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.

Dec
6
Tue
Free Health Insurance Enrollment Help @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 6 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Free Health Insurance Enrollment Help @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Looking for health insurance can be overwhelming. Get free confidential health from CHOICE navigators to find the right coverage right for you.

We can help by:
1. Explaining the enrollment process
2. Compare plans and options
3. Determine eligibility for financial support

Navigators are available at the Grays Harbor Health Department Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 1-844-446-4367 to make an appointment or get help right away.

Dec
8
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health
Dec 8 @ 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

Dec
9
Fri
Ugly Sweater Dance @ Montesano City Hall
Dec 9 @ 9:00 pm

Show off that sweater at the “Ugly Sweater” dance at the Montesano City Hall. Your ticket includes a souvenir cup and 2 drinks during the event. This event is for 21 and over. Pre-sale tickets available at Bulldog Lanes, KD&S Environmental, Kix95.3/Grays Harbor Radio and Umpqua Bank.

Dec
10
Sat
Wilson Creek Clean Up @ Aberdeen Log Pavilion
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wilson Creek Clean Up @ Aberdeen Log Pavilion | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The Grays Harbor Stream Team, Clean Streams and Meme, and GHC Fish Lab are hosting a Wilson Creek Clean Up. We will be meeting at the Aberdeen Log Pavilion @ 9 AM! Come out and help keep clean up our watershed!

Dec
13
Tue
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | 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

Dec
14
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Dec
15
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | 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

Dec
17
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Dec
20
Tue
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 20 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | 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

Dec
22
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | 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

Dec
27
Tue
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | 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

Dec
29
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | 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

Dec
31
Sat
Cards Against Humanity: A New Year’s Eve Party Pre-Game @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Party with us on New Year’s Eve DAY! Drop by for a hilarious game of Cards Against Humanity: A Party Game For Horrible People. Learn to play OR brush up on your clever responses with this cult classic game that can be downloaded for free!

WARNING: This event is for Adults Only (includes adult themes and offensive language).

Jan
11
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Jan
14
Sat
MLK Service Day – Native Planting at Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pack a lunch and join us at the Discovery Trail! Celebrate the new year with new native plants, fresh air, and exercise.

What to expect: planting native plants along the Chehalis River; restoring previous planting efforts; some invasive removal; a winters day among friends; great birding opportunities.
What to bring: lunch and your preferred gloves. We have all the equipment needed and some gloves to spare!

Jan
21
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Elma Winter Wine Festival @ Grays Harbor Fair & Event Center
Jan 21 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy wine tasting, beer garden, wine sales, food booths, gift & merchandise, silent auction, booths and live entertainment throughout the day. Pre-sale Package admission includes (1) entry, (1) keepsake wine glass and (5) drink tickets all for only $15. Pre-sale tickets available through January 20, 2017. Charge by phone through the chamber at 360-482-3055 or purchase from the many outlets. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Entertainment kicks off at 1:00 p.m. with Caryn Jamieson a vocalist from Portland, Oregon who also has local roots, followed at 4:00 p.m. by Backfire, a country rock band from Lewis County.  Elma Chamber is excited to present Heart by Heart at 7:30 p.m., thanks to Aberdeen Honda, the Vaughan Company, Eagles Landing and Whitneys Chevrolet.  Heart by Heart features original Heart band members Steve Fossen on Bass and Mike Derosier on Drums, Seattle guitar legend Randy Hansen, Seattle D.J. Bob Rivers on keyboard, Vocalists Somar Macek and Lizzy Daymont.  You will truly think you are in a live Heart performance listening to songs like “Magic Man”, “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You”! 
Visit the Courtyard area for seating to enjoy your favorite wine and beer and be entertained beginning at 1 p.m. by Ryan Baker.  This locally known musician who is sponsored by Pacific Beach & Beyond Vacation Rental will provide great listening music for your wine and food experience.
Make plans to stay overnight at Stay Beyond Inn & Suites and you will receive a 10% discount on the room along with two wine festival entrance tickets, free shuttle to and from the festival and discount coupons from local businesses.  And for RVers, Elma RV Park is offering a 15% discounts for Wine Festival attendees.  The shuttle will also pick you up at Elma RV Park.   
               
Jan
24
Tue
Housing Stakeholder Coalition Meeting @ Harbor Room at the Pearsall Building
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am

Interested in learning more about efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing in our community? A Housing Stakeholder Coalition has been formed and is a platform for education and discussion around pertinent housing issues.

The January 24th meeting will cover:
· An update and request for feedback on USDA Technical Assistance plans and associated pilot project that aims to serve chronically homeless individuals with complex housing barriers with housing and employment
· An update from the “Vulnerable Populations” work group focused on developing solutions for i
Community Personal Preparedness Forum @ Hoquiam Library @ Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

COME LEARN ABOUT:
Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
Disaster medication preparation. – (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
Learn how to get involved in your community.

Personal Preparedness Forum @ Personal Preparedness Forum - Held at Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**

COME LEARN ABOUT……..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Jan
28
Sat
Rock Your Health – 2017 GHCH Health Fair @ The Shoppes at Riverside
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Your Health - 2017 GHCH Health Fair @ The Shoppes at Riverside | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

A health fare for the whole family with more than 30 vendors. Get blood pressure checks, insurance information, sign up for free mammograms and more.

Winter Winemaker Dinner @ Seabrook Town Hall
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm

We are kicking 2017 off with a spectacular event  featuring Syncline Winery and Guest Chefs from The Willow Restaurant in Portland. The Willow was voted the Best New Restaurant by Willamette Week’s reader poll in 2016. Chefs John Pickett and  Doug Weiler, owners of Willow, will be pairing 5 courses with wines picked by Syncline winemaker and General Manager, James & Poppi Mantone who will be presenting the wines and information about their winery at the dinner. You don’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to come on a culinary journey with us, all at our little Town Hall!