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

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Oct
1
Sat
Salon Reading: Dwight Johnson @ Harbor House
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Salon Reading: Dwight Johnson @ Harbor House  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Our Salon Readings feature local authors and poets reading short passages from their work. The public is welcome to listen. Books may be available for purchase and signing.

Saturday, October 1st we’ll be offering our first quarterly Salon Reading. Local writers are joined by readers and those who love story.

Our featured reader is poet Dwight Johnson.

The event begins at 7 p.m., should last an hour to an hour and a half, is free and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Writers are welcome to come by and read from their work. While there is no need to sign up in advance it is recommended to assure a spot.

There is still room for other writers to join in the reading and Harbor House is always looking for local artists to display. Contact Greg Zschomler at 360.532.2676 or at harborhousewriters@yahoo.com to sign-up or get more information.

Oct
6
Thu
Four-Film Documentary: Minimalism @ Bishop Center
Oct 6 @ 6:30 pm
Four-Film Documentary: Minimalism @ Bishop Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The first film, “Minimalism,” and is sponsored by Alder Creative.

“Minimalism,” described as a documentary about the important things, examines the lives of minimalists from all walks of life.

Each film will be screened backstage at the Bishop Center; seating will be arranged pub-style and movies will be viewed on an enormous screen. The tickets are $10 per film, which includes popcorn and a slice of pizza; beverages will be available for purchase.  A discussion among the film-watchers will follow each movie.

“Minimalism,” described as a documentary about the important things, examines the lives of minimalists from all walks of life.

Oct
11
Tue
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay
Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join Essentially Yoga for evening yoga in September. $12 drop-in fee. Class will consist of Vinyasa Flow for the first half, followed by restorative yin postures. Classes are open to all levels. All are welcome!

Rain or shine – look for signs onsite for specific class location.

Oct
15
Sat
New Yoga Class @ Oyhut Bay
Oct 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
New Yoga Class @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

New yoga classes at Oyhut Bay with Vistayoga. Oct 15 and 29 at 9:30-10:30am. $12 drop in or $21 for both classes, cash, check or card accepted. All levels welcome.

Classes will be held in The Loft above the Real Estate Office at Oyhut Bay, 400 Salmonberry Lane SW (five miles south of downtown Ocean Shores).

Building Healthy Connections Day @ Summit Pacific Medical Center
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Summit Pacific Medical Center is hosting a day full of activities that lead to healthy connections! We will be featuring a wide range of events that truly offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free massage, get an eye exam and hearing test, get your flu vaccine, collect swag and chat with various other wellness vendors, enter to win a door prize and more!

5K Fun Run starts at 10 a.m.
Farm Fresh Community Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pet Walk – 1:00 p.m.

Learn more about this Free Community event in a full article on GraysHarborTalk here.

Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Westport Timberland Library
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Westport Timberland Library | Westport | Washington | United States

Westport Timberland Library presents Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition, 6-7 p.m., October 19 for adults and teens. Tony Johnson is Tribal Chair for the Chinook Tribe–and a master canoe builder. He will share the lore and craftsmanship of building a wood canoe following tribal practices with a talk illustrated by slides of canoes he has built. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.

 

Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Aberdeen Timberland Library presents Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition, 6-7 p.m., October 17 for adults and teens. Tony Johnson is Tribal Chair for the Chinook Tribe–and a master canoe builder. He will share the lore and craftsmanship of building a wood canoe following tribal practices with a talk illustrated by slides of canoes he has built. Hot beverages will be provided at the event, courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-533-2360.

Oct
18
Tue
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 18 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Oct
19
Wed
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 19 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Oct
20
Thu
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 20 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Oct
21
Fri
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 21 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Oct
22
Sat
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 22 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Halloween-Themed Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Halloween-Themed Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join North Beach Fitness for fun Halloween-themed yoga at Oyhut Bay in Ocean Shores. All ages and all levels are welcome – bring the kids! $5 per person cash or charge. Class held in the Loft above the Oyhut Bay Real Estate Office.

