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.

May
3
Sun
Razor Clam Dig @ Washington State Beaches
May 3 @ 7:00 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Washington State Beaches | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has proposed a series of razor clam digs in April and May to cap a season packed with more “beach days” than any time in the past 25 years.

After a nine-day opening that runs through March 24, state shellfish managers plan to end the season with another 24 days of digging on morning low tides at various beaches from April 4 through May 17.

For more information and a full list of dates, follow the link here.

May
7
Thu
Razor Clam Dig @ Washington State Beaches
May 7 @ 9:30 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Washington State Beaches | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has proposed a series of razor clam digs in April and May to cap a season packed with more “beach days” than any time in the past 25 years.

After a nine-day opening that runs through March 24, state shellfish managers plan to end the season with another 24 days of digging on morning low tides at various beaches from April 4 through May 17.

For more information and a full list of dates, follow the link here.

May
8
Fri
Summit Pacific Golf Tournatment @ Sallish Cliffs Golf Club
May 8 @ 8:30 am
Summit Pacific Golf Tournatment @ Sallish Cliffs Golf Club | Shelton | Washington | United States

Registrations for the 2015 Celebrity Golf Tournament are now being accepted. Don’t miss this annual fundraiser for Summit Pacific Medical Foundation. The foundation is collecting both guest registrations and event sponsorships. Over 27 teams participated in 2014, and we are sure that even more will register this year, so make sure to get your registration turned in asap to reserve your spot! Golf registrations include gps carts, access to the driving range and putting greens before play, snacks and beverages throughout the day, fun course games, raffles, signature tee-prizes, BBQ awards dinner and silent auction.

May
18
Mon
Relay for Life @ Hoquiam High School
May 18 @ 6:00 pm
Relay for Life @ Hoquiam High School | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight against cancer! Please join us!

May
29
Fri
Rounding Up a Cure — Relay for Life of East Grays Harbor @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
May 29 @ 6:00 pm
Rounding Up a Cure — Relay for Life of East Grays Harbor @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight against cancer! Please join us!

Survivors can register on-line prior to the Relay by going to RelayForLifeofGraysHarbor.org, click on “join” and fill out the form.  Or they can call 1-800-227-2345 and do it over the phone.  This allows them to not stand in line at Relay to register and get their free t-shirt and 2015 survivor medal — they can just go right to the t-shirt line, tell us they are registered, and get them without waiting.  We will have special reserved seating at the Start/Finish line for our Survivors, as well as snacks in the Survivor tent prior to the start of Relay.

May
30
Sat
North Beach Singers Present “Spring Into Disney” @ Chapel By the Sea
May 30 @ 3:00 pm

North Beach Singers Present “ Spring Into Disney ”

Join the North Beach Singers on a magical journey through the wonderful world of Disney music. Selections will include early classics to recent releases.

Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.

Jun
6
Sat
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores
Jun 6 all-day
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This is a great family kite-flying event for novice to professional kite flyers! Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Jun
7
Sun
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores
Jun 7 all-day
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This is a great family kite-flying event for novice to professional kite flyers! Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

“A Night at the Oscars” Spring Concert @ Bishop Center for the Performing Arts
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
"A Night at the Oscars" Spring Concert  @ Bishop Center for the Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The theme for this spring concert is “A Night at the Oscars,” featuring movie classics as well as a few surprises. Under the baton of conductor William Dyer, the Grays Harbor Symphony Orchestra also shines the spotlight on talented young musicians, selected to perform at this concert by area music teachers.

Jun
26
Fri
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 26 all-day
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival welcomes you to the beach! Master, intermediate, and novice sand-sculpting teams compete for over $8,000.00 in cash prizes. At the Convention Center master woodcarvers from all over the world compete in this amazing annual competition. There are vendors, food sales and the live auctions are held daily on carvings! Families and children are invited to enter the sand-sculpting competition or learn sand-sculpting skills at the free lessons.

