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.

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Oct
28
Sat
Halloween Dance Worshops @ Oyhut Bay Wellness Activity Center
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm

Heidi Hutchinson will be the instructor.

1:00 p.m. – 3-5-year-old’s
1:45 p.m. – 6-8-year-old’s
2:30 p.m. – 9-12-year-old’s

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Nov
10
Fri
Toast to Vets Party @ Seabrook Town Hall
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mill 109 Restaurant and Pub partners with Wishkah River Distillery for this social gathering celebrating the heroes in our community, the Veterans.

4 specialty cocktails made with Wishkah River Distillery Spirits will be paired with 4 mouth-watering small plates created by Mill 109 chefs. +21 Party for Adults

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Nov
11
Sat
Veterans Day Parade @ Elma Veteran’s Memorial Park
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am

Memorial Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Parade at 1:00 p.m.   Enjoy covered seating and an announcer, located on Third and Main Street at the Elma Visitors Station. Three prizes for parade entries are being offered: Most Patriotic Entry $100; Judges Choice $50; and Most Creative $25. For entry information contact BO Brown 360-482-3365 or email rmcsret94@centurytel.net.

Bring your donation to the corner of 3rd & Main Street in Elma before or after the parade.

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Dec
2
Sat
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, December 2-3, at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.

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Dec
3
Sun
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, December 2-3, at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.

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Mar
21
Wed
Family Game Night @ Amanda Park Timberland Library
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Visit the library for an evening of board games and more. All ages.

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Jun
16
Sat
Tour and Vigil for Housing @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour and Vigil for Housing @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“We are coming together because we are tired of Grays Harbor County’s economic devastation and we are working together to make our city a better place for everyone,” says Mashyla Buckmaster, organizer with Harbor Rising and Chaplains the Harbor.

June 12th, 2018

CONTACTS:
Mashyla Buckmaster (360) 580-4278
Stina Janssen (360) 301-3340

Downtown Future Housing Site Tour and Vigil to advance vision for 2,000 affordable housing units in Aberdeen Revitalization Plan

Aberdeen, WA – Residents of Aberdeen who have experienced homelessness first-hand and housing-insecure families advocate that affordable housing must be a central emphasis in Aberdeen’s Revitalization Plan. Saturday, under the banner “Harbor Rising,” we will gather to welcome the Most Reverend Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, to the streets of Aberdeen. Having sermonized at the Royal Wedding, Curry is now an international household name. Presiding Bishop Curry’s presence honors the work of our local community, which is rising to the challenge as we face down a housing crisis and advance lasting solutions.

Local residents will lead a downtown tour highlighting both our plight and our potential for future affordable housing and treatment centers, demonstrating our vision to the Presiding Bishop and members of the New Poor People’s Campaign visiting from across Washington State. We will end the day with a vigil at Aberdeen City Hall to honor the many lives lost due to homelessness in our community. The tour will meet at 3:00pm Saturday, June 16th in the parking lot next to Jay’s Fruit Stand (corner of South G St and E Heron St, Aberdeen, WA 98520) and will end at City Hall (200 E Market St) for a vigil.

Making housing a central priority in Aberdeen’s Revitalization Plan would address issues at the heart of citywide concern for Aberdeen’s economic future.
In recent weeks, the City has responded to homelessness with ordinances that would punish homeless people for the housing crisis. There have been community efforts to evict the largest homeless camp in the city. Like the City and the business community, we want a better future for our city and we want businesses and workers to do well.

We mourn the devastating loss of the Aberdeen Armory, which housed vital services including Meals on Wheels, the Museum of History, and Coastal Community Action Program, a provider of housing assistance. Despite the backlog the fire’s destruction will place on housing resources, we know that as a resilient community, we will rise.

Those who know homelessness firsthand have a vision to restore our county and its people by rebuilding our housing stock. One in sixteen people—approximately 1,000 people—are homeless in Aberdeen (DSHS 2017). For every 100 extremely low-income families in Grays Harbor, there are just 17 housing affordable units available. For the 1,775 extremely low-income households in the county, there are only 615 affordable units available, and for the 1,715 very low-income households, only 605 affordable units are available (American Community Survey Data 2016).

Meanwhile in Aberdeen, 11.7% of housing, 862 units, stand vacant (US Census 2010), most of these currently unfit for human habitation. We propose that 2,000 units be built or restored in Aberdeen to fill the gap in affordable housing availability. Harbor Rising imagines responsible agencies partnering with local organizations to provide housing including pathways to home-ownership and employment in housing construction and restoration. The Future Housing Site tour, led by people who have experienced homeless and housing insecurity first-hand.

