson Ave. Next to OCCU)

• Petting Zoo (Kid Zone) …..……..………………….11am-4pm

• Kid Zone ………………………………………………..….11am-4pm

• Music in the Park………..………………………..……12pm -Monica Drake & Dewayne Brady

• Hay Toss ………………………………………………..….1pm

• Music in the Park…………….…………………………1pm -Kynan Shane

• Music in the Park…………….…………….……..……2pm -Humor & Heart

60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival-Royals Rumble Car Show
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival-Royals Rumble Car Show

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
16
Tue
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
21
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Aug
3
Sat
Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party @ Long Swamp Boat Launch
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party @ Long Swamp Boat Launch

Grays Harbor Stream team will be partnering with the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and Forterra on August 3rd for an invasive plant removal work party from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

We will provide tools and gloves, along with coffee, donuts, snacks, and water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Aug
10
Sat
Mill Creek Park Invasive Removal @ Mill Creek Park, Cosmopolis, WA
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mill Creek Park Invasive Removal @ Mill Creek Park, Cosmopolis, WA

On Saturday August 10th Grays Harbor Stream Team will be teaming up with the City of Cosmopolis to remove invasive species from Mill Creek Park.

Look for the blue Grays Harbor Stream Team tent where you will sign in and where coffee, donuts, snacks, and water will be provided. There will also be gloves, clippers and loppers for volunteers to use.

Hope you can join us!

Aug
11
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Aug
14
Wed
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 14 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
15
Thu
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 15 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
16
Fri
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 16 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Movie Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets @ Lloyd Murray Park
Aug 16 @ 8:30 pm – 10:15 pm

Join us for this free event for the whole family. Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, and your favorite snack and join us as we enjoy some blockbuster family favorites on our giant movie screen! The movie begins at nightfall. Not every movie is right for every family. Check commonsensemedia.org. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.