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:

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  • 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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Jul
25
Fri
Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jul 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration: Artists Reception @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

On Friday, an Artist’s Reception will be  followed by a Street Dance with the band Ready or Not.

Jul
26
Sat
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 26 all-day

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

Saturday’s event will include the Car Show from 10:00 a.m.-3:oo p.m. and the anticipated Art Walk Celebration from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The full Saturday line-up is as follows:

11:30 a.m.-noon: High Impact Dancers

12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Jalen Terry

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.:  Joe Ty

2:oo p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Jackie Mitchell

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p. m.: Joe Ty

Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Ilwaco Timberland Library
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Blue Tail Gallery Grand Opening @ Blue Tail Gallery
Jul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

You are invited to attend the grand opening of “Blue Tail Gallery”, a new art venue in Ocean Shores. Enjoy refreshments while admiring the artworks on display of several local and international artists.

The “Blue Tail Gallery” is located in the North Beach Printing building. Owner Artemisa Garcia shares her new venture with the residents and visitors here in Ocean Shores by inviting you to this grand opening event.

Among the artists participating in this venture are award-wining artists, international artists, amateur artists, and some artists that have never exhibited before. So there is a lot of talent, variety and beauty to behold under one roof. The collection of original fine arts and reproductions includes: watercolors, oil, acrylics, pastels, encaustic, and photography are available for sale, including greeting cards.

Blue Tail Gallery will be open from Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am-5pm.

We hope you come and join us and share with us your love for the arts.

 

Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Lacey Timberland Library
Jul 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Jul
30
Wed
LabARTory: Making Sense of Your Five Senses @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 30 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Explore the ways your five senses work both separately and together with games, activities and experiments that thrill the senses. Take-home crafts and activities keep the fun and learning going. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
1
Fri
Ice Cream and Books @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater
Aug 1 @ 7:30 pm
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”

7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.

Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!

Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

Aug
2
Sat
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater
Aug 2 @ 7:30 pm
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”

7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.

Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!

Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

Aug
3
Sun
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater
Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm
7th Street Kids presents Honk! @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”

7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.

Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!

Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

Aug
5
Tue
Teen LabARTory: Journal Writing Workshop @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Before there were blogs, people wrote in journals! Be inspired to begin writing a journal of your own. Blank notebooks are provided, or you can bring your own. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
6
Wed
LabARTory: Musical Instruments @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 6 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join library staff for sing along stories then make your own musical instruments at an interactive story time. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
7
Thu
First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Aug 7 @ 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.

Aug
12
Tue
CSI: Cracks in the Wall Mystery @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Analyze evidence and clues to solve the “Cracks in the Wall” murder mystery. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
13
Wed
LabARTory: LEGO® Brick Creations @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 13 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

If you like to create with LEGO® bricks,this is your chance to build, build, build! This event is a part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
19
Tue
Steampunk Part @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Immerse yourself in the world of steampunk crafts, activities and music. Add metallic parts like watch gears to hats and necklaces; make temporary tattoos and play quirky Victorian parlor games, all to a background of steampunk images and rock music. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
21
Thu
Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Story Time @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Bring a favorite stuffed animal toy for a sleepover at the library. After an evening of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games, we’ll tuck the animals in and say goodnight. Come back the next day to pick up your friend and find out what mischief the animals got into during the night! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Aug
26
Tue
Teen LabARTory: Star Party @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all lovers of the night sky. Join in a session of fascinating astronomy activities. Use glow-in-the-dark paint to create your own star chart for tracking the constellations, discover your star sign, make an astrolabe, simulate a black hole, and make a miniature simulation of the expansion of the universe. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Sep
7
Sun
Family Fun Field Day Event @ Beacon Elementary
Sep 7 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Montesano Youth Soccer Club wants to invite all families to join us for our annual Family Fun Field Day EVent. Fun For All Ages! Featuring: Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Games, Velcro Wall, Fish Bowl Raffle and More.

Sep
9
Tue
Book Babies @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 9 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am

For infants from birth to 24 months, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Join in programs of very short stories, songs, rhymes, and play and discover the joy of language with your baby. Afterward, adults can visit while babies play with toys and sturdy books.