The tour will end at City Hall for a vigil for those who have died on the street, prayer, and words from Presiding Bishop Curry.

Harbor Rising is made up of people with experiences of homelessness and housing insecurity, local residents, and organizations including Chaplains on the Harbor, Democracy Rising, Blind Justice and more.

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Jun
30
Sat
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

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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

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Aug
1
Wed
EXCLUSIVE PRE-SCREENING – DINESH D’SPUZA’S ‘DEATH OF A NATION’ @ Riverside Cinema
Aug 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
EXCLUSIVE PRE-SCREENING - DINESH D’SPUZA’S ‘DEATH OF A NATION’ @ Riverside Cinema | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Dinesh D’Souza is one of the most controversial political researcher and commentator, who has challenged Democrats, Rhino Republicans and Media on their false narratives about our Constitution and American history. His movie ‘Death of A Nation’ explains the similarities between Presidents Lincoln and Trump elections, how our country is divided and who is behind it all!

‘Death of A Nation’ is set to be released in 1,000 theatres across the nation but The MAGA Network & MAGA One Radio has an Exclusive VIP Pre-Screening Event August 1, 7:00p at the Riverside Cinema in Abderdeen. There are a limited number of tickets, so if you want to see this important history documentary, buy your tickets now at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/death-of-a-nation-prescreening-aberdeen-tickets-47935185430

For more information on this film and to see the the trailer:

Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘Death of A Nation’ A Historic Documentary of American History By: Chrissy Piccolo

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Dec
8
Sat
The Polar Express. Grays Harbor Dance Recital @ The 7th Street Theatre
Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Polar Express. Grays Harbor Dance Recital @ The 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor Dance presents The Polar Express.
Climb on board this magical train for a holiday adventure you’ll never forget!
Fun for all ages. Happy Holidays!

Do you Believe?

GHD Recitals are, as always. FREE admission with a foodbank donation.

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Dec
9
Sun
The Polar Express. Grays Harbor Dance Recital @ The 7th Street Theatre
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Polar Express. Grays Harbor Dance Recital @ The 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor Dance presents The Polar Express.
Climb on board this magical train for a holiday adventure you’ll never forget!
Fun for all ages!

Do you Believe?

GHD Recitals are, as always. FREE admission with a foodbank donation.

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Mar
6
Wed
Let’s Talk — Climate Change @ Fairfield Inn and Suites
Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Let's Talk -- Climate Change @ Fairfield Inn and Suites

Have you noticed the snow and cold this winter? Is it part of the future?
The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust is sponsoring a community forum to talk about climate change and how our community can respond.

The discussion will be introduced by Centralia College instructor Dr. Lisa Carlson. She offers this statement: Climate change is here. Predictions of warmer temperatures, more wildfire and more intense storms seem to be coming true. What does this mean for Washington State? How will my family and I be affected? What can we do to prepare for it and help reduce our climate impact?

The event will be on Wednesday, March 6th, at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Grand Mound. The event is from 6 to 8 PM; light refreshments will be served.

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Apr
18
Thu
Biology and Brews @ Mount Olympus Brewing
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Biology and Brews @ Mount Olympus Brewing

April 18th will be Grays Harbor Stream Teams second Biology and Brews pub talk at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen WA.

Jennifer Riedmayer, Nonpoint Water Quality Specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology, will be speaking on water quality and the Newaukum Basin.

The talk starts at 5:00 pm, I will be around after to answer questions.

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Apr
25
Thu
Rural Community Vitality Forum @ Grays Harbor College
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Rural Community Vitality Forum @ Grays Harbor College

Washington’s economy is booming
Are you experiencing the boom in your business, organization, and community?

When it comes to training existing employees and finding qualified new hires, the challenge is real in rural Washington. Education, workforce training, and other services may or may not be available where you live. If they are—then are they working for you? Effective policy for rural regions can only be informed by the “lived in” experience of people in those communities. That’s the purpose behind this Rural Community Vitality Forum in Aberdeen that asks the local community what’s working, and what’s not. Tell us your story, give us your perspective, and help shape solutions. This will be a facilitated but free-flowing discussion, so come prepared to participate.

We’re listening, and so is the U.S. Department of Labor
This rural “listening tour” is brought to you by the state’s Workforce Board, which helps convene and oversee the state’s workforce system. An economist from the Workforce Board will provide a snapshot of the local economy. Then a facilitator funded by the U.S. Department of Labor will help us capture your comments and frame next steps. Once the comments are compiled you’ll have a chance to provide input before a report is provided to state and federal policymakers. This is your chance to be heard, and make a difference where you live.

