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:

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  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
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  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

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Jun
27
Sat
Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am
Aberdeen Founders' Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The City of Aberdeen was founded by Mr. Samuel Benn on May 28, 1868, when Sam and his family landed on the banks of the Lower Chehalis. Mr. Benn’s birthday, July 2, is our official Founders’ Day. Join us the Saturday prior to Independence Day each year to celebrate our city and its rich history full of logging, fishing, saloons, brothels, crime, mystery, culture and much, much more.
There will be a parade starting at 11:00 a.m., once the parade is over stroll to Broadway Street to enjoy the children’s fun area and vendors of all kinds. Enjoy the day and end it with a Beer Garden with live music to dance to your hearts content.

America’s Music: Latin Rhythms from Mambo to Hip Hop @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

America’s Music is a free film series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. This session covers Mambo music and features the film “Latin Music USA.” Bring your lunch and enjoy the treats and beverages provided.

Super Science Saturday: Super Sleuths @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 27 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

Learn how to send and decode secret messages and other nifty spy tricks. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
28
Sun
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 28 all-day
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

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.

Jul
3
Fri
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

Super Art @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Super Art @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Get creative with SuperArt activities this summer. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
4
Sat
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

SPLASH Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park
Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SPLASH Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Celebrate Independence Day at Aberdeen’s Waterfront Park Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Aberdeen’s 4th of July SPLASH Festival.

The event begins at noon along the beautiful Chehalis River waterfront and includes:

  • live music
  • family entertainers
  • food and craft vendors
  • FREE inflatable rides/games and;
  • a spectacular fireworks show over the river at dark

Come on down to Aberdeen’s Morrison Park and enjoy a day of family fun as we celebrate America’s Independence!

Blooming Bay Fireworks Display @ Westport Marina
Jul 4 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blooming Bay Fireworks Display @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

The Westport Booming Bay Fireworks Display starts at dusk at the Westport, WA Marina.

Jul
5
Sun
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

Jul
8
Wed
Super Jobs: Marine Biologist @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Our own Aquaman, Alan Rammer, will talk about the mysterious creatures living in our local waters, show interesting specimens and tools of his trade. Children can check out marine biology-related books and do a craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
10
Fri
Super Art @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Super Art @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Get creative with SuperArt activities this summer. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
11
Sat
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores
Jul 11 all-day
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

If you have ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, or are looking for a fun summer run around the city of Ocean Shores, the Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest is exactly what you are looking for. Offering 11 different styles of races over two days, the Tri and Foot Fest is one of the more inviting for those looking to bike, swim, run, or do all three. On Saturday, July 11, there will be numerous triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike races. On Sunday, July 12, there is a half marathon, 10k run and a 5k run, each showing off the beauty of the Ocean Shores region. With the route being mostly flat, enjoy running along the beach, near wildlife areas and over the miles of canals in Ocean Shores.

SuperArt: Comic Workshop @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 11 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

Bring your ideas and sketches, we’ll provide the supplies to complete your comic strip. If you are entering 6th – 12th grade, enter the TRL Comic Strip Contest. Elementary-aged participants, enter the Elma Timberland Library Comic Strip Contest. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Teens: Ice Cream, Games, and Crafts @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Teens and tweens – You’re invited for ice cream, board games, and manga/comic upcycling crafts. Supplies will be provided. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
12
Sun
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores
Jul 12 all-day
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

If you have ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, or are looking for a fun summer run around the city of Ocean Shores, the Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest is exactly what you are looking for. Offering 11 different styles of races over two days, the Tri and Foot Fest is one of the more inviting for those looking to bike, swim, run, or do all three. On Saturday, July 11, there will be numerous triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike races. On Sunday, July 12, there is a half marathon, 10k run and a 5k run, each showing off the beauty of the Ocean Shores region. With the route being mostly flat, enjoy running along the beach, near wildlife areas and over the miles of canals in Ocean Shores.

Jul
14
Tue
Nicole Pelham: Manga Artist @ Oakville Timberland Library
Jul 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Artist Nicole Pelham will show you how to make your cartoon heroes come to life. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
16
Thu
Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm

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.

Super Jobs: “Indiana” John @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Like Indiana Jones, historian and museum curator John Larson loves to find and study old treasures. He’ll talk about his job, and we’ll do a craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

The Reptile Man: Scott Peterson @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet turtles, an iguana, an alligator – and SSSSnakes! Tell your parents not to worry, it’s SSSSafe. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
18
Sat
Super Art @ Montesano Timberland Library
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Super Art @ Montesano Timberland Library | Montesano | Washington | United States

Get creative with SuperArt activities this summer. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jul
23
Thu
Super Jobs: Librarian @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jul 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Timberland Regional Library’s Director, Cheryl Heywood will talk about how to become a librarian like Batgirl/Barbara Gordon, and share a “super” story time. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.