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.

Apr
5
Tue
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities March 21 – April 16! Meet a vulture and an eagle owl up close. Greet bunnies and quail. Visit a Puget Sound touch tank and explore real dinosaur bones. Grate, grind and chop your way through our kitchen tool maker bench and build a collaborative town from recycled kitchen utensils. You can even silkscreen your own superhero cape. Delight your kids with daily new adventures sponsored by T-Mobile.

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Online reservations required.

Dramatic Dr. Science demos! April 2 & 5–9 (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Meet costumed Butterfly Magic Heroine from Part of Your World Princesses, April 3 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Live animals: meet a bunny & vulture and eagle owl with the Falconer, April 6 (Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Falconer 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Cool critters with Puget Sound Estuarium, April 9 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Danger Room Comics, April 9–10 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Learn different animation techniques
Create a comic in the Character Drawing Studio, April 4–7 (all day)
Explore the superhero obstacle course, April 1–10 (all day)
Silkscreen a hero cape, April 8–10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

For additional weeks of activities, please see our website.

Starting April 1: FREE family passes will be available at T-Mobile stores in Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey, while supplies last.

Apr
6
Wed
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities March 21 – April 16! Meet a vulture and an eagle owl up close. Greet bunnies and quail. Visit a Puget Sound touch tank and explore real dinosaur bones. Grate, grind and chop your way through our kitchen tool maker bench and build a collaborative town from recycled kitchen utensils. You can even silkscreen your own superhero cape. Delight your kids with daily new adventures sponsored by T-Mobile.

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Online reservations required.

Dramatic Dr. Science demos! April 2 & 5–9 (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Meet costumed Butterfly Magic Heroine from Part of Your World Princesses, April 3 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Live animals: meet a bunny & vulture and eagle owl with the Falconer, April 6 (Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Falconer 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Cool critters with Puget Sound Estuarium, April 9 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Danger Room Comics, April 9–10 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Learn different animation techniques
Create a comic in the Character Drawing Studio, April 4–7 (all day)
Explore the superhero obstacle course, April 1–10 (all day)
Silkscreen a hero cape, April 8–10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

For additional weeks of activities, please see our website.

Starting April 1: FREE family passes will be available at T-Mobile stores in Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey, while supplies last.

Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Apr 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Apr
7
Thu
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities March 21 – April 16! Meet a vulture and an eagle owl up close. Greet bunnies and quail. Visit a Puget Sound touch tank and explore real dinosaur bones. Grate, grind and chop your way through our kitchen tool maker bench and build a collaborative town from recycled kitchen utensils. You can even silkscreen your own superhero cape. Delight your kids with daily new adventures sponsored by T-Mobile.

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Online reservations required.

Dramatic Dr. Science demos! April 2 & 5–9 (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Meet costumed Butterfly Magic Heroine from Part of Your World Princesses, April 3 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Live animals: meet a bunny & vulture and eagle owl with the Falconer, April 6 (Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Falconer 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Cool critters with Puget Sound Estuarium, April 9 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Danger Room Comics, April 9–10 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Learn different animation techniques
Create a comic in the Character Drawing Studio, April 4–7 (all day)
Explore the superhero obstacle course, April 1–10 (all day)
Silkscreen a hero cape, April 8–10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

For additional weeks of activities, please see our website.

Starting April 1: FREE family passes will be available at T-Mobile stores in Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey, while supplies last.

Apr
8
Fri
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities March 21 – April 16! Meet a vulture and an eagle owl up close. Greet bunnies and quail. Visit a Puget Sound touch tank and explore real dinosaur bones. Grate, grind and chop your way through our kitchen tool maker bench and build a collaborative town from recycled kitchen utensils. You can even silkscreen your own superhero cape. Delight your kids with daily new adventures sponsored by T-Mobile.

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Online reservations required.

Dramatic Dr. Science demos! April 2 & 5–9 (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Meet costumed Butterfly Magic Heroine from Part of Your World Princesses, April 3 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Live animals: meet a bunny & vulture and eagle owl with the Falconer, April 6 (Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Falconer 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Cool critters with Puget Sound Estuarium, April 9 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Danger Room Comics, April 9–10 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Learn different animation techniques
Create a comic in the Character Drawing Studio, April 4–7 (all day)
Explore the superhero obstacle course, April 1–10 (all day)
Silkscreen a hero cape, April 8–10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

For additional weeks of activities, please see our website.

Starting April 1: FREE family passes will be available at T-Mobile stores in Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey, while supplies last.

Apr
9
Sat
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities March 21 – April 16! Meet a vulture and an eagle owl up close. Greet bunnies and quail. Visit a Puget Sound touch tank and explore real dinosaur bones. Grate, grind and chop your way through our kitchen tool maker bench and build a collaborative town from recycled kitchen utensils. You can even silkscreen your own superhero cape. Delight your kids with daily new adventures sponsored by T-Mobile.

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Online reservations required.

Dramatic Dr. Science demos! April 2 & 5–9 (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Meet costumed Butterfly Magic Heroine from Part of Your World Princesses, April 3 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Live animals: meet a bunny & vulture and eagle owl with the Falconer, April 6 (Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Falconer 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Cool critters with Puget Sound Estuarium, April 9 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Danger Room Comics, April 9–10 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Learn different animation techniques
Create a comic in the Character Drawing Studio, April 4–7 (all day)
Explore the superhero obstacle course, April 1–10 (all day)
Silkscreen a hero cape, April 8–10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

For additional weeks of activities, please see our website.