We need a firm headcount for our business breakfast (7:30 a.m.) and our community forum. So register today for these free events at:
http://www.wtb.wa.gov/RuralCommunityVitalityForums.asp

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Dec
18
Wed
Welcome to Ocean Shores Sign Dedication & Kick-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Ocean Shores City Enterance
Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Welcome to Ocean Shores Sign Dedication & Kick-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Ocean Shores City Enterance

On November 3, 1970 by special election and signed off by former Washington Secretary of State Ludlow Kramer, the community of Ocean Shores became a certified city. As such, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Ocean Shores’ cityhood.

Anniversary events will begin with a kick-off celebration recognizing the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, erected 20 years ago at the city gates, as a significant historical feature.

Hosting this event, the Museum of the North Beach and Ocean Shores Coastal Interpretive Center with missions to preserve and share area history have joined forces to erect an informational plaque explaining that artist Judy McVay created the sign. The Mayor and City Council are expected to attend.

Judy McVay along with her brothers pioneered chainsaw carving as an artform, founded the chainsaw carving expo at the Puyallup Fair in the 1980’s, were instrumental in creating local carving events, and Judy was the first Washington woman to win a chainsaw carving competition. In addition to creating the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, her work can be seen all along the Washington Coast, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Hwy 101) and many other locations.

In Ocean Shores, Judy’s work can be viewed at Moby Dick’s on Point Brown Ave. where her “Sand Castle” sign hangs as well as inside the Convention Center vestibule where collaborative pieces created by Judy and her son, Boaz Backus can be found. Boaz along with brother, Steve founded the “sawdust” portion of Ocean Shores’ famed Sand and Sawdust Festival.

“The Welcome to Ocean Shores sign is a highly photographed, significant part of the experience when entering the city and should be recognized as such,” said Coastal Interpretive Center Board President, Nancy Eldridge. “The Museum of the North Beach and our friends at the Coastal Interpretive Center are proud to recognize this historical artifact,” added Museum of the North Beach Executive Director, Kelly Calhoun.

Sign dedication will commence at noon, Saturday January 18, 2020 at the city gates. A historical marker will be placed near the sign and this event will officially kick-off the year long Ocean Shores 50th anniversary celebration. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!

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Nov
5
Thu
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Shops at Riverside parkinglot
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Shops at Riverside parkinglot

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance pre scheduled appointments and walk ups welcome. Sign up in advance for an in-person appointment during this event by following this link:
https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/aberdeen or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally there will be:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Other assorted resources and tokens of appreciation

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Nov
17
Tue
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Summit Pacific Medical Center Pop up Open Enrollment event
Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Summit Pacific Medical Center Pop up Open Enrollment event

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance pre scheduled appointments and walk ups welcome. Sign up in advance for an in-person appointment during this event by following this link:
https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/spmc or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

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Jan
2
Sat
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Shops at Riverside parkinglot
Jan 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Shops at Riverside parkinglot

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance pre scheduled appointments and walk ups welcome. Sign up in advance for an in-person appointment during this event by following this link:
https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/aberdeen or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally there will be:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Other assorted resources and tokens of appreciation

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Nov
11
Thu
1/2 Price Admission for Military Families @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Military families get 1/2 price admission on Veterans Day.

Activities include:
*PlayWise: Outside Inside: Natural Materials Collage
*Letters to Veterans
*Silkscreen Gift Making
*Frogs & Bogs
*Crazy Cranberry Construction
*Turkey Building Challenge
*Art Cards
*Drawing & Coloring
*Tree of Thankful Thoughts
*3D Sculptures with Recycled Materials
*Hula Hoops

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Jul
17
Sun
Cookie Decorating and DIY at Board and Brush with The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery @ Board and Brush Creative Studio
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm
Cookie Decorating and DIY at Board and Brush with The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery @ Board and Brush Creative Studio

Join us for a special DIY workshop with our friends from The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery! In addition to creating a personalized wood sign from our gallery, you will be treated to a hands-on cookie decorating demonstration by The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step. The cost for a workshop is $35 for guests and pre-registration is required. This workshop includes an added fee of $32 for the extra instruction time and cookie decorating supplies, which will be collected during the registration process. This class is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in July. Any guest who attends a workshop in July will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 months of Free Signs. Each month our winner will be given a code for a free PYP workshop for the months of August 2022 – January 2023

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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.

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