This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
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Join Timberland Regional Library’s District Manager and author Ryan M. Williams for an informative discussion on writing and publishing opportunities today. Learn how the library can help with your dream of publishing.
Explore the story of your immigration or an ancestor’s in this writing workshop under the guidance of author and poet Joanne Clarkson. Clarkson most recently published a volume of poetry, “The Fates,” which touched on her grandmothers’ immigration experiences.
Bog tours, Cranberry cook off, and firelight parade.
Jog the Bog and Beach – 10K & 5K run / 3K walk
Event begins at 9:00 AM, Sunday at the Grayland Community Hall.
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union will, along with more than 56,000 credit unions around the world, celebrate International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), and the philosophy and achievements of the credit union movement.
All four branch locations of Great NorthWest FCU will serve refreshments and have staff on hand to answer questions about our products and services and what constitutes the credit union difference. This year’s ICU Day theme is “Dreams Thrive Here,” a celebration of how credit unions help people achieve their biggest goals in life.
2017 will herald the 14th year of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
Minors are allowed at the Convention Center, but not at Galway Bay or 8th Street. Children under 12 Are Free.
2017 will herald the 14th year of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
Minors are allowed at the Convention Center, but not at Galway Bay or 8th Street. Children under 12 Are Free.
2017 will herald the 14th year of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
Minors are allowed at the Convention Center, but not at Galway Bay or 8th Street. Children under 12 Are Free.
Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.
**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**
2017 will herald the 14th year of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
Minors are allowed at the Convention Center, but not at Galway Bay or 8th Street. Children under 12 Are Free.
Get dressed up and head to the Town Hall for dancing, drinks, games, and a costume contest for prizes!
Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.
**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**
2017 will herald the 14th year of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
Minors are allowed at the Convention Center, but not at Galway Bay or 8th Street. Children under 12 Are Free.
Write the novel you’ve always wanted to write – now. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun and exciting way to challenge yourself to write 50,000 words (approximately 175 pages) during the month of November! In this 1-hour session learn how to sign up for NaNoWriMo, get information about available resources and library write-ins, and receive a writing packet full of tips, ideas, and other essentials.
Join The Loft Martini and Wine Bar for a Spooktacular Speak-Easy Halloween Party
Celebrate the prohibition era with drink specials, fun decor and $50 gift certificate for the winning couple costume that fits our theme. No cover charge.
2017 will herald the 14th year of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
Minors are allowed at the Convention Center, but not at Galway Bay or 8th Street. Children under 12 Are Free.
Sponsored by the Churches of Elma
All Grays Harbor area nonprofits and school districts that fit within our Giving Priorities are eligible to apply for a small grant. Grants are available for requests of $5,000 and below. Small Grant requests might include small scale technology needs, items for shelters or housing programs, food purchases for feeding programs, educational supplies for early learning or schools, small renovation or improvement projects, capacity building, etc. Organizations that are awarded small grants are still eligible to apply for our twice annual Community Building Grants program. Contact Jessica with any questions
Mill 109 Restaurant and Pub partners with Wishkah River Distillery for this social gathering celebrating the heroes in our community, the Veterans.
4 specialty cocktails made with Wishkah River Distillery Spirits will be paired with 4 mouth-watering small plates created by Mill 109 chefs. +21 Party for Adults
Memorial Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Parade at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy covered seating and an announcer, located on Third and Main Street at the Elma Visitors Station. Three prizes for parade entries are being offered: Most Patriotic Entry $100; Judges Choice $50; and Most Creative $25. For entry information contact BO Brown 360-482-3365 or email rmcsret94@centurytel.net.
Bring your donation to the corner of 3rd & Main Street in Elma before or after the parade.

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.