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.

Oct
13
Fri
Used Book Sale @ Friends of Ocean Shores Library
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Books Galore: paperbacks, hard covers, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children’s, local interest, audio books, DVD’s and so much more. Most are 2 for $1.

All proceeds and donations to Friends of the Library go to supplies and services of the Ocean Shores Library programs. Please help us help your community library

Oct
14
Sat
Used Book Sale @ Friends of Ocean Shores Library
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Books Galore: paperbacks, hard cover, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children’s, local interest, audio books, DVD’s, and so much more! Most are 2 for $1.

All proceeds and donations to Friends of the Library go to supplement library programs and services. Help us help your local library.

Oct
18
Wed
SongCatchers @ Bishop Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm
SongCatchers @ Bishop Center for the Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The SongCatchers will perform their Dreaming In Color Album originally released on A&M Records plus additional songs on October 18th in Aberdeen at the Bishop Center Theater, a performance arts space known for great world music.

 

Oct
19
Thu
Lecture Series: Rayonier – 90 Years of Land Management @ Home Port Restaurant Banquet Room
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm
Lecture Series: Rayonier - 90 Years of Land Management @ Home Port Restaurant Banquet Room | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Coastal Interpretive Center’s Rayonier: 90 Years of Land Management is a presentation about the 90-year history of Rayonier’s land management and modern forestry practices, presented by Mark Smalley, Engineering Manager, and Dan Stransky, the Senior Timber Marketing Manager for Rayonier’s lands in Oregon and Washington.

Oct
21
Sat
Saint Martin’s Chorale Concert @ Saint Martin’s Abbey Church
Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm

The concert is a collaboration of the University’s music department, Office of Campus Ministry and Benedictine Institute. The tradition began 15 years ago as a way of honoring the University’s patron saint, Saint Martin of Tours, whose feast day is November 11.

“The Sacred Music concerts include Renaissance music, gospel, and contemporary music,” says Darrell Born, associate professor of music and Saint Martin’s Chorale director. “Readings and poetry will be interspersed throughout the concert to punctuate the performances.”

Oct
24
Tue
Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm

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.

Oct
25
Wed
Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm

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.

Oct
26
Thu
Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm

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.

Jeremy Kittel Trio @ Bishop Center For Performing Arts
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
Jeremy Kittel Trio @ Bishop Center For Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Fiddler, violinist, composer, Jeremy Kittel plays original music from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, classical, electronic and much more. The Trio performed on “A Prairie Home Companion” and now on the Bishop Center stage.

All Tickets $15, Ages 12 & under free with paying ticket holder

Oct
27
Fri
Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm

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.

Oct
28
Sat
Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 28 @ 10:45 am

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.

Oct
29
Sun
Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 29 @ 10:45 am

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.

Nov
1
Wed
Nonprofit Small Grants Deadline @ Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm

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

Nov
4
Sat
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 4th & 5th at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free.For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.

Toast the Harbor Wine and Food Festival @ Toast the Harbor Wine and Food Festival
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A Wine and Food Tasting event featuring Northwest wineries, local distillers, and breweries along with local food vendors.

Nov
5
Sun
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am
Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Gaming/Sorting Event @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 4th & 5th at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free.For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.

Nov
18
Sat
Benefit Concert for The Garage: Music and Arts Center @ The Garage: Music and Arts Center
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm

The 98520 Music and Arts District Initiative is hosting a Benefit Concert for The Garage: Music and Arts Center featuring live music from Lisa Ramsauer, Donna Albert, Corey Morris & Geoffrey Hirschfeld. All ages welcome.

Nov
30
Thu
GHC’s Jazz Concert @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm
GHC's Jazz Concert @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Enjoy this quarterly performance by GHC’s Jazz Band directed by Dr. William Dyer and Jazz Choir directed JR Lakey.

Dec
3
Sun
GH Symphony Orchestra @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm
GH Symphony Orchestra @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The Fall Grays Harbor Symphony Concert is titled Música Latino Sinfonía. It will feature orchestral music from Latin America, including: Danzon No. 2, by Marquez; El Salón México, by Copland; Huapango, by Moncayo; and Rhumba from the Latin American Symphony, by Gould. Featured on the bassoon will be Stephanie Octave performing the Ciranda das sete notas, by Villa-Lobos.

Dec
8
Fri
North Beach Singers Christmas Concert @ Faith Community Church
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm
North Beach Singers Christmas Concert @ Faith Community Church | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The popular singing group, The North Beach Singers presents, “A Christmas Concert”.
The concert venues & dates:

  • Ocean Shores – Friday, December 8th @ 7 pm at Faith Community Church
  • Ocean Shores – Saturday, December 9th @ 3 pm at Faith Community Church
  • Pacific Beach – Saturday, December 16th @ 3 pm at Pacific Beach Community Church

Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.

Dec
9
Sat
Celtic Music Celebration @ Amanda Park Timberland Library
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celtic Music Celebration @ Amanda Park Timberland Library | Amanda Park | Washington | United States

Celebrate the season with Pinniped, a string trio that performs mostly-traditional, mostly-Celtic acoustic music and other folk tunes. Featuring Bill Kellington on guitar and bodhran (Irish drum), fiddler Sarah Kellington, and guitar player Eric Correia.

Celtic Music Celebration @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Celtic Music Celebration @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Celebrate the season with Pinniped, a string trio that performs mostly-traditional, mostly-Celtic acoustic music and other folk tunes. Featuring Bill Kellington on guitar and bodhran (Irish drum), fiddler Sarah Kellington, and guitar player Eric Correia.