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.

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Jun
10
Sat
Elma High School Graduation @ Grays Harbor County Fair and Event Center
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm

It’s that time of year again. Come out to the fairgrounds to watch the Elma High School Class of 2017 graduate. Watch as the tassels move side to side and the hats come off! We’ll see you there!

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Jun
21
Wed
Annual High School Completion Ceremony @ Grays Harbor College
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm

The celebration is for anyone earning a GED between July 2016 and now who took the GED tests at the College. Those interested in participating should contact the Transitions office at 360-538-4167 as soon as possible.

Not only does the event acknowledge those who have successfully passed the GED test, but also those who have earned their high school diplomas through GHC’s High School 21+ program. Tickets are not required for the ceremony.

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Aug
1
Tue
Military Showcase @ Westport Marina
Aug 1 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is pleased to announce a military exercise and public showcase demonstration at the Westport Marina, testing how the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and WA National Guard could deliver supplies and capabilities in the event of a catastrophic Cascadia Earthquake and Tsunami Event. The USS Rushmore will patrol off our Western Coast and launch a landing craft, holding various military vehicles. The landing craft will arrive at the boat launch next to the Coast Guard Station at 1600 N. Nyhus St. and offload military vehicles for public display. The US Coast Guard Station, Westport will be holding an open house during the day also. Numerous helicopters will be landing and flying around the area to rendezvous with the USS Rushmore offshore. There will be a static display of the helicopters during the event also. Thank you to the City of Westport, the US Coast Guard Station at Westport and to the Port of Grays Harbor for their support in conducting this event for all citizens of Washington State.

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Sep
1
Fri
A.A.O.S Arts & Crafts Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The 49th annual Arts & Crafts show is moving to Labor Day Weekend this year along with a few changes, such as live entertainment and a beer garden on Saturday. Thousands of unique, handcrafted items created by gifted artists and craft people.

Live entertainment Saturday afternoon with the Bruce Hughes Band and drum circles.

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Sep
2
Sat
A.A.O.S Arts & Crafts Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The 49th annual Arts & Crafts show is moving to Labor Day Weekend this year along with a few changes, such as live entertainment and a beer garden on Saturday. Thousands of unique, handcrafted items created by gifted artists and craft people.

Live entertainment Saturday afternoon with the Bruce Hughes Band and drum circles.

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Sep
3
Sun
A.A.O.S Arts & Crafts Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 49th annual Arts & Crafts show is moving to Labor Day Weekend this year along with a few changes, such as live entertainment and a beer garden on Saturday. Thousands of unique, handcrafted items created by gifted artists and craft people.

Live entertainment Saturday afternoon with the Bruce Hughes Band and drum circles.

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Sep
22
Fri
Maritime Music Festival @ Wesport Maritime Museum
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Come and enjoy great music, vendors, food, and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival encompasses all genres of music.

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Sep
23
Sat
Maritime Music Festival @ Wesport Maritime Museum
Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm

Come and enjoy great music, vendors, food, and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival encompasses all genres of music.

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Oct
7
Sat
Bigfoot Brew Fest @ Crescent Park
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

5th Annual Beer Festival on the Washington Coast
benefiting The Seabrook Community Foundation. Craft Brewers, Big Foot, Food, & Live Music. Entry fee includes festival admission, 6 beer tasting tickes, BFBF pint glass. Additional tasting tickets available. Food and other vendors cash/credit.

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Oct
27
Fri
Haunted Weekend @ Navy Getaways Pacific Beach
Oct 27 all-day

Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.

**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**

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Oct
28
Sat
Haunted Weekend @ Navy Getaways Pacific Beach
Oct 28 all-day

Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.

**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**

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May
19
Sat
Human Impacts on Aquatic Systems at the Microbial Level @ Grays Harbor Coolege, Schermer Bldg, Room 4134-a
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

This workshop seeks to describe the measurable differences in stream micobial populations as related to human impacts in forest, residential, and industrial areas. Simple interventions to minimize these impacts will be described.

Tour of the GHC Fish lab optional to follow

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May
21
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy Info Session @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
May 21 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy Info Session @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Meetings 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No court fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact Eric, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org

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Jun
18
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session Every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org

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Jul
16
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org

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Aug
20
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org

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Feb
6
Wed
Hoquiam Hilarities at Hoquiam Brewery @ Hoquiam Brewery
Feb 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hoquiam Hilarities at Hoquiam Brewery @ Hoquiam Brewery

Professional stand-up comedy is coming to Hoquiam! Hoquiam Brewery is teaming up with some of the best touring comedians in the country to put on a monthly show every first Wednesday!

So grab a delicious beer, relax and leave the jokes to us!

February 6th is our very first show, with Baton Rouge native Chase Mayers, Vanessa Dawn of Tulsa and homegrown talent Travis Nelson!

