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
31
Tue
Harvest Fair Carnival @ Elma Middle School
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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
11
Sat
Veterans Day Parade @ Elma Veteran’s Memorial Park
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am

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.

Nov
17
Fri
Elma Bazaar Weekend/Craft Fair @ Elma Grange
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am

Crafts, gifts and food at the Elma Grange and locations in downtown Elma. You don’t want to miss Elma’s Christmas and Holiday Bazaar Weekend. Start early and pick up the map of bazaars, in the drop box, at Elma Visitors Station, corner of Main and 3rd Streets.

There are 8 bazaars that have published information. After the bazaars, browse the quaint shops located in downtown Elma and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or groups offering lunch.

Nov
18
Sat
Country Christmas Bazaar @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 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.

Elma Bazaar Weekend/Craft Fair @ Elma Grange
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am

Crafts, gifts and food at the Elma Grange and locations in downtown Elma. You don’t want to miss Elma’s Christmas and Holiday Bazaar Weekend. Start early and pick up the map of bazaars, in the drop box, at Elma Visitors Station, corner of Main and 3rd Streets.

There are 8 bazaars that have published information. After the bazaars, browse the quaint shops located in downtown Elma and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or groups offering lunch.

Nov
19
Sun
Elma Bazaar Weekend/Craft Fair @ Elma Grange
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am

Crafts, gifts and food at the Elma Grange and locations in downtown Elma. You don’t want to miss Elma’s Christmas and Holiday Bazaar Weekend. Start early and pick up the map of bazaars, in the drop box, at Elma Visitors Station, corner of Main and 3rd Streets.

There are 8 bazaars that have published information. After the bazaars, browse the quaint shops located in downtown Elma and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or groups offering lunch.

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
24
Fri
Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Dale’s Lavender Valley will be at the Ocean Shores Convention Center along with 70 arts and crafts booths – just in time for the holidays! We will be featuring lots of new products.

Gift ideas ranging from wonderful stocking stuffers to great hostess gifts as well as delightful holiday gifts for everyone. We hope to see you there!

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
3
Sun
Holiday Bazaar @ Seabrook Town Hall
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Local artists and crafters join in the Town Hall selling their unique and hand made goods for the holidays! Come and find that perfect one of a kind gift for your loved ones, while supporting local talent!

Dec
16
Sat
Hometown Holiday Bazaar @ Harbor Square
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Harbor square and the modified dolls WA host a hometown holiday bazaar with vendors, crafters, toys for tots fundraiser, Blue Boar Burgers, desserts, and Santa (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.). Fun for the whole family. Come find that special gift for everyone on your list and take A free photo with Santa.

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
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
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.