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.

Sep
21
Sat
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 21 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park

10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park
FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7 AM – 4 PM
Lake Sylvia State Park – 1813 Lake Sylvia Rd North Montesano, WA
https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival/

Pancake Breakfast
7 am—11 pm $5
Trail Races 8:30 am
Half Marathon / 10K / 5 K
Artists Market 9 am—4 pm
Food Booths and Live Music
Historic Talk by “Doc Shores” 1 pm
Kayak Paddle 2 pm
Kids Vintage Games and Nature Crafts
Educational booths by Stream Team

Sep
25
Wed
Channel Point Speaker Series – Notable Harborites with Tom Quigg @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam
Sep 25 @ 3:00 pm
Channel Point Speaker Series - Notable Harborites with Tom Quigg @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam

Tom Quigg, proud Harborite, Port of Grays Harbor Commissioner, and Real Estate Broker, will provide an engaging presentation on notable Harborites through the years and their impact on the world. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. This will be a fun event for newcomers to the Harbor and for long-timers alike. We hope you will join us!

Oct
12
Sat
Timberland Reads Together Movie: Promised Land @ Elma Timberland Library
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Promised Land is an award winning social justice documentary that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook, as they fight for the restoration of treaty rights they’ve long been denied. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, featuring “There, There” by Tommy Orange and Native Voices, focused on Indigenous Peoples history and culture.

Oct
15
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Oct
17
Thu
Quinault Country Peak to Sea @ Shilo Inn
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm

This presentation will briefly highlight the natural and cultural history of the Quinault Region. Most of the presentation will look at the events and activities leading up to the land and river conditions we see today, and what the Quinault Indian Nation has done and plans to do with its natural resources and economic development.

Oct
19
Sat
Summer Signing Series: Ian Doescher @ Harbor Books
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Harbor Books ends our Summer Signing Series with author Ian Doescher. He is the author of Get Thee Back to the Future, Much Ado About Mean Girls, Shakespeare’s STAR WARS series and more. He will be reading from his Star Wars books at 12:30 and signing thereafter. Special 2 pm appearance by Darth Vader.

October is Star Wars Reads month.

Oct
26
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In, Prep Day @ Montesano Timberland Library
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In, Prep Day @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This day is for preparing your novel’s characters, locations, plot outlines, and worldbuilding for the official start of NaNoWriMo writing on November 1st.

Nov
2
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This day is the start of your novel’s journey. Join us to kick off your novel!

Nov
9
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This day is the end of Week 1. Discuss your novel so far, work on any road blocks or inspiration you might need, and get to know others in the writing community!

Nov
16
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This is the halfway mark of NaNoWriMo. Have you hit 25,000 words? Meet with us to continue your hot streak, or to get some help if you’re falling behind.

Nov
19
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “The Immortalists,” by Chloe Benjamin. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Nov
23
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

We’re at the end of the third week. Come check in with local writers, get guidance and give inspiration as we all strive for our 50K by next weekend!

Nov
30
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In, Final Day! @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In, Final Day! @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This is it! By midnight, you’ll need to submit your final wordcounts for verification. Let’s work together to get everyone to their 50K! Today we will also discuss plans going forward – does anyone want to continue a regularly scheduled writing group, or participate in Camp NaNoWriMo in the spring and summer months?

Dec
18
Wed
Welcome to Ocean Shores Sign Dedication & Kick-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Ocean Shores City Enterance
Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Welcome to Ocean Shores Sign Dedication & Kick-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Ocean Shores City Enterance

On November 3, 1970 by special election and signed off by former Washington Secretary of State Ludlow Kramer, the community of Ocean Shores became a certified city. As such, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Ocean Shores’ cityhood.

Anniversary events will begin with a kick-off celebration recognizing the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, erected 20 years ago at the city gates, as a significant historical feature.

Hosting this event, the Museum of the North Beach and Ocean Shores Coastal Interpretive Center with missions to preserve and share area history have joined forces to erect an informational plaque explaining that artist Judy McVay created the sign. The Mayor and City Council are expected to attend.

Judy McVay along with her brothers pioneered chainsaw carving as an artform, founded the chainsaw carving expo at the Puyallup Fair in the 1980’s, were instrumental in creating local carving events, and Judy was the first Washington woman to win a chainsaw carving competition. In addition to creating the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, her work can be seen all along the Washington Coast, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Hwy 101) and many other locations.

In Ocean Shores, Judy’s work can be viewed at Moby Dick’s on Point Brown Ave. where her “Sand Castle” sign hangs as well as inside the Convention Center vestibule where collaborative pieces created by Judy and her son, Boaz Backus can be found. Boaz along with brother, Steve founded the “sawdust” portion of Ocean Shores’ famed Sand and Sawdust Festival.

