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.

Nov
18
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Nov 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Nov
19
Sun
Country Christmas Bazaar @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Country Christmas Bazaar @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Tis the season for the Country Christmas Bazaar. A hand-crafted Bazaar including; pottery, quilts, stained glass, furniture, baked goods, floral, candy, toys, decorations, jewelry & much more.. So, join us in bringing in the holiday spirit at the Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center, Saturday and Sunday, November 18th and 19th. Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 11 am – 4pm. We hope to see you for all things Christmas.

Nov
21
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join other community members in a book discussion of “Where’d You Go Bernadette” by Maria Semple. New members are always welcome! Call the library at 360-482-3737 or stop by the library to request a copy of the book.

Dec
1
Fri
WinterFest @ Zelasko Park
Dec 1 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
WinterFest @ Zelasko Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

There will be groups from Robert Gray Elementary School and Aberdeen High School singing; Hot drinks and cookies (free); Santa will arrive on a Fire Truck; the trees in the park will be lit.

The downtown shops will be open and most are participating. The participating stores will offer a free drawing – just go into each store and fill in a drawing ticket. Drawing will be held on Saturday after 3:00 p.m.

Dec
2
Sat
WinterFest @ D & R Event Center, Former Goldberg's Furniture Store, GH Historical Seaport
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
WinterFest @ D & R Event Center, Former Goldberg's Furniture Store, GH Historical Seaport

WinterFest continues! Beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the D & R Event Center on So. I St., Aberdeen children up to age 12 can have Breakfast with Santa for free (donation for adults); Pictures with Santa (by the GH Hospital Foundation – $10 per picture); free crafts for kids; letters to Santa;

New this year: Holiday Market with 35+ vendors at the former Goldberg’s Furniture Store – 117 W. Wishkah St., Aberdeen – 10:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Downtown shops will be open – free drawing items at all participating stores, including the Holiday Market. Stop by each store and enter the drawings – winners will be notified after 3:00 p.m.

Also new this year – we are partnering with the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport! Activities will begin over there at 2:00 pm on Saturday. They will have their new gift shop open, PAWS will be there to take picture of pets with Santa as well as many other activities.

Dec
16
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Dec
19
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Elma Timberland Library
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join other community members in a book discussion of “My Beloved World,” by Sonia Sotomayor. New members are always welcome! Call the library at 360-482-3737 or stop by the library to request a copy of the book.

Dec
22
Fri
White Elephant Gift Exchange @ Seabrook Town Hall
Dec 22 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Join us at Seabrook’s Town Hall for a fun evening exchanging gifts.  Bring a wrapped gift to “swap” with others as we celebrate the holiday season with our community.

Cash Bar with Holiday Drinks. This event is for adults only.
Jan
27
Sat
Library Open House @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come see what is new at the library. Enjoy the new Teen Area and new carpet. Light refreshments will by provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

Feb
1
Thu
Community Building Grants Deadline @ Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Feb 1 @ 5:00 pm

The next Community Building grants application deadline. For more information, read here.

Feb
4
Sun
UFO/Paranormal Summit @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am
UFO/Paranormal Summit @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The UFO/Paranormal Summit is an annual research conference in Grays Harbor Washington. It is held at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores and features the most respected researchers.

We feature the worlds most renowned researchers in the UFO and Paranormal worlds as well as new researchers as they present their evidence, theories and information. For all ages. For more information, read here. 

Feb
10
Sat
Renewable Energy For Your Farm or Rural Business Workshop @ Grays Harbor PUD Nichols Building
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This workshop will cover a host of renewable energy topics including solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, and in-line hydropower. It will provide information on how to get grant writing assistance, receive available utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing for farmers and rural business owners who wish to purchase renewable energy equipment. The USDA Renewable Energy For America Program (REAP) grant deadline is March 31, 2018.

To RSVP, email us.

Feb
17
Sat
Around the Block Quilt Show @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:15 pm

The Quilt Show will feature a Vintage Quilt Display, and there is no charge to display a quilt, and all quilters entering a quilt will receive one free show pass. Quilts need to be brought to the Fairgrounds Wed. Feb 14 or Thurs. Feb 15 from 2 – 6pm.

Also, if you are hungry during the quilt show, the fairgrounds concession will be open

Feb
18
Sun
Around the Block Quilt Show @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Feb 18 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Quilt Show will feature a Vintage Quilt Display, and there is no charge to display a quilt, and all quilters entering a quilt will receive one free show pass. Quilts need to be brought to the Fairgrounds Wed. Feb 14 or Thurs. Feb 15 from 2 – 6pm.

Also, if you are hungry during the quilt show, the fairgrounds concession will be open

Feb
20
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “The Grapes of Wrath,” by John Steinbeck. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Feb
22
Thu
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips
Feb 22 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

For more information, read here.

Feb
23
Fri
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips
Feb 23 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

For more information, read here.

Feb
24
Sat
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips
Feb 24 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

For more information, read here.

Feb
25
Sun
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips
Feb 25 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Copalis to Moclips

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

For more information, read here.

Feb
28
Wed
Music Jam @ Elma Timberland Library
Feb 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come play and sing with a group of music enthusiasts who share a love of music in the Elma Library meeting room. Players of all levels are welcome. Free, BYOI (bring your own instrument). We do not offer instruction.

Mar
2
Fri
UFO/Paranormal Summit @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Mar 2 @ 6:00 pm
UFO/Paranormal Summit @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The UFO/Paranormal Summit is an annual research conference in Grays Harbor Washington. It is held at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores and features the most respected researchers.

We feature the worlds most renowned researchers in the UFO and Paranormal worlds as well as new researchers as they present their evidence, theories and information. For all ages. For more information, read here. 

Mar
3
Sat
Beachcombers Fun Fair @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am

There will be informational booths, exhibits, and seminars in the Ocean Shores Convention Center. There will also be a kid’s science fair Saturday morning and beach walks Sunday morning.