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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Spend a fun-filled day in Ocean Shores. Watch over 60 floats and entries honoring Old Glory in one of the only Flag Day Parades in Western Washington.
This year’s grand marshal is to be announced. Participating in the parade will be floats and marching bands from Ocean Shores and neighboring communities. Each year as a lead in to the parade, ACT sponsors a essay, poster and coloring contest for the children of the North Beach School District. Children in pre-school and kindergarten participate in a flag coloring contest with prizes awarded to each age group.
Children in grades 1–9 may participate in the poster contest, these will be judged and first, second and third place winner for boys and girls will be selected. High school students take part in an optional essay contest, this years theme is “What the Flag Means To Me,” the essays are judged and and a First and Second Place Boys and Girls winner is selected.
The winning students receive a check, a trip to Olympia, observation of the senate in session a meeting with the Lieutenant Governor and a special lunch. Each year over 150 students compete, the winning students will ride on the ACT float during the parade and the essay will be published in the local observer newspaper.
If you would like more information about this event, please contact us.

Rosevear’s is hosting a retirement party for Larry Rosevear. Family, friends, former band members and past customers are invited to attend as a way to honor Larry’s contribution to our community and to celebrate the wonderful memories of years gone by.
You can learn more about Rosevear’s on GraysHarborTalk here.
On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.
Celebrate “Pirate Daze” with pirate-themed family activities, crafts, games, snacks and maybe a surprise visit by local pirates. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
You’re invited for magic, adventure, and stunts with everybody’s favorite magician, Jeff Evans. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Learn about volunteer service projects — local, state, or worldwide. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Hear two professional photographers talk about finding jobs taking pictures, like photo journalist Peter Parker/Spiderman. Check out books about photography and do a related craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival welcomes you to the beach! Master, intermediate, and novice sand-sculpting teams compete for over $8,000.00 in cash prizes. At the Convention Center master woodcarvers from all over the world compete in this amazing annual competition. There are vendors, food sales and the live auctions are held daily on carvings! Families and children are invited to enter the sand-sculpting competition or learn sand-sculpting skills at the free lessons.
Let us welcome Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to Seabrook and Grays Harbor Community and show them that we are committed and we want to get our hands dirty. Please be a part of the team in creating this new adventure for Seabrook, the local community and Grays Harbor County. We’re looking for at least 10 people for the Friday afternoon and Saturday morning work parties. You can join us for one or both days. Want to bring a friend? Simply register yourself and whoever you’re bringing using the registration link above.
Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth entertain with music, comedy, dancing, sing-alongs, cheek slappin’ and ventriloquism. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.