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.

Mar
10
Mon
Sip & Smile @ GH Wine Sellars
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sip & Smile @ GH Wine Sellars | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Julie Rajcich Photography and GH Wine Sellars present ‘Sip & Smile.’ Sip & Smile is a Corporate Portrait Event, portrait packages start at $50. First come, first serve, no appointments. Stop by GH Wine Sellars during this event to get a new business portrait by Julie Rajcich Photography and enjoy some wine. GH Wine Sellars will be selling wine by the glass.
$50 Base Package Includes:
*Brief session at GH Wine Sellars w/ gray background
*Basic professional editing for lighting, color, & contrast
*A password protected online viewing gallery
*2 final images delivered via email
*Full usage rights

Add-ons available:
*Photoshop services, $25 per image
*Additional images, $25 per image or
$50 per image if Photoshopped
*Images delivered via CD or DVD, $5
*Black & white duplicates of selected images, $10

Mar
15
Sat
EXPO Grays Harbor & the Bite @ Aberdeen High School
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

Join Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. as an exhibitor in EXPO Grays Harbor and The Bite of Grays Harbor, the Harbor’s only local trade show that pairs local businesses with local customers.

Raise your profile in the community, and demonstrate your products and services face-to-face with people who care about Shopping the Harbor First.

Reservations required by contacting Angela.

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.

Coastal Harvest Dinner & Auction @ Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Mar 15 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

 

For complete event information, click here.

Mar
22
Sat
Raindrop Cooperative Preschool Annual Auction @ Hoquiam Elks Lodge
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm

Raindrop Cooperative Preschool will be celebrating over 30 years in Grays Harbor County. We will be holding our annual spring auction on Saturday March 22, at 6:00pm. You are invited to mark your calenders and invite friends to this event!
Please call the preschool for more information at 533-8058

Mar
27
Thu
Fashion at the Sellars @ GH Wine Sellars
Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Fashion at the Sellar will be featuring clothes from, JT’s, Bodacious Beauties, Hangers, Harbor Shoes, Dennis Company, as well as jewelry from Stellar & Dot and makeup from Mary Kay. Julie Rajcich will also be on hand photographing our wonderful models and event. Ticket prices are $20.00 and a portion of ticket sales will go to benefit the Domestic Violence Center. A fun night for both men and womenat the same time raising money for a great organization.

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

Apr
25
Fri
@ Quinalt Beach Resort and Casino
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Enjoy a weekend filled with famous automotive personalities, over $140,000 in cash prizes, and even a custom 2014 Ford F-150 truck give-away during High Rolling Hot Rods. Click here to learn more about the event and to find out about weekend room specials at the Quinalt Beach Resort and Casino.

Apr
26
Sat
@ Quinalt Beach Resort and Casino
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Enjoy a weekend filled with famous automotive personalities, over $140,000 in cash prizes, and even a custom 2014 Ford F-150 truck give-away during High Rolling Hot Rods. Click here to learn more about the event and to find out about weekend room specials at the Quinalt Beach Resort and Casino.

Dancing with Your Stars @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm
Dancing with Your Stars @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Watch the fancy footwork of Grays Harbor local YMCA fitness director Lisa Kless, Harbor Bottling president Tim Martin, urologist-surgeon Dr. Steve Reznicek, former State Rep. Lynn Kessler, Grays Harbor Community Hospital Foundation chair Natasha Martens, and Quigg Brothers project manager Charlie Quigg at Dancing with Your Stars.

Dancing with Your Stars returns to the Bishop Center, this time sponsored by the Grays Harbor College Foundation as a fundraiser for World Class Scholars.  As for last year’s show, the new cast of dazzling dancers from the Harbor will train with professional dancers the week prior to the Saturday evening benefit show.

All proceeds from this benefit show will go the World Class Scholars program.  Last year’s Dancing With Your Stars sold out early, and tickets for this show, since it directly benefits the future education of our youth, will go quickly too!

 

Apr
27
Sun
Pinhole Photography Class @ Westport Winery
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pinhole Photography Class @ Westport Winery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

If you’re already a pinhole photographer, or someone who’s interested in learning more about pinhole, please join the class. Professional Tokeland photographer, Marcy Merrill, will have her 10’x10′ traveling Camera Obscura set up on the winery grounds. An informal pinhole workshop will be available as well. Pintoid cameras will be available for purchase at an amazingly affordable price!

 

May
1
Thu
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 1 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

What’s Going On Out There? (Reprise) @ Meeting Room, Galway Bay Restaurant
May 1 @ 6:30 pm
What's Going On Out There? (Reprise) @ Meeting Room, Galway Bay Restaurant | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Marie Salmi and Una Miller, students at UW School of Oceanography, will share their experiences using ROV Jason to explore the ocean floor and tectonic plates off the coast of Washington.

May
2
Fri
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

May
3
Sat
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 3 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

May
4
Sun
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

May
8
Thu
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 8 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

May
9
Fri
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 9 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

YMCA Strong Kids Campaign – Prime Rib Fundraiser @ Welcome Inn
May 9 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign - Prime Rib Fundraiser @ Welcome Inn | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Come enjoy the best Prime Rib in town and help raise money for the annual Strong Kids Campaign through the YMCA of Grays Harbor. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the campaign to help provide scholarships and funding for local youth. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at this event! Start your Friday off right and help raise money for our local kids!
This is a 21+ establishment, however, you can call 360-533-5060 for orders to go!

May
10
Sat
Basic Mediation Training @ Grays Harbor College Room 2315
May 10 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

May
11
Sun
Mother’s Day Winemaker’s Dinner @ Westport Winery
May 11 @ 6:00 pm
Mother's Day Winemaker's Dinner @ Westport Winery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Westport Winery has announced the menu for its Inaugural Mother’s Day Winemaker Dinner with Director of Winemaking, Dana Roberts. This five-course meal is limited to 18 guests and reservations are recommended.

 This special evening begins with Strawberry Brie en Croute with Basil, Red Onion, Balsamic Reduction and Hint of Vanilla paired with Going Coastal and Fresh Orange Juice Mimosa. The second course is Fresh Broccoli Bisque with Brown Butter Croutons and Grated Parmesan paired with Mercy Hard Apple Cider. The third course is a Baby Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon, Sliced Almonds, Hard-Boiled Egg and Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette paired with Bordello Blonde. The main course is Westport’s signature Surf and Turf with primeCertified Angus Beef Filet Mignon and Mermaids on Horseback (bacon-wrapped prawns with pineapple-horseradish glaze), Baked Yukon Gold Potato with Herbed Butter, and Sesame Seared Garden Vegetables paired with Nirvana. The evening will conclude with Fresh Berry Trifle with Vanilla Bean Pound Cake and Galliano Custard paired with Red Sky at Night.

May
23
Fri
7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.

You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.

The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.

The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.

This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.

You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.