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.

Mar
7
Fri
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen
Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen

Visit downtown Aberdeen from 5-8pm. Visit participating businesses staying open late to host local artists and their work. Join the FREE Downtown Historical Tour at 8:10pm departing from Julie Rajcich Photography, 109 E Wishkah Street. For more information contact firstfridayaberdeen@gmail.com or find “First Friday” on Facebook.

May
2
Fri
6th Annual Young Artists Show @ Six Rivers Gallery
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Six Rivers Gallery invites you to attend the grand opening of the 6th Annual Young Artists Show. The Harbor Art Guild continues to feature the work of young artists in this show. The show runs through June 1.

 

First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen

Visit downtown Aberdeen from 5-8pm. Visit participating businesses staying open late to host local artists and their work. Join the FREE Downtown Historical Tour at 7:00pm departing from GH Wine Sellars, 206 S. Broadway. This month’s tour takes you inside and to the top of the historical Becker Building.

For more information contact firstfridayaberdeen@gmail.com or find “First Friday May 2nd” on Facebook.

Jun
7
Sat
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Jun
27
Fri
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 27 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.

Jun
28
Sat
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 28 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.

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.

Jul
3
Thu
First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Jul 3 @ 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.

Jul
25
Fri
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration: Artists Reception @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

On Friday, an Artist’s Reception will be  followed by a Street Dance with the band Ready or Not.

Jul
26
Sat
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 26 all-day

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

Saturday’s event will include the Car Show from 10:00 a.m.-3:oo p.m. and the anticipated Art Walk Celebration from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The full Saturday line-up is as follows:

11:30 a.m.-noon: High Impact Dancers

12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Jalen Terry

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.:  Joe Ty

2:oo p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Jackie Mitchell

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p. m.: Joe Ty

Blue Tail Gallery Grand Opening @ Blue Tail Gallery
Jul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

You are invited to attend the grand opening of “Blue Tail Gallery”, a new art venue in Ocean Shores. Enjoy refreshments while admiring the artworks on display of several local and international artists.

The “Blue Tail Gallery” is located in the North Beach Printing building. Owner Artemisa Garcia shares her new venture with the residents and visitors here in Ocean Shores by inviting you to this grand opening event.

Among the artists participating in this venture are award-wining artists, international artists, amateur artists, and some artists that have never exhibited before. So there is a lot of talent, variety and beauty to behold under one roof. The collection of original fine arts and reproductions includes: watercolors, oil, acrylics, pastels, encaustic, and photography are available for sale, including greeting cards.

Blue Tail Gallery will be open from Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am-5pm.

We hope you come and join us and share with us your love for the arts.

 

Aug
7
Thu
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.

Oct
10
Fri
Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States
Find supplies, finished fiber related goods and even equipment for sale at the Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest. If that is not enough to excite you, how about just coming down and hanging out with a bunch of like minded people. Bring your spinning wheel, or other fiber related project, and a chair and come on down and hang out for a day or two (or three). If you don’t have something to work on, don’t worry. We have 16 or so free classes (you may need to purchase a small amount of supplies on hand) and demonstrations lined up for you for the weekend as well as a few vendor related “make-n-take” projects offered at a reasonable price (under $5.00.) We hope to see you this weekend!