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
3
Sun
Safety and Survival Training in Ilwaco @ Ilwaco Community Building
Apr 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sea Safety and Survival Trainings in Ilwaco

Learn emergency drills for commercial fishing vessels

Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring two one-day Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Courses for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.

These Coast Guard-approved workshops meet the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.

Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. Register online following the links above, or contact Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant: (206) 543-7009, keetonj@uw.edu

Apr
4
Mon
Safety and Survival Training in Westport @ McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sea Safety and Survival Trainings in Westport

Learn emergency drills for commercial fishing vessels

Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring two one-day Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Courses for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.

These Coast Guard-approved workshops meet the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.

Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. Register online following the links above, or contact Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant: (206) 543-7009, keetonj@uw.edu

Apr
15
Fri
First Aid at Sea Workshop @ McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Westport 

Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water.

Friday, April 15, 2022

Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.

Topics covered include:

  • CPR
  • Patient assessment
  • Hypothermia
  • Cold-water near drowning
  • Shock and trauma
  • Burns and fractures
  • Choking
  • Patient immobilization
  • First Aid kits.
May
28
Sat
Beach Treasures Yard Sale @ North Beach VFW Post
May 28 @ 9:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beach Treasures Yard Sale @ North Beach VFW Post

Ocean Shores, WA- The Coastal Interpretive Center is hosting the Beach Treasures Yard Sale at the NORTH BEACH VFW POST in Ocean Shores. We have many fun, beautiful, and valuable donated items for you! This fundraising event helps the Center conduct environmental education events and create informative exhibits. So, stop on by and buy for a good cause!

Jun
18
Sat
Mending Lab @ Mending Lab with Bespoke Hogaboom
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mending Lab @ Mending Lab with Bespoke Hogaboom

Come have your jeans repaired, and learn both hand- and machine-mending techniques for garment repair!

Kelly Hogaboom of Bespoke Hogaboom (Aberdeen, WA) will be joined by Traci Kay Pryde of Pryde Hantverk (Graham, WA) to a Mending Lab in Hoquiam at ART HQx! Saturday June 18th!

They will be demonstrating jean and garment repair – you can bring YOUR item that needs to be mended or altered, and they will take a look! They will do as much mending as they can onsite, and they will also have resources to share about how to mend and care for your clothing for a more sustainable, cost-savings wardrobe.

Music provided by the wonderful DJ Ohms of Analog Boss!

Jul
9
Sat
Board and Brush Doormat Workshop @ Board and Brush Creative Studio
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am
Board and Brush Doormat Workshop @ Board and Brush Creative Studio

What’s better than making a new doormat? Making a new doormat and enjoying some mimosas. (Mimosas are for guests 21+) This class is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in July. Any guest who attends a workshop in July will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 months of Free Signs. Each month our winner will be given a code for a free PYP workshop for the months of August 2022 – January 2023. Looking for a fun way to spruce up your front porch? Join us for our DIY doormat workshop! Select a design from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint colors in the workshop. Cost for a workshop is $45 and pre-registration is required. Along with their doormat project, guests will also receive a free home kit. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jul
10
Sun
Run Like The Wind- 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon @ Start in front of Junk Queens- Tackle Box
Jul 10 @ 9:00 am
Run Like The Wind- 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon @ Start in front of Junk Queens- Tackle Box

Come join us for a day of running at the edge of the sea and surf. To register online, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/WestportRunLiketheWind. For more information, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422 or go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.

Jul
16
Sat
Wine Tasting and DIY at Board and Brush with Uncork and Unwind @ Board and Brush Creative Studio
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm
Wine Tasting and DIY at Board and Brush with Uncork and Unwind @ Board and Brush Creative Studio

Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! This is no ordinary PYP workshop! Michelle from Uncork and Unwind will be leading us through a WINE FLIGHT TASTING (for guests 21+). To register for this class, select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. This class is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in July. Any guest who attends a workshop in July will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 months of Free Signs. Each month our winner will be given a code for a free PYP workshop for the months of August 2022 – January 2023. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jul
17
Sun
Cookie Decorating and DIY at Board and Brush with The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery @ Board and Brush Creative Studio
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm
Cookie Decorating and DIY at Board and Brush with The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery @ Board and Brush Creative Studio

Join us for a special DIY workshop with our friends from The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery! In addition to creating a personalized wood sign from our gallery, you will be treated to a hands-on cookie decorating demonstration by The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step. The cost for a workshop is $35 for guests and pre-registration is required. This workshop includes an added fee of $32 for the extra instruction time and cookie decorating supplies, which will be collected during the registration process. This class is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in July. Any guest who attends a workshop in July will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 months of Free Signs. Each month our winner will be given a code for a free PYP workshop for the months of August 2022 – January 2023

Jul
22
Fri
Elf Trivia Night at Board and Brush Olympia @ Board and Brush Creative Studio
Jul 22 @ 6:00 pm
Elf Trivia Night at Board and Brush Olympia @ Board and Brush Creative Studio

Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? This class is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in July. Any guest who attends a workshop in July will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 months of Free Signs. Each month our winner will be given a code for a free PYP workshop for the months of August 2022 – January 2023. Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. Along with creating a work of art project, we will be hosting trivia night! The theme is the movie Elf. Get a team of Elf trivia fans together and join us for a night of fun! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sep
3
Sat
76th Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show @ Westport Maritime Museum Grounds
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am
76th Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show @ Westport Maritime Museum Grounds

A family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more. Live music and local crafts. For more details on the event, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For Crafters Registration and Indemnification and Release Agreement forms, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.

Sep
16
Fri
25th Annual 30 Miles of Junque @ Ocosta - Westport - Tokeland
Sep 16 all-day

From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta – Garage Sales Galore. More than 25 locations. For more information, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For the Application, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.. Maps for the 2022 event will be available online approximately one week before the event.

Sep
17
Sat
25th Annual 30 Miles of Junque @ Ocosta - Westport - Tokeland
Sep 17 all-day

From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta – Garage Sales Galore. More than 25 locations. For more information, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For the Application, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.. Maps for the 2022 event will be available online approximately one week before the event.

Sep
18
Sun
25th Annual 30 Miles of Junque @ Ocosta - Westport - Tokeland
Sep 18 all-day

From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta – Garage Sales Galore. More than 25 locations. For more information, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For the Application, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.. Maps for the 2022 event will be available online approximately one week before the event.

Oct
1
Sat
Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner @ Ocean Shores Lion Club
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm
Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner @ Ocean Shores Lion Club

Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner

Going Coastal: A shell of a good time

Ocean Shores, WA- The Coastal Interpretive Center is holding our annual dinner and auction on Saturday, October 1, 6:00 PM at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. Going Coastal, our theme for the event, represents the work we do in educating the public on the natural and cultural history of Washington’s Pacific Coast.

Doors open at 5:45 and the event will feature a white elephant wine table, a live auction with auctioneer Rhys Davis, a desert dash, and the Ocean Shores Pirates! Our dinner is a seafood pasta buffet catered by Galway Bay. Tickets are $50/person and proceeds support the education, exhibits, and outreach programs we use to inspire the joy and wonder of nature.

Tickets may be purchased at the Coastal Interpretive Center or online at www.interpretivecenter.org. For more information call 360-289-4617.

Oct
8
Sat
29th Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival @ Grayland Community Hall
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
29th Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival @ Grayland Community Hall

Immerse yourself in cranberries. Shop at our vendors, take a bog tour, enter the cranberry cook off, run in the bog jog and enjoy firelight parade. For more details on the event, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For a Vendor Registration Form, Hold Harmless Agreement and Vendor Information Sheet, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.

Oct
9
Sun
29th Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival @ Grayland Community Hall
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
29th Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival @ Grayland Community Hall

Immerse yourself in cranberries. Shop at our vendors, take a bog tour, enter the cranberry cook off, run in the bog jog and enjoy firelight parade. For more details on the event, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For a Vendor Registration Form, Hold Harmless Agreement and Vendor Information Sheet, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.

Oct
14
Fri
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training @ McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
Oct 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.

This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.

What to bring: deck boots, survival suit and a change of clothes.

Oct
15
Sat
Harvest Dinner & Auction @ Mary M. Knight School
Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm
Harvest Dinner & Auction @ Mary M. Knight School

Please join Mary M. Knight PTO & Boosters for an fundraising Dinner & Auction.

4:00 PM Silent Auction
4:30 PM Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Steamed Vegetables, Dessert
5:00 PM Live Auction

Nov
19
Sat
Holiday Bazaar @ Mary M. Knight School
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Holiday Bazaar @ Mary M. Knight School

Mary M Knight PTO
Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Wreaths, Concessions,
Artisan Craft, Homemade Holiday Crafts, Jewelry, and more

Contact pto@mmk.wednet.edu to become a vendor!
$10 for indoor space

Dec
3
Sat
McCleary Silent Tree Auction & Santa Breakfast @ McCleary VFW Post 5564
Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The McCleary Bear Festival offers Breakfast with Santa and a silent tree auction on the first Saturday of December each year. These events kick of the Committee’s fundraising and community service activities for the festival court.

Breakfast served 8am-11am.
Pictures with Santa available.
Silent Tree Auction – winners notified at close of auction along with pick up arrangements.

Artisan Faire @ Ocean Shores Lions Club
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artisan Faire @ Ocean Shores Lions Club

This inaugural event brings Fair Trade gift items, local vendors and the Patisserie featuring Loli Gay’s Cheesecake, tasty baked goods from Ocean Shores IGA and Oyhut Market Bakery. Global artisans from Ukraine, Haiti, Mexico, US and around the world will be featured. Grays Harbor will be introduced to new Fair Trade pieces. Net proceeds benefit North Beach Medical Equipment.