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.

May
7
Thu
Razor Clam Dig @ Washington State Beaches
May 7 @ 9:30 am
Razor Clam Dig @ Washington State Beaches | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has proposed a series of razor clam digs in April and May to cap a season packed with more “beach days” than any time in the past 25 years.

After a nine-day opening that runs through March 24, state shellfish managers plan to end the season with another 24 days of digging on morning low tides at various beaches from April 4 through May 17.

For more information and a full list of dates, follow the link here.

May
8
Fri
Summit Pacific Golf Tournatment @ Sallish Cliffs Golf Club
May 8 @ 8:30 am
Summit Pacific Golf Tournatment @ Sallish Cliffs Golf Club | Shelton | Washington | United States

Registrations for the 2015 Celebrity Golf Tournament are now being accepted. Don’t miss this annual fundraiser for Summit Pacific Medical Foundation. The foundation is collecting both guest registrations and event sponsorships. Over 27 teams participated in 2014, and we are sure that even more will register this year, so make sure to get your registration turned in asap to reserve your spot! Golf registrations include gps carts, access to the driving range and putting greens before play, snacks and beverages throughout the day, fun course games, raffles, signature tee-prizes, BBQ awards dinner and silent auction.

May
16
Sat
Grays Harbor Home & Garden Show @ Grays Harbor Fair & Events Center
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Are you thinking of a new backyard? Maybe you’re thinking of a new front yard? Or maybe you just want to add a little color?

The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center will be the place to be for all of that and much more! From sheds, to shrubs, to flowers, or even decorative items, the Olympia Master Builders Home & Garden Show will have it!

 

May
17
Sun
Grays Harbor Home & Garden Show @ Grays Harbor Fair & Events Center
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Are you thinking of a new backyard? Maybe you’re thinking of a new front yard? Or maybe you just want to add a little color?

The Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center will be the place to be for all of that and much more! From sheds, to shrubs, to flowers, or even decorative items, the Olympia Master Builders Home & Garden Show will have it!

 

May
18
Mon
Relay for Life @ Hoquiam High School
May 18 @ 6:00 pm
Relay for Life @ Hoquiam High School | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight against cancer! Please join us!

May
22
Fri
8th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 22 all-day

Chainsaw artists, RV dealers, home show professionals, and fine artists from all over the Northwest pack the Ocean Shores Convention Center to kick-off the summer selling season. The three-day event includes:

  • Ice Carving
  • Home Show
  • Art Show
  • Chainsaw Carving Contest
  • Car Show
  • Memorial Day Event
May
23
Sat
8th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 23 all-day

Chainsaw artists, RV dealers, home show professionals, and fine artists from all over the Northwest pack the Ocean Shores Convention Center to kick-off the summer selling season. The three-day event includes:

  • Ice Carving
  • Home Show
  • Art Show
  • Chainsaw Carving Contest
  • Car Show
  • Memorial Day Event
May
24
Sun
8th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 24 all-day

Chainsaw artists, RV dealers, home show professionals, and fine artists from all over the Northwest pack the Ocean Shores Convention Center to kick-off the summer selling season. The three-day event includes:

  • Ice Carving
  • Home Show
  • Art Show
  • Chainsaw Carving Contest
  • Car Show
  • Memorial Day Event
May
28
Thu
Seminar: Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease @ Calvary Lutheran Church
May 28 @ 12:00 pm

Teva CNS and Dr. Gregory Bell invite Parkinson’s disease patients and their caregivers to this educational program. The program is free and includes a complimentary lunch, but please RSVP in advance by calling 360-533-5968 or by emailing Bestey Seidel at betsycamel@yahoo.com.

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease @ Calvary Lutheran Church
May 28 @ 12:00 pm

This is an educational program presented by Gregory D. Bell, MD who is a Parkinson’s Disease specialist from Olympia. You’ll learn more about PD and current treatments. A complimentary lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to 206-218-7756 so an accurate account can be given to the caterers. Leave your first name and number of people attending.

May
29
Fri
Rounding Up a Cure — Relay for Life of East Grays Harbor @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
May 29 @ 6:00 pm
Rounding Up a Cure — Relay for Life of East Grays Harbor @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight against cancer! Please join us!

