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.

Apr
5
Sun
53d Beachcombers Driftwood Show @ Grayland Community Hall
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
53d Beachcombers Driftwood Show @ Grayland Community Hall | Grayland | Washington | United States

The 53d Beachcombers Driftwood Show and Glass Float Hunt attracts natural beach art enthusiasts and glass float collectors each year to Westport-Grayland for fun and prizes.  For more information, visit the event’s website here.

Jun
6
Sat
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 6 @ 7:30 pm
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Artists of all media types create functional and not-so-functional pieces of spectacular fashion in this year’s show, “Myths and Legends” that comes to life in one magical evening of music, dance and wearable art.

For more information, visit the event’s website here.

Sep
19
Sat
6th Annual Festival and Artists Market @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 19 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
6th Annual Festival and Artists Market @ Lake Sylvia State Park | Montesano | Washington | United States

The temperature is cooling, leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice is in the air and it’s time to celebrate fall!

Join us for a family day of Trail Races, an Artists Market, Boy Scout cooking demonstrations, Kids Activities, a Pancake Breakfast, live music, Food Vendors, Historical Talk and more for the Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, WA.

 

May
21
Sat
Community Connections Year End Celebration @ Grays Harbor College
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Connections Year End Celebration @ Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join students from Evergreen State College’s Grays Harbor program for a free, family-friendly event!

Students will share highlights from the year, including an overview of the OSPI Candidates Forum, oral history interviews, and other research projects.

Learn about the history of Harbor schools and discover what’s possible when communities and schools form partnerships.

Light refreshments will be served. Free art projects and face-painting for the little ones.

Come say hello and offer congratulations to our graduating seniors!

Jul
1
Fri
That Summer Gallery Opening @ South Beach Arts Association
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
That Summer Gallery Opening @ South Beach Arts Association | Westport | Washington | United States

South Beach Arts Association will open That Summer Gallery every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 1 through Sept 25. Over 50 artists from the Harbor and surrounding communities will display and sell their artwork. Wide variety of medium including glass, pottery, hand tied knots on glass floats, jewelry, mosaics, silver jewelry, painting, photography

During the summer, there will be special weekends at the gallery.  July 1–4 will feature artwork from grade school students who participated in the Fine Arts portion of the After School Program at Ocosta School. Members of the SBAA took turns teaching an art medium each month. The following is a schedule of other special weekends to look forward to this summer at the gallery: 

  • July 9–10:  Garden art and plant sale
  • Aug. 6–7: Join us for a collaborative urban art project.
  • Aug. 27: Silk scarf painting demonstration with Kristi Beitzel
  • Sept 24–25: Fall Out with the miniature art exhibit.

For more information about the gallery, visit SBAA’s Facebook page here.

Jul
23
Sat
Aberdeen Art Walk & Rod Fest @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am
Aberdeen Art Walk & Rod Fest @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

100 Artist and Craft Vendors surround the Downtiwn core. Kids cornet, live entertainment all day and 4 block of classic cars. Evening concert at the D&R Theater featuring KANSAS. All day family fun.

Aug
3
Wed
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
4
Thu
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
5
Fri
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
6
Sat
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
7
Sun
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 7 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Oct
20
Thu
Bachelor of Applied Science – Teacher Education Info Session @ Grays Harbor College
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Bachelor of Applied Science – Teacher Education Info Session @ Grays Harbor College  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor College has received final approval for its third Bachelor of Applied Science degree, this one focused on K-8 Teacher Education. Courses will begin next Fall 2017, and students will be offered two pathways, K-8 Practicum or K-8 with Special Education.

 An informational session about the Bachelor of Applied Science – Teacher Education (BAS-TE) degree is planned for Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 4135 of the Schermer Building.

Nov
4
Fri
Fall Gala Art Exhibit Opening Reception @ Spellman Library Gallery
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fall Gala Art Exhibit Opening Reception @ Spellman Library Gallery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The opening reception for the community’s annual Fall Gala art exhibit is slated for Friday, November 4, at the Spellman Library gallery on the Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. The reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 24th annual Fall exhibit by the group of area artists.

Participating Harbor artists include Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Ken Hunt, Kimmi Kerns, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Loni Lou LaQuill, Carrie L. Larson, Joan Lohr, Roy Lowry, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy M. Moyer, Douglas Orr, Brenda S. Peterson, Erik Sandgren, Ed Schroll, Barb Shillinger, Cara Beth Stevenson, Andrea Vingo, Ron Westman and Nathan Whorton.

The exhibit may also be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Dec
3
Sat
Poetry Workshop @ Harbor House Writing Center
Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Seattle poet Laura Schaeffer, MFA will be at the Harbor House for a…
POETRY WORKSHOP:

Attendees will look at various poetic forms, read some of Wendell Berry’s poems and then participate in some guided conversations around Berry’s work, enjoy more conversation specifically on form, and then do a few writing prompts followed by sharing your pieces.
Wow! You are NOT going to want to miss this! So sign up early; class size is limited to 30 and reservations ARE required. Reserve by Thanksgiving Day.

Dec
10
Sat
Hour of Code @ Winlock Timberland Library
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The program is based on the belief that every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science and the associated skills of problem-solving, logic and creativity. By starting early, students can develop a foundation for career success later in life.  
Laptops will be provided or participants may bring their own wi-fi enabled laptops or tablets.
Jan
24
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Personal Preparedness Forum - Held at Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**

COME LEARN ABOUT……..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
7
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Elma Library @ Elma Library
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
21
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Aberdeen Library @ Aberdeen Library
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site Specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Mar
8
Wed
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Amanda Park Library @ Amanda Park Library
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Mar
18
Sat
Voices from the Harbor @ Driftwood Players Theater
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm
Voices from the Harbor @ Driftwood Players Theater | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Listen to selections from oral histories gathered by Harbor area students come to life through readings and narrator panels. Through these voices we will explore what draws us to this place, what helps us persevere during times of struggle, and what cultivates our sense of belonging to the area known as “The Harbor.

Presented by The Evergreen State College faculty member Stephen Buxbaum, “Voices from the Harbor” is possible because of a grant from Humanities Washington to The Evergreen State College Foundation.

Mar
23
Thu
Personal Preparedness Forum @ McCleary Library @ McCleary Library
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Apr
4
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Ocean Shores Library @ Ocean Shores Library
Apr 4 @ 5:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.