Mountain Biking Community Trail Building Event @ Seabrook Town Hall and Trail Area
Jun 26 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let us welcome Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to Seabrook and Grays Harbor Community and show them that we are committed and we want to get our hands dirty. Please be a part of the team in creating this new adventure for Seabrook, the local community and Grays Harbor County. We’re looking for at least 10 people for the Friday afternoon and Saturday morning work parties. You can join us for one or both days. Want to bring a friend? Simply register yourself and whoever you’re bringing using the registration link above.

Buck & Elizabeth: I Got the Power @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth entertain with music, comedy, dancing, sing-alongs, cheek slappin’ and ventriloquism. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
27
Sat
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 27 all-day
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival welcomes you to the beach! Master, intermediate, and novice sand-sculpting teams compete for over $8,000.00 in cash prizes. At the Convention Center master woodcarvers from all over the world compete in this amazing annual competition. There are vendors, food sales and the live auctions are held daily on carvings! Families and children are invited to enter the sand-sculpting competition or learn sand-sculpting skills at the free lessons.

Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am
Aberdeen Founders' Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The City of Aberdeen was founded by Mr. Samuel Benn on May 28, 1868, when Sam and his family landed on the banks of the Lower Chehalis. Mr. Benn’s birthday, July 2, is our official Founders’ Day. Join us the Saturday prior to Independence Day each year to celebrate our city and its rich history full of logging, fishing, saloons, brothels, crime, mystery, culture and much, much more.
There will be a parade starting at 11:00 a.m., once the parade is over stroll to Broadway Street to enjoy the children’s fun area and vendors of all kinds. Enjoy the day and end it with a Beer Garden with live music to dance to your hearts content.

Jun
28
Sun
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 28 all-day
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival welcomes you to the beach! Master, intermediate, and novice sand-sculpting teams compete for over $8,000.00 in cash prizes. At the Convention Center master woodcarvers from all over the world compete in this amazing annual competition. There are vendors, food sales and the live auctions are held daily on carvings! Families and children are invited to enter the sand-sculpting competition or learn sand-sculpting skills at the free lessons.

Jul
3
Fri
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

Jul
4
Sat
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

SPLASH Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park
Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SPLASH Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Celebrate Independence Day at Aberdeen’s Waterfront Park Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Aberdeen’s 4th of July SPLASH Festival.

The event begins at noon along the beautiful Chehalis River waterfront and includes:

  • live music
  • family entertainers
  • food and craft vendors
  • FREE inflatable rides/games and;
  • a spectacular fireworks show over the river at dark

Come on down to Aberdeen’s Morrison Park and enjoy a day of family fun as we celebrate America’s Independence!

Blooming Bay Fireworks Display @ Westport Marina
Jul 4 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blooming Bay Fireworks Display @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

The Westport Booming Bay Fireworks Display starts at dusk at the Westport, WA Marina.

Jul
5
Sun
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

Jul
11
Sat
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores
Jul 11 all-day
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

If you have ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, or are looking for a fun summer run around the city of Ocean Shores, the Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest is exactly what you are looking for. Offering 11 different styles of races over two days, the Tri and Foot Fest is one of the more inviting for those looking to bike, swim, run, or do all three. On Saturday, July 11, there will be numerous triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike races. On Sunday, July 12, there is a half marathon, 10k run and a 5k run, each showing off the beauty of the Ocean Shores region. With the route being mostly flat, enjoy running along the beach, near wildlife areas and over the miles of canals in Ocean Shores.

Jul
12
Sun
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores
Jul 12 all-day
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

If you have ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, or are looking for a fun summer run around the city of Ocean Shores, the Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest is exactly what you are looking for. Offering 11 different styles of races over two days, the Tri and Foot Fest is one of the more inviting for those looking to bike, swim, run, or do all three. On Saturday, July 11, there will be numerous triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike races. On Sunday, July 12, there is a half marathon, 10k run and a 5k run, each showing off the beauty of the Ocean Shores region. With the route being mostly flat, enjoy running along the beach, near wildlife areas and over the miles of canals in Ocean Shores.