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.

Jul
29
Sat
BioBlitz Game @ Grays Harbor College
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Drop-in anytime during the event and join the race. A BioBlitz is a rally to find as many species of plant, animal, or fungi as possible. We’ll keep a set area, and a set time, making it a race against the clock to learn about our wild neighbors. We want to catch them all! (on camera)

We need your eyes and ears! Bring the whole family for a learning adventure fit for all ages. Don’t know any species? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered! We’re bringing species ID professionals and reference books galore.

Jul
30
Sun
Bikers at the Beach @ Ocean Shores
Jul 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bring Your bikes and friends to the annual rally on the beach at the Ocean Shores Convention Center and new satellite location in Westport. Group ride to and from Westport. Vendors, outdoor food court, beer gardens, bike shows, games and contests, ride through bike blessing booths, live music and two nights of biker parties.

Event proceeds benefit BACA and Communities in Schools

Aug
4
Fri
Heat on The Street @ Downtown Elma
Aug 4 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cruise-In to Elma for the 9th Annual “Heat on the Street” Custom Car & Motorcycle Show. Bring the family for a preview evening of cars, music, ice cream and fun. You can register your car, or pick up your goodies if you’re pre-registered. Registered car owners can participate in the poker run with great prizes, have a free hot dog soft drinks and cruise at the end. For more information, go here.

Aug
5
Sat
Heat on The Street @ Downtown Elma
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am

Cruise-In to Elma for the 9th Annual “Heat on the Street” Custom Car & Motorcycle Show.  Enjoy music and take a chance on many great raffle items, check out the vendor booths, food booths, downtown shopping and beautiful cars, trucks and motorcycles!  Register for “Feet on the Street” 5k/10k Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. at Anytime Fitness in Elma.  Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. For more information, go here.

Health Care Crisis Forum @ The Shoppes at Riverside
Aug 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Doctors in our area are retiring or leaving the Harbor; finding primary care providers is harder than ever. Our panel includes people who work in the healthcare and insurance industries to facilitate discussion on where we are today, as well as what we can do to improve the future of healthcare in our county and state.

Aug
7
Mon
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The library will be hosting a solar eclipse viewing (partial) and eclair tasting (delicious) event.  Safety glasses and eclairs available while supplies last, provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

Aug
9
Wed
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Aug
10
Thu
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 10 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

Aug
11
Fri
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 11 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

All-Hyak School Reunion – Moclips High School / North Beach High School @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Aug 11 @ 11:00 am – Aug 12 @ 11:00 pm

August 11 and 12, 2017 have been selected as the dates for the reunion for graduates of Moclips and North Beach High Schools. The reunion is held every three years, and is open to all graduates of the school’s 93-year history.
The reunion kicks off with a meet-and-greet Mexican fiesta on the 11th at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 6 PM.
Saturday the events begin with an 11 AM bowling event at the Ocean Shores Bowl, followed by a prime rib dinner Saturday night at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 5:30 PM and ending with a bonfire on the beach after the dinner.
The bowling party is open to all ages, with the evening events open to ages 21 and over only.
Signup is available on by going to the reunion event site, or by contacting Julie (Figg) Stryker, or send an email to mayesjn@aol.com for more details.
Mention “All-Hyak Reunion” for discounted room rates at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.

Aug
12
Sat
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Woof-a-Thon @ Ocean Shores
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Dogs and their parents are invited to this festival celebrating the talents and uniqueness of our special loved ones. Games and sporting events and an auction all Fido friendly.

Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 12 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

All-Hyak School Reunion – Moclips High School / North Beach High School @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Aug 12 @ 11:00 am – Aug 13 @ 11:00 pm

August 11 and 12, 2017 have been selected as the dates for the reunion for graduates of Moclips and North Beach High Schools. The reunion is held every three years, and is open to all graduates of the school’s 93-year history.
The reunion kicks off with a meet-and-greet Mexican fiesta on the 11th at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 6 PM.
Saturday the events begin with an 11 AM bowling event at the Ocean Shores Bowl, followed by a prime rib dinner Saturday night at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 5:30 PM and ending with a bonfire on the beach after the dinner.
The bowling party is open to all ages, with the evening events open to ages 21 and over only.
Signup is available on by going to the reunion event site, or by contacting Julie (Figg) Stryker, or send an email to mayesjn@aol.com for more details.
Mention “All-Hyak Reunion” for discounted room rates at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.

Summer Reading Bingo Party @ Westport Timberland Library
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Celebrate Adult Summer Reading with a bingo party! Play traditional bingo and win prizes. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 18 and older.

Aberdeen High School Class of 1997 Reunion @ Grays Harbor College Hub
Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm

Aberdeen High School class of ’97! Reconnect with your classmates at our 20 year reunion.You can find more details on either the Facebook page “AHS Class of 1997 20th Reunion.”

Aug
13
Sun
A Walk on the WIld Side @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side provides wildlife education for the young and old alike. The show is an educational and entertaining close up of nature’s most amazing animals. The crowd pleasing program incorporates audio, visual, and live animal exhibits.

A Walk on the Wild Side will be appearing daily at the 2017 Grays Harbor County Fair

Open Jet Ski Competition @ Grayland Beach
Aug 13 @ 10:30 am

Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland Washington throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

Aug
15
Tue
Eclipse Projector Make and Take @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 15 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Eclipse Projector Make and Take @ Elma Timberland Library | Elma | Washington | United States

Make a simple eclipse projector with a cardboard box, paper, tape and foil any day August 15-19.