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

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Sep
28
Thu
Screenagers @ McCleary Timberland Library
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Are you watching kids scroll through life with a six-second attention span and rapid fire thumbs? Join physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she examines how teenagers screen time impacts their life and friction within the home, while also exploring the larger consequences of technology on society as a whole. A World Cafe style discussion will follow the viewing. For adults and teens.

Oct
3
Tue
Map Your Family’s Migration @ Timberland Libraries
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am

All October long, pick up a colorful world map at the Information Desk to trace your family’s passage from your ancestral homeland to Grays Harbor, with landing points along the way. We will supply markers and other crafting supplies for you to use. Maps will be available starting Oct. 3. Supplies are limited. Submissions may be posted to library social media.

Participating libraries: Aberdeen, Amanda Park, Westport

Oct
7
Sat
2017 Emergency Preparedness Expo @ Rotary Log Pavilion
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Preparedness event with hands on and interactive activities.

Oct
8
Sun
Tipsy Easel Fundraiser @ Aberdeen Elks
Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tipsy Easel Fundraiser @ Aberdeen Elks | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Paint a Seahawk During the Seahawk/Rams Game. You will walk away with an irreplaceable memory and a masterpiece. No artistic ability is needed – you will be guided through the process step-by-step. We supply everything needed to paint. We advise that you dress for the mess, and bring an apron from home. Seahawks game will be playing, Elks bar open!

Oct
19
Thu
International Credit Union Day @ Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union Branches
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Tsunami Alert Sirens Test @ Coastal Cities
Oct 19 @ 10:15 am

As part of the Great Washington ShakeOut, tsunami alert sirens will be tested at 10:19 a.m. using the real sound of the siren, not the Westminster Chimes that typically happen during the monthly tests. NOAA weather radios set to receive the required monthly test will also activate during this test. The tests will happen across every coastal community in the state, except for Sandy Point in Whatcom County, which has opted out of the test. The state works with local jurisdictions to install the All Hazard Alert Broadcast sirens on the coast. Five new sirens are being installed this month in Seabrook, Ocean Shores, Bellingham, Port of Chinook and Raymond bringing the total number of coastal sirens to 69.

Great Washington ShakeOut & Contest @ Washington State
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Great Washington ShakeOut & Contest @ Washington State

Question and Answer sessions with earthquake experts will be done using Facebook Live and Washington Emergency Management’s Nextdoor account in the days before ShakeOut. On Oct. 19, earthquake preparedness experts from the Washington Emergency Management Division will join scientists with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network to gather online for a Reddit Ask Me Anything – an online Q&A. The public is invited to ask questions here.

New this year, middle school and high school students are creating videos to show the best ways to drop, cover and hold on. Prizes are being awarded by our partners at the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup. The deadline to submit is Oct. 13. More information found here.

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.

Nov
4
Sat
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth? @ Lacey Timberland Library
Nov 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth? @ Lacey Timberland Library | Lacey | Washington | United States

Throughout the Northwest, people have been reporting encounters with the Sasquatch— a hairy, eight to ten-foot-tall hominid —for hundreds of years. Yet no scientifically accepted evidence has been offered to establish this being’s existence.

Author David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon, discusses the rules of critical thinking and the workings of the scientific method, and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status as either Man-Ape or Myth.

He is the author of “The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual: Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America’s Most Elusive Creature“.  Read more about the author here.

Nov
8
Wed
SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Nov 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
In SCREENAGERS, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
Join us as we view this exploration of technology and society.
A World Cafe style discussion will follow the viewing.

Adults & Teens & Youth (4th grade+)
Jan
18
Thu
Lecture: Nautilus Live and the Quinault Canyon Exploration @ HomePort Restaurant
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm

In 2008, one of the great modern explorers of the world’s oceans, Dr. Robert Ballard, formed the Ocean Exploration Trust with a goal of making oceanic explorations accessible to the public over the internet. The flagship of this Trust is the E/V Nautilus, and it carries two Remotely Operated Vehicles. A grant allowed for four days of exploration by these vehicles in the Quinault Canyon off the shores of Washington State, where they mapped ocean floor terrain, sampled for ocean acidification, and looked at methane seeps and deep water organisms. Joe Schumacker and Olympic National Marine Sanctuary coordinated with the ship during this time, and in this presentation Joe will share information, photos, and video footage.

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
15
Thu
Lecture: Olympic National Forest from a Private Perspective @ HomePort Restaurant
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm

Presenter: Bill Pickell

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
UFO/Paranormal Summit @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Mar 3 @ 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. 

Mar
4
Sun
UFO/Paranormal Summit @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Mar 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. 

Mar
17
Sat
Grays Harbor Lacrosse vs. White River @ Stewart Field
Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm

High school boys lacrosse

Mar
22
Thu
UFOs in the Northwest @ Oakville Timberland Library
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

James Clarkson, author of Tell My Story: June Crain the Air Force & UFO, looks back over 30 years of UFO Investigations in the Pacific Northwest.

Mar
24
Sat
Owls of the Northwest @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Seven different species of owls indigenous to the Northwest will be presented by staff from For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation. Facts and information will be discussed to educate attendees and provide an opportunity to view live owls up close. Sponsored by the Friend of the Elma Library.

Grays Harbor Lacrosse vs. Orting @ Stewart Field
Mar 24 @ 5:00 pm

High school boys lacrosse

Apr
2
Mon
Flag Football @ Crescent Park
Apr 2 @ 12:00 pm

Take your football career to the next level in this family-friendly game of flag football.

We will provide the footballs and flags, all you need to do is show up ready to play. Reservations required.