Starting April 1: FREE family passes will be available at T-Mobile stores in Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey, while supplies last.

Apr
10
Sun
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Break Fun! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities March 21 – April 16! Meet a vulture and an eagle owl up close. Greet bunnies and quail. Visit a Puget Sound touch tank and explore real dinosaur bones. Grate, grind and chop your way through our kitchen tool maker bench and build a collaborative town from recycled kitchen utensils. You can even silkscreen your own superhero cape. Delight your kids with daily new adventures sponsored by T-Mobile.

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Online reservations required.

Dramatic Dr. Science demos! April 2 & 5–9 (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Meet costumed Butterfly Magic Heroine from Part of Your World Princesses, April 3 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Live animals: meet a bunny & vulture and eagle owl with the Falconer, April 6 (Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Falconer 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Cool critters with Puget Sound Estuarium, April 9 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Danger Room Comics, April 9–10 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Learn different animation techniques
Create a comic in the Character Drawing Studio, April 4–7 (all day)
Explore the superhero obstacle course, April 1–10 (all day)
Silkscreen a hero cape, April 8–10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

For additional weeks of activities, please see our website.

Starting April 1: FREE family passes will be available at T-Mobile stores in Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey, while supplies last.

Apr
27
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Apr 27 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

May
18
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
May 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

May
28
Sat
Beach Treasures Yard Sale @ North Beach VFW Post
May 28 @ 9:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beach Treasures Yard Sale @ North Beach VFW Post

Ocean Shores, WA- The Coastal Interpretive Center is hosting the Beach Treasures Yard Sale at the NORTH BEACH VFW POST in Ocean Shores. We have many fun, beautiful, and valuable donated items for you! This fundraising event helps the Center conduct environmental education events and create informative exhibits. So, stop on by and buy for a good cause!

May
29
Sun
Elma’s Salute to the Red White and Blue Parade @ Elma chamber of commerce
May 29 @ 1:00 pm
Elma's Salute to the Red White and Blue Parade @ Elma chamber of commerce

Elma’s Salute to the Red White and Blue Parade. Special guest NARC sprint cars. Everyone welcome to join the parade or spectate. Contact the chamber for more info.

Jun
8
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jun 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Jun
18
Sat
Mending Lab @ Mending Lab with Bespoke Hogaboom
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mending Lab @ Mending Lab with Bespoke Hogaboom

Come have your jeans repaired, and learn both hand- and machine-mending techniques for garment repair!

Kelly Hogaboom of Bespoke Hogaboom (Aberdeen, WA) will be joined by Traci Kay Pryde of Pryde Hantverk (Graham, WA) to a Mending Lab in Hoquiam at ART HQx! Saturday June 18th!

They will be demonstrating jean and garment repair – you can bring YOUR item that needs to be mended or altered, and they will take a look! They will do as much mending as they can onsite, and they will also have resources to share about how to mend and care for your clothing for a more sustainable, cost-savings wardrobe.

Music provided by the wonderful DJ Ohms of Analog Boss!

Jun
25
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum

Kick Off a Summer of Fun at the Fire Rescue Spectacular street fair. Explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, and try your hand at the water-spraying and obstacle course challenges!

Explore Olympia’s Fleet of Emergency Vehicles on the Street!
• Climb aboard giant fire trucks, a police cruiser & motorcycle, and emergency vehicles
• Meet local firefighters and first responders
• See vintage fire trucks & vote for your favorite!
• Greet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• Try your hand at the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy festival food & free ice cream (12 p.m. & 3 p.m.)

Experience More Hands-On Fun inside the Museum!
• See Dr. Science Experiments (11:00 am., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
• Learn how to safely build a fire
• Discover fire’s role in the forest life cycle
• Explore Wilderness First Aid with Olympia Mountaineers
• Climb aboard a 1921 vintage fire truck
• Silkscreen a poster for free or 2 bandanas for $12
• Make your own fire hat and badge in the Art Studio
• Go on a Firefighter Scavenger Hunt

All activities on the street are free to the public. Museum activities are free with admission and membership. Online reservations required.

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, in partnership with the City of Olympia Fire Department

Jun
29
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jun 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Jul
20
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jul 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Aug
10
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Aug 10 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Aug
31
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Aug 31 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Sep
21
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Sep 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Oct
1
Sat
Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner @ Ocean Shores Lion Club
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm
Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner @ Ocean Shores Lion Club

Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner

Going Coastal: A shell of a good time

Ocean Shores, WA- The Coastal Interpretive Center is holding our annual dinner and auction on Saturday, October 1, 6:00 PM at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. Going Coastal, our theme for the event, represents the work we do in educating the public on the natural and cultural history of Washington’s Pacific Coast.

Doors open at 5:45 and the event will feature a white elephant wine table, a live auction with auctioneer Rhys Davis, a desert dash, and the Ocean Shores Pirates! Our dinner is a seafood pasta buffet catered by Galway Bay. Tickets are $50/person and proceeds support the education, exhibits, and outreach programs we use to inspire the joy and wonder of nature.

Tickets may be purchased at the Coastal Interpretive Center or online at www.interpretivecenter.org. For more information call 360-289-4617.

Oct
12
Wed
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Oct 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Oct
14
Fri
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training @ McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
Oct 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.

This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.

What to bring: deck boots, survival suit and a change of clothes.