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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Apr
25
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Montesano Library @ Montesano Library
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Apr
29
Sat
Layers of Meaning: Community Mapping Activity and Self-Guided Tour @ The Polson Museum
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Layers of Meaning: Community Mapping Activity and Self-Guided Tour @ The Polson Museum | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

What gives us a sense of place and belonging on the Harbor? Participate in a community mapping project to tell your story of what makes the Harbor…home. To participate, visit here to add to our online map or pick up a mapping kit at the Hoquiam Library beginning on Saturday, April 15.

We will compile community contributions from the mapping activity into a self-guided tour. The link to the tour will be available online or pick up a paper copy at the Hoquiam Library.

Join us for a reception at the Polson Museum on April 29 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss insights and perspectives sparked by the activity and learn about other historic walking tours in the area.

Voices from the Harbor – Layers of Meaning: Experiencing the Built Environment @ The Polson Museum
Apr 29 @ 2:30 pm
Voices from the Harbor - Layers of Meaning: Experiencing the Built Environment @ The Polson Museum | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Origins. Remnants. Renaissance. Peel back the layers of meaning of places and spaces of special significance to the Harbor region’s identity along a self-guided tour. Then, join us for a reception at the Polson Museum with local historians and discussions of insights and perspectives sparked by the tour. Tour guides and information will be available on April 29 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Hoquiam Library.

Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. Layers of Meaning: Experiencing the Built Environment is the second event in a three part series.

May
4
Thu
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Oakville Library @ Oakville Library
May 4 all-day

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

May
6
Sat
Savor Seabrook Seafood & Wine Festival @ Crescent Park
May 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come to Crescent Park for the 7th Annual Savor Seabrook Seafood and Wine Festival that benefits the Seabrook Community Foundation!

Washington Wineries, local seafood from some of the area’s greatest restaurants, and live music with Ericka Corban and Shannon DeLong & Daniel Walker, Sarah Gerritsen & the Shadow Catchers and Old Coast.

Wine tasting area is 21+ but we will have a “kids zone” with a bouncy house in the park also!

Ocosta Oyster Feed @ Ocosta Recreation Hall
May 6 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Steamed Oysters, Fried Oysters, Clam Chowder, Spaghetti, Asian-style Noodle Salad, Ambrosia, Cole Slaw, Garlic Bread, Hot Dogs.

Beer and Wine available for an additional fee.
May
7
Sun
COASST Marine Debris Training Session @ Ocean Shore Convention Center
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
COASST Marine Debris Training Session @ Ocean Shore Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

COASST Marine Debris participants survey local beaches and collect data on the characteristics and location of debris – data that will ultimately be used to map the source and transport pathways of debris, as well as the potential harm to people, wildlife, and local coastal ecosystems. Volunteers need NO prior experience, just a commitment to survey a specific beach (about ¾ mile) each month.

If you are interested in participating, join COASST staff for the training session. There is no charge to attend the training, but plan to provide a $20 refundable deposit if you would like to take home a COASST volunteer kit. Training activities take place indoors. Beach surveys are best conducted in groups of 2 or more – please come with a survey partner in mind or plan to join a team during training.

May
13
Sat
Habitat for Humani-Tea @ Seabrook Town Hall
May 13 @ 1:00 pm

We will host the 3rd annual ladies Habitat for Humani-Tea in the town hall to benefit our local Habitat for Humanity non-profit organization. Each year, Seabrook Community Foundation grants money to this organization to do the good work they do in our community. The ladies tea is a celebration of that work and also a way to increase fundraising beyond what the SCF grant money can accomplish.

You will enjoy tea, great food, great company, live music, a mimosa bar, dessert auction, and fabulous guest speakers!

May
20
Sat
Grays Harbor Home & Garden Show @ Grays Harbor Fair & Event Center
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Are you thinking of a new backyard? Maybe you’re thinking of a new front yard? Or maybe you just want to add a little color? The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Centers Master Gardeners Foundation of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Home & Garden Show will be the place to be for all of that and much more! From sheds, to shrubs, to flowers, or even decorative items, the Home and Garden show will have it! Saturday and Sunday, May 20th & 21st.

Tech Toys for Adults @ Westport Timberland Library
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

STEM is not just for kids! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a variety of tech toys. Play with Ozobots, build a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robot, and learn some basic coding. We’ll supply the toys, but bring your smartphone to try out Virtual Reality with Google Cardboard!

