This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Zerbe’s zany new show, “Gravity Catastrophe,” demonstrates basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling. In his wacky way, Zerbe helps kids understand gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability. Children will also discover the six simple machines and see the lever, inclined plane and the wheel and axle in action. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
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.
Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Help make the second annual Ice Cream and Books zine (a handmade magazine) about a book you like. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
Re-create this Victorian era toy in which two partial pictures appear as one. Set your Thaumatrope a-whirling and watch as it “Fools-Your-Eye” to become one image! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
Join the community along with the Lake Quinault Cancer Society and pedal with purpose during the 25th Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride.
For more information about this family-friendly bike ride, click here.
Join the community along with the Lake Quinault Cancer Society and pedal with purpose during the 26th Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride.
This is the 26th year of the ride, which happens rain or shine (usually shine!). The funds raised by this activity are used to assist members of the Quinault/Neilton/Amanda Park area who are diagnosed with cancer or have some other catastrophic illness or life event. The funds can be used for gas money, meals, lodging and more. Funds can also be used to assist when a resident experiences a different catastrophic event like a house fire or serious accident.
The ride is non-competitive, un-timed, and appropriate for all ages, and is a very popular event with lots of riders who return every year. Helmets are required. It starts and ends at the Lake Quinault School in Amanda Park. The route goes from the school to North Shore Road, up to the Park bridge and back down the South Shore Road and back to the school. The route is approximately 30 miles, with half being paved roadway and the other half well-packed gravel. Riders get to experience the beautiful Quinault valley in it’s full glory, with beautiful views, wildlife sightings and lots of fresh air to enjoy. There are comfort stations at 2 spots along the route which provide bathroom facilities, snacks and water. “Sag wagons” patrol the route as well, ready to offer assistance or a ride to anyone in need. Food services, lodging and camping are available at various locations at the lake.
T-shirts are available for an additional $10 each. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended if you want to be sure of a t-shirt, as a limited number are made each year. You can call 360-580-1206 or email mgstamon@comcast.net for additional information or to obtain a registration form.
Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.
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.
Alex Zerbe’s zany new show, “Gravity Catastrophe,” demonstrates basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling. In his wacky way, Zerbe helps kids understand gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability. Children will also discover the six simple machines and see the lever, inclined plane and the wheel and axle in action. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
The Coastal Interpretive Center is having a fundraising event called the “Seafood Shindig.” The event will feature local Quinault Tribal members preparing salmon in the traditional way. It will be served with coleslaw, garlic bread, water or pop, and dessert. Spaghetti will be offered as an alternative if someone would rather not have salmon. Galway Bay Pub is partnering to offer additional beverages for sale in an outside beer garden. We are selling tickets for three timeslots (2:00, 4:00, and 6:00). Tickets are available at Coastal Interpretive Center, Ocean Shores Visitor Center, The Dusty Trunk, Sipping Serendipity, Gordon’s Antiques, and in Aberdeen at GH Wine Sellars and the Visitors Center.
In addition to the dinner, we will be having a silent auction and raffle items during each time slot. We hope that lots of our locals see the benefit of keeping the Interpretive Center open for all to enjoy.
Magic mud, cloud jars, balloon banshees and more–oh my! See mad science experiment demonstrations and try your own hand at a few. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
Enjoy listening to books about butterflies and then take part in creating incredible tissue paper butterflies. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional library districtwide program.
Create your own tie-dyed T-shirt, socks, shorts, or headband. Bring a laundered white item of clothing (100% cotton works best) and library staff will provide the rest. Wear old clothes–the project might be messy. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
