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.

Mar
19
Mon
Free Day at Washington State Parks
Mar 19 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am

Washington State Parks are offering eleven fee-free days for park entry. No Discovery passes needed on these dates.

Mar
20
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “Fordlandia,” by Greg Grandin. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Mar
21
Wed
Books on 8th @ 8th St. Ale House
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

If you are an adult who likes to read Young Adult books, then this book club is for you. This month we will be discussing “The Wrath and the Dawn” by Renee Ahdieh. New members are always welcome.

Apr
7
Sat
Ocean Shores Food Bank Dinner and Auction @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Apr 7 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

3rd Annual Food Bank Benefit.  Silent Auction from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Dinner by George Lee at 6:00 p.m.. Music at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Live Auction at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at the Ocean Shores Visitor Center.

Apr
14
Sat
Free Day at Washington State Parks
Apr 14 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am

Washington State Parks are offering eleven fee-free days for park entry. No Discovery passes needed on these dates.

Apr
19
Thu
Razor Clam Dig @ Mocrocks
Apr 19 @ 7:45 am
Apr
20
Fri
Razor Clam Dig @ Mocrocks
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am
Apr
21
Sat
Free Day at National Parks
Apr 21 @ 6:00 am

The National Park Service has announced four fee-free days in 2018. No passes needed on these dates.

Managing a Family Forest: Now and in the Future @ Watts Farm
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come learn from the lessons the Watts family, third-generation forestland owners, have learned over the years of managing their 70-acre tree farm. Topics covered will include pre-commerical thinning, invasive species removal, restoration, and road building. There will be time for questions and discussion.

Apr
22
Sun
Free Day at Washington State Parks
Apr 22 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am

Washington State Parks are offering eleven fee-free days for park entry. No Discovery passes needed on these dates.

Razor Clam Dig @ Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Apr 22 @ 10:30 am

For more information, on Washington State razor clam digs, read here.

Digging hours will be extended to 2 p.m.

Apr
25
Wed
Music Jam @ Elma Timberland Library
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come play and sing with a group of music enthusiasts who share a love of music in the Elma Library meeting room. Players of all levels are welcome. BYOI (bring your own instrument). We do not offer instruction.

Apr
27
Fri
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival @ Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Office | Hoquiam Middle School
Apr 27 @ 7:00 am

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world’s greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! The concentration of birds during spring migration offers people a great chance to view a number of shorebird species.

Pre-registration is recommended for fee events and must be postmarked by April 16, 2018.

Photo and Fine Arts Show @ Ocean Shores
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm

Artists compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in judged competitions on works including fine arts, photography, and 3D. Fine art will include oils, acrylics, pen and pencil, watercolor, pastel, etc. Photography pieces will include film, digital, and electronic media. 3D art includes pieces such as fiber art, leather work, carvings, sculptures, etc.

Apr
28
Sat
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival @ Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Office | Hoquiam Middle School
Apr 28 @ 7:00 am

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world’s greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! The concentration of birds during spring migration offers people a great chance to view a number of shorebird species.

Pre-registration is recommended for fee events and must be postmarked by April 16, 2018.

Photo and Fine Arts Show @ Ocean Shores
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am

Artists compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in judged competitions on works including fine arts, photography, and 3D. Fine art will include oils, acrylics, pen and pencil, watercolor, pastel, etc. Photography pieces will include film, digital, and electronic media. 3D art includes pieces such as fiber art, leather work, carvings, sculptures, etc.

Make It @ The Library: Handmade Cards @ Elma Timberland Library
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm

Put your artistic side to work during this program. Make handmade cards using several techniques with spray ink. All supplies are provided.

Apr
29
Sun
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival @ Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Office | Hoquiam Middle School
Apr 29 @ 7:00 am

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world’s greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! The concentration of birds during spring migration offers people a great chance to view a number of shorebird species.

Pre-registration is recommended for fee events and must be postmarked by April 16, 2018.

Photo and Fine Arts Show @ Ocean Shores
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am

Artists compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in judged competitions on works including fine arts, photography, and 3D. Fine art will include oils, acrylics, pen and pencil, watercolor, pastel, etc. Photography pieces will include film, digital, and electronic media. 3D art includes pieces such as fiber art, leather work, carvings, sculptures, etc.

May
12
Sat
Maritime Washington: A Watercolor History by Robert Chamberlain @ Elma Timberland Library
May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come for an exhibit of paintings by Robert Chamberlain illustrating marine activity of Washington’s ports, yesterday and today. They take the viewer from the Columbia, up the coast, through the Straits, and down Puget sound to Olympia.

May
21
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy Info Session @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
May 21 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy Info Session @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Meetings 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No court fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact Eric, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org

Jun
2
Sat
Free Day at Washington State Parks
Jun 2 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am

Washington State Parks are offering eleven fee-free days for park entry. No Discovery passes needed on these dates.