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
19
Thu
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.

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.

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
Halloween-Themed Yoga @ Oyhut Bay Wellness Activity Center
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am
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.

Oct
31
Tue
Harvest Fair Carnival @ Elma Middle School
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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
13
Mon
Hope from Horses: Riding for Kids with Disabilities @ The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center
Nov 13 @ 6:30 pm

Hope from Horses, Horseback Riding for Kids with Disabilities. Contact to reserve a lesson. read more here.

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.

Nov
19
Sun
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
27
Mon
Hope from Horses: Riding for Kids with Disabilities @ The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center
Nov 27 @ 6:30 pm

Hope from Horses, Horseback Riding for Kids with Disabilities. Contact to reserve a lesson. read more here.

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
5
Tue
Hope from Horses: Riding for Kids with Disabilities @ The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center
Dec 5 @ 6:30 pm

Hope from Horses, Horseback Riding for Kids with Disabilities. Contact to reserve a lesson. read more here.

Dec
11
Mon
Hope from Horses: Riding for Kids with Disabilities @ The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center
Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm

Hope from Horses, Horseback Riding for Kids with Disabilities. Contact to reserve a lesson. read more 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

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.