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.

Sep
2
Sat
A.A.O.S Arts & Crafts Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The 49th annual Arts & Crafts show is moving to Labor Day Weekend this year along with a few changes, such as live entertainment and a beer garden on Saturday. Thousands of unique, handcrafted items created by gifted artists and craft people.

Live entertainment Saturday afternoon with the Bruce Hughes Band and drum circles.

Corvettes at the Marina @ Westport Marina
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Inconjunction with the 71st Annual Seafood Festival and Craft Show. Art. Shopping. Dining and sweet cars! To enter your ride, contact Larry above.

71st Annual Westport Seafood Festival & Craft Show @ Westport Maritime Museum
Sep 2 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us on the Maritime Museum Grounds for Westport’s Annual Seafood Festival, Fun Arts and Crafts, and Live Music. Seafood pro’s will be cooking up salmon, whitefish and oysters, plus shrimp cocktails, corn on the cob, salads and garlic bread. Want just a bite? Enjoy a hot dog or clam chowder. Beer & wine also available.

DJ Jam Party @ Meriweather Street
Sep 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Ages dance party in front of the Meriweather Street merchants!
Dress in your best 70’s, 80’s, or 90’s gear, we will have a competition for prizes for best dressed in each decade!
Sep
3
Sun
Kelper’s Festival & Shake Rat Rendezvous @ Pacific Beach
Sep 3 @ 8:00 am

Street dance, vendors, parades, Shake Rats. Shake Rats are a unique and distinguished group here in the North Beach. Many have been here for many proud generations engaged in the timber industry. The skills embraced by this lot are only for the hearty. Vendors on Main Street both days.

Paddle-a-Thon @ Ocean Shores
Sep 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Attention kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome! Human-powered boat activities on the North Park lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.

A.A.O.S Arts & Crafts Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 49th annual Arts & Crafts show is moving to Labor Day Weekend this year along with a few changes, such as live entertainment and a beer garden on Saturday. Thousands of unique, handcrafted items created by gifted artists and craft people.

Live entertainment Saturday afternoon with the Bruce Hughes Band and drum circles.

Sep
9
Sat
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.

Oyster Feed @ Brady's Oysters
Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The famous Oyster Feed is back. More details to come, check their Facebook page listed above.

Sep
10
Sun
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.

Sep
11
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Sep 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Sep
15
Fri
Whale of a Quilt Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

showHourly door prizes, everyday
Demonstrations
Great vendors & shopping galore
Sea Pal Quilters Unique Boutique
Vote for your favorite quilts
Purchase your raffle quilt tickets

Sep
16
Sat
8th Annual Lake Sylvia Fall Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 16 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shuttle service will be available at Simpson Elementary School. For those wishing to park at the lake, you must have a Discover Pass (passes are available at the park).

Activities include: Camp Pancake Breakfast; Trail Races; Music in the Park; Kids Games and Races; Artists’ Market; Food Vendors and more.

Chehalis Watershed Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Chehalis Watershed Festival will be a part of the festivities at the Lake Sylvia Fall Festival. Look for exhibitors by the lake and try out the fun arts, crafts and water-related learning activities with your whole family.

Whale of a Quilt Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

showHourly door prizes, everyday
Demonstrations
Great vendors & shopping galore
Sea Pal Quilters Unique Boutique
Vote for your favorite quilts
Purchase your raffle quilt tickets

Sep
17
Sun
Whale of a Quilt Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

showHourly door prizes, everyday
Demonstrations
Great vendors & shopping galore
Sea Pal Quilters Unique Boutique
Vote for your favorite quilts
Purchase your raffle quilt tickets

Sep
22
Fri
Maritime Music Festival @ Wesport Maritime Museum
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Come and enjoy great music, vendors, food, and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival encompasses all genres of music.

Sep
23
Sat
Maritime Music Festival @ Wesport Maritime Museum
Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm

Come and enjoy great music, vendors, food, and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival encompasses all genres of music.

Sep
30
Sat
Oktoberfest Fundraiser @ Saron Lutheran
Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The cost of the ticket covers entry into a door prize drawing, live entertainment, non-alcoholic drinks, and a large German themed meal. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

All money raised will be used to help our neighbors in the Grays Harbor community. Projects include expanding 1st Presbyterian’s facility into a larger community garden, purchasing hygiene and school items for distribution by local churches and nonprofits, other assistance for families and neighbors in need, and funding Saron’s new monthly after school and free dinner program. For more information, go here.

Oct
5
Thu
HYPE – First Thursday @ 8th Street Ale House
Oct 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
HYPE - First Thursday @ 8th Street Ale House | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

A fun, purely social event with no agenda other than meeting other young professionals age 21 – 40. Come and meet with other young professionals from around Grays Harbor.

Oct
7
Sat
Cider Press @ The Norton's House
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am

Runs through the day until everyone’s done. Bring jugs, apples, and a potluck dish to share.

36th Annual OysterFest @ Shelton
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Hosted by the Shelton Skookum Rotary Club Foundation and attended by thousands, OysterFest is home to the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and is Washington State’s official seafood festival.

The festival also features a popular cook-off, hands-on water quality exhibits, and is itself a giant a food pavilion with nearly 100 unique items on the menu: BBQ oysters, fritters, spring rolls, garlic shrimp, fresh cider and so much more. Better yet, your culinary adventure supports about 100 local non-profit service clubs and organizations, as well as funding scholarships and local community improvement projects.