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
7
Sat
Indoor Swap Meet
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ocean Shores Food Bank Dinner and Auction @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Apr 7 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

3rd Annual Food Bank Benefit.  Silent Auction from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Dinner by George Lee at 6:00 p.m.. Music at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Live Auction at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at the Ocean Shores Visitor Center.

Apr
8
Sun
Indoor Swap Meet
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Apr
21
Sat
World Class Crab Races and Crab Feed @ Westport
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am

If you ever have had a desire to yell and scream at a crab racing down a wooded track, the City of Westport has the event for you. On Saturday, April 18, the coastal town of Westport, Washington will be holding its 28th Annual World Class Crab Races. Under the big tent at the Westport Marina, hundreds of crab enthusiasts will gather together to watch crab races, listen to live music, and of course, feast on the deliciousness of the under-sea crustaceans.

Apr
22
Sun
World Class Crab Races and Crab Feed @ Westport
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am

If you ever have had a desire to yell and scream at a crab racing down a wooded track, the City of Westport has the event for you. On Saturday, April 18, the coastal town of Westport, Washington will be holding its 28th Annual World Class Crab Races. Under the big tent at the Westport Marina, hundreds of crab enthusiasts will gather together to watch crab races, listen to live music, and of course, feast on the deliciousness of the under-sea crustaceans.

Apr
28
Sat
Rock and Gem Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am

Exhibits, Lapidary Dealers, Demonstrations and a silent auction.

Apr
29
Sun
Rock and Gem Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am

Exhibits, Lapidary Dealers, Demonstrations and a silent auction.

May
19
Sat
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.

Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.

On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.

May
20
Sun
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
2018 Home and Garden Show @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.

Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.

On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.

Jun
9
Sat
Eat Seasonally, Eat Locally @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Explore the possibilities of buying fresh food from local farms with Washington State Extension agent Kiley Smith. She will discuss how shopping locally can help improve your family’s nutrition while supporting the local economy. She also will introduce and distribute the 2018 annual Farm Fresh Guide.

Jun
23
Sat
Aberdeen Founders’ Dinner and Dance @ Aberdeen Museum of History
Jun 23 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Aberdeen Founders' Dinner and Dance @ Aberdeen Museum of History | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Aberdeen Founders’ Day
Dine and Dance event
Come and enjoy a favorite local band Six Pack Pretty for an evening of dancing after dinner which will be catered by the Welcome Inn.
We’ll be serving Prime Rib dips and having a dessert auction with lots of delicious sweets to pick from.
GH Wine Sellars will be serving some of their favorite wine and the Beer will be provided by Steam Donkey at our No Host Bar.
Tickets are $30 per person
For more information please check out our Facebook page:
Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade & Festival

Jun
30
Sat
Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Aberdeen Founders' Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The fun starts at 11:00 AM for the Aberdeen’s 5th Annual Founders’ Day Parade!
It’s a family friendly social event you won’t want to miss.
We have a rich proud history and today is tomorrow’s history which you can be a part of.
Come and join us for a fun filled day

Jul
7
Sat
McCleary Bear Festival Grand Parade
Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jul
15
Sun
McCleary Bear Festival Car Show @ McCleary
Jul 15 @ 11:00 am
McCleary Bear Festival Car Show @ McCleary | McCleary | Washington | United States

Join us for the Mccleary Bear Festival Car Show
Car show entry is from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Judging is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Raffle and 50/50 drawings throughout announced at 1:00 p.m.
Awards announced at 2:00 p.m.

Aug
3
Fri
Chowder Bowl Fridays at Channel Point Village @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village
Aug 3 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chowder Bowl Fridays at Channel Point Village @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The Bowl is Back! Channel Point Village’s Chowder Bowl Friday fundraiser returns. Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade clam chowder in a bread bowl, dessert bar and a drink for $5. This summer, proceeds will benefit the Hoquiam Senior Center’s Senior Nutrition Program and the Aberdeen Senior Center’s renewal project. Please call to order by the day before (Thurs.) at (360)532-9000.

Aug
10
Fri
Chowder Bowl Fridays at Channel Point Village @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village
Aug 10 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chowder Bowl Fridays at Channel Point Village @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The Bowl is Back! Channel Point Village’s Chowder Bowl Friday fundraiser returns. Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade clam chowder in a bread bowl, dessert bar and a drink for $5. This summer, proceeds will benefit the Hoquiam Senior Center’s Senior Nutrition Program and the Aberdeen Senior Center’s renewal project. Please call to order by the day before (Thurs.) at (360)532-9000.

Aug
17
Fri
19th Annual Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ St. George Byzantine Catholic Church
Aug 17 – Aug 19 all-day
19th Annual Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ St. George Byzantine Catholic Church | Olympia | Washington | United States

Join our annual pilgrimage celebrating the Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of Our Lady with beautiful services in the Byzantine Catholic liturgical tradition. St.George Byzantine Catholic Church is in full communion with Pope Francis. There will be daily Divine Liturgy (mass) along with vespers, molebens, akathist as well as rosaries and confession.
This year’s Marian speaker will be the Most Reverend John Sianchuk, C.Ss.R..
This pilgrimage is typically attended by many children and teens. For them, there will be a children’s procession and akathist, children’s and teen activities and a campfire (weather permitting).
Saturday lunch will be delicious pulled pork barbecued overnight by parish members (available for purchase). Other light meals,and snacks and coffee will be available for a donation.
Bring a tent or camper to camp out on the premises.
For more information and brochures visit our website.

Aug
18
Sat
Scattercreek Farm and Conservancey Tour @ Scattercreek Farm
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Scattercreek Farm and Conservancey Tour @ Scattercreek Farm | Rochester | Washington | United States

Take a guided tour around this organic farm that also fosters new farmers. The farm activities, stock and produce, as well as the land, and habitat conserved will be seen. Young farmers will share their dreams and successes.

August has been hot so come prepared with water bottle, hat, and close toed shoes. The best tour requires about a 1 mile level walk

Oct
31
Wed
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner @ Westport Winery
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm

Westport Winery will host one of its popular murder mystery dinners on Wednesday, October 31 at 6pm which is Halloween night. The Murder Before Midnight features the unlikely marriage of 1960s posh aristocracy with hippy pig farmers. Half of the victims and suspects are Kennedy era wannabes while the other half sport tie dye and peace signs. Everyone is invited to dress for the fun and the holiday as they see fit. A few guests may volunteer to join the cast, and everyone will act as deputies in solving Who done it?

Nov
8
Thu
Four-Day Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Nov 8 @ 5:00 pm

OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a four-day opening beginning Nov. 8.

State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides:

•  Nov. 8, Thursday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•  Nov. 9, Friday, 7:36 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
•  Nov. 10, Saturday, 8:15 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•  Nov. 11, Sunday, 8:56 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

Nov
9
Fri
Four-Day Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis
Nov 9 @ 5:30 pm

OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a four-day opening beginning Nov. 8.

State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides:

•  Nov. 8, Thursday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•  Nov. 9, Friday, 7:36 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
•  Nov. 10, Saturday, 8:15 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•  Nov. 11, Sunday, 8:56 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

Nov
10
Sat
Four-Day Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Nov 10 @ 6:15 pm

OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a four-day opening beginning Nov. 8.

State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides:

•  Nov. 8, Thursday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•  Nov. 9, Friday, 7:36 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
•  Nov. 10, Saturday, 8:15 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•  Nov. 11, Sunday, 8:56 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis