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:

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  • Photo

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Jul
7
Sat
McCleary Bear Festival Grand Parade
Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jul
11
Wed
Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Jul 11 @ 7:15 pm
Jul
15
Sun
McCleary Bear Festival Car Show @ McCleary
Jul 15 @ 11:00 am
McCleary Bear Festival Car Show @ McCleary | McCleary | Washington | United States

Join us for the Mccleary Bear Festival Car Show
Car show entry is from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Judging is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Raffle and 50/50 drawings throughout announced at 1:00 p.m.
Awards announced at 2:00 p.m.

Jul
16
Mon
Elma City Council Meeting @ Elma City Hall
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jul
23
Mon
Hoquiam City Council Meeting @ Hoquiam City Hall
Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jul
25
Wed
Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm
Aug
1
Wed
EXCLUSIVE PRE-SCREENING – DINESH D’SPUZA’S ‘DEATH OF A NATION’ @ Riverside Cinema
Aug 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
EXCLUSIVE PRE-SCREENING - DINESH D’SPUZA’S ‘DEATH OF A NATION’ @ Riverside Cinema | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Dinesh D’Souza is one of the most controversial political researcher and commentator, who has challenged Democrats, Rhino Republicans and Media on their false narratives about our Constitution and American history. His movie ‘Death of A Nation’ explains the similarities between Presidents Lincoln and Trump elections, how our country is divided and who is behind it all!

‘Death of A Nation’ is set to be released in 1,000 theatres across the nation but The MAGA Network & MAGA One Radio has an Exclusive VIP Pre-Screening Event August 1, 7:00p at the Riverside Cinema in Abderdeen. There are a limited number of tickets, so if you want to see this important history documentary, buy your tickets now at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/death-of-a-nation-prescreening-aberdeen-tickets-47935185430

For more information on this film and to see the the trailer:

Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘Death of A Nation’ A Historic Documentary of American History By: Chrissy Piccolo

Aug
8
Wed
Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Aug 8 @ 7:15 pm
Aug
17
Fri
19th Annual Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ St. George Byzantine Catholic Church
Aug 17 – Aug 19 all-day
19th Annual Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ St. George Byzantine Catholic Church | Olympia | Washington | United States

Join our annual pilgrimage celebrating the Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of Our Lady with beautiful services in the Byzantine Catholic liturgical tradition. St.George Byzantine Catholic Church is in full communion with Pope Francis. There will be daily Divine Liturgy (mass) along with vespers, molebens, akathist as well as rosaries and confession.
This year’s Marian speaker will be the Most Reverend John Sianchuk, C.Ss.R..
This pilgrimage is typically attended by many children and teens. For them, there will be a children’s procession and akathist, children’s and teen activities and a campfire (weather permitting).
Saturday lunch will be delicious pulled pork barbecued overnight by parish members (available for purchase). Other light meals,and snacks and coffee will be available for a donation.
Bring a tent or camper to camp out on the premises.
For more information and brochures visit our website.

Aug
20
Mon
Elma City Council Meeting @ Elma City Hall
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aug
22
Wed
Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm
Aug
23
Thu
Star Wars Ship Creator Showing Rare Footage (free to attend) @ Sucher and Son Star Wars Shop
Aug 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Star Wars Ship Creator Showing Rare Footage (free to attend) @ Sucher and Son Star Wars Shop | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Colin Cantwell is the original concept artist and modeler for all things that flew in the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope. His designs include the X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Death Star, Star Destroyer, original Millennium Falcon, Y-Wing and others.

Colin will give a free presentation featuring exclusive videos describing his interaction with George Lucas and his work on Star Wars. Also featured will be an audience choice of videos showing some of his other iconic projects including his work on 2001, A Space Odyssey and War Games, as well as his being the Hal 9000 Computer that fed Walter Cronkite the progress of the Apollo 11 moon landing as Walter was broadcasting on live TV in 1969. This will be followed by an opportunity for fans to meet Colin, ask questions and share stories.

Autographs will be on sale for $25 and include a free 8×12 print of either his original 1974 Star Wars concept art or his 1975 photos of the first Star Wars models.
You can learn more about Colin on social media and at https://www.colincantwell.com

Aug
27
Mon
Hoquiam City Council Meeting @ Hoquiam City Hall
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sep
12
Wed
Public forum on Paid Family and Medical Leave @ Aberdeen High School
Sep 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Public forum on Paid Family and Medical Leave @ Aberdeen High School | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

We are ready. Are you? Paid Family & Medical Leave is a mandatory insurance program that allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for themselves or family members during serious illness or injury. While employees can’t take the benefit till 2020, businesses have requirements starting in 2019.

This one-hour forum will include:
• A presentation by Paid Family & Medical Leave staff.
• Time for you to ask questions and get answers.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Sep 12 @ 7:15 pm
Sep
13
Thu
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington exhibit opening @ State Reception Room, Washington State Capitol
Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington exhibit opening @ State Reception Room, Washington State Capitol | Olympia | Washington | United States

In 1968, Vietnam, civil rights, women’s liberation, and conservation coalesced—and tragedy led the 6 o’clock news. It changed us in ways still rippling a half-century later. 1968: The Year That Rocked Washington features a collection of online stories and an exhibit at the Washington State Capitol with profiles, compelling photos, and artifacts that document the activism and aftershocks of a landmark year in world history.

Sep
17
Mon
Elma City Council Meeting @ Elma City Hall
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sep
24
Mon
Hoquiam City Council Meeting @ Hoquiam City Hall
Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sep
26
Wed
Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm
Oct
10
Wed
Aberdeen City Council Meeting @ Aberdeen City Hall
Oct 10 @ 7:15 pm
Oct
15
Mon
Elma City Council Meeting @ Elma City Hall
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Oct
22
Mon
Hoquiam City Council Meeting @ Hoquiam City Hall
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm