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.

Nov
17
Wed
Stormwater Solutions: a free virtual training for contractors, general stormwater permit holders, and community members @ Zoom
Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm
Stormwater Solutions: a free virtual training for contractors, general stormwater permit holders, and community members @ Zoom

The Grays Harbor Stream Team in partnership with the City of Aberdeen presents: Stormwater Solutions via Zoom; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7959100530

Please join us! This is a training for contractors, general stormwater permit holders, and community members. Jess Eakens with the Department of Ecology will present on the following:
-Type of activities require a general stormwater permit
-Best practices to eliminate pollution
-How to apply for a stormwater permit
-What non-point pollution to look out for
-How to report pollution

Please pre-register by emailing graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dec
23
Thu
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet some Fungi and get your photo taken with enchanting mushroom characters!

Dec
26
Sun
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum

Delight your princess fan and come meet costumed character Rapunzel! Get your photo taken with this smart, spirited, and adventurous princess Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dec
29
Wed
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dec
30
Thu
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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

Urban Unglued Freaks and Fae Markets @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jan 15 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Urban Unglued Freaks and Fae Markets @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

Join the artists and makers of Urban Unglued Freaks adn Fae Markets at Freaks at the Beach. This is a unique market of the odd and unusual, featuring both local and out of town makers. We will be at the Ocean Shores Convention Center Jan 15 and 16 with all of our weirdness and fun. It is always free to enter any Urban Unglued event.

Jan
16
Sun
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 16 @ 10:00 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
17
Mon
Martin Luther King Day @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Martin Luther King Day @ Hands On Children's Museum

Celebrate kindness & community! Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects, January 17th.

Draw inspiration from and celebrate artists of color
Write letters of kindness to your neighbors
Silkscreen a peace print
Learn about Black History STEAM Heroes
Create faux stained glass art pieces and add them to the collaborative art project
Play with lights and shadows
Enjoy a quiet and reflective reading room
Make a drawing of an important date in MLK’s life and add it to the collaborative timeline project

Feb
4
Fri
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Feb 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12-4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2-4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4-6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.

Feb
5
Sat
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Feb 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12-4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2-4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4-6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.