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
15
Tue
Easter Egg Hunt @ Central Elementary School playground
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm

The Hoquiam Development Association will host a children’s Easter egg hunt for children ages 12 and younger. Children should bring their own baskets. An Easter Bunny will be present for pictures, but parents should bring their own camera. For more information, click here.

Apr
16
Wed
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach
Apr 16 @ 8:00 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach | Grayland | Washington | United States

Enjoy a week of razor clam digging! Diggers ages 15 and older must have a current 2014-2015 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. If you would like to participate in the dig, you can purchase a license online, here, and from license vendors around the state.

Under state law, diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

 

Apr
17
Thu
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach
Apr 17 @ 8:45 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach | Grayland | Washington | United States

Enjoy a week of razor clam digging! Diggers ages 15 and older must have a current 2014-2015 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. If you would like to participate in the dig, you can purchase a license online, here, and from license vendors around the state.

Under state law, diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

 

 

Easter Egg Hunt @ Olympic Stadium
Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt @ Olympic Stadium | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Join the Aberdeen and Hoquiam Parks & Recreation Departments and the Aberdeen and Hoquiam Lions Clubs along with Twin Star Credit Union for an exciting evening of Egg Hunting! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Hunt begins promptly at 6:00pm and ends at 6:02pm. Don’t be late!

 

 

“Carry it On Tour” @ Polish Club Hall
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm

Join folk singers Anne Feeney and Evan Greer as they commemorate the legacy of Pete Seeger. Greer and Feeney have both shared stages multiple times with Seeger. They are now traveling around the Northwest performing folk songs. For more information, click here.

 

 

Apr
18
Fri
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Mocrocks
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Mocrocks | Grayland | Washington | United States

Enjoy a week of razor clam digging! Diggers ages 15 and older must have a current 2014-2015 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. If you would like to participate in the dig, you can purchase a license online, here, and from license vendors around the state.

Under state law, diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

 

 

 

Apr
19
Sat
11th Annual Crab Derby @ Westport Marina
Apr 19 – Apr 20 all-day
11th Annual Crab Derby @ Westport Marina
If you like Dungeness Crab fishing and LOVE Dungeness Crab, come and try your luck at the 11th Annual Crab Derby hosted by Westport’s very own local Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishermen’s Association. Fish for Jumbo Ocean sized crab harvested in the Pacific Ocean by the Pro’s and seeded into the Westport Marina Basin just for you to catch! 10 cash derby prizes up for grabs-top derby prize is $500!
Come join the family fun with face painting, food, cash and prize raffle drawings both derby days, come meet & greet real Commercial Crab Fishermen, see Commercial Fishing Industry demonstrations and More…
You won’t want to miss your chance to Race a Dungeness Crab and sit down to a fine feast of fresh locally caught crab with all the fixings April 19 in the BIG white tent across from the Derby Booth at the Annual Crab races. Anyone who loves Seafood and being at the Beach will not want to miss this Event!
Derby Tickets $5 per person, Crab Dinners $28 full/$18 half
All Derby participants must supply their own fishing gear. Bait will available for $5 per bag
Free Razor Clam Digging Lessons @ Bolstad Beach
Apr 19 @ 8:00 am
Free Razor Clam Digging Lessons @ Bolstad Beach  | Long Beach | Washington | United States

Are you interested in learning how to dig clams? We will have local professionals out on the beach on Saturday and Sunday morning giving lessons on the beach off of the Bolstad Beach Approach Pavillion. You MUST pre-register and provide YOUR OWN:

• clamming license
• shovel or clam gun for digging
• bucket or net to keep your clams separate from others’ limits

Please dress for the conditions:  coats or jackets, hats, rain gear, etc. (see image below for reference)

To sign up simply fill out this form.

Salty Saturday Project Party @ Historic Seaport
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

Come one come all.  Seaport Landing, Aberdeen’s new public waterfront and home port for the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, is asking members of the Grays Harbor community to volunteer their time to prepare Lady Washington’s home for her 25th birthday celebration.

The Historical Seaport “Salty Saturday” Project Parties are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday from now through May in preparation for our ships return on June 5th.  Salty Saturday projects are flexible and can accommodate individuals, groups or organizations.  Minors over 12 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Our first Salty Saturday is scheduled for Saturday, March 1.

Inside and outside projects are available.  A Seaport Landing staff member will help volunteers find an appropriate project. Volunteers should dress warmly, even for indoor projects.  Volunteers interested in helping with gardening and landscaping should bring their own garden tools.

Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Copalis Mocrocks
Apr 19 @ 10:15 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Copalis Mocrocks | Grayland | Washington | United States

Enjoy a week of razor clam digging! Diggers ages 15 and older must have a current 2014-2015 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. If you would like to participate in the dig, you can purchase a license online, here, and from license vendors around the state.

Under state law, diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

 

 

 

Annual Resurrection Easter Egg Hunt @ Beerbower Park
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am

McCleary Community Church hosts the “Annual Resurrection Easter Egg Hunt.” at 11 a.m. at Beerbower Park. Lunch will be provided and everyone is invited.

 

Chowder Taste-Off @ Long Beach Elks
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chowder Taste-Off @ Long Beach Elks | Long Beach | California | United States

Part of the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival, local restaurants are set to compete in a People’s Choice competition for the coveted Best Chowder trophy.  Admission includes chowder tastes, a drink, a free 2014 Tide Book, and ‘clammy’ music by North Coast Blues.

Long Beach Razor Clam Festival Live Entertainment @ Downtown Long Beach
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Long Beach Razor Clam Festival Live Entertainment @ Downtown Long Beach | Long Beach | Washington | United States

Enjoy live entertainment from Dennis Duck, the Beard’s Hollow Pirates, “Digger” the Clam, and Queen La De Da and her Merry Mermaids as they roam the streets of downtown Long Beach during the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival.

 

Free Lunch with the Easter Bunny @ Aberdeen Elks Lodge
Apr 19 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Aberdeen Elks Lodge will provide  hot dogs, chips and juice, as well as games, prizes and pictures during this Easter family event.

 

16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Apr 19 @ 12:00 pm

Elma VFW Auxiliary’s 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt includes five age groups, for kids 10 and under. Prize giveaways available include bicycles, baskets and more. Line up starts at 11:30 a.m. for this noon event.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Montesano Health and Rehab
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm

Montesano Health and Rehab invites children birth through 12 to an Easter egg hunt. Prizes will be offered and pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.

Rededication of the Famous Giant Spitting Clam @ Downtown Long Beach
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm
Rededication of the Famous Giant Spitting Clam @ Downtown Long Beach | Long Beach | Washington | United States

Join the Mayor of Long Beach in rededicating the newly recommissioned “World’s Largest Spitting Clam.” This ribbon cutting ceremony will include the Clam’s inaugural “spit” and will feature the additions to this great attraction.

 

 

The Resolectrics @ Veterans Memorial Park Stage
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Resolectrics @ Veterans Memorial Park Stage | Long Beach | Washington | United States

The Resolectrics take the stage at 2pm and will play through the Fry Pan cookoff during the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival.

World’s Largest Fry Pan Clam Fritter Cookout @ Veterans Memorial Park
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm
World's Largest Fry Pan Clam Fritter Cookout @ Veterans Memorial Park  | Long Beach | Washington | United States

The shiny, newer replica of the original “World’s Largest Fry Pan” Clam Pan will be used for a clam fritter cook-off by the Ilwaco High School Culinary Arts Program students. Four celebrity chefs – Brock Johnson,Dahlia Lounge, Adrienne Chamberlain, Etta’s, Dezi Bonow, Palace Kitchen, and Liam Spence, Lola – from Tom Douglas restaurants in Seattle will be the judges.

Apr
20
Sun
Free Razor Clam Digging Lessons @ Bolstad Beach
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am
Free Razor Clam Digging Lessons @ Bolstad Beach  | Long Beach | Washington | United States

Are you interested in learning how to dig clams? We will have local professionals out on the beach on Saturday and Sunday morning giving lessons on the beach off of the Bolstad Beach Approach Pavillion. You MUST pre-register and provide YOUR OWN:

• clamming license
• shovel or clam gun for digging
• bucket or net to keep your clams separate from others’ limits

Please dress for the conditions:  coats or jackets, hats, rain gear, etc. (see image below for reference)

To sign up simply fill out this form.

Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Mocrocks
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Mocrocks | Grayland | Washington | United States

Enjoy a week of razor clam digging! Diggers ages 15 and older must have a current 2014-2015 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. If you would like to participate in the dig, you can purchase a license online, here, and from license vendors around the state.

Under state law, diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

 

 

 

 

Easter Egg Hunt @ Lions Club Park
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm

Central Park Lions will host an Easter egg hunt complete with eggs, candy and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.