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.

Jun
17
Fri
Beach Volleyball Tournament and Fun Run @ Seabrook
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beach Volleyball Tournament and Fun Run @ Seabrook | Washington | United States

The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will  run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!

The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital.  You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee.  Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.

Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation

  •  Registration begins at 10AM  at Crescent Park
  • $30 for Adults
  • $15 for kids under 12
  • Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.

There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m.  Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone  will get a participation ribbon also.

Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:

  • Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
  • Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
  • $15 for adults & kids over 12
  • $8 for kids under 12

If running  or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!

Water To Go
from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!

Jun
18
Sat
Beach Volleyball Tournament and Fun Run @ Seabrook
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beach Volleyball Tournament and Fun Run @ Seabrook | Washington | United States

The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will  run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!

The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital.  You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee.  Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.

Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation

  •  Registration begins at 10AM  at Crescent Park
  • $30 for Adults
  • $15 for kids under 12
  • Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.

There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m.  Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone  will get a participation ribbon also.

Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:

  • Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
  • Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
  • $15 for adults & kids over 12
  • $8 for kids under 12

If running  or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!

Water To Go
from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!

Jun
19
Sun
Beach Volleyball Tournament and Fun Run @ Seabrook
Jun 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beach Volleyball Tournament and Fun Run @ Seabrook | Washington | United States

The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will  run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!

The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital.  You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee.  Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.

Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation

  •  Registration begins at 10AM  at Crescent Park
  • $30 for Adults
  • $15 for kids under 12
  • Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.

There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m.  Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone  will get a participation ribbon also.

Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:

  • Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
  • Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
  • $15 for adults & kids over 12
  • $8 for kids under 12

If running  or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!

Water To Go
from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!

Jul
1
Fri
That Summer Gallery Opening @ South Beach Arts Association
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
That Summer Gallery Opening @ South Beach Arts Association | Westport | Washington | United States

South Beach Arts Association will open That Summer Gallery every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 1 through Sept 25. Over 50 artists from the Harbor and surrounding communities will display and sell their artwork. Wide variety of medium including glass, pottery, hand tied knots on glass floats, jewelry, mosaics, silver jewelry, painting, photography

During the summer, there will be special weekends at the gallery.  July 1–4 will feature artwork from grade school students who participated in the Fine Arts portion of the After School Program at Ocosta School. Members of the SBAA took turns teaching an art medium each month. The following is a schedule of other special weekends to look forward to this summer at the gallery: 

  • July 9–10:  Garden art and plant sale
  • Aug. 6–7: Join us for a collaborative urban art project.
  • Aug. 27: Silk scarf painting demonstration with Kristi Beitzel
  • Sept 24–25: Fall Out with the miniature art exhibit.

For more information about the gallery, visit SBAA’s Facebook page here.

Jul
11
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Jul 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Jul
16
Sat
Garden Tour with WSU Master Gardeners @ Behind the Garden Gate
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Garden Tour with WSU Master Gardeners @ Behind the Garden Gate | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Tour eight special gardens in Aberdeen and Cosmopolis. Sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific County, this is the 18th annual tour in the area.
A self-directed tour with addresses in the ticket book.

Purchase tickets at
Marshall’s Garden and Pet, Aberdeen; Harbor Drug and Gifts, Hoquiam; Valu Drug, Montesano; Elma Variety Store; Everybody’s Video and More, Raymond; Rose Cottage, Grayland; Galway Bay Celtic Imports, and Mermaid Cove, both in Ocean Shores.

Jul
23
Sat
Aberdeen Art Walk & Rod Fest @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am
Aberdeen Art Walk & Rod Fest @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

100 Artist and Craft Vendors surround the Downtiwn core. Kids cornet, live entertainment all day and 4 block of classic cars. Evening concert at the D&R Theater featuring KANSAS. All day family fun.

Aug
3
Wed
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
4
Thu
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
5
Fri
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Banjo Train and BBQ @ Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum
Aug 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Banjo Train and BBQ @ Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum | Elbe | Washington | United States

Get ready a toe tapping, knee slapping performance by the Tacoma Banjo Band. This two and half hour special event includes a steam train ride to the museum for the concert and catered BBQ by the experts at Longhorn BBQ. Seating on the train is limited and this is a catered event so please place advance reservations.

Aug
6
Sat
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
7
Sun
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 7 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Art Show @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.

All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.

While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug
8
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Sep
9
Fri
Coastal Harvest Dinner @ Seabrook
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for an evening of friends, fun, and food in Seabrook, WA.

Coastal Harvest is the lead distributor of food to food banks and feeding programs in Southwest Washington for more information about our organization check out our website www.coastalharvest.us

Sep
12
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Sep 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Oct
1
Sat
Big Foot Brew Fest @ Seabrook
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Big Foot Brew Fest @ Seabrook | Moclips | Washington | United States

For complete event information, click here.

Oct
10
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Oct
12
Wed
“Meet the Candidates” Luncheon @ Stay Beyond Inn & Suites
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm

Elma Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Meet the Candidates” luncheon, featuring candidates running for positions on the ballot for East County.  The public is invited to join us at noon, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Stay Beyond Inn & Suites conference center in Elma. 

The luncheon will begin with candidates introducing themselves and sharing why they want to run for the office and their qualifications. Public may ask questions of candidates following all introductions.  Candidates expected to attend are those running for Grays Harbor Commissioner, State Senator Legislative District 19 & 24, Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge, P.U.D. Commissioner and District Court #1.  

Lunch will be provided by Elma Chamber of Commerce for a $5.00 donation.  For additional information email elmachamber@gmail.com or call (360) 482-3055.

Nov
4
Fri
Fall Gala Art Exhibit Opening Reception @ Spellman Library Gallery
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fall Gala Art Exhibit Opening Reception @ Spellman Library Gallery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The opening reception for the community’s annual Fall Gala art exhibit is slated for Friday, November 4, at the Spellman Library gallery on the Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. The reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 24th annual Fall exhibit by the group of area artists.

Participating Harbor artists include Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Ken Hunt, Kimmi Kerns, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Loni Lou LaQuill, Carrie L. Larson, Joan Lohr, Roy Lowry, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy M. Moyer, Douglas Orr, Brenda S. Peterson, Erik Sandgren, Ed Schroll, Barb Shillinger, Cara Beth Stevenson, Andrea Vingo, Ron Westman and Nathan Whorton.

The exhibit may also be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Nov
5
Sat
Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Nov 5 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival  @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The Aberdeen Lions Club presents its 12th annual Toast the Harbor Food and Wine Festival.
Patrons will be able to taste wines from a dozen different wineries, beer from two breweries andspirits from a local distiller, plus shop at many different food and retail vendors. We will have bottles of your favorite wines available for purchase.

You will be able to browse and participate in the silent auction items throughout the open hours. We will have an abundance of wonderful items from our local businesses:  fine jewelry, vacation stays, fishing charters, many unique gift baskets, fine art, home decor, gift certificates and so much more to choose from. Bring your generous hearts and your fun loving competitive spirit.

Nov
7
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Nov 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

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