Tickets are just $10! Come grab a beer and relax with some laughs!
Check out your comedians online:
travisnelsoncomedy.com
@travisisjoking
@chase_mayers
@nessathedawn

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Aug
24
Sat
Family Forest Field Day @ Wildcat Creek Tree Farm
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Family Forest Field Day @ Wildcat Creek Tree Farm

Whether you own a “home in the woods” or many acres of land, this “out in the woods” educational event is packed with practical “how-to” information that you need to know.

Stewarding land is both rewarding and challenging. Successful management is due to the decisions you make and the actions you take. Attending the Family Forest Field Day will prepare you to plan and execute sound practices, enabling you to accomplish your management objectives, reduce risks, and protect your financial investment.

Don’t own land but are still interested in learning more about forests? Maybe you’re thinking about buying some forestland but want to see what you’re getting into? All are welcome!

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Mar
5
Fri
March First Friday Art Walk @ Aberdeen Art Center
Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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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Oct
7
Sat
Seabrook’s Bigfoot Brewfest @ Seabrook, Market Street
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The 9th Annual Bigfoot Brewfest is a celebration of quality craft beer, ciders and other brews from around the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis on flavors and adventure.
Enjoy cool ocean air while you sample craft beverages from over 20 unique breweries. Listen to live music and eat delicious food while stretching your adventure muscles and trying new flavors, games and physical prowess.
Details: Food trucks are on site serving up some of the most delicious food you could hope for. Two bands are playing live, the fan favorites, Deerswerver and the Mike & Frank Duo.
1 PM VIP early entry. 2 PM GA entry. We stop pouring beer at 6 PM but you can stay and listen to music, dance, eat food from our food trucks, and drink water up until 7:30 PM. There are many options for a safe ride, BE SAFE AND DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
Ticket options:
VIP: You deserve the BEST! Get in an hour early with special access to our VIP Only Lounge area sponsored by Frontager’s Pizza. Includes four drink tickets, access to two exclusive taps, lounge seating, Club Social bar & menu, private bathrooms, dedicated staff, and more! Collect your free commemorative pint glass at the end of your night. 21+ ONLY. ($120)
VIP + Seafood Boil: Get in an hour early with special access to our VIP Only Lounge area sponsored by Frontager’s Pizza. Includes four drink tickets, access to two exclusive taps, lounge seating, Club Social bar & menu, private bathrooms, dedicated staff, and more! This ticket also includes our limited availability Seafood Boil that pairs nicely with your VIP Bigfoot experience. Collect your free commemorative pint glass at the end of your night. 21+ ONLY. ($170)
V IP Designated Driver: Get in an hour early with special access to our VIP Only Lounge area sponsored by Frontager’s Pizza. Includes a refillable water bottle that can be filled in the event and TWO non-alcoholic drink tickets, lounge seating, Club Social bar & menu, private bathrooms, dedicated staff, and more! Be the responsible one and get your group home safely. Other zero alcohol beverage options like kombucha and soda samples will be available at the different vendors. 21+ ONLY. ($75)
General Admission: Includes four drink tickets, 4+ hours of craft beer, great music, games, and good people. 21+ ONLY. ($65)
Designated Driver: Come with your friends and enjoy the music and good times but no alcoholic beverages for a reduced rate. Comes with a refillable water bottle that can be filled in the event and two non-alcoholic drink tickets. Be the responsible one and get your group home safely. Other zero alcohol beverage options like kombucha and soda samples will be available at the different vendors. 21+ ONLY. ($25)
* Additional drink tickets available for purchase on site only.
*This outdoor summer event will not disappoint! Rain or Shine.
*No Refunds, tickets are transferable.
*Everyone must be 21 and over. No infants or toddlers will be admitted. No Pets allowed inside.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Register your team of TWO today to play in the Bigfoot Cornhole Tournament! 1st place team wins a $500 gift certificate to Seabrook Hospitality. Only $20 to register your two-person team for this fun event! Registration and practice time will be 2:00-3:00 PM the day of the event. The tournament starts at 3 PM. Ticket sales for the cornhole tournament end at 3 PM the day of the event or Brackets until sold out, so pick your partner and mark your calendars! (All team names must be PG-13 or will be altered by hosts on game day.)

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Nov
21
Tue
North Beach Genealogy Society Monthly Meeting @ Ocean Shores Public Library
Nov 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
North Beach Genealogy Society Monthly Meeting @ Ocean Shores Public Library

North Beach Genealogy Society invites you to join us on November 21st at 1 pm at the Ocean Shores Public Library. All levels of interest in Family History are welcome. Our November speaker will be Michael Turner, presenting “Ethnicity Estimates – Why do they mismatch our Paper Trails?”

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