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.

Jun
28
Sat
Lady Washington Walk-on Tours @ Westport Marina
Jun 28 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, will help the City of Westport celebrate its 100th birthday with a visit June 27-29. The vessel will offer walk-on tours and a special Fireworks Sail for viewing the city’s fireworks show. Here’s the ship’s schedule:

6/27: 11:30 a.m., arrival of Lady Washington at Westport Marina

6/27: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person requested

6/28: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person requested

6/28: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fireworks Sail, $43-$63

6/29: 8 a.m., Lady Washington departs for Aberdeen.

The Fireworks Sail offers a chance for guests to watch the celebratory fireworks from the deck of a tall ship as it sails in Grays Harbor.

Guests will board the ship before departure at 8 p.m. Groups of eight or more purchasing tickets together automatically receive a 15 percent per ticket discount. The show is expected to start at dusk.

Lady Washington is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her launch this year. The ship will also appear at Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze in Westport June 20-22.

 

Lady Washington Fireworks Sail @ Westport Marina
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 29 @ 11:00 pm

Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, will help the City of Westport celebrate its 100th birthday with a visit June 27-29. The vessel will offer walk-on tours and a special Fireworks Sail for viewing the city’s fireworks show. Here’s the ship’s schedule:

6/27: 11:30 a.m., arrival of Lady Washington at Westport Marina

6/27: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person requested

6/28: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person requested

6/28: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fireworks Sail, $43-$63

6/29: 8 a.m., Lady Washington departs for Aberdeen.

The Fireworks Sail offers a chance for guests to watch the celebratory fireworks from the deck of a tall ship as it sails in Grays Harbor.

Guests will board the ship before departure at 8 p.m. Groups of eight or more purchasing tickets together automatically receive a 15 percent per ticket discount. The show is expected to start at dusk.

Lady Washington is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her launch this year. The ship will also appear at Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze in Westport June 20-22.

 

Jun
29
Sun
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 29 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Lady Washington Departs for Aberdeen @ Westport Marina
Jun 29 @ 8:00 am

Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, will help the City of Westport celebrate its 100th birthday with a visit June 27-29. The vessel will offer walk-on tours and a special Fireworks Sail for viewing the city’s fireworks show. Here’s the ship’s schedule:

6/27: 11:30 a.m., arrival of Lady Washington at Westport Marina

6/27: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person requested

6/28: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person requested

6/28: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fireworks Sail, $43-$63

6/29: 8 a.m., Lady Washington departs for Aberdeen.

The Fireworks Sail offers a chance for guests to watch the celebratory fireworks from the deck of a tall ship as it sails in Grays Harbor.

Guests will board the ship before departure at 8 p.m. Groups of eight or more purchasing tickets together automatically receive a 15 percent per ticket discount. The show is expected to start at dusk.

Lady Washington is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her launch this year. The ship will also appear at Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze in Westport June 20-22.

 

Member Appreciation Sail Aboard the Lady Washington @ Westport Marina
Jun 29 @ 8:00 am
Member Appreciation Sail Aboard the Lady Washington @ Westport Marina  | Westport | Washington | United States

Enjoy a scenic sail aboard the Lady Washington from Aberdeen to Westport. All Grays Harbor Historical Seaport members will receive a 60 percent discount off regular price tickets. To receive discounts, members call 800-200-5239.

 

Jun
30
Mon
Library In the Parks 2014 @ Finch Park
Jun 30 @ 11:45 am
Library In the Parks 2014 @ Finch Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join children’s librarians at the “Aberdeen Library in the Parks” for games, science experiments and art activities. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jul
4
Fri
4th of July Celebration @ Seaport Landing
Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
4th of July Celebration @ Seaport Landing | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Seaport Landing will host a day of family fun activities to celebrate America’s Independence, including a closing fireworks ceremony. Parking is available on site. A $5 donation per car is appreciated. Stick around and enjoy as the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain take  guests out to view the fireworks display over the Chehalis River. Food and beverages on July 4th at Seaport Landing provided by Galway Bay Irish Pub of Ocean Shores.

The event schedule is as follows:

Noon: Gates open at Seaport Landing; cannon fire on the hour until the fireworks

3 p.m. to 6 p.m: walk-on tours of Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain

3 p.m. to 7 p.m: Music by local bands Gebular, Razors and Red Flags, and more

7 p.m. to 9 p.m: Rods on the River classic cars display

9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m: Fireworks Sail on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain.

If you would like to enjoy the fireworks aboard the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Cheiftan, tickets can be purchased online here, or by calling 800-200-5239.

 

 

Jul
6
Sun
Independence Classic @ Downtown Hoquiam
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Independence Classic @ Downtown Hoquiam | Hoquiam | Washington | United States
Seldom does a celebration, holiday, or event happen in our healthy community that there is not cause to put on your running shorts, lace up the old Nikes and head on down to city center for another fun run. Families, friends, people of all ages love to get in on these city sponsored events. It is truly fun for everybody!
Jul
10
Thu
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/10-11: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/11: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/12: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/12: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/12: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/18: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/18: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Evening Sail on the Hawaiian Chieftain @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Hawaiian Chieftain @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

Jul
11
Fri
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/10-11: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/11: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/12: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/12: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/12: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/18: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/18: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Jul
12
Sat
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/12: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/12: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/12: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/18: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/18: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.

Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

Jul
18
Fri
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/18: Noon to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/18: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

Jul
19
Sat
Healthy Fun Disc Golf Tourney @ Sam Benn Disc Golf Course
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am
Healthy Fun Disc Golf Tourney @ Sam Benn Disc Golf Course | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Enjoy a fun disc golf tournament, part of the 2014 Trilogy Challenge.

Participants receive a player pack filled with:

  • 3 discs
  • driver
  • mid
  • putter
  • mini
  • lanyard
  • Trilogy Bag Tag
  • Trilogy Koozie

Sign-up at YMCA of Grays Harbor.

Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Evening Sail on the Hawaiian Chieftain @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Hawaiian Chieftain @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

Jul
20
Sun
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Adventure Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Adventure Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.