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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Mar
15
Sat
Spring Fest 2014 @ Little Creek Resort and Casino
Mar 15 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Beer/Wine Festival. Tickets are 2/$25 Pre-Sell; $15 at the door, which includes a beer mug and 3 script tickets. Live entertainment by local bands Ready or Not and Humptulips. Non food vendors participating as well. All proceeds benefit the United Way. Tickets available at Harbor Pacific in Elma, Grays Harbor Radio in Aberdeen, or springfest2014.chirrpy.com.

Mar
29
Sat
44th Annual Aberdeen Rotary Auction @ Grays Harbor College HUB
Mar 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
44th Annual Aberdeen Rotary Auction @ Grays Harbor College HUB

On Saturday, March 29th, the Grays Harbor College HUB will turn into a 1920’s Speakeasy for the Annual Aberdeen Rotary Auction. Proceeds of this annual event helps the Aberdeen Rotary Foundation continue to provide grants and scholarships in the community.

Open Bar/Hors d’oeuvres/Silent Auction at 5:30 PM
Catered Dinner by the O’Briens served at 7 PM followed by Dessert and Live Auction
RSVP by March 23

Sep
19
Sat
6th Annual Festival and Artists Market @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 19 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
6th Annual Festival and Artists Market @ Lake Sylvia State Park | Montesano | Washington | United States

The temperature is cooling, leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice is in the air and it’s time to celebrate fall!

Join us for a family day of Trail Races, an Artists Market, Boy Scout cooking demonstrations, Kids Activities, a Pancake Breakfast, live music, Food Vendors, Historical Talk and more for the Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, WA.

 

Aug
5
Sat
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
12
Sat
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
23
Wed
QPR Suicide Prevention and Triage Training @ Grays Harbor College
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Are you a First Responder, EMS, or Corrections Professional? Need to know how to help people who are in suicidal crisis? Please join us for a one-day training for professionals who have a high degree of contact with those at elevated risk of suicide. You will increase your knowledge and skills in suicide risk detection and initial intervention to immediately reduce the risk of suicide. You will also learn about community mental health supports and resources.

Gene Schermer Instructional Building 4000, conference room 4134 A & B. Please join us anytime during the day, even if you are working and need to leave.

Sep
1
Fri
Tech Toys for Adults @ Elma Timberland Library
Sep 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

STEM is not just for kids! Play with a 3D pen, Makey Makey, Osmo and robots Dot and Dash. Enjoy snacks and find out who won the adult Summer Reading prizes!

Sep
22
Fri
Coastal Harvest Benefit Dinner @ Town Hall
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for the third annual “Harvest by the Sea”, a benefit dinner honoring Coastal Harvest. The evening starts off with Cocktail Hour at 6:00 pm featuring beer brewed right here in the harbor by Steam Donkey Brewing Company and a wine paring poured by GH Wine Sellars. As you are enjoying a selection of delicious appetizers, entertainment will be provided by Ericka Corban, as seen on “The Voice”. Dinner will be catered by Mill 109 and served at 7:00 pm. The evening will wrap up with a “Desert Auction” where you will have the opportunity to select from a variety of cakes, cupcakes, pies and much more made specially for this event.

Sep
23
Sat
Author Talk: The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A challenge to dig up but delicious to eat, razor clams are entwined with the state’s commerce, identity, and history. Join author and clam digger David Berger to explore the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. This program is cosponsored by Humanities Washington. For Adults.

Author Talk: The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon @ Westport Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A challenge to dig up but delicious to eat, razor clams are entwined with the state’s commerce, identity, and history. Join author and clam digger David Berger to explore the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. This program is cosponsored by Humanities Washington. For Adults.

Oct
5
Thu
HYPE – First Thursday @ 8th Street Ale House
Oct 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
HYPE - First Thursday @ 8th Street Ale House | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

A fun, purely social event with no agenda other than meeting other young professionals age 21 – 40. Come and meet with other young professionals from around Grays Harbor.

Oct
7
Sat
Bigfoot Brew Fest @ Crescent Park
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

5th Annual Beer Festival on the Washington Coast
benefiting The Seabrook Community Foundation. Craft Brewers, Big Foot, Food, & Live Music. Entry fee includes festival admission, 6 beer tasting tickes, BFBF pint glass. Additional tasting tickets available. Food and other vendors cash/credit.

Open Mic Night @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For adults. Showcase your talent in music and spoken word poetry at the library after-hours event! Sign-up begins at 5:00 p.m., performances at 5:30 p.m. In partnership with The 98520 & 98550 Music & Arts District Initiative.

God is a Scottish Drag Queen @ Bishop Center of Performing Arts
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm
God is a Scottish Drag Queen @ Bishop Center of Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Critically acclaimed and award winning Canadian comedian Mike Delamont brings “God is a Scottish Drag Queen” to the Bishop Center stage! This highly acclaimed night of comedy with everyone’s favorite deity, god, dressed in a floral power suit, comes to skewer everything from Justin Bieber to the pope.

 

Oct
8
Sun
Tipsy Easel Fundraiser @ Aberdeen Elks
Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tipsy Easel Fundraiser @ Aberdeen Elks | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Paint a Seahawk During the Seahawk/Rams Game. You will walk away with an irreplaceable memory and a masterpiece. No artistic ability is needed – you will be guided through the process step-by-step. We supply everything needed to paint. We advise that you dress for the mess, and bring an apron from home. Seahawks game will be playing, Elks bar open!

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**

NaNoWriMo at the Library: Prep Party @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Write the novel you’ve always wanted to write – now. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun and exciting way to challenge yourself to write 50,000 words (approximately 175 pages) during the month of November! In this 1-hour session learn how to sign up for NaNoWriMo, get information about available resources and library write-ins, and receive a writing packet full of tips, ideas, and other essentials.

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.

Nov
4
Sat
Toast the Harbor Wine and Food Festival @ Toast the Harbor Wine and Food Festival
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A Wine and Food Tasting event featuring Northwest wineries, local distillers, and breweries along with local food vendors.