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.

Nov
18
Wed
Raising of America Screening @ Grays Harbor College
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Raising of America Screening  @ Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

This special screening event is presented by KBTC Public Television, Grays Harbor Public Health and Social Services and Grays Harbor Early Learning Coalition.

Join us for a conversation about how we can support early learning in our communities. Light refreshments will be served.

Dec
5
Sat
Santa By the Sea @ Westport Marina
Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Santa By the Sea @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Join the South Beach Buccaneers as they welcome Santa to the South Beach. Santa arrives at the Westport Marina at 10:30 a.m. and is escorted to the Lens Building at the Maritime Museum by enthusiastic children and the Westport Fire Department. Visit Santa, have your photo taken and play with the pirates in the Lecture Hall. Refreshments and the special “kids only” store will be available until 1:00 p.m. For photos from previous years, Click Here.

Jingle Jam @ Grace Harbor Covenant Church
Dec 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Jingle Jam is a free event for the whole family! Come join Grace Harbor Covenant and get free pictures with Santa, make cool Christmas crafts, have fun taking a “winter selfie,” enjoy delicious cookies and decorate your own! It’s a great time to get together in our community and spread joy this season! It’s from 1pm-4pm and completely free!

Dec
19
Sat
Doktor Kaboom Science of Santa @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm
Doktor Kaboom Science of Santa @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

In this brand new holiday show The Science of Santa, Doktor Kaboom works from the assumption that science and magic are the same thing, and declares Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist! Following this theory, the good Doktor attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders.

Mar
27
Sun
Kids Fun Day at the Rodeo @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds, Mike Murphy Pavilion
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Kids Day will include; Mechanical bull rides for all kids ages 16 and under, Bouncy Houses, Balloon art by Professor Bamboozle, face painting, gold mining, trike races, steer roping, and kids can make their own “saddle bag snacks” to take with them, and games. This is also a great time to get your kids signed up for the stick horse races during the rodeo. The first 200 kids, under 10 years old will take home their very own stick horse after the races. Bring your cell phone or camera for photo opportunities!

 

May
14
Sat
Bear Festival @ McCleary Timberland Library
May 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Children and their families are invited to enjoy the festivities at the McCleary Timberland Library for the Bear Festival. The suggested dress code is royal finery suitable to meet the princess. There will be stories, crafts, games and treats.

Refreshments are provided by the Bear Festival Royalty Committee. Prizes are provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library

All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public.

  

Jun
4
Sat
7th Street Kids ‘The Little Mermaid’ Auditions @ 7th Street Theatre
Jun 4 @ 9:00 am
7th Street Kids 'The Little Mermaid' Auditions  @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

All Kids who are ages 7 to 16 years old (by June 15) are invited to audition for 7th Street Kids’ production of “The Little Mermaid.” No prior experience is required. Kids who audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must fill out and sign forms before auditions. Kids will be taught a short song and dance to perform for the directors at auditions. Approximately 50 Kids will be cast for the musical.

Jul
23
Sat
Aberdeen Art Walk & Rod Fest @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am
Aberdeen Art Walk & Rod Fest @ Downtown Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

100 Artist and Craft Vendors surround the Downtiwn core. Kids cornet, live entertainment all day and 4 block of classic cars. Evening concert at the D&R Theater featuring KANSAS. All day family fun.

Jul
29
Fri
7th Street Kids Presents: ‘The Little Mermaid’ @ 7th Street Theatre
Jul 29 @ 7:30 pm
7th Street Kids Presents: 'The Little Mermaid' @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”  

Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie.  Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.  

This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!

Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show!  More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.

Jul
30
Sat
7th Street Kids Presents: ‘The Little Mermaid’ @ 7th Street Theatre
Jul 30 @ 7:30 pm
7th Street Kids Presents: 'The Little Mermaid' @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”  

Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie.  Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.  

This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!

Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show!  More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.

