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.

Jan
14
Tue
Greater Grays Harbor’s “Business After Hours” @ Five Star Toyota Scion
Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Network with fellow business owners at Business After Hours, hosted by Rich Hartman’s Five-Star Toyota Scion in South Aberdeen on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Greater Grays Harbor Inc., there will be food catered by Mazatlan and prizes contributed by businesses.

The new dealership is located at 212 S. Boone St. Reservations not required.

Jan
15
Wed
Sip and Socialize Ladies Night @ GH Wine Sellars
Jan 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sip and Socialize Ladies Night @ GH Wine Sellars | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

This is our monthly ladies night!! It is typically the second Wednesday of every month with January, being the 3rd Wednesday. We welcome everyone to come by, have a glass of wine, shop with Mary Kay and Stella & Dot and have a relaxing chair massage with Shari Field, licensed massage therapist.

Mar
7
Fri
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen
Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen

Visit downtown Aberdeen from 5-8pm. Visit participating businesses staying open late to host local artists and their work. Join the FREE Downtown Historical Tour at 8:10pm departing from Julie Rajcich Photography, 109 E Wishkah Street. For more information contact firstfridayaberdeen@gmail.com or find “First Friday” on Facebook.

Mar
10
Mon
Sip & Smile @ GH Wine Sellars
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sip & Smile @ GH Wine Sellars | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Julie Rajcich Photography and GH Wine Sellars present ‘Sip & Smile.’ Sip & Smile is a Corporate Portrait Event, portrait packages start at $50. First come, first serve, no appointments. Stop by GH Wine Sellars during this event to get a new business portrait by Julie Rajcich Photography and enjoy some wine. GH Wine Sellars will be selling wine by the glass.
$50 Base Package Includes:
*Brief session at GH Wine Sellars w/ gray background
*Basic professional editing for lighting, color, & contrast
*A password protected online viewing gallery
*2 final images delivered via email
*Full usage rights

Add-ons available:
*Photoshop services, $25 per image
*Additional images, $25 per image or
$50 per image if Photoshopped
*Images delivered via CD or DVD, $5
*Black & white duplicates of selected images, $10

Mar
11
Tue
Grays Harbor Vision 2020 Community Forum @ Aberdeen High School
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Grays Harbor Vision 2020 Community Forum @ Aberdeen High School

What’s Next Grays Harbor?

The Grays Harbor 2020 Board of Directors invites you to join us as we report on progress achieved to date and begin to shape the 2015 Action Plan Update. Open house activities begin at 5:30, followed by a brief presentation and community discussion about future priorities.

GUEST SPEAKER: CARY BOZEMAN, former mayor of Bellevue and Bremerton

Community Partner Stations l Pizza & Light Refreshments l Free Commemorative Calendars

Mar
15
Sat
EXPO Grays Harbor & the Bite @ Aberdeen High School
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

Join Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. as an exhibitor in EXPO Grays Harbor and The Bite of Grays Harbor, the Harbor’s only local trade show that pairs local businesses with local customers.

Raise your profile in the community, and demonstrate your products and services face-to-face with people who care about Shopping the Harbor First.

Reservations required by contacting Angela.

Mar
22
Sat
Raindrop Cooperative Preschool Annual Auction @ Hoquiam Elks Lodge
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm

Raindrop Cooperative Preschool will be celebrating over 30 years in Grays Harbor County. We will be holding our annual spring auction on Saturday March 22, at 6:00pm. You are invited to mark your calenders and invite friends to this event!
Please call the preschool for more information at 533-8058

Apr
3
Thu
First Thursday Kick-off @ Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Thursday Kick-off @ Grays Harbor Community Foundation  | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Event organizers will discuss the timeline, expectations, logistics and promotional opportunities of “First Thursdays” and allow time for question-and-answer where ideas and concerns could be shared.

We will be inviting some past participants to share their experiences, both positive and what they learned that helped them improve the outcome for their business.

Attendance at the Kick-off is highly encouraged for all businesses that are considering participating, and please include any staff members who may be working face-to-face with customers during the event so your team is on the same page.

Please RSVP with the Grays Harbor Community Foundation. For more information, click here.

 

 

May
2
Fri
6th Annual Young Artists Show @ Six Rivers Gallery
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Six Rivers Gallery invites you to attend the grand opening of the 6th Annual Young Artists Show. The Harbor Art Guild continues to feature the work of young artists in this show. The show runs through June 1.

 

First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen

Visit downtown Aberdeen from 5-8pm. Visit participating businesses staying open late to host local artists and their work. Join the FREE Downtown Historical Tour at 7:00pm departing from GH Wine Sellars, 206 S. Broadway. This month’s tour takes you inside and to the top of the historical Becker Building.

For more information contact firstfridayaberdeen@gmail.com or find “First Friday May 2nd” on Facebook.

Jun
7
Sat
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Jun
27
Fri
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 27 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jun
28
Sat
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 28 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jun
29
Sun
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 29 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jul
3
Thu
First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Jul
25
Fri
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration: Artists Reception @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

On Friday, an Artist’s Reception will be  followed by a Street Dance with the band Ready or Not.

Jul
26
Sat
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 26 all-day

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

Saturday’s event will include the Car Show from 10:00 a.m.-3:oo p.m. and the anticipated Art Walk Celebration from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The full Saturday line-up is as follows:

11:30 a.m.-noon: High Impact Dancers

12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Jalen Terry

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.:  Joe Ty

2:oo p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Jackie Mitchell

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p. m.: Joe Ty

Blue Tail Gallery Grand Opening @ Blue Tail Gallery
Jul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

You are invited to attend the grand opening of “Blue Tail Gallery”, a new art venue in Ocean Shores. Enjoy refreshments while admiring the artworks on display of several local and international artists.

The “Blue Tail Gallery” is located in the North Beach Printing building. Owner Artemisa Garcia shares her new venture with the residents and visitors here in Ocean Shores by inviting you to this grand opening event.

Among the artists participating in this venture are award-wining artists, international artists, amateur artists, and some artists that have never exhibited before. So there is a lot of talent, variety and beauty to behold under one roof. The collection of original fine arts and reproductions includes: watercolors, oil, acrylics, pastels, encaustic, and photography are available for sale, including greeting cards.

Blue Tail Gallery will be open from Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am-5pm.

We hope you come and join us and share with us your love for the arts.

 

Aug
7
Thu
First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Aug 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.