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
10
Wed
The First Sock Hop of the 21st Century @ Aberdeen Museum of History
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm
The First Sock Hop of the 21st Century @ Aberdeen Museum of History | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

This is a fundraising event for the museum. Tickets will not be sold, but donations are gladly accepted.

Enjoy an evening of dancing with live performances from the Legendary Beachcombers.

 

Aug
19
Fri
Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm
Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

We’re excited to kick off the Mighty Allliance Fan Fest weekend with a Tailgate Party at Oyhut Bay!

Featuring:
– Norm Johnson, Jordan Babineaux, Joe Tafoya and other Former Seahawks Players, Family and Superfans
– Wilson the 12th Pony
– BJ the DJ – Seahawks’ theme karaoke! (noon to 4:00 p.m.)
– Gigi’s Food Truck – tasty lunch! Pulled pork, Cuban-style, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and drinks. (12 to 5 p.m.)
– Beer Garden – with wine and beer available to purchase (21+) Benefiting Helping Heroes
– Fantastic, enthusiastic fans (that’s you!)

The Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party is free and fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome. Located at Oyhut Bay, just five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores.

Sep
9
Fri
Coastal Harvest Dinner @ Seabrook
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for an evening of friends, fun, and food in Seabrook, WA.

Coastal Harvest is the lead distributor of food to food banks and feeding programs in Southwest Washington for more information about our organization check out our website www.coastalharvest.us

Sep
12
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Sep 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Sep
24
Sat
Autumn at the Sharon Grange @ Bazaar
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Local artists with hand crafted items for sale. Grange ladies will be serving a light lunch with soup, roll and home made apple crisp.

Oct
1
Sat
Rokfest 6 – Benefit Concert with Six Pack Pretty @ Charlie's Tavern
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm
Rokfest 6 - Benefit Concert with Six Pack Pretty @ Charlie's Tavern | Montesano | Washington | United States

Come out to Rokfest 6, the annual music event to raise funds for the South Pacific County Humane Society! Local Harbor favorite band Six Pack Pretty will play 80’s cover tunes, with Woodland,WA-based band Stiffler opening. All proceeds go to help animals in need! Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Fantastic prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening, all for a great cause.

Come dance the night away at this fun annual community event that makes a difference. Ages 21+. Event runs from 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. At Charlie’s Tavern, 313 South Main St., in Montesano.

Oct
10
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Oct
12
Wed
“Meet the Candidates” Luncheon @ Stay Beyond Inn & Suites
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm

Elma Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Meet the Candidates” luncheon, featuring candidates running for positions on the ballot for East County.  The public is invited to join us at noon, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Stay Beyond Inn & Suites conference center in Elma. 

The luncheon will begin with candidates introducing themselves and sharing why they want to run for the office and their qualifications. Public may ask questions of candidates following all introductions.  Candidates expected to attend are those running for Grays Harbor Commissioner, State Senator Legislative District 19 & 24, Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge, P.U.D. Commissioner and District Court #1.  

Lunch will be provided by Elma Chamber of Commerce for a $5.00 donation.  For additional information email elmachamber@gmail.com or call (360) 482-3055.

Oct
29
Sat
Alder Creek Clean Up
Oct 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alder Creek Clean Up

Aberdeen Stream Team, Clean Streams and memes, GHC fish lab, GHC natural resources club, and Grays Harbor Stream Team will be holding a Alder Creek clean up event. We will be meeting at the mouth of Alder Creek across from south side Swansons. Come out and help clean up part our watershed.

Nov
7
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Nov 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Nov
8
Tue
Winlock Timberland Library Artisan Silent Auction Begins @ Winlock Timberland Library
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am

The Friends of the Winlock Timberland Library will hold their yearly Silent Auction of locally crafted, artisan items starting Tuesday, November 8. Here is the schedule:

  • Saturday, November 5 – Last day to bring items for donation to the library
  • Tuesday, November 8 – Auction opens, silent bids accepted at the library
  • Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m.- Bidding closes

All proceeds support events and programs at the Winlock Timberland Library. 

Nov
12
Sat
3rd Annual Wishkah Holiday Bazaar @ Wishkah Valley School
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
3rd Annual Wishkah Holiday Bazaar @ Wishkah Valley School | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Wishkah Booster Club/PTO is putting on their 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar! Come start your Holiday shopping here! Lots of vendors and amazing stuff! Concessions are going to be open for breakfast and lunch! Hope to see you all there!

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
12
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Dec
20
Tue
Wood Chuck Raffle Drawing – RTGH Fundraiser @ Rebuilding Together Grays Harbor
Dec 20 @ 12:00 am

We will be drawing the winning ticket for our Wood Chuck Raffle of two cords of split Douglas Fir to the lucky winner. Tickets are still available at $10 each by calling 532-7100, or stopping in to the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage office. See Lee Hauser for details. We will deliver the wood in the Grays Harbor area. You stack.

Jan
7
Sat
The Art & Science of Storyselling @ Harbor House Writing Center
Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Art & Science of Storyselling @ Harbor House Writing Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Gideon F. For-mukai, an international award-winning speaker, teacher and best-selling author who will help you write stories that sell.

Harbor House Writing Center

Reservations required

Jan
9
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Jan 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Jan
10
Tue
Relay for Life Kick-Off Party @ D & R Event Center
Jan 10 @ 6:00 pm
Relay for Life Kick-Off Party @ D & R Event Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

What is your Super Power? We Relay!

Everyone is invited to learn about the Grays Harbor Relay for Life. Refreshments, fun and giveaways for registered teams.

Anyone can be a Hero? Are you? Create a team or join an existing team to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

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
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.