“The Welcome to Ocean Shores sign is a highly photographed, significant part of the experience when entering the city and should be recognized as such,” said Coastal Interpretive Center Board President, Nancy Eldridge. “The Museum of the North Beach and our friends at the Coastal Interpretive Center are proud to recognize this historical artifact,” added Museum of the North Beach Executive Director, Kelly Calhoun.

Sign dedication will commence at noon, Saturday January 18, 2020 at the city gates. A historical marker will be placed near the sign and this event will officially kick-off the year long Ocean Shores 50th anniversary celebration. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!

Jan
29
Wed
Channel Point Speaker Series – Virtual Tour of the Ghost Forest of Copalis @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village
Jan 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please join us for this month’s installment of the Channel Point Speaker Series – a Virtual Tour of the Ghost Forest of Copalis with Buck Giles, owner of Buck’s Bikes at Seabrook. Buck leads paddle tours of this unique geological area, among other outdoor experiences. Come in out of the cold and learn something new about our beautiful county. This event is FREE and open to the public and refreshments will be served.

Mar
25
Wed
Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Elma Timberland Library
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting their Spring Book Sale.
Pick up great books at even better prices!

Apr
3
Fri
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Apr 3 all-day

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Apr
4
Sat
Add your Virtual Event, Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live Concert open to the public! @ Stay Home Stay Safe
Apr 4 all-day

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Apr
5
Sun
Add your Virtual Event, Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live Concert open to the public! @ Stay Home Stay Safe
Apr 5 all-day

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Here is How to Post an Event on GraysHarborTalk:

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Click the green “+ Post Your Event Button” which is located above the first calendar post, on the right.

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Once you submit it, your event has to be approved by an editor. Please allow 2-3 days for this. Any questions can be sent to events@graysharbortalk.com.

Apr
6
Mon
Add your Virtual Event, Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live Concert open to the public! @ Stay Home Stay Safe
Apr 6 all-day

Thank you for letting us know about your event! Did you know you can post all your future events directly onto our site? It’s the fastest way to make sure we see it!

Here is How to Post an Event on GraysHarborTalk:

Follow this link directly to our calendar: https://www.graysharbortalk.com/grays-harbor-events-calendar/

Click the green “+ Post Your Event Button” which is located above the first calendar post, on the right.

Please be sure to include the following items. We cannot approve a post that does not contain AT LEAST:

  • A start date AND time (Time is added by checking the “add time” box AFTER you select a date. An end time is helpful for readers but not necessary)
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A picture always make your posts more appealing to your audience so we highly suggest one, but it is not necessary.

Once you submit it, your event has to be approved by an editor. Please allow 2-3 days for this. Any questions can be sent to events@graysharbortalk.com.

Apr
7
Tue
Add your Virtual Event, Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live Concert open to the public! @ Stay Home Stay Safe
Apr 7 all-day

Thank you for letting us know about your event! Did you know you can post all your future events directly onto our site? It’s the fastest way to make sure we see it!

Here is How to Post an Event on GraysHarborTalk:

Follow this link directly to our calendar: https://www.graysharbortalk.com/grays-harbor-events-calendar/

Click the green “+ Post Your Event Button” which is located above the first calendar post, on the right.

Please be sure to include the following items. We cannot approve a post that does not contain AT LEAST:

  • A start date AND time (Time is added by checking the “add time” box AFTER you select a date. An end time is helpful for readers but not necessary)
  • A Location (including name of venue and address)
  • A brief description (no more than two short paragraphs)
  • A link to a website

A picture always make your posts more appealing to your audience so we highly suggest one, but it is not necessary.

Once you submit it, your event has to be approved by an editor. Please allow 2-3 days for this. Any questions can be sent to events@graysharbortalk.com.

Apr
8
Wed
Add your Virtual Event, Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live Concert open to the public! @ Stay Home Stay Safe
Apr 8 all-day

Thank you for letting us know about your event! Did you know you can post all your future events directly onto our site? It’s the fastest way to make sure we see it!

Here is How to Post an Event on GraysHarborTalk:

Follow this link directly to our calendar: https://www.graysharbortalk.com/grays-harbor-events-calendar/

Click the green “+ Post Your Event Button” which is located above the first calendar post, on the right.

Please be sure to include the following items. We cannot approve a post that does not contain AT LEAST:

  • A start date AND time (Time is added by checking the “add time” box AFTER you select a date. An end time is helpful for readers but not necessary)
  • A Location (including name of venue and address)
  • A brief description (no more than two short paragraphs)
  • A link to a website

A picture always make your posts more appealing to your audience so we highly suggest one, but it is not necessary.

Once you submit it, your event has to be approved by an editor. Please allow 2-3 days for this. Any questions can be sent to events@graysharbortalk.com.