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
2
Sat
71st Annual Westport Seafood Festival & Craft Show @ Westport Maritime Museum
Sep 2 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us on the Maritime Museum Grounds for Westport’s Annual Seafood Festival, Fun Arts and Crafts, and Live Music. Seafood pro’s will be cooking up salmon, whitefish and oysters, plus shrimp cocktails, corn on the cob, salads and garlic bread. Want just a bite? Enjoy a hot dog or clam chowder. Beer & wine also available.

DJ Jam Party @ Meriweather Street
Sep 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Ages dance party in front of the Meriweather Street merchants!
Dress in your best 70’s, 80’s, or 90’s gear, we will have a competition for prizes for best dressed in each decade!
Sep
3
Sun
Kelper’s Festival & Shake Rat Rendezvous @ Pacific Beach
Sep 3 @ 8:00 am

Street dance, vendors, parades, Shake Rats. Shake Rats are a unique and distinguished group here in the North Beach. Many have been here for many proud generations engaged in the timber industry. The skills embraced by this lot are only for the hearty. Vendors on Main Street both days.

Paddle-a-Thon @ Ocean Shores
Sep 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Attention kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome! Human-powered boat activities on the North Park lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.

A.A.O.S Arts & Crafts Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 49th annual Arts & Crafts show is moving to Labor Day Weekend this year along with a few changes, such as live entertainment and a beer garden on Saturday. Thousands of unique, handcrafted items created by gifted artists and craft people.

Live entertainment Saturday afternoon with the Bruce Hughes Band and drum circles.

Sep
9
Sat
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.

Oyster Feed @ Brady's Oysters
Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The famous Oyster Feed is back. More details to come, check their Facebook page listed above.

Sep
10
Sun
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.

Sep
13
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Sep
14
Thu
BHP Open House @ Hoquiam High School Commons
Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
BHP Open House @ Hoquiam High School Commons | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

BHP, a leading global resources company, will be holding a public open house to inform the community and interested parties about a potential potash export facility at the Port of Grays Harbor’s Terminal 3 in west Hoquiam.

Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity for questions and discussions at various stations with BHP representatives. For more information, go here.

Sep
15
Fri
Whale of a Quilt Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

showHourly door prizes, everyday
Demonstrations
Great vendors & shopping galore
Sea Pal Quilters Unique Boutique
Vote for your favorite quilts
Purchase your raffle quilt tickets

Sep
16
Sat
8th Annual Lake Sylvia Fall Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 16 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shuttle service will be available at Simpson Elementary School. For those wishing to park at the lake, you must have a Discover Pass (passes are available at the park).

Activities include: Camp Pancake Breakfast; Trail Races; Music in the Park; Kids Games and Races; Artists’ Market; Food Vendors and more.

Chehalis Watershed Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Chehalis Watershed Festival will be a part of the festivities at the Lake Sylvia Fall Festival. Look for exhibitors by the lake and try out the fun arts, crafts and water-related learning activities with your whole family.

Whale of a Quilt Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

showHourly door prizes, everyday
Demonstrations
Great vendors & shopping galore
Sea Pal Quilters Unique Boutique
Vote for your favorite quilts
Purchase your raffle quilt tickets

PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 16 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Sep
17
Sun
Whale of a Quilt Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

showHourly door prizes, everyday
Demonstrations
Great vendors & shopping galore
Sea Pal Quilters Unique Boutique
Vote for your favorite quilts
Purchase your raffle quilt tickets

Sep
21
Thu
Boards in Gear Training @ Greys Harbor College
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising, and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

Sep
22
Fri
Options After DACA Forum @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Get the latest information about alternatives for DACA recipients, talk to an immigration attorney, and learn about other resources for both recipients and their families.
This event is presented by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and supported by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
Coastal Harvest Benefit Dinner @ Town Hall
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for the third annual “Harvest by the Sea”, a benefit dinner honoring Coastal Harvest. The evening starts off with Cocktail Hour at 6:00 pm featuring beer brewed right here in the harbor by Steam Donkey Brewing Company and a wine paring poured by GH Wine Sellars. As you are enjoying a selection of delicious appetizers, entertainment will be provided by Ericka Corban, as seen on “The Voice”. Dinner will be catered by Mill 109 and served at 7:00 pm. The evening will wrap up with a “Desert Auction” where you will have the opportunity to select from a variety of cakes, cupcakes, pies and much more made specially for this event.

Maritime Music Festival @ Wesport Maritime Museum
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Come and enjoy great music, vendors, food, and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival encompasses all genres of music.

Sep
23
Sat
Author Talk: The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A challenge to dig up but delicious to eat, razor clams are entwined with the state’s commerce, identity, and history. Join author and clam digger David Berger to explore the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. This program is cosponsored by Humanities Washington. For Adults.

Maritime Music Festival @ Wesport Maritime Museum
Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm

Come and enjoy great music, vendors, food, and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival encompasses all genres of music.