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

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Oct
31
Sun
Boo Bash! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boo Bash! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dress up the family and bring your little superheroes, princesses, and monsters to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright at Boo Bash, October 22-31. Navigate a straw bale maze, explore a black-light cavern, design a scarecrow family, go on a scavenger hunt, decorate mini pumpkins, watch Dr. Science demos, join the costume parade, and more! Hands On is the premier children’s museum in the PNW. Explore 150 interactive exhibits and a half-acre outdoor play space where kids can ride trikes, sluice for treasure, captain a vintage schooner, climb a giant boulder, and go up the lighthouse lookout.

Sensory-friendly Boo Bash activities will be offered during our regular Sensory Friendly Hour, October 24 & 31 at 9 am.

Online reservations required for museum admission. Special event activities vary depending on the days of the week and visitation levels, please see the events calendar for updated information. Activities may be added at any time.

Nov
6
Sat
Meet The Nutcracker Ballerinas @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet The Nutcracker Ballerinas @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get your photos taken with The Nutcracker ballerinas from Ballet Northwest.

Nov
13
Sat
Meet The Nutcracker Ballerinas @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet The Nutcracker Ballerinas @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get your photos taken with The Nutcracker ballerinas from Ballet Northwest.

Nov
20
Sat
Meet The Nutcracker Ballerinas @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet The Nutcracker Ballerinas @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get your photos taken with The Nutcracker ballerinas from Ballet Northwest.

Dec
1
Wed
Art Gift Fundraiser for Aberdeen Art Center @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 1 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser for Aberdeen Art Center @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is sponsoring Aberdeen Art Center to introduce his new online store. From Dec. 1 to 3, Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to Aberdeen Art Center.

The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.

Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.

Studio Mark Vincent will conduct three separate fundraisers from Dec. 1 to 12.
Shop to support:
• Aberdeen Art Center: Dec. 1- 3
• ART HQx in Hoquiam: Dec. 4-6
• South Beach Arts Association, Westport: Dec. 10-12

100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to the respective organization.

Dec
2
Thu
Art Gift Fundraiser for Aberdeen Art Center @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 2 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser for Aberdeen Art Center @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is sponsoring Aberdeen Art Center to introduce his new online store. From Dec. 1 to 3, Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to Aberdeen Art Center.

The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.

Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.

Studio Mark Vincent will conduct three separate fundraisers from Dec. 1 to 12.
Shop to support:
• Aberdeen Art Center: Dec. 1- 3
• ART HQx in Hoquiam: Dec. 4-6
• South Beach Arts Association, Westport: Dec. 10-12

100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to the respective organization.

Dec
3
Fri
Art Gift Fundraiser for Aberdeen Art Center @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 3 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser for Aberdeen Art Center @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is sponsoring Aberdeen Art Center to introduce his new online store. From Dec. 1 to 3, Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to Aberdeen Art Center.

The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.

Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.

Studio Mark Vincent will conduct three separate fundraisers from Dec. 1 to 12.
Shop to support:
• Aberdeen Art Center: Dec. 1- 3
• ART HQx in Hoquiam: Dec. 4-6
• South Beach Arts Association, Westport: Dec. 10-12

100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to the respective organization.

Dec
4
Sat
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting ART HQx in Hoquiam @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 4 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting ART HQx in Hoquiam @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is going to sponsor ART HQx in Hoquiam from December 4 to 6 to introduce his new online store. Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to the ART HQx.

The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.

Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.

100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to ART HQx.

Indoor Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Indoor Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma

Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, December 4 & December 5, 2021. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.

Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad

Take a ride on the historic Simpson Railroad. That ride includes a stop to see Santa, grab a cup of hot chocolate and listen to Christmas stories read by Page Ahead Children’s literacy. Go to simpsonrailroad.org for all the details.

Dec
5
Sun
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting ART HQx in Hoquiam @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 5 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting ART HQx in Hoquiam @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is going to sponsor ART HQx in Hoquiam from December 4 to 6 to introduce his new online store. Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to the ART HQx.

The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.

Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.

100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to ART HQx.

Indoor Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indoor Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma

Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, December 4 & December 5, 2021. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.

Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad

Take a ride on the historic Simpson Railroad. That ride includes a stop to see Santa, grab a cup of hot chocolate and listen to Christmas stories read by Page Ahead Children’s literacy. Go to simpsonrailroad.org for all the details.

Dec
6
Mon
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting ART HQx in Hoquiam @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 6 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting ART HQx in Hoquiam @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is going to sponsor ART HQx in Hoquiam from December 4 to 6 to introduce his new online store. Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to the ART HQx.

The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.

Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.

100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to ART HQx.

