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
20
Sun
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.

Apr
25
Fri
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival @ Various
Apr 25 all-day
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival @ Various | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor Audubon SocietyGrays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, and the City of Hoquiam work with a host of other local sponsors to bring you the Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival.

This event is timed to match the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of shorebirds as they pause at the Grays Harbor estuary to feed and rest before departing for their nesting grounds in the Arctic.

This wildlife spectacle happens every year at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other parts of Grays Harbor County.

People from around the world come to view this event of hemispheric importance. The Shorebird Festival works to bring people together for this incredible natural phenomenon.

A portion of revenues in excess of festival expenses helps to fund education programs and scientific research at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and helps pay for continuation of construction of the boardwalk, benches and signage.

For a full calendar of events, event times and locations, and more, click here.

Apr
26
Sat
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival @ Various
Apr 26 all-day
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival @ Various | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor Audubon SocietyGrays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, and the City of Hoquiam work with a host of other local sponsors to bring you the Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival.

This event is timed to match the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of shorebirds as they pause at the Grays Harbor estuary to feed and rest before departing for their nesting grounds in the Arctic.

This wildlife spectacle happens every year at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other parts of Grays Harbor County.

People from around the world come to view this event of hemispheric importance. The Shorebird Festival works to bring people together for this incredible natural phenomenon.

A portion of revenues in excess of festival expenses helps to fund education programs and scientific research at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and helps pay for continuation of construction of the boardwalk, benches and signage.

For a full calendar of events, event times and locations, and more, click here.

Shorebird Festival Run for the Birds @ Hoquiam City Hall
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shorebird Festival Run for the Birds @ Hoquiam City Hall | Hoquiam | Washington | United States
Seldom does a celebration, holiday, or event happen in our healthy community that there is not cause to put on your running shorts, lace up the old Nikes and head on down to city center for another fun run. Families, friends, people of all ages love to get in on these city sponsored events. It is truly fun for everybody!
Click here for more information about this race.
Salty Saturday Project Party @ Historic Seaport
Apr 26 @ 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.

Loyalty Day Parade @ Maritime Museum
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm
Loyalty Day Parade @ Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

This annual celebration is sponsored by the VFW.

 

Dancing with Your Stars @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm
Dancing with Your Stars @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Watch the fancy footwork of Grays Harbor local YMCA fitness director Lisa Kless, Harbor Bottling president Tim Martin, urologist-surgeon Dr. Steve Reznicek, former State Rep. Lynn Kessler, Grays Harbor Community Hospital Foundation chair Natasha Martens, and Quigg Brothers project manager Charlie Quigg at Dancing with Your Stars.

Dancing with Your Stars returns to the Bishop Center, this time sponsored by the Grays Harbor College Foundation as a fundraiser for World Class Scholars.  As for last year’s show, the new cast of dazzling dancers from the Harbor will train with professional dancers the week prior to the Saturday evening benefit show.

All proceeds from this benefit show will go the World Class Scholars program.  Last year’s Dancing With Your Stars sold out early, and tickets for this show, since it directly benefits the future education of our youth, will go quickly too!

 

Apr
27
Sun
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival @ Various
Apr 27 all-day
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival @ Various | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor Audubon SocietyGrays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, and the City of Hoquiam work with a host of other local sponsors to bring you the Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival.

This event is timed to match the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of shorebirds as they pause at the Grays Harbor estuary to feed and rest before departing for their nesting grounds in the Arctic.

This wildlife spectacle happens every year at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other parts of Grays Harbor County.

People from around the world come to view this event of hemispheric importance. The Shorebird Festival works to bring people together for this incredible natural phenomenon.

A portion of revenues in excess of festival expenses helps to fund education programs and scientific research at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and helps pay for continuation of construction of the boardwalk, benches and signage.

For a full calendar of events, event times and locations, and more, click here.

Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach
Apr 27 @ 5:30 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

 

YMCA Healthy Kids Day @ YMCA of Grays Harbor
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
YMCA Healthy Kids Day @ YMCA of Grays Harbor | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Healthy Kids Day
Free Fun Filled Day

Sunday
April 27th
12-2pm

Health Activities
Nutritional Education
Family Activates
Prizes
Free Memberships
Free T-Shirts

Apr
28
Mon
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach
Apr 28 @ 6:30 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

 

Apr
29
Tue
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach
Apr 29 @ 7:20 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

 

 

Apr
30
Wed
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach
Apr 30 @ 8:00 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

 

May
1
Thu
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach
May 1 @ 8:40 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors and Long Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

What’s Going On Out There? (Reprise) @ Meeting Room, Galway Bay Restaurant
May 1 @ 6:30 pm
What's Going On Out There? (Reprise) @ Meeting Room, Galway Bay Restaurant | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Marie Salmi and Una Miller, students at UW School of Oceanography, will share their experiences using ROV Jason to explore the ocean floor and tectonic plates off the coast of Washington.

May
2
Fri
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach and Mocrocks
May 2 @ 9:20 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach and Mocrocks | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday & Downtown Historical Tour @ Downtown Aberdeen

Visit downtown Aberdeen from 5-8pm. Visit participating businesses staying open late to host local artists and their work. Join the FREE Downtown Historical Tour at 7:00pm departing from GH Wine Sellars, 206 S. Broadway. This month’s tour takes you inside and to the top of the historical Becker Building.

For more information contact firstfridayaberdeen@gmail.com or find “First Friday May 2nd” on Facebook.

May
3
Sat
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach and Mocrocks
May 3 @ 10:00 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach and Mocrocks | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.

 

 

Salty Saturday Project Party @ Historic Seaport
May 3 @ 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.

32nd Annual Oyster Feed @ Ocosta Recreation Hall
May 3 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Enjoy all the oysters you can eat at this 32nd annual event. Guests will enjoy everything from steamed oysters and clam chowder, to spaghetti, cole slaw and more. Beer and wine are available for an additional fee.

 

May
4
Sun
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach and Mocrocks
May 4 @ 10:45 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Long Beach and Mocrocks | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced eight consecutive days of razor clam digging for the end of April/first week of May.

Diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on state beaches. Fishing licenses of various kinds are available on the department’s website here and from license vendors around the state.

For more information on razor clam digging at Washington state beaches and to check for schedule changes, click here.