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
5
Sun
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium
May 5 @ 3:00 pm
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium

Aberdeen High School invites you to the musical performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Evening performances on May 3rd, 10th, & 11th at 7 pm; and matinee performances on May 5th & 12th at 3 pm  at the AHS Auditorium.

Tickets: $15 for Adults & $10 for Students.

Matinee performances will include a prince & princess parade for children under 10 who dress up.  Tickets are available at Harbor Drugs & Gifts, Harbor Blooms, Aberdeen High School ASB Office, via RevTrak and at the door.  https://www.facebook.com/people/Aberdeen-High-Schools-Musical/61556106707437/

May
10
Fri
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium
May 10 @ 7:00 pm
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium

Aberdeen High School invites you to the musical performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Evening performances on May 3rd, 10th, & 11th at 7 pm; and matinee performances on May 5th & 12th at 3 pm  at the AHS Auditorium.

Tickets: $15 for Adults & $10 for Students.

Matinee performances will include a prince & princess parade for children under 10 who dress up.  Tickets are available at Harbor Drugs & Gifts, Harbor Blooms, Aberdeen High School ASB Office, via RevTrak and at the door.  https://www.facebook.com/people/Aberdeen-High-Schools-Musical/61556106707437/

May
11
Sat
Youth for the Cause Art Festival @ On Broadway Street
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium
May 11 @ 7:00 pm
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium

Aberdeen High School invites you to the musical performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Evening performances on May 3rd, 10th, & 11th at 7 pm; and matinee performances on May 5th & 12th at 3 pm  at the AHS Auditorium.

Tickets: $15 for Adults & $10 for Students.

Matinee performances will include a prince & princess parade for children under 10 who dress up.  Tickets are available at Harbor Drugs & Gifts, Harbor Blooms, Aberdeen High School ASB Office, via RevTrak and at the door.  https://www.facebook.com/people/Aberdeen-High-Schools-Musical/61556106707437/

May
12
Sun
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium
May 12 @ 3:00 pm
The Little Mermaid @ Aberdeen High School Auditorium

Aberdeen High School invites you to the musical performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Evening performances on May 3rd, 10th, & 11th at 7 pm; and matinee performances on May 5th & 12th at 3 pm  at the AHS Auditorium.

Tickets: $15 for Adults & $10 for Students.

Matinee performances will include a prince & princess parade for children under 10 who dress up.  Tickets are available at Harbor Drugs & Gifts, Harbor Blooms, Aberdeen High School ASB Office, via RevTrak and at the door.  https://www.facebook.com/people/Aberdeen-High-Schools-Musical/61556106707437/

Jun
6
Thu
Moving Forward Together @ Virtual Event
Jun 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Moving Forward Together @ Virtual Event

Timberland Regional Library and the Capital STEM Allianceat ESD113 welcome you to our third Moving Forward Together virtual summit on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Our focus will be on childcare – an issue that affects employers, families, educators, and communities throughout the Capital region.

Our Keynote speaker, Gary Burris of the Child Care Action Council, will kick off the event, followed by a panel discussion around family-friendly workplaces, child care recruitment and retention, and universal access for families.

Jun
21
Fri
World Music Day @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
World Music Day @ Downtown Aberdeen

Local musicians playing throughout downtown

Preview of Kurt Cobain Tribute Gallery

Gibson Les Paul Guitar drawing for participating musicians

Group “Come As You Are” song by Nirvana

Artist Stage, Bridge Stage, Local Venues, and much more (something for everyone)

Special Appearance from Portlandia “Angel Bouchet” as her blues band

Roger Fisher’s (Heart) The Human Tribe on The Music Project’s Main Stage

The Boni Fide Band featuring Krist Novoselic on The Music Project’s Main Stage

Jun
28
Fri
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get up close to local farm animals from Animal Encounters!

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can meet and greet farm animals up close and learn neat facts about them. Each one lives in a loving, lifetime home, ensuring they are happy, healthy, gentle, and ready to meet you!

Come make memories and forge new friendships with furry friends.

Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jun
29
Sat
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Mocktails & Melodies “Neil Diamond Nights” By Music Memories with Terry Bartelme @ McCleary Event Center
Jun 29 @ 3:00 pm
Mocktails & Melodies "Neil Diamond Nights" By Music Memories with Terry Bartelme @ McCleary Event Center

Join the McCleary Museum and Event Center for a Mocktail Social from 3:00-3:30 followed by “Neil Diamond Nights” a tribute performance from Music Memories with Terry Bartelme from 3:30-4:30

Jun
30
Sun
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jul
6
Sat
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get up close to local farm animals from Animal Encounters!

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can meet and greet farm animals up close and learn neat facts about them. Each one lives in a loving, lifetime home, ensuring they are happy, healthy, gentle, and ready to meet you!

Come make memories and forge new friendships with furry friends.

Jul
10
Wed
Summer Concert Series @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen
Jul 10 @ 6:30 pm
Summer Concert Series @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen will hold four concerts this summer as part of our summer lawn concert series. The performances will be held Wednesday, July 10, July 24, August 14, and August 28 at 6:30 PM.

