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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May
12
Mon
East Meets West Watercolor Class @ Westport Winery
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
East Meets West Watercolor Class @ Westport Winery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Artists of all types are invited to join renowned watercolor instructor Ken Mitchell in a watercolor workshop at Westport Winery. This course is for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists. East Meets West will focus on Ken’s teaching at Harper’s Ferry to themes from Kalaloch.
Mitchell has a BA and MA in Fine Arts from Colorado State University. He has taught art at all levels for the past 30 years and has won numbers awards for his watercolor and oil paintings. From murals to stage sets to illustrations, Ken has excelled as a professional artist his entire life as he has also taught others the techniques to pursue their own dreams.
The course fee includes instruction only. Students need to bring their own paper, pencils, watercolors, brushes, and non-glass containers (see complete list below). Lunch is available to purchase during class. Sack lunches and outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Find out more by clicking here.

Jun
6
Fri
Superhero Training Academy @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Calling all Superheroes! Join librarians at Superhero Headquarters to test your skills, sample super snacks, and do a super craft. Superhero attire is welcomed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

Jun
17
Tue
Mad Scientist Photo Lab @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Get your geek on! Stop by the library to take a photo in the Mad Scientist’s Photo Lab and sign up for summer reading. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jun
19
Thu
LabARTory: Colors & Sorting @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 19 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Children love using color to create and learn. Families can have hands-on fun together creating new colors, sorting and matching objects, and playing around with colorful shapes. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jun
21
Sat
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina
Jun 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Our popular three-hour Battle Sails feature booming cannons, close-quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century maritime life aboard tall ships. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more automatically receive a 15 percent ticket discount when they buy online.

Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Westport Marina
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Our two-hour Evening Sail on the Lady Washington features a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
22
Sun
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Tours @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle: Westport @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Our popular three-hour Battle Sails feature booming cannons, close-quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century maritime life aboard tall ships. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more automatically receive a 15 percent ticket discount when they buy online.

Jun
24
Tue
LabARTory @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join others in completing an easy science experiment or creating an art project. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jun
26
Thu
Gravity Catastrophe, Physics and Comedy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Alex Zerbe’s zany new show, “Gravity Catastrophe,” demonstrates basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling. In his wacky way, Zerbe helps kids understand gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability. Children will also discover the six simple machines and see the lever, inclined plane and the wheel and axle in action. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Ice Cream and Books @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Help make the second annual Ice Cream and Books zine (a handmade magazine) about a book you like. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jun
27
Fri
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 27 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

LabARTory: Thaumatrope or “Fools-Your-Eye” @ Elma Timberland Library
Jun 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

 

Re-create this Victorian era toy in which two partial pictures appear as one. Set your Thaumatrope a-whirling and watch as it “Fools-Your-Eye” to become one image! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jun
28
Sat
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 28 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jun
29
Sun
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 29 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jul
1
Tue
Gravity Catastrophe, Physics and Comedy @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Alex Zerbe’s zany new show, “Gravity Catastrophe,” demonstrates basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling. In his wacky way, Zerbe helps kids understand gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability. Children will also discover the six simple machines and see the lever, inclined plane and the wheel and axle in action. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Port of Grays Harbor
Jul 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Port of Grays Harbor | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Jul
2
Wed
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Port of Grays Harbor
Jul 2 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Port of Grays Harbor | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Jul
3
Thu
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Port of Grays Harbor
Jul 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Port of Grays Harbor | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Come aboard the Lady Washington and/or Hawaiian Chieftain for a self-guided tour of each ship. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. A ticket is not required. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Jul
8
Tue
Teen LabARTory: Experiments of a Mad Scientist @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Magic mud, cloud jars, balloon banshees and more–oh my! See mad science experiment demonstrations and try your own hand at a few. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.