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
14
Fri
QMA Dirt Grands National Event @ Grays Harbor Raceway
Jul 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Four fun days of racing with QMA! QMA is a family oriented sport that involves racing in special prepared cars. The cars, rules and safety procedures are designed specifically for kids. They race on oval tracks approximately 1/20 of a mile. A child who is 5 to 16 years of age can race.

Montesano Car Show Poker Run @ Fosses Hot Rods & Cool Cars
Jul 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Kickoff Poker Run for the Montesano Car Show & Summerfest. Information for the car show, here.

Jul
15
Sat
QMA Dirt Grands National Event @ Grays Harbor Raceway
Jul 15 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Four fun days of racing with QMA! QMA is a family oriented sport that involves racing in special prepared cars. The cars, rules and safety procedures are designed specifically for kids. They race on oval tracks approximately 1/20 of a mile. A child who is 5 to 16 years of age can race.

Jul
23
Sun
Art Attack Fun Run @ Bishop Athletic Complex
Jul 23 @ 9:00 am

Fun Run 2K, 5k, and 10k. Registration at 8:30 a.m. All fees go to support the Grays Harbor Search and Rescue.

Jul
28
Fri
Bikers at the Beach @ Ocean Shores
Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 am

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

Jul
29
Sat
Bikers at the Beach @ Ocean Shores
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 am

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

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.

Elk River Challenge @ Aberdeen
Aug 5 @ 11:00 am
Elk River Challenge @ Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Annual man-powered boat race. Racers under the age of 18 allowed with signed parent permission. Ribbons awarded to 3rd place in each category.

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

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.

Paddle the Shores
Aug 10 @ 2:56 pm – 3:56 pm
Paddle the Shores

Attention paddling, rowing, SUP and water sports enthusiasts. All human-powered water craft are invited to a fun-filled day on the beautiful canals of Ocean Shores Washington.

In addition to the popular Poker Paddle, activities will include 2 or 6-mile human-powered boat races, rubber duck pond and race for the kids, a cardboard boat race, Quinault Paddle Exhibition, speakers, vendors, skills demonstrations and a Music Festival just across the way in our beautiful new grassy Amphitheater.  For more information, go here.

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.

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