Performers for the series will include:

Jul 10 – Approaching Standards, Local Jazz Group
Jul 24 – The Other Thing, Bellingham-based Jazz Group
Aug 14 – Angel Phoenix, Local Vocalist
Aug 28 – The Coast Trio, Featuring John & Leslie O’Brien and Debbie Akerlund

Concerts are free; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. If inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside of the church.

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen is located at 420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA 98520. For more info, go to our web site at www.aberdeenpres.org.

Jul
13
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia

Get pumped for the Fire Rescue Spectacular – the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! This FREE street fair is filled with awesome activities, excitement, and exploration!

It’s located on Jefferson St. NE between the Hands On Children’s Museum and LOTT Clean Water Alliance. Presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department.

Street Activities

  • Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles
  • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
  • See vintage fire trucks
  • Experience the Spray Gallery
  • Take the Junior Fire Fighter Challenge
Cosi Art Fest @ Cosi Art Center
Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cosi Art Fest @ Cosi Art Center

CALLING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS

 COSI ART FESTIVAL

JULY 13th COSMOPOLIS First and E Streets. 11 AM TO 4 PM.

SEEKING Students and Adults who are pros, hobbyists or dabblers!

All mediums and crafts: Painting, drawing, digital, jewelry, wood crafts, floral, fabric items, book authors, knitting & crochet, metalwork, photography et.al.

MUSICIANS. Student groups encouraged – play as long as you want. Schedule now.

SEND your details: include your EMAIL.  & particular art or craft.

Booth fees from $10 to $30. Food Vendor spaces available. We will EMAIL follow-up details.

APPLICATION: Cosi Art Center. cosiartcenter@gmail.com

Jul
24
Wed
Summer Concert Series @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen
Jul 24 @ 6:30 pm
Summer Concert Series @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen will hold four concerts this summer as part of our summer lawn concert series. The performances will be held Wednesday, July 10, July 24, August 14, and August 28 at 6:30 PM.

Performers for the series will include:

Jul 10 – Approaching Standards, Local Jazz Group
Jul 24 – The Other Thing, Bellingham-based Jazz Group
Aug 14 – Angel Phoenix, Local Vocalist
Aug 28 – The Coast Trio, Featuring John & Leslie O’Brien and Debbie Akerlund

Concerts are free; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. If inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside of the church.

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen is located at 420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA 98520. For more info, go to our web site at www.aberdeenpres.org.

Aug
3
Sat
Ride the Harbor @ Beerbower Park
Aug 3 @ 7:00 am
Ride the Harbor @ Beerbower Park
Join us for a scenic, fun, charity ride through beautiful Grays Harbor County. You’ll ride through forests, farmlands, over rivers and hills, and finish by the spectacular Pacific Ocean.
Our mission for this event is to provide Grays Harbor County an opportunity to get active in a safe and supportive way. This one-day cycling event is the perfect ride with a team or as a personal challenge and is open to ages 16 and up, with three separate lengths for beginners to pros.
This year, we have 3 unique ride options for cyclists at every level:
7.5 Mi Short Ride
McCleary to Elma
18 Mi Intermediate Ride
McCleary to Montesano
52 Mi Advanced Ride
McCleary to Westport
Aug
10
Sat
Summer BBQ Party Fundraiser @ Saron Lutheran- First Presbyterian Church
Aug 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Summer BBQ Party Fundraiser @ Saron Lutheran- First Presbyterian Church

This is a fundraiser with food, music, games, arts & crafts, a beer garden & more! Free field games, bubbles and arts/crafts for kids, live music and dancing! $15 per plate and tickets available for the activities.

All funds raised benefit the Save Saron’s West Wall and Stained-Glass project

Songs from the American Songbook with Jessica Blinn & Vince Brown @ The McCleary Museum & Event Center
Aug 10 @ 3:00 pm
Songs from the American Songbook with Jessica Blinn & Vince Brown @ The McCleary Museum & Event Center

The McCleary Museum & Event Center will host the talented Jessica Blinn & Vince Brown at 3PM on Saturday, August 10th 2024 as they perform songs from the American Songbook.  This all ages event will transport you to the “Golden Age” of music as they play popular songs from the 1920’s through

Aug
14
Wed
Summer Concert Series @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen
Aug 14 @ 6:30 pm
Summer Concert Series @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen will hold four concerts this summer as part of our summer lawn concert series. The performances will be held Wednesday, July 10, July 24, August 14, and August 28 at 6:30 PM.

Performers for the series will include:

Jul 10 – Approaching Standards, Local Jazz Group
Jul 24 – The Other Thing, Bellingham-based Jazz Group
Aug 14 – Angel Phoenix, Local Vocalist
Aug 28 – The Coast Trio, Featuring John & Leslie O’Brien and Debbie Akerlund

Concerts are free; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. If inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside of the church.

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen is located at 420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA 98520. For more info, go to our web site at www.aberdeenpres.org.

Aug
17
Sat
Free Books! @ Closed Used Book Store
Aug 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

All sorts of genres, fiction and nonfiction, paperback and hardback. Military fiction, arts & crafts, religious & spiritual, sports, romance, gunsmithing, plant care, cookbooks, murder mysteries, board games, etc.  We want to rehome as many books as possible to prevent them from being disposed of. Fill your bags and boxes and cars! Take home books for your neighbors and friends!