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.

May
24
Sat
7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.

You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.

The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.

The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.

This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.

You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.

May
25
Sun
7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.

You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.

The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.

The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.

This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.

You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.

Jun
6
Fri
Superhero Training Academy @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Calling all Superheroes! Join librarians at Superhero Headquarters to test your skills, sample super snacks, and do a super craft. Superhero attire is welcomed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

Jun
7
Sat
7th Street Kids Auditions for Honk! @ 7th Street Theater
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am
7th Street Kids Auditions for Honk! @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

For Kids who are 7-16 years old as of June 15. Contact 7th Street Kids for more information.

Jun
12
Thu
Rural Route Northeast Meeting @ Pearsall Building
Jun 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we discuss

Solidifying bicycle map routes (McCleary, Elma, Brady, Satsop, Montesano, Central Park, Recreational Routes, HWY12 connection).

Discuss Map Legend

Services and Tourist Attractions

Easy-Moderate-Difficult list

Rural Route Northeast Meeting @ Pearsall Building
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us as we discuss

Solidifying bicycle map routes (McCleary, Elma, Brady, Satsop, Montesano, Central Park, Recreational Routes, HWY12 connection).

Discuss Map Legend

Services and Tourist Attractions

Easy-Moderate-Difficult list

Jun
13
Fri
Summer Reading @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 13 all-day
Summer Reading @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for children and “Spark a Reaction” for teens. Drop by the library, sign up, and pick up your summer fun bag. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Saddlebag Meet-up @ Grays Harbor Public Market
Jun 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Saddlebags are backpacks for bicycles.  The idea of these meetings is:

  1. Arrive on a bike
  2. Discuss the route to be ridden
  3. Place the map, paper and writing utensils in your saddlebag
  4. Ride the route, stop and record when needed
  5. Regroup at a designated location to discuss findings

If a person does not want to ride, they are welcome to come for the discussions and either wait for the bike riders to return or walk part of the route.

Jun
17
Tue
Mad Scientist Photo Lab @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Get your geek on! Stop by the library to take a photo in the Mad Scientist’s Photo Lab and sign up for summer reading. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jun
19
Thu
LabARTory: Colors & Sorting @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 19 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Children love using color to create and learn. Families can have hands-on fun together creating new colors, sorting and matching objects, and playing around with colorful shapes. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jun
20
Fri
Mountain Biking Meeting @ Beehive Restaurant
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we discuss:

  • Trails to include in GH Tourism Map
  • Conditions of trails
  • Skill level of trails
  • Rules, permits and other helpful information

Stick around afterward for a bike ride starting at 5 p.m.

Jun
21
Sat
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina
Jun 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Our popular three-hour Battle Sails feature booming cannons, close-quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century maritime life aboard tall ships. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more automatically receive a 15 percent ticket discount when they buy online.

Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Westport Marina
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Our two-hour Evening Sail on the Lady Washington features a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
22
Sun
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Our popular three-hour Battle Sails feature booming cannons, close-quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century maritime life aboard tall ships. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more automatically receive a 15 percent ticket discount when they buy online.

Jun
23
Mon
Library In the Parks 2014 @ Finch Park
Jun 23 @ 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Library In the Parks 2014 @ Finch Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join children’s librarians at the “Aberdeen Library in the Parks” for games, science experiments and art activities. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jun
24
Tue
LabARTory @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join others in completing an easy science experiment or creating an art project. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Music & Stories with Harmonica Pocket @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

U is for Ukulele! The Harmonica Pocket brings the ABCs to life. Favorite nursery rhymes, beloved books and original songs are mixed up with playful skits to celebrate reading and the alphabet. We sing, we rhyme, we pull enormous letters out from under our hats! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Library In the Parks 2014 @ West End Park
Jun 24 @ 11:45 am
Library In the Parks 2014 @ West End Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join children’s librarians at the “Aberdeen Library in the Parks” for games, science experiments and art activities. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jun
25
Wed
Buck & Elizabeth, Sing, Dance, Laugh! @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth entertain with an upbeat, highly interactive show of music and comedy with dancing, sing-alongs, cheek slappin’ and ventriloquism. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Library In the Parks 2014 @ North End Park
Jun 25 @ 11:45 am
Library In the Parks 2014 @ North End Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join children’s librarians at the “Aberdeen Library in the Parks” for games, science experiments and art activities. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.