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.

Feb
25
Sun
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips
Feb 25 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

For more information, read here.

Country Charm Antiques and Treasures Show @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Country Charm Antiques and Treasures Show @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

This show will bring vendors from all over western Washington and as far as Oregon together to create an unforgettable weekend with a lot to see and do.

With vendors coming in from the Seattle area, Port Angeles, Portland and everywhere in between, there will be a large variety of goods to peruse. There will be so much more than simply one of a kind antiques at the show, there will also be things like handmade items, lotions, candles, body butters, home decor and crafts. Read more here.

Chocolate Sundaes on Sunday @ St. John's Chapel by the Sea (PCUSA)
Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Chocolate Sundaes on Sunday @ St. John's Chapel by the Sea (PCUSA)  | Moclips | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to Chocolate Sundaes on Sunday. Select your toppings and create your own sundae. (Sugar-free options.) Benefits the Green Lantern Lunch Program.

Feb
28
Wed
Music Jam @ Elma Timberland Library
Feb 28 @ 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. Free, BYOI (bring your own instrument). We do not offer instruction.

Mar
2
Fri
Teen Game Day @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Teens – come hang out with friends and play our new Xbox. There will be food. And board games. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Elma Library.

Mar
3
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Watch a new release at the library! We’ll provide the popcorn, you bring a comfy pillow. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

Mar
16
Fri
Razor Clam Festival VIP Dinner and Auction @ Shilo Inn
Mar 16 @ 5:00 pm

A delicious buffet dinner of prime rib with all the fixings and yummy seafood appetizer stations are the perfect added touch to kick off a great night of fun for all. Also, we will be treated to musical performance by local legend, Ericka Corban.

The evening will conclude with a live auction with many desirable items. Not to mention there will also be a blind wine pull, where for only $20 you can get a bottle of wine that has a minimum value of $20 all the way up $100! Seats are limited so make sure to contact the Chamber to purchase your tickets.

Mar
17
Sat
Dress Up Tea Party @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

You are cordially invited to a tea party at the library! Wear your favorite costume or fancy dress while we read stories, play games, decorate cupcakes, and make a craft. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

Apr
7
Sat
Indoor Swap Meet
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Driftwood Show & Glass Flout Roundup @ Grayland Community Hall
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am

Held in Grayland, Washington, the Driftwood Show and Artisan Fair showcases the passion of natural beach collectors who display their finds, which include sea glass, driftwood art and photography. In addition to drawing natural art enthusiasts from around the country, the event celebrates the beauty of local beaches and encourages guests to do some exploring themselves. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of delicious eats and a lineup of talented performers.

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
8
Sun
Indoor Swap Meet
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Driftwood Show & Glass Flout Roundup @ Grayland Community Hall
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am

Held in Grayland, Washington, the Driftwood Show and Artisan Fair showcases the passion of natural beach collectors who display their finds, which include sea glass, driftwood art and photography. In addition to drawing natural art enthusiasts from around the country, the event celebrates the beauty of local beaches and encourages guests to do some exploring themselves. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of delicious eats and a lineup of talented performers.

Apr
21
Sat
World Class Crab Races and Crab Feed @ Westport
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am

If you ever have had a desire to yell and scream at a crab racing down a wooded track, the City of Westport has the event for you. On Saturday, April 18, the coastal town of Westport, Washington will be holding its 28th Annual World Class Crab Races. Under the big tent at the Westport Marina, hundreds of crab enthusiasts will gather together to watch crab races, listen to live music, and of course, feast on the deliciousness of the under-sea crustaceans.

Apr
22
Sun
World Class Crab Races and Crab Feed @ Westport
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am

If you ever have had a desire to yell and scream at a crab racing down a wooded track, the City of Westport has the event for you. On Saturday, April 18, the coastal town of Westport, Washington will be holding its 28th Annual World Class Crab Races. Under the big tent at the Westport Marina, hundreds of crab enthusiasts will gather together to watch crab races, listen to live music, and of course, feast on the deliciousness of the under-sea crustaceans.

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
28
Sat
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.

May
4
Fri
Teen Game Day @ Elma Timberland Library
May 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come hang out with friends and play our new Xbox. There will be food. And board games. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Elma Library.

May
19
Sat
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.

Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.

On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.

May
20
Sun
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.

Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.

On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.

Jun
9
Sat
Eat Seasonally, Eat Locally @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Explore the possibilities of buying fresh food from local farms with Washington State Extension agent Kiley Smith. She will discuss how shopping locally can help improve your family’s nutrition while supporting the local economy. She also will introduce and distribute the 2018 annual Farm Fresh Guide.

Jun
28
Thu
Harmonica Pocket, Rock-n-Read @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This one man show features guitar solos, electric ukulele, and bass performed live using a loop pedal. Packed with playfully-presented early literacy concepts, children and their grownups will create original lyrics and rhymes to traditional American songs, raise their voices to play with the alphabet’s many amusing sounds, and sing along to the words of favorite children’s books. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.