Survivors can register on-line prior to the Relay by going to RelayForLifeofGraysHarbor.org, click on “join” and fill out the form.  Or they can call 1-800-227-2345 and do it over the phone.  This allows them to not stand in line at Relay to register and get their free t-shirt and 2015 survivor medal — they can just go right to the t-shirt line, tell us they are registered, and get them without waiting.  We will have special reserved seating at the Start/Finish line for our Survivors, as well as snacks in the Survivor tent prior to the start of Relay.

Jun
5
Fri
Indoor Community Garage Sale @ Elma Grange
Jun 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Indoor Community Garage Sale @ Elma Grange | Elma | Washington | United States

Enjoy a weekend of hunting for treasures during Elma’s Indoor Community Garage Sale.

There will be food available for purchase on site. Proceeds from all food sales benefit a scholarship fund.

Jun
6
Sat
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores
Jun 6 all-day
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This is a great family kite-flying event for novice to professional kite flyers! Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Indoor Community Garage Sale @ Elma Grange
Jun 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Indoor Community Garage Sale @ Elma Grange | Elma | Washington | United States

Enjoy a weekend of hunting for treasures during Elma’s Indoor Community Garage Sale.

There will be food available for purchase on site. Proceeds from all food sales benefit a scholarship fund.

Jun
7
Sun
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores
Jun 7 all-day
Festival of Colors @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

This is a great family kite-flying event for novice to professional kite flyers! Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Jun
19
Fri
Spay & Neuter Animal Shuttle @ South Shore Mall
Jun 19 @ 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Spay & Neuter Animal Shuttle @ South Shore Mall | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Northwest Spay and Neuter Center, Washington’s largest non-profit high-quality spay and neuter clinic, now offers free transportation for your pet to and from our state-of-the-art clinic in Tacoma! No residency restrictions, and financial assistance may be available.

How does it work? Our dedicated employees collect scheduled patients (cats and dogs) at a prearranged location. Patients are driven to our clinic in a safe, climate-controlled vehicle for surgery. They recover overnight and are returned to the same location the following morning. We accept pet cats and dogs and feral cats in traps on our shuttle!

Jun
25
Thu
Ice Cream & Books @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jun 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
26
Fri
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 26 all-day
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival welcomes you to the beach! Master, intermediate, and novice sand-sculpting teams compete for over $8,000.00 in cash prizes. At the Convention Center master woodcarvers from all over the world compete in this amazing annual competition. There are vendors, food sales and the live auctions are held daily on carvings! Families and children are invited to enter the sand-sculpting competition or learn sand-sculpting skills at the free lessons.

Mountain Biking Community Trail Building Event @ Seabrook Town Hall and Trail Area
Jun 26 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let us welcome Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to Seabrook and Grays Harbor Community and show them that we are committed and we want to get our hands dirty. Please be a part of the team in creating this new adventure for Seabrook, the local community and Grays Harbor County. We’re looking for at least 10 people for the Friday afternoon and Saturday morning work parties. You can join us for one or both days. Want to bring a friend? Simply register yourself and whoever you’re bringing using the registration link above.

Community Health Education Dinner: Dementia @ Summit Pacific Medical Center, Kelsey Conference Room
Jun 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Health Education Dinner: Dementia @ Summit Pacific Medical Center, Kelsey Conference Room | Elma | Washington | United States

Every fourth Friday of the month, Summit Pacific Medical Center gives a warm welcome to the community as they arrive to learn about the month’s topic, watch a cooking demonstration and enjoy a healthy dinner.

Each class is free, with no RSVP required, features a guest speaker and of course, dinner!

 

Jun
27
Sat
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 27 all-day
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival welcomes you to the beach! Master, intermediate, and novice sand-sculpting teams compete for over $8,000.00 in cash prizes. At the Convention Center master woodcarvers from all over the world compete in this amazing annual competition. There are vendors, food sales and the live auctions are held daily on carvings! Families and children are invited to enter the sand-sculpting competition or learn sand-sculpting skills at the free lessons.

Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am
Aberdeen Founders' Day Parade @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The City of Aberdeen was founded by Mr. Samuel Benn on May 28, 1868, when Sam and his family landed on the banks of the Lower Chehalis. Mr. Benn’s birthday, July 2, is our official Founders’ Day. Join us the Saturday prior to Independence Day each year to celebrate our city and its rich history full of logging, fishing, saloons, brothels, crime, mystery, culture and much, much more.
There will be a parade starting at 11:00 a.m., once the parade is over stroll to Broadway Street to enjoy the children’s fun area and vendors of all kinds. Enjoy the day and end it with a Beer Garden with live music to dance to your hearts content.