Oct
23
Sun
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 23 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Oct
25
Tue
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join Essentially Yoga for evening yoga this fall. $12 drop-in fee. Class will consist of Vinyasa Flow for the first half, followed by restorative yin postures. Classes are open to all levels. All are welcome!

Class will be held in The Loft at Oyhut Bay, above the Real Estate Office. Oyhut Bay is located at 400 Salmonberry Lane SW, five miles south of downtown Ocean Shores.

Oct
29
Sat
New Yoga Class @ Oyhut Bay
Oct 29 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
New Yoga Class @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

New yoga classes at Oyhut Bay with Vistayoga. Oct 15 and 29 at 9:30-10:30am. $12 drop in or $21 for both classes, cash, check or card accepted. All levels welcome.

Classes will be held in The Loft above the Real Estate Office at Oyhut Bay, 400 Salmonberry Lane SW (five miles south of downtown Ocean Shores).

Nov
1
Tue
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay
Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join Essentially Yoga for evening yoga this fall. $12 drop-in fee. Class will consist of Vinyasa Flow for the first half, followed by restorative yin postures. Classes are open to all levels. All are welcome!

Class will be held in The Loft at Oyhut Bay, above the Real Estate Office. Oyhut Bay is located at 400 Salmonberry Lane SW, five miles south of downtown Ocean Shores.

Nov
5
Sat
Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Nov 5 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival  @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The Aberdeen Lions Club presents its 12th annual Toast the Harbor Food and Wine Festival.
Patrons will be able to taste wines from a dozen different wineries, beer from two breweries andspirits from a local distiller, plus shop at many different food and retail vendors. We will have bottles of your favorite wines available for purchase.

You will be able to browse and participate in the silent auction items throughout the open hours. We will have an abundance of wonderful items from our local businesses:  fine jewelry, vacation stays, fishing charters, many unique gift baskets, fine art, home decor, gift certificates and so much more to choose from. Bring your generous hearts and your fun loving competitive spirit.

Nov
8
Tue
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay
Nov 8 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join Essentially Yoga for evening yoga this fall. $12 drop-in fee. Class will consist of Vinyasa Flow for the first half, followed by restorative yin postures. Classes are open to all levels. All are welcome!

Class will be held in The Loft at Oyhut Bay, above the Real Estate Office. Oyhut Bay is located at 400 Salmonberry Lane SW, five miles south of downtown Ocean Shores.

Nov
15
Tue
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay
Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Candlelight Yoga @ The Loft at Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join Essentially Yoga for evening yoga this fall. $12 drop-in fee. Class will consist of Vinyasa Flow for the first half, followed by restorative yin postures. Classes are open to all levels. All are welcome!

Class will be held in The Loft at Oyhut Bay, above the Real Estate Office. Oyhut Bay is located at 400 Salmonberry Lane SW, five miles south of downtown Ocean Shores.

Nov
19
Sat
Author Talk: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse @ Aberdeen LIbrary
Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Author John O’Brien talks about the latest in his “A New World” Series. O’Brien, author of the 10-book, “A New World” series, explains that he wrote with one guiding question in mind: what would he do in the event of an apocalypse? 

The author will talk about, and read excerpts from his books at the Aberdeen Timberland Library, Saturday, November 19 from 2-3 p.m. Following the talk, O’Brien will sign books.The Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library will provide refreshments for this program.

O’Brien is a former Air Force fighter pilot instructor who transitioned to Special Operations for the latter part of his military career, earning a campaign ribbon for his service in Desert Storm. Following military service he became a firefighter and EMT, then joined the Information Technology industry in corporate management. Currently, O’Brien works full-time writing books for the “A New World” series.

All TRL programs are free and open to the public. The Aberdeen Timberland Library is located at 121 E. Market Street. For more information, call the library at 360-533-2360 or visit www.TRL.org

Nov
29
Tue
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health
Nov 29 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native