Voices from the Harbor – What Makes Communities Work @ Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
May 20 @ 2:00 pm
Voices from the Harbor - What Makes Communities Work @ Amazing Grace Lutheran Church | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Engage in conversation and problem-solving around contemporary issues relating to housing and homelessness in the Harbor region. Attendees will hear from a panel, engage in small group discussion, and leave with personal action steps they can take to strengthen their community.

Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. What Makes Communities Work is the third event in the three-part series.

May
21
Sun
Grays Harbor Home & Garden Show @ Grays Harbor Fair & Event Center
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Are you thinking of a new backyard? Maybe you’re thinking of a new front yard? Or maybe you just want to add a little color? The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Centers Master Gardeners Foundation of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Home & Garden Show will be the place to be for all of that and much more! From sheds, to shrubs, to flowers, or even decorative items, the Home and Garden show will have it! Saturday and Sunday, May 20th & 21st.

May
23
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Westport Library @ Westport Timberland Library
May 23 @ 5:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

May
27
Sat
Free Outdoor Walk and Talk Workshop @ Grays Harbor College, Schermer Instructional Bldg, Room 4331
May 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free Outdoor Walk and Talk Workshop @ Grays Harbor College, Schermer Instructional Bldg, Room 4331 | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Bill Brookreson, chair of the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plants Society will begin the day with a talk at the Grays Harbor Community College where we will learn the ins and outs of our unique coastal ecosystems. Then we will head out into one of CRBLT’s most beautiful properties to shine a new light on the flora of our PNW coastal lowlands. Prepare for a short drive (carpooling is encouraged!) from the Grays Harbor College to our 175-acre surge plains to enjoy a beautiful nature walk. Be sure to bring rain gear, boots, or sunscreen as needed for a walk in unpredictable weather!

Jun
3
Sat
Passport to Grays Harbor History @ 12 Grays Harbor Museums
Jun 3 all-day

Today is the kick off of availability of Passport to Grays Harbor History. Visit a museum today (Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Lake Quinault, McCleary, Montesano, Moclips, Ocean Shores, or Westport) and get started collecting your unique passport stamps. Great summer fun!

Quinault Tribal Museum has had to postpone their celebration to June 16 & 17, but it will be worth the wait with a storyteller, artisans, vender, tours & refreshments.

Jun
6
Tue
Aberdeen Schools Retirement Reception @ Commons at Aberdeen High School
Jun 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Aberdeen School District and Aberdeen Education Association are co-hosting a reception honoring all staff who are retiring from service to the District this year. All are invited.

Jun
10
Sat
Free Fairy Garden Class @ Westport Winery Garden Resort
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Master Gardeners will hold a free plant clinic. Guests are invited to bring a planter or pot with soil as they receive assistance from the master gardeners on how to create a quaint and cute fairy garden. Reservations are not required.

All attendees will receive a 10% discount on plants. All ages are welcome. Folks are also welcome to bring random plant and gardening questions to get advice from the master gardeners.

The nursery at the winery has a nice array of plants including perennials, shrubs, trees and fruits. All herb starts, vegetables, baskets, planters and annuals are 40% off.

Elma High School Graduation @ Grays Harbor County Fair and Event Center
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm

It’s that time of year again. Come out to the fairgrounds to watch the Elma High School Class of 2017 graduate. Watch as the tassels move side to side and the hats come off! We’ll see you there!

Jun
16
Fri
Cookin’ the Blues @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Jun 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Quinault Beach Resort and Casino celebrates their 17th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than at the annual Cookin’ The Blues Festival, conveniently held on the weekend of June 17.

For more about the event, read here.

Jun
17
Sat
Cookin’ the Blues @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm

Quinault Beach Resort and Casino celebrates their 17th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than at the annual Cookin’ The Blues Festival, conveniently held on the weekend of June 17.

For more about the event, read here.

Welcome to the Jungle (of Weeds) @ Twin Bridges County Park
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Welcome to the Jungle (of Weeds) @ Twin Bridges County Park | Montesano | Washington | United States

We’ve all seen would-be beautiful spaces choked by a field of invasive plants, whether they be Scotch Broom, blackberry thickets, tansy, thistles, reed canary grass, knotweed…. you get the picture. But what is our local government doing about it, and how can we help? Join Nancy Ness, coordinator for the Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Board on an exploratory workshop on invasive control methods in use by our local governments. Prepare for the weather with rain gear, boots, or sunscreen as needed.

Jun
18
Sun
Cookin’ the Blues @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm

Quinault Beach Resort and Casino celebrates their 17th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than at the annual Cookin’ The Blues Festival, conveniently held on the weekend of June 17.

For more about the event, read here.