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
11
Fri
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.

Aug
12
Sat
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.

Woof-a-Thon @ Ocean Shores
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Dogs and their parents are invited to this festival celebrating the talents and uniqueness of our special loved ones. Games and sporting events and an auction all Fido friendly.

Aug
13
Sun
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.

Aug
19
Sat
Grays Harbor PRIDE Festival @ 8th St Ale House
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Family friendly street fair with vendors, beer garden, food, entertainment, and more.

Gnome Festival @ Seabrook
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm

Come and party with us and The Not-Its during our family concert and dance party in the park. More details TBD.

Oct
20
Fri
Top Dog Agility Trials @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm

Join us in watching our four-legged friends work their tails off in the Top Dog Agility Trials.

Dog agility is a fun, fast moving sport in which the handler must direct their dog through and over a series of obstacles. Come and see what all the woof is about!

Oct
21
Sat
Top Dog Agility Trials @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Oct 21 @ 8:30 am

Join us in watching our four-legged friends work their tails off in the Top Dog Agility Trials.

Dog agility is a fun, fast moving sport in which the handler must direct their dog through and over a series of obstacles. Come and see what all the woof is about!

Oct
22
Sun
Top Dog Agility Trials @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Oct 22 @ 8:30 am

Join us in watching our four-legged friends work their tails off in the Top Dog Agility Trials.

Dog agility is a fun, fast moving sport in which the handler must direct their dog through and over a series of obstacles. Come and see what all the woof is about!

Nov
8
Wed
SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Nov 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
In SCREENAGERS, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
Join us as we view this exploration of technology and society.
A World Cafe style discussion will follow the viewing.

Adults & Teens & Youth (4th grade+)
Dec
9
Sat
Grays harbor beauty college open house @ Grays harbor beauty college
Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

We have moved and settled in our new location Stop in for a meet and greet of our students , check out our specials for the day. Light refreshments will be offered . The students will have examples of their best work .

Mar
3
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Watch a new release at the library! We’ll provide the popcorn, you bring a comfy pillow. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

May
19
Sat
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.

Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.

On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.

May
20
Sun
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.

Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.

On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.

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

Mar
5
Fri
March First Friday Art Walk @ Aberdeen Art Center
Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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

Apr
8
Sat
Meet Raptor Ambassadors with the Falconer @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet Raptor Ambassadors with the Falconer @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet the raptor ambassadors and learn about prey and predators with The Falconer John Prucich!

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Jul
8
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum

The Fire Rescue Spectacular, July 8, is the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! At the free street fair kids can explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, take the Junior Fighter Challenge, enjoy free ice cream, and so much more!

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network in partnership with Olympia Fire Dept., and thanks to Access Partner Macy’s.

Free Street Fair Activities
• Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles and meet first responders
• Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• See vintage fire trucks
• Experience the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy special activities, festival food & free ice cream and popsicles

Inside the Museum
• See wacky Dr. Science demos
• Make an emergency candle or fire starter
• Learn how to start a campfire
• Explore first aid techniques
• Rescue toy animals from ice

All activities on the street are free to the public. Special activities in the Museum are free with admission – online reservations recommended.