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
19
Sat
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
16
Sat
8th Annual Lake Sylvia Fall Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 16 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shuttle service will be available at Simpson Elementary School. For those wishing to park at the lake, you must have a Discover Pass (passes are available at the park).

Activities include: Camp Pancake Breakfast; Trail Races; Music in the Park; Kids Games and Races; Artists’ Market; Food Vendors and more.

Chehalis Watershed Festival @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Chehalis Watershed Festival will be a part of the festivities at the Lake Sylvia Fall Festival. Look for exhibitors by the lake and try out the fun arts, crafts and water-related learning activities with your whole family.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Sep 16 @ 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
21
Thu
Boards in Gear Training @ Greys Harbor College
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising, and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

Sep
23
Sat
Hobbit Day Party @ Amanda Park Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrate Tolkien Week at a birthday party for Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Make a dwarven beard, write in Elvish, and play Mt. Doom ring toss. For children and teens.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 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
30
Sat
Auditions for Billy Elliot @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am
Auditions for Billy Elliot @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Auditions certain roles for the Bishop Center’s Spring production of Billy Elliot. We are auditioning the roles of:
– the Dance teacher
– Mr. Braithwaite (dance teacher’s assistant)
– All ballet dancers (ages 7-17)

Ballet girls should come in tights and leotards. No baggy clothing please! Bring tap shoes to the audition for Dance teacher, Mr. Braithwaite and ballet girls.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Sep 30 @ 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.

Be Great Community Event @ 7th Street Theatre
Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Be Great Community Event @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Join us for an evening of impact as we raise awareness on the delicate subject of child sex trafficking. Expert speaker, Dr. Cyndi Romine (founder of Called To Rescue) will teach prevention, share facts & statistics, and help attendees understand the truths of what is happening throughout WA and the world. To lighten the mood, we are mixing in live performances from Jackie Mitchell, Wil Russoul, and Ericka Corban. Enjoy food, beverages, beer & wine provided by Mill 109 & Hoquiam Brewing Company.

From 10:00 p.m. until midnight, our post-event celebration continues at Hoquiam Brewing Company with more live music, activities, and a social gathering. Get to know the speakers, performers, and producers of Be Great!

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
7
Sat
Tinker & Build @ Amanda Park Timberland Library
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

For children and teens. Invent and experiment with cool STEM toys and kits.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Oct 7 @ 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.