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.

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
7
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Dec 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Dec
12
Sat
Hunger Run @ Elma High School
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am
Hunger Run  @ Elma High School | Elma | Washington | United States

The Elma High School FFA is hosting their annual Hunger Run… or walk to support the EHS food drive, Foodbowl. All profits from this event will go directly to the Elma, McCleary, and Malone food banks. There will be a 5k and 10k race option. Prizes will be awarded to both the male and female race winners as well as the male and female best dressed in a holiday outfit winners. All participants will also receive a free t-shrit (as supplies last). Registration begins at 9:00am on the 12th, route maps will be given out then. Volunteers will be there to assist all the runners at every turn.

Dec
17
Thu
Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm

On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.

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.

Jan
8
Fri
Indoor Community Garage Sale @ Elma Grange
Jan 8 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Indoor Community Garage Sale @ Elma Grange | Elma | Washington | United States

There will be food for sale. Money from food sales supports scholarship fund. New year new menu. Most of the food is home made.

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

There will be food for sale. Money from food sales supports scholarship fund. New year new menu. Most of the food is home made.

Jan
11
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Jan 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Jan
12
Tue
Workshop: IEP Essentials @ Pearsall Building
Jan 12 @ 5:30 pm
Workshop: IEP Essentials  @ Pearsall Building | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join us for an informative workshop hosted by Carol Beck, Special education expert and mentor. Also hosted by The Arc of Grays Harbor.

Jan
21
Thu
Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm

On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.

Jan
24
Sun
Presentation: Beachcombing for All Ages @ Westport Winery Garden Resort
Jan 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Presentation: Beachcombing for All Ages @ Westport Winery Garden Resort | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Beachcombing For All Ages will be presented by marine biologist Alan Rammer. This class is open to all ages and is free to attend. Those attending are encouraged to bring their best beach finds for analysis and conversation with Rammer.

Rammer is co-author of the book Glass Fishing Floats of the World. He is retired from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and is a graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in Shellfish Biology and Invertebrate Zoology. Alan’s enthusiasm for the beach is only eclipsed by his gift as an educator. Rammer was the recipient of the 2012 National Marine Educator of the Year award.

The resort’s tasting room, gift shop, restaurant, bakery, nursery and gardens are open daily from 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (With the last dinner seating at 6:30 p.m. daily.) Guests are welcome to enjoy lunch during this lecture.

Jan
26
Tue
Greater Grays Harbor Business Forum: Collaborative Solutions to Flooding in Aberdeen and Hoquiam @ Grays Harbor Country Club
Jan 26 @ 11:30 am

Timberworks is a solution to flooding in downtown Aberdeen and Hoquiam that would dramatically lower flood insurance premiums, while creating new open spaces for both communities. Join us for a close look at the Aberdeen/ Hoquiam flooding challenges and innovative ways to solve them.

Reservations are requested by Friday, January 18. Please call 360-532-1924 to RSVP, or simply RSVP online through this flyer. Please register for each individual attending from your organization.

Jan
28
Thu
Community Forum: Carbon Tax Proposals @ Furford Gathering Center
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm
Community Forum: Carbon Tax Proposals @ Furford Gathering Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

I-732 has now been certified and proposes to tax carbon emissions while being revenue neutral and reducing the state sales tax by 1%. Other approaches to taxing carbon have also been proposed. Speakers include Beverly Basset and Thad Curtz, from CarbonWA; representatives of the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy have also been invited.

Feb
3
Wed
Dance Lessons: Salsa with Arlene Hoiland @ Grays Harbor College
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dance Lessons: Salsa with Arlene Hoiland @ Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Come learn the hottest salsa dance steps with instructor Arlene Hoiland.
Class starts February 3 and runs until March 2 on Wednesday evenings.
Class cost includes five lessons.
Class is located at the Grays Harbor College Hub.

Feb
8
Mon
Greater Grays Harbor Business After Hours
Feb 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Second Tuesday of each month

For location information, click here.

Feb
12
Fri
Valentine’s Photos with Sadie Mae @ Off the Walls Gallery
Feb 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Valentine's Photos with Sadie Mae @ Off the Walls Gallery | Shelton | Washington | United States

Two inventive businesses, and a very large dog, are hosting fundraisers for the Adopt-A-Pet dog shelter.

