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.

Aug
5
Fri
Banjo Train and BBQ @ Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum
Aug 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Banjo Train and BBQ @ Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum | Elbe | Washington | United States

Get ready a toe tapping, knee slapping performance by the Tacoma Banjo Band. This two and half hour special event includes a steam train ride to the museum for the concert and catered BBQ by the experts at Longhorn BBQ. Seating on the train is limited and this is a catered event so please place advance reservations.

Apr
1
Sat
Driftwood Show & Glass Float Hunt @ Grayland Beach
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shop Vendors!
Vote on your favorite driftwood art
Photography, Furniture, Flotsam, Jetsam & Glass Floats
Live Music
Experts on hand to interpret your beach finds
Prizes and Surprises!
Apr
2
Sun
Driftwood Show & Glass Float Hunt @ Grayland Beach
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shop Vendors!
Vote on your favorite driftwood art
Photography, Furniture, Flotsam, Jetsam & Glass Floats
Live Music
Experts on hand to interpret your beach finds
Prizes and Surprises!
Jun
3
Sat
Passport to Grays Harbor History @ 12 Grays Harbor Museums
Jun 3 all-day

Today is the kick off of availability of Passport to Grays Harbor History. Visit a museum today (Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Lake Quinault, McCleary, Montesano, Moclips, Ocean Shores, or Westport) and get started collecting your unique passport stamps. Great summer fun!

Quinault Tribal Museum has had to postpone their celebration to June 16 & 17, but it will be worth the wait with a storyteller, artisans, vender, tours & refreshments.

Jul
7
Fri
Windrider Kite Festival @ Grayland Beach
Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Windrider Kite Festival @ Grayland Beach | Grayland | Washington | United States

Second largest kit festival in Washington. There will be Kids kites, sport kite competition, mass Ascension’s, kite lessons, Teddy bear drops, kiters banquet,raffle and auction and Tee shirts and pins.

Jul
8
Sat
Windrider Kite Festival @ Grayland Beach
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Windrider Kite Festival @ Grayland Beach | Grayland | Washington | United States

Second largest kit festival in Washington. There will be Kids kites, sport kite competition, mass Ascension’s, kite lessons, Teddy bear drops, kiters banquet,raffle and auction and Tee shirts and pins.

Jul
9
Sun
Windrider Kite Festival @ Grayland Beach
Jul 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Windrider Kite Festival @ Grayland Beach | Grayland | Washington | United States

Second largest kit festival in Washington. There will be Kids kites, sport kite competition, mass Ascension’s, kite lessons, Teddy bear drops, kiters banquet,raffle and auction and Tee shirts and pins.

Aug
10
Thu
Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 10 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

Aug
11
Fri
Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 11 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

Aug
12
Sat
Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 12 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

Aug
13
Sun
Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 13 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

Sep
13
Thu
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington exhibit opening @ State Reception Room, Washington State Capitol
Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington exhibit opening @ State Reception Room, Washington State Capitol | Olympia | Washington | United States

In 1968, Vietnam, civil rights, women’s liberation, and conservation coalesced—and tragedy led the 6 o’clock news. It changed us in ways still rippling a half-century later. 1968: The Year That Rocked Washington features a collection of online stories and an exhibit at the Washington State Capitol with profiles, compelling photos, and artifacts that document the activism and aftershocks of a landmark year in world history.

Apr
3
Sat
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma

Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, April 3 and Sunday April 4. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.

Apr
4
Sun
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma

Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, April 3 and Sunday April 4. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.

Sep
10
Sun
Lake Sylvia State Park Fall Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Lake Sylvia State Park Fall Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park

The FOSLS LAKE SYLVIA STATE PARK FALL FESTIVAL continues the tradition for our 12th year!
Come join us on SUNDAY, September 10th, 2023 from 8:30 – 4:00 for a day filled with fun and family activities.

If you enjoy running we have trail Races that begin at 8:30 am. From 10 – 4, you can find one of a kind art and hand crafted treasures at the Artisans Market and eat delicious food while enjoying great live music by talented local acts all on the peaceful shores of beautiful Lake Sylvia. There will also be a kayak paddling adventure, a Watershed Festival by the GH Stream Team, Galaxy Harbor Dancers and educational exhibits in the Legacy Pavilion. You can decorate a pumpkin or take a group photo in our photo booth and we will have kids activities as well.

Park for free at Simpson School (519 Simpson Ave W, Montesano WA), and take a free shuttle to the Festival. Parking inside the park is limited and requires a Discover Pass. Free Disabled Parking is available inside the park. Watch our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival for up to date information, applications, and schedules.