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
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.

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!

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
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.

Jul
11
Sat
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores
Jul 11 all-day
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

If you have ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, or are looking for a fun summer run around the city of Ocean Shores, the Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest is exactly what you are looking for. Offering 11 different styles of races over two days, the Tri and Foot Fest is one of the more inviting for those looking to bike, swim, run, or do all three. On Saturday, July 11, there will be numerous triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike races. On Sunday, July 12, there is a half marathon, 10k run and a 5k run, each showing off the beauty of the Ocean Shores region. With the route being mostly flat, enjoy running along the beach, near wildlife areas and over the miles of canals in Ocean Shores.

Jul
12
Sun
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores
Jul 12 all-day
Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest @ Ocean Shores | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

If you have ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, or are looking for a fun summer run around the city of Ocean Shores, the Ocean Shores Tri and Foot Fest is exactly what you are looking for. Offering 11 different styles of races over two days, the Tri and Foot Fest is one of the more inviting for those looking to bike, swim, run, or do all three. On Saturday, July 11, there will be numerous triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike races. On Sunday, July 12, there is a half marathon, 10k run and a 5k run, each showing off the beauty of the Ocean Shores region. With the route being mostly flat, enjoy running along the beach, near wildlife areas and over the miles of canals in Ocean Shores.

Jul
18
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 18 @ 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.

Live and Loud 2015: Kurt Cobain Celebration Concert @ D&R Theater
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
Live and Loud 2015: Kurt Cobain Celebration Concert @ D&R Theater  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States
Grays Harbor Creative Arts Foundation presents, as part of Aberdeen Washington’s “Kurt Cobain Days,” a Kurt Cobain celebration concert: “Live and Loud 2015” featuring local band “Gebular,” Olympia’s favorite female band “Full Moon Radio,” Joe Ty and his band “Black Top Demon,” along with headliner and Aberdeen’s own, Leon Virgil Bowers. Leon and his band Hellbound Glory will be Headlining the show. Leon promises a legendary performance and show for his hometown in honor of Kurt and Nirvana. Don’t miss this great all ages show.