Off the Walls Gallery and Sadie Mae Hawkins have teamed up to create a crazy Valentine’s weekend event. Shop owner, Shelly Barnett, is setting up a Valentine-themed photo shoot area in her eclectic art store. Bring your own camera or cell phone and our volunteer photographers will take shots of you and Sadie Mae together. Participation is by donation of cash or bags of dog food.

Who is Sadie Mae Hawkins? Just the most famous dog in Shelton! A gigantic working Cane Corso service dog that just wants to spread love and happiness! Visit her Fan Club Facebook page and come to the gallery for a dog hug and photo.

When you are done there, head around the corner to Smoking Mo’s for their Pints for Pups program and some delicious food. Rent a 24-ounce beer mug for $5 and Mo’s will pass that $5 on to Adopt-A-Pet. Plus, you get an extra 8 ounces of beer with your normal pint purchase – so you get to drink like a Pirate for a good cause. And don’t miss their Tap Takeover with Lagunitas on Feb 24th with a dog food drive. Bring a bag of your favorite dog food and Mo’s will make sure it’s put to good use at Adopt-A-Pet. Smoking Mo’s is at 203 W Railroad Avenue.

Adopt-a-Pet is your local, non-profit dog shelter. In 2015, the team found loving homes for over 300 unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please visit their website at www.adoptapet-wa.org.

Feb
13
Sat
Valentine’s Photos with Sadie Mae @ Off the Walls Gallery
Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Valentine's Photos with Sadie Mae @ Off the Walls Gallery | Shelton | Washington | United States

Two inventive businesses, and a very large dog, are hosting fundraisers for the Adopt-A-Pet dog shelter.

Off the Walls Gallery and Sadie Mae Hawkins have teamed up to create a crazy Valentine’s weekend event. Shop owner, Shelly Barnett, is setting up a Valentine-themed photo shoot area in her eclectic art store. Bring your own camera or cell phone and our volunteer photographers will take shots of you and Sadie Mae together. Participation is by donation of cash or bags of dog food.

Who is Sadie Mae Hawkins? Just the most famous dog in Shelton! A gigantic working Cane Corso service dog that just wants to spread love and happiness! Visit her Fan Club Facebook page and come to the gallery for a dog hug and photo.

When you are done there, head around the corner to Smoking Mo’s for their Pints for Pups program and some delicious food. Rent a 24-ounce beer mug for $5 and Mo’s will pass that $5 on to Adopt-A-Pet. Plus, you get an extra 8 ounces of beer with your normal pint purchase – so you get to drink like a Pirate for a good cause. And don’t miss their Tap Takeover with Lagunitas on Feb 24th with a dog food drive. Bring a bag of your favorite dog food and Mo’s will make sure it’s put to good use at Adopt-A-Pet. Smoking Mo’s is at 203 W Railroad Avenue.

Adopt-a-Pet is your local, non-profit dog shelter. In 2015, the team found loving homes for over 300 unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please visit their website at www.adoptapet-wa.org.

Feb
18
Thu
Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm

On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.

Feb
20
Sat
Cupid Shuffle 5k/10k @ Elma
Feb 20 @ 9:00 am
Cupid Shuffle 5k/10k  @ Elma | Elma | Washington | United States

Walk or run during the Cupid Shuffle 5K/10K in Elma.

Feb
27
Sat
Entrepreneurship Training @ Grays Harbor College
Feb 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Entrepreneurship Training @ Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Presented by Enterprise for Equity in collaboration with USDA and the Washington CoastWorks.

This class uses a mix of hands-on lessons, interactive videos and real life stories of successful entrepreneurs to help participants triumph over hardship by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.

Are you someone who sees a problem and figures out a solution? Do you notice a need and fill it? If so, this is the class for you!

Develop critical thinking skills that will enable them to identify and evaluate opportunities, manage risks, and learn from the results.

Understand the process that enables entrepreneurs with limited resources to transform an idea into a sustainable success.

Understand and apply fundamental aspects of entrepreneurial thinking across disciplines and as a means of personal empowerment.

Establish goals, identify resources, and determine the steps required to accomplish their goals and identify and interact with local entrepreneurs within their own communities.”

Contact office@enterpriseforequity.org for more information

Surf & Turf Dinner/Auction @ Masonic Building
Feb 27 @ 4:00 pm

The lodge has combined its public awards and scholarship fundraiser into one event. Local firefighters and police officers will be recognized for their outstanding service. Dinner will be followed by an auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit local high school graduates.

Doors: 4:00 p.m. | Dinner: 5:00 p.m. | Auction/Awards: 6:00 p.m.