Jul
31
Sun
7th Street Kids Presents: ‘The Little Mermaid’ @ 7th Street Theatre
Jul 31 @ 2:00 pm
7th Street Kids Presents: 'The Little Mermaid' @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”  

Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie.  Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.  

This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!

Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show!  More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.

Aug
27
Sat
The Swingin’ Dean Show @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Swingin' Dean Show @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

A master of many musical styles and instruments, Dean Ratzman will entertain audiences at the Aberdeen Timberland Library in August. 

This afternoon show features family-friendly tunes. Light refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

Ratzman’s shows swing with music from the 1940s through Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Soul. From Sinatra to Santana, he taps into the musical memories of three generations.

All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.TRL.org.

Oct
15
Sat
Building Healthy Connections Day @ Summit Pacific Medical Center
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Summit Pacific Medical Center is hosting a day full of activities that lead to healthy connections! We will be featuring a wide range of events that truly offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free massage, get an eye exam and hearing test, get your flu vaccine, collect swag and chat with various other wellness vendors, enter to win a door prize and more!

5K Fun Run starts at 10 a.m.
Farm Fresh Community Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pet Walk – 1:00 p.m.

Learn more about this Free Community event in a full article on GraysHarborTalk here.

Oct
19
Wed
LEGO Club @ Aberdeen Library
Oct 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
LEGO Club @ Aberdeen Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Aberdeen Timberland Library presents LEGO® Club, 3:30-5:30 p.m., October 19 for grades 1-6. Explore your creativity and exercise your brain. Have fun building with LEGO® bricks at the library. Make your own creations or get inspiration from the library’s collection of LEGO® books. For more information call 360-533-2360.

Oct
22
Sat
Spooky Arts and Crafts @ Oakville Library
Oct 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Spooky Arts and Crafts @ Oakville Library | Oakville | Washington | United States

Oakville Timberland Library presents Spooky Art, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., October 22 for children. Young artists wanted at the library to create spooky crafts and checkout hair-raising books. Costumes are welcome, but not required. For more information call 360-273-5305.

Dinosaurs vs. Pirates @ Hoquiam Library
Oct 22 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Dinosaurs vs. Pirates @ Hoquiam Library | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Dinosaurs vs. Pirates, 2:30-4 p.m., October 22 for children. In an epic event for the ages, we will celebrate the love of both dinosaurs and pirates with crafts, games, and snacks! For more information call 360-532-1710.

Oct
31
Mon
18th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat @ Downtown Elma
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
18th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat @ Downtown Elma

The Elma Chamber of Commerce, along with Elma Businesses invite families to the 18th annual Elma Downtown Trick or Treat on Monday, October 31st.  Bring your trick or treaters from 3:00 – 6:00 PM to the Elma Chamber and participating businesses.  Enjoy a wagon ride on the Elma Feed Store shuttle, which will be loading and unloading at the Elma Chamber.

For questions email:  elmachamber@gmail.com or call: 360-482-3055

Harvest Fair Carnival @ Elma Middle School
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Harvest Fair Carnival @ Elma Middle School | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Fair Carnival at the Elma Middle School will be on Monday, October 31, sponsored by the Churches of Elma.  The Harvest Fair Carnival is from 5:00 – 7:30 PM and all the “FUN” is free!

Dec
2
Fri
First Fridays Art Project @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get creative! Drop by the library to make a holiday craft as part of the monthly First Friday event in downtown Aberdeen. All supplies provided.

Dec
3
Sat
Teen Night @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

If you like karaoke, video games, crafts, and free pizza, then this event is for you!

Dec
10
Sat
Hour of Code @ Winlock Timberland Library
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The program is based on the belief that every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science and the associated skills of problem-solving, logic and creativity. By starting early, students can develop a foundation for career success later in life.  
Laptops will be provided or participants may bring their own wi-fi enabled laptops or tablets.
The Shoemaker & The Elf by Shaver Marionettes @ Montesano Timberland Library
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Shaver Marionettes will present a winter puppet play about an elderly shoemaker, an impishly magical elf, a devoted daughter with baking issues, and a Queen who collects shoes!