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.

Nov
19
Sat
No Cost Childhood Immunization Event @ Montesano City Hall
Nov 19 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

What you need to know
• Kids under 18 must be with parent or legal guardian
• All kids welcome regardless of what school they attend
• Bring your vaccination records for all vaccines – go
to https://wa.myir.net/rorl?next=/ to get your records!
• No immunization exemptions/waivers will be issued
• Vaccines available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Kids can get multiple vaccines as needed
• No appointment, insurance, or proof of residence needed!

Holiday Bazaar @ Mary M. Knight School
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Holiday Bazaar @ Mary M. Knight School

Mary M Knight PTO
Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Wreaths, Concessions,
Artisan Craft, Homemade Holiday Crafts, Jewelry, and more

Contact pto@mmk.wednet.edu to become a vendor!
$10 for indoor space

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Nov 19 @ 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.

Nov
21
Mon
Elma City Council Meeting @ Elma City Hall
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nov
23
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Nov 23 @ 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.

Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 23 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Nov 23 @ 6:30 pm
Nov
26
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Nov 26 @ 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.

Nov
30
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Nov 30 @ 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.

Dec
3
Sat
Christmas in McCleary @ McCleary Community
Dec 3 all-day
Christmas in McCleary @ McCleary Community

Spend the day kicking off the holiday season in McCleary on December 3rd! There are family-friendly events all day long including:
Breakfast with Santa
Silent tree auction
Christmas Store
Jingle Bear Trot
Annual Train Lighting, cookies, and cocoa
SpodyFest Christmas Convoy
Free Movie at the Museum – The Nightmare Before Christmas

McCleary Silent Tree Auction & Santa Breakfast @ McCleary VFW Post 5564
Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The McCleary Bear Festival offers Breakfast with Santa and a silent tree auction on the first Saturday of December each year. These events kick of the Committee’s fundraising and community service activities for the festival court.

Breakfast served 8am-11am.
Pictures with Santa available.
Silent Tree Auction – winners notified at close of auction along with pick up arrangements.

Artisan Faire @ Ocean Shores Lions Club
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artisan Faire @ Ocean Shores Lions Club

This inaugural event brings Fair Trade gift items, local vendors and the Patisserie featuring Loli Gay’s Cheesecake, tasty baked goods from Ocean Shores IGA and Oyhut Market Bakery. Global artisans from Ukraine, Haiti, Mexico, US and around the world will be featured. Grays Harbor will be introduced to new Fair Trade pieces. Net proceeds benefit North Beach Medical Equipment.

Harbor Dice Con @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Harbor Dice Con @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

Visit local geeky, gaming vendors at this 2 day Warhammer Tournament.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Dec 3 @ 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.

McCleary – Jingle Bear Trot @ Beerbower Park
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm
McCleary - Jingle Bear Trot @ Beerbower Park

As part of the city’s 3rd annual Christmas in McCleary, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council is hosting the Jingle Bear Trot to accompany the city’s annual tree lighting celebration to mark the start of the holiday season. Enjoy our leisurely 1-mile or 5K trot around the Beerbower Park, which will be decorated in holiday lights and displays. Dress up in your
favorite holiday costume or bring jingle bells to help spread the cheer. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes!

$5 to trot

Costume Contest Categories
? Best family costume
? Most holiday themed
? Best kid costume (13 and younger)
? Best teen costume (14 and older)

McCleary Annual Train Lighting, Cocoa, & Cookies – Christmas in McCleary @ Beerbower Park
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm
McCleary Annual Train Lighting, Cocoa, & Cookies - Christmas in McCleary @ Beerbower Park

Every year, on the first Saturday of the month, the City of McCleary kicks off the holiday season by lighting up the train, which stays lit throughout the month. The train is located in the center of town at Beerbower Park.

The Jingle Bear Trot, a night run, trot, walk around the park on a holiday decorated course, is held right before the lighting and SpodyFest Christmas Convoy and Free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas follow.

Sign up on Facebook (preferred but not required)!

McCleary – Christmas in McCleary Free Movie – The Nightmare Before Christmas @ McCleary Museum & Heritage Center
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm
McCleary -  Christmas in McCleary Free Movie - The Nightmare Before Christmas @ McCleary Museum & Heritage Center

As part of Christmas in McCleary, the MCRC and McCleary Museum & Heritage Center partner to offer a free family movie. This year, we are showing The Nightmare Before Christmas. Movie starts with plenty of time to transition from the train lighting and SpodyFest Christmas Convoy. Cost is free. Concessions available for purchase.

Dec
4
Sun
Artisan Faire @ Ocean Shores Lions Club
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artisan Faire @ Ocean Shores Lions Club

This inaugural event brings Fair Trade gift items, local vendors and the Patisserie featuring Loli Gay’s Cheesecake, tasty baked goods from Ocean Shores IGA and Oyhut Market Bakery. Global artisans from Ukraine, Haiti, Mexico, US and around the world will be featured. Grays Harbor will be introduced to new Fair Trade pieces. Net proceeds benefit North Beach Medical Equipment.

Harbor Dice Con @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Harbor Dice Con @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

Visit local geeky, gaming vendors at this 2 day Warhammer Tournament.

Dec
7
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Dec 7 @ 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.

Dec
9
Fri
Christmas Tree Lighting @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen
Dec 9 @ 6:30 pm

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen invite you to join us for hot cocoa, Christmas music and watching the lighting of our outdoor Christmas tree on Fri, Dec 9 at 6:30 pm.

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen
420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tel: 360.532.1330
Email: office@aberdeenpres.org
https://www.aberdeenpres.org

Dec
10
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Dec 10 @ 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.