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.

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.

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.

Aug
16
Wed
Eclipse Projector Make and Take @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 16 @ 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.

Aug
17
Thu
Eclipse Projector Make and Take @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 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.

Aug
18
Fri
Eclipse Projector Make and Take @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 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.

Aug
19
Sat
Eclipse Projector Make and Take @ Elma Timberland Library
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 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.

Westport Art Festival @ Westport
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am

017 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Westport Art Festival, and we’re celebrating! With great things planned for the entire 4 day weekend, including the solar eclipse. 2 full days of discovering fine works from more than 80 artists. Enjoy great food and lively music while strolling along the beautiful Westport Marina and the Maritime Museum grounds. Take a break with a local microbrew at the Blackbeard’s Brewery Beer Garden.

Gnome Festival @ Seabrook
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm

Come and party with us and The Not-Its during our family concert and dance party in the park. More details TBD.

Aug
20
Sun
Westport Art Festival @ Westport
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am

017 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Westport Art Festival, and we’re celebrating! With great things planned for the entire 4 day weekend, including the solar eclipse. 2 full days of discovering fine works from more than 80 artists. Enjoy great food and lively music while strolling along the beautiful Westport Marina and the Maritime Museum grounds. Take a break with a local microbrew at the Blackbeard’s Brewery Beer Garden.

Aug
21
Mon
Westport Art Festival @ Westport
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am

017 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Westport Art Festival, and we’re celebrating! With great things planned for the entire 4 day weekend, including the solar eclipse. 2 full days of discovering fine works from more than 80 artists. Enjoy great food and lively music while strolling along the beautiful Westport Marina and the Maritime Museum grounds. Take a break with a local microbrew at the Blackbeard’s Brewery Beer Garden.

Aug
28
Mon
Live at the Library: Kerry Grombacher, Western Troubadour @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Please join us for an evening of cowboy music and poetry with Kerry Grombacher. Kerry plays contemporary folk and Western songs on the guitar and mandolin. In the spirit of the troubadours of old, he paints vivid portraits with stories set in the landscapes of his life, from his home on New Orleans’ Bayou St. John to the Southwest desert, and up to Montana and the Northwest forests.

Sep
1
Fri
First Fridays Art Project @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 1 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Drop by the library to make an Autumn Craft as part of the monthly First Friday event in downtown Aberdeen. All supplies provided. All ages welcome

Sep
2
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Sep 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Turning Circles Sand Workshop @ Seabrook Beach
Sep 2 @ 3:00 pm

All tools and instructions provided. Please sign up prior to workshop in Cottage Rentals office. Limited spaces available. Please give Justin a call directly with any questions. This is an all ages, interactive activity.

Sep
9
Sat
Turning Circles Sand Workshop @ Seabrook Beach
Sep 9 @ 11:00 am

All tools and instructions provided. Please sign up prior to workshop in Cottage Rentals office. Limited spaces available. Please give Justin a call directly with any questions. This is an all ages, interactive activity.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Sep 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Sep
10
Sun
S’mores Wars @ Crescent Park
Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm
Head to Crescent Park fire-pits with your family team or team of friends with all of your favorite ingredients to compete in this sweet competition!
How to participate:
1) Sign up at Cottage Rentals office or email Jaclyn@seabrookwa.com with your team name and contact information
2) print up a sheet that names your s’more with your team name and ingredients
3) bring your A-Game- this competition is stiff!
Prizes will be given for- Tastiest, Most Creative, Best Presentation
Sep
15
Fri
Boat Basin Derby Begins @ Westport Marina
Sep 15 all-day

Boast Basin Derby begins September 15 and continues through October 31. Must have appropriate license and regulation fishing tackle and methods. No derby ticket required. Weigh in on Float G at Seafood Connection between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Full rules can be found at the URL above.Prizes will be awarded for top 3 fish in the adult category and top 3 fish in the childrens category. One prize per angler. Additional prizes will be awarded as available.