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
21
Sat
Community Connections Year End Celebration @ Grays Harbor College
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Connections Year End Celebration @ Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join students from Evergreen State College’s Grays Harbor program for a free, family-friendly event!

Students will share highlights from the year, including an overview of the OSPI Candidates Forum, oral history interviews, and other research projects.

Learn about the history of Harbor schools and discover what’s possible when communities and schools form partnerships.

Light refreshments will be served. Free art projects and face-painting for the little ones.

Come say hello and offer congratulations to our graduating seniors!

May
28
Sat
Tide Pool Walk and Talk @ Oyhut Bay Welcome Center
May 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tide Pool Walk and Talk @ Oyhut Bay Welcome Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Do you love beachcombing and tide pools? Join our Tide Pool Walk with a naturalist docent from the Coastal Interpretive Center. Meet at the Oyhut Bay Welcome Center to start the 1.5 hour walk/talk. $10 per person (bring cash or check).

May
29
Sun
Tide Pool Walk and Talk @ Oyhut Bay Welcome Center
May 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tide Pool Walk and Talk @ Oyhut Bay Welcome Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Do you love beachcombing and tide pools? Join our Tide Pool Walk with a naturalist docent from the Coastal Interpretive Center. Meet at the Oyhut Bay Welcome Center to start the walk/talk. $10 per person (cash or check).

Jun
3
Fri
Relay For Life of Grays Harbor @ Hoquiam High School
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Relay For Life of Grays Harbor @ Hoquiam High School  | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!

Jun
4
Sat
7th Street Kids ‘The Little Mermaid’ Auditions @ 7th Street Theatre
Jun 4 @ 9:00 am
7th Street Kids 'The Little Mermaid' Auditions  @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

All Kids who are ages 7 to 16 years old (by June 15) are invited to audition for 7th Street Kids’ production of “The Little Mermaid.” No prior experience is required. Kids who audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must fill out and sign forms before auditions. Kids will be taught a short song and dance to perform for the directors at auditions. Approximately 50 Kids will be cast for the musical.

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!

Celebrating 75 Years of Sustainable Forestry @ Montesano Jr-Sr High
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Celebrating 75 Years of Sustainable Forestry @ Montesano Jr-Sr High  | Montesano | Washington | United States

Seventy-Five years ago this year, the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) established the first certified tree farm in North America on the Clemons Tree Farm near the City of Montesano, in Grays Harbor County, Washington. From that beginning , the ATFS has grown to over 80,000 family owned tree farms nationwide, and over 900 in Washington State alone. A coalition of forestry partners has come together to organize the celebration of the significant milestone.

The morning will be a ceremony “Honoring Tree Farmers” who epitomize what it is to be Stewards of the Land, and then head out for some interesting forester-led tours of Lake Sylvia State Park after lunch at Montesano high school.

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!

Jun
25
Sat
Dirty Dash 5K/Piglet Plunge @ Straddleline ORV Park
Jun 25 @ 8:00 am
Dirty Dash 5K/Piglet Plunge @ Straddleline ORV Park | McCleary | Washington | United States

The Dirty Dash is where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy. Simply put, it’s a mud run obstacle course with more mud and less torture than the races of yore.

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
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.

Jul
29
Fri
7th Street Kids Presents: ‘The Little Mermaid’ @ 7th Street Theatre
Jul 29 @ 7:30 pm
7th Street Kids Presents: 'The Little Mermaid' @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”  

Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie.  Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.  

This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!

Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show!  More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.

Jul
30
Sat
7th Street Kids Presents: ‘The Little Mermaid’ @ 7th Street Theatre
Jul 30 @ 7:30 pm
7th Street Kids Presents: 'The Little Mermaid' @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”  

Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie.  Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.  

This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!

Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show!  More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.

Jul
31
Sun
7th Street Kids Presents: ‘The Little Mermaid’ @ 7th Street Theatre
Jul 31 @ 2:00 pm
7th Street Kids Presents: 'The Little Mermaid' @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”  

Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie.  Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.  

This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!

Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show!  More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.

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.

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
27
Sat
The Swingin’ Dean Show @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Swingin' Dean Show @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

A master of many musical styles and instruments, Dean Ratzman will entertain audiences at the Aberdeen Timberland Library in August. 

This afternoon show features family-friendly tunes. Light refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

Ratzman’s shows swing with music from the 1940s through Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Soul. From Sinatra to Santana, he taps into the musical memories of three generations.

All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.TRL.org.

Oct
15
Sat
Building Healthy Connections Day @ Summit Pacific Medical Center
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Summit Pacific Medical Center is hosting a day full of activities that lead to healthy connections! We will be featuring a wide range of events that truly offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free massage, get an eye exam and hearing test, get your flu vaccine, collect swag and chat with various other wellness vendors, enter to win a door prize and more!

5K Fun Run starts at 10 a.m.
Farm Fresh Community Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pet Walk – 1:00 p.m.

Learn more about this Free Community event in a full article on GraysHarborTalk here.