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.

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
10
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Jun
18
Thu
Coastal Raptors with Dr. Dan Varland @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Coastal Raptors with Dr. Dan Varland @ Hoquiam Timberland Library | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Dr. Dan Varland, local biologist and founder of Coastal Raptors, will share his experiences observing, tracking, and studying Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons and other raptors of the Pacific Northwest.

Jun
20
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 20 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

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!

 

Founder Day Murder Mystery Dinner @ Founders Day Mystery Theather
Jun 26 @ 6:30 pm

Start the evening with a short memorial and placement of flowers on Aberdeen’s Honor our Founding Family at 5:30 at Fern Hill Funeral Home (2208 Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen) followed by a social hour starting at 6:00pm at the Aberdeen Museum of History where you can mingle with friends and the suspects to gain clues to the murder and help to solve the case.
We will have special speakers, colorful characters and a killer desert.

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.

America’s Music: Latin Rhythms from Mambo to Hip Hop @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

America’s Music is a free film series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. This session covers Mambo music and features the film “Latin Music USA.” Bring your lunch and enjoy the treats and beverages provided.

Jun
28
Sun
Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 28 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.

Jul
3
Fri
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

Independence Day Celebration @ Seabrook
Jul 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Independence Day Celebration @ Seabrook | Washington | United States

Enjoy three days of Independence Day celebrations with Seabrook.

Friday, July 3
Our annual Porch Illumination walk and home decoration event is on July 3 from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. Join us in Crescent Park for s’mores, volleyball, and voting after the walk. Bring your roasting stick and special ingredients for a community s’mores roast while everyone drops off their ballots from the Porch Illumination.

Saturday, July 4
Head up to the Saturday Market for fun including kids activities and a Bike Parade! Enjoy live music from The Bruce Hughes Band from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Front Street. Fireworks are not allowed within Seabrook town limits, but we recommend a trip down to the beach. Please read the fireworks restrictions below.
Sunday, July 5
A tradition on the North Beach! Meet us on the sand at 9:00 a.m. to collect debris and leftovers from the previous night’s celebration to leave our coastline cleaner than it was before!
Gloves and trash bags can be picked up at the Cottage Rental’s office at 9:00 a.m.
T-Shirts and a Seafood Boil at the Mill 109 restaurant and Pub will be raising money to benefit Washington CoastSavers. The seafood boil will take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. for $35 per plate and will include crab, shrimp, crawfish, cod and more in a tomato based broth served with corn and potatoes and a chunk of French bread.
T-Shirts are available at Cottage Rentals for $15.

 

Jul
4
Sat
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

SPLASH Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park
Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SPLASH Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Celebrate Independence Day at Aberdeen’s Waterfront Park Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Aberdeen’s 4th of July SPLASH Festival.

The event begins at noon along the beautiful Chehalis River waterfront and includes:

  • live music
  • family entertainers
  • food and craft vendors
  • FREE inflatable rides/games and;
  • a spectacular fireworks show over the river at dark

Come on down to Aberdeen’s Morrison Park and enjoy a day of family fun as we celebrate America’s Independence!

Independence Day Celebration @ Seabrook
Jul 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Independence Day Celebration @ Seabrook | Washington | United States

Three days of Independence Day celebrations continues in Seabrook this Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, July 4
Head up to the Saturday Market for fun including kids activities and a Bike Parade! Enjoy live music from The Bruce Hughes Band from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Front Street. Fireworks are not allowed within Seabrook town limits, but we recommend a trip down to the beach. Please read the fireworks restrictions below.
Sunday, July 5
A tradition on the North Beach! Meet us on the sand at 9:00 a.m. to collect debris and leftovers from the previous night’s celebration to leave our coastline cleaner than it was before!
Gloves and trash bags can be picked up at the Cottage Rental’s office at 9:00 a.m.
T-Shirts and a Seafood Boil at the Mill 109 restaurant and Pub will be raising money to benefit Washington CoastSavers. The seafood boil will take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. for $35 per plate and will include crab, shrimp, crawfish, cod and more in a tomato based broth served with corn and potatoes and a chunk of French bread.
T-Shirts are available at Cottage Rentals for $15.

 

Blooming Bay Fireworks Display @ Westport Marina
Jul 4 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blooming Bay Fireworks Display @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

The Westport Booming Bay Fireworks Display starts at dusk at the Westport, WA Marina.

Jul
5
Sun
Independence Day Celebration @ Seabrook
Jul 5 @ 9:00 am
Independence Day Celebration @ Seabrook | Washington | United States

The Independence Day fun continues this Sunday in Seabrook with a tradition on the North Beach! Meet us on the sand at 9:00 a.m. to collect debris and leftovers from the previous night’s celebration to leave our coastline cleaner than it was before!

Gloves and trash bags can be picked up at the Cottage Rental’s office at 9:00 a.m.
T-Shirts and a Seafood Boil at the Mill 109 restaurant and Pub will be raising money to benefit Washington CoastSavers. The seafood boil will take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. for $35 per plate and will include crab, shrimp, crawfish, cod and more in a tomato based broth served with corn and potatoes and a chunk of French bread.
T-Shirts are available at Cottage Rentals for $15.

 

Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am
Old Fashioned 4th @ Westport Maritime Museum | Westport | Washington | United States

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

Jul
8
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.