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
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”.

May
31
Sat
Bearcats vs SD Thunder @ Stewart Field at Aberdeen High School
May 31 @ 6:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Jun
1
Sun
4,200 mile Charity Bike Ride Kick-off @ Pacific Beach
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am

GoTeam, a nationwide endurance team, will begin its bike ride in Pacific Beach and then stop in Olympia that same day as part of its 4,200-mile trip across America. The ride will conclude on July 25, 2014 in Wilmington, North Carolina. After leaving Pacific Beach, GoTeam’s second stop will be in Olympia.

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
Bearcats vs Bulldogs @ Stewart Field at Aberdeen High School
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, click here.

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
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
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.

Jun
26
Thu
Gravity Catastrophe, Physics and Comedy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

Ice Cream and Books @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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.

Jun
27
Fri
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 27 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

LabARTory: Thaumatrope or “Fools-Your-Eye” @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

 

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.