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

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Aug
3
Sun
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater
Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”

7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.

Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!

Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

Aug
5
Tue
Bella Blood Drive @ Westport Winery
Aug 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bella Blood Drive @ Westport Winery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Blood donors are invited to make reservations for Westport Winery’s next Bella Blood Drive and join the Roberts family as they give the gift of life. The winery will accept reservations for up to three donors every 15 minutes during this timeframe. Free refreshments will be provided to donors. Basic donor criteria is available here or by calling 1-866-236-3276. Blood donors can donate every 56 days. For more information, visit Westport Winery’s website here.

 

Teen LabARTory: Journal Writing Workshop @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Before there were blogs, people wrote in journals! Be inspired to begin writing a journal of your own. Blank notebooks are provided, or you can bring your own. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Satsop Business Park Walking Tour @ Satsop Business Park
Aug 5 @ 5:30 pm

The Port of Grays Harbor is once again pleased to announce that it will be offering public tours of its industrial properties and marine terminals, as well as walking tours of the Satsop Business Park.

The guided walking tours at Satsop Business Park offer an excellent way to explore the unique assets the Park has to offer including the cooling towers, tunnel training facility, warehouses, and office buildings. Comfortable, closed-toed shoes are required for this tour.

Reservations are required for both tours, as space is limited.  To reserve your spot, or for more information, call 360-533-9528.

Aug
6
Wed
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Come enjoy “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” at this year’s Grays Harbor County Fair.

LabARTory: Musical Instruments @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 6 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join library staff for sing along stories then make your own musical instruments at an interactive story time. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Life After Lightning: Local Author Talks about Her Near Death Experience @ McCLeary Timberland Library
Aug 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Life After Lightning: Local Author Talks about Her Near Death Experience @ McCLeary Timberland Library | McCleary | Washington | United States

Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.

The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.

In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.

 

Thomas Rhett @ Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center
Aug 6 @ 8:00 pm
Thomas Rhett @ Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center | Elma | Washington | United States

Country music’s rising star, Thomas Rhett will take to the Pepsi Stage during the Grays Harbor County Fair. He’s charted four singles from his debut album “It Goes Like This”.

Aug
7
Thu
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Come enjoy “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” at this year’s Grays Harbor County Fair.

First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Aug 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Healthy Lifestyle: Labels, Leadville and Lore @ Oakville Methodist Church
Aug 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Healthy Lifestyle: Labels, Leadville and Lore @ Oakville Methodist Church | Oakville | Washington | United States

Douglas Rhoades, author of “Labels, Leadville and Lore” will speak on reading food labels and how labels have changed our history. The first 20 people will receive a copy of his book. Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.

“America’s Music” Series: Broadway and Tin Pan Alley @ McCleary Timberland Regional Library
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
"America’s Music" Series: Broadway and Tin Pan Alley @ McCleary Timberland Regional Library | McCleary | Washington | United States

America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The first of four sessions covers Broadway and Tin Pan Alley music and features the film “Broadway: The American Musical.”

 

Life After Lightning: Local Author Talks about Her Near Death Experience @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Life After Lightning: Local Author Talks about Her Near Death Experience @ Elma Timberland Library | Elma | Washington | United States

Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.

The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.

In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.

 

 

Cody Beebe & the Crooks @ Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm

The expansive eleven tracks are a mixture of roots rock and modern country flavored with jazz, blues and soul, all centered around Beebe’s gravelly tenor and loose southern drawl that makes you think he may be a long lost Van Zant brother.

Aug
8
Fri
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Come enjoy “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” at this year’s Grays Harbor County Fair.

Humptulips @ Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center
Aug 8 @ 8:00 pm
Humptulips @ Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center | Elma | Washington | United States

Local country band with a twist of rock. They’re the 2014 Battle of the Bands Champions! Don’t miss this opportunity to see what our local talent can do.

Aug
9
Sat
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Come enjoy “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” at this year’s Grays Harbor County Fair.

Ocean Shores Body and Soul Festival @ Ocean Shores Lions Club
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm

Holistic Wellness and Psychic Fair. Lots of vendors and classes all day long! Click here for info. Donations for Meals on Wheels appreciated!

Movie at the Library @ McCleary Timberland Regional Library
Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Bring a comfy pillow and something to drink as you watch a free movie at the library. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library.

 

The Atomic Punks: Tribute to Van Halen @ Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm

Voted Best Tribute Band of the Year three years in a row. This Val Halen Tribute band will blow you away.

Aug
10
Sun
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come enjoy “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” at this year’s Grays Harbor County Fair.

Aug
11
Mon
Life After Lightning: Local Author Talks about Her Near Death Experience @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Life After Lightning: Local Author Talks about Her Near Death Experience @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.

The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.

In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.