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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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
3
Sun
Paddle-a-Thon @ Ocean Shores
Sep 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Attention kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome! Human-powered boat activities on the North Park lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.

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.

Sep
21
Thu
State of the Watershed: A Report Card for the Chehalis River @ Swede Hall
Sep 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This session will be the capstone event for “Learnings from the Chehalis.” Over the past 15 years, community volunteers, citizens, and government agencies have been putting effort in to making the Chehalis River clean and healthy for people, fish and wildlife. How well have we done? This session will look at progress made on water quality improvement, salmon habitat restoration, water conservation, and the impacts of regulations and policies.

Our capstone talk will be held by a panel from the Chehalis Basin Partnership. The Chehalis Basin Partnership was formed in 1998 to provide a framework for local citizens, interest groups, and government organizations to work collaboratively to identify and solve water-related issues. Come with questions!

Sep
30
Sat
Reach The Beach @ Olympia to Westport
Sep 30 @ 6:00 am

The American Lung Association is holding Reach the Beach, an inaugural bike riding fundraiser, on Saturday, September 30. This event has staggered starts in Lacey (100 mile), Olympia (80 mile), Elma (44 mile), Cosmopolis 25 mile) with the finish line in Westport.

The last stop on the ride before the finish is at Westport Winery Garden Resort between 1pm and 4pm. The event closes with dinner on the beach for the anticipated 1000 participants. The race organizers will be selling Westport’s wines by the glass to participants and their guests during dinner.

Oct
6
Fri
First Friday: Halloween Craft @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

For all ages. Drop by the library to make a Halloween Craft as part of the monthly First Friday event in downtown Aberdeen.

Oct
14
Sat
Pumpkin Carving Competition @ Seabrook
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am

Watch the professionals carve and compete for prizes. Judge people’s choice awards. Join in the family carving competition. Little kids can paint pumpkins. Fun for the whole family.

Oct
21
Sat
Chilly Willies! Spooky Tales @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

National award-winning storyteller Christopher Leebrick presents a cultural mix of fun and spooky tales from around the world as well as from his award-winning CD’s. Great for the Fall!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Oct
27
Fri
Haunted Weekend @ Navy Getaways Pacific Beach
Oct 27 all-day

Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.

**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**

Adult Costume Party @ Seabrook Town Hall
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Get dressed up and head to the Town Hall for dancing, drinks, games, and a costume contest for prizes!

Oct
28
Sat
Haunted Weekend @ Navy Getaways Pacific Beach
Oct 28 all-day

Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.

**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**

Halloween-Themed Yoga @ Oyhut Bay Wellness Activity Center
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am
Haunted Hoquiam Fun Run @ Hoquiam City Hall
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am

2 mile walk, 2 mile run, 5K run, 10K run

Halloween Dance Worshops @ Oyhut Bay Wellness Activity Center
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm

Heidi Hutchinson will be the instructor.

1:00 p.m. – 3-5-year-old’s
1:45 p.m. – 6-8-year-old’s
2:30 p.m. – 9-12-year-old’s

Trunk or Treat @ Oyhut Bay Welness Activity Center
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Trunk or Treat in the Village Square. Join our businesses, local community members and residents in a fun, safe afternoon event. Games, decorations and of course Halloween Treats.

Not So Spooky Story Time @ Riptide Coffee Co
Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm
Trick or Treat @ Seabrook
Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm

All Seabrook Town Merchants and many homes throughout town will have treats for kids in costume! Look for the glittery pumpkin to be displayed on the house door, these are the participating homes.  Until Dusk.

NTL’s Frankenstein @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
NTL's Frankenstein @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

 

Spooktacular Speak Easy @ Loft Martini and Wine Bar
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm

Join The Loft Martini and Wine Bar for a Spooktacular Speak-Easy Halloween Party

Celebrate the prohibition era with drink specials, fun decor and $50 gift certificate for the winning couple costume that fits our theme.  No cover charge.

Oct
29
Sun
Harvest Carnival @ YMCA of Grays Harbor
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Packed with loads of Prizes, Games, Candy, and a Costume Contest. The YMCA Harvest Carnival provides a safe and enjoyable get together for kids and families during the Halloween season

Oct
30
Mon
Harvest Festival @ Grays Harbor Foursquare Church
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A free event that includes: food, carnival games, inflatables, trunk or treat. We are starting to collect candy. You can drop it off at the church office during the week or Sunday mornings.

Oct
31
Tue
Decorate a Pumpkin @ Montesano Timberland Library
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am

For all ages. Come to the library and decorate a pumpkin while supplies last.