Dec
10
Fri
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting the South Beach Arts Association @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 10 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting the South Beach Arts Association @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is sponsoring the South Beach Arts Association to introduce his new online store. From Dec. 10 to 12 Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to the South Beach Arts Association.
The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.
Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.
100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to the South Beach Arts Association.

Dec
11
Sat
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting the South Beach Arts Association @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 11 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting the South Beach Arts Association @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is sponsoring the South Beach Arts Association to introduce his new online store. From Dec. 10 to 12 Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to the South Beach Arts Association.
The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.
Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.
100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to the South Beach Arts Association.

Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad

Take a ride on the historic Simpson Railroad. That ride includes a stop to see Santa, grab a cup of hot chocolate and listen to Christmas stories read by Page Ahead Children’s literacy. Go to simpsonrailroad.org for all the details.

Dec
12
Sun
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting the South Beach Arts Association @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop
Dec 12 all-day
Art Gift Fundraiser Supporting the South Beach Arts Association @ Studio Mark Vincent Online Shop

Hoquiam artist Mark Vincent is sponsoring the South Beach Arts Association to introduce his new online store. From Dec. 10 to 12 Harborites will be able to purchase a large selection of gifts online at Studio Mark Vincent, with all proceeds going to the South Beach Arts Association.
The Studio Mark Vincent shop offers original art by Mark Vincent, as well as archival-quality prints, greeting cards, apparel, home décor, and more. Current popular items are tree ornaments, notebooks, and tote bags. All items feature art by Vincent. Mark Vincent’s current work features Grays Harbor Landscapes and still lives in oil pastel. Some of his original paintings are currently on exhibit at Alder Grove Gallery, Aberdeen, and in the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Shoppers can also view his work on his website markvincent.pb.studio, his Facebook page, M.VincentArt, and on his YouTube Channel, Studio Mark Vincent.
Shoppers can access the shop online at markvincent.pb.studio or scan the barcode on the flyer. Art gift items can be customized according to size, model, color, and image placement. Shoppers can personalize greeting cards with their own text.
100 percent of the proceeds from items purchased on the designated days will go to the South Beach Arts Association.

Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Simspon Santa Special @ Simpsonrailroad

Take a ride on the historic Simpson Railroad. That ride includes a stop to see Santa, grab a cup of hot chocolate and listen to Christmas stories read by Page Ahead Children’s literacy. Go to simpsonrailroad.org for all the details.

Dec
31
Fri
Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Noon Year's Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and ring in the new year early at the Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party, Dec. 31. Noon Year’s countdown, dance party, ball drop, and parade every hour! Meet a Celtic princess, enjoy exciting fairy tale and dragon activities, and watch inspiring Dr. Science demos. Online reservations required.

Discover dragon eggs
Design your family crest
Make a clothespin fairy friend
Defend the kingdom with arrows and catapults
Create dragon hats and crowns, fanciful fairy necklaces, and magic wands
Silkscreen a silvery souvenir t-shirt, bag, onesie, or apron
Learn spinning and weaving and braid a beaded bracelet
Investigate how dragons are part of cultures around the world
Meet a Celtic princess and see Dr. Science demos

Jan
14
Fri
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun! Meet Ice Princesses, skate in your socks, use real tools to shave ice, explore an ice cave, and see exciting Dr. Science demos, Jan 14-16.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 17.

Online reservations required.

Special Guests & Activities:
Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
Use real tools to shave ice
Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 14 & 15, 11 am – 3 pm)
See Dr. Science light ice on fire and experiment with liquid nitrogen
Meet and get your photo taken with Ice Princesses (Jan. 15 & 16, 11 am – 4 pm)
Greet a giant polar bear puppet (Jan. 14 – 16, 12 pm – 2 pm)
Learn snowflake science
Skate indoors in your socks
Explore an ice cave
Craft a melted snowman
Silkscreen a print or special keepsake
Build penguin ramps
Design and play winter pegboard pinball
Create snowman catapults

Jan
15
Sat
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun! Meet Ice Princesses, skate in your socks, use real tools to shave ice, explore an ice cave, and see exciting Dr. Science demos, Jan 14-16.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 17.

Online reservations required.

Special Guests & Activities:
Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
Use real tools to shave ice
Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 14 & 15, 11 am – 3 pm)
See Dr. Science light ice on fire and experiment with liquid nitrogen
Meet and get your photo taken with Ice Princesses (Jan. 15 & 16, 11 am – 4 pm)
Greet a giant polar bear puppet (Jan. 14 – 16, 12 pm – 2 pm)
Learn snowflake science
Skate indoors in your socks
Explore an ice cave
Craft a melted snowman
Silkscreen a print or special keepsake
Build penguin ramps
Design and play winter pegboard pinball
Create snowman catapults