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:

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  • Organizer(s) name
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  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
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Aug
10
Wed
The First Sock Hop of the 21st Century @ Aberdeen Museum of History
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm
The First Sock Hop of the 21st Century @ Aberdeen Museum of History | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

This is a fundraising event for the museum. Tickets will not be sold, but donations are gladly accepted.

Enjoy an evening of dancing with live performances from the Legendary Beachcombers.

 

Aug
19
Fri
Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm
Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

We’re excited to kick off the Mighty Allliance Fan Fest weekend with a Tailgate Party at Oyhut Bay!

Featuring:
– Norm Johnson, Jordan Babineaux, Joe Tafoya and other Former Seahawks Players, Family and Superfans
– Wilson the 12th Pony
– BJ the DJ – Seahawks’ theme karaoke! (noon to 4:00 p.m.)
– Gigi’s Food Truck – tasty lunch! Pulled pork, Cuban-style, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and drinks. (12 to 5 p.m.)
– Beer Garden – with wine and beer available to purchase (21+) Benefiting Helping Heroes
– Fantastic, enthusiastic fans (that’s you!)

The Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party is free and fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome. Located at Oyhut Bay, just five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores.

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.

Sep
9
Fri
Coastal Harvest Dinner @ Seabrook
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for an evening of friends, fun, and food in Seabrook, WA.

Coastal Harvest is the lead distributor of food to food banks and feeding programs in Southwest Washington for more information about our organization check out our website www.coastalharvest.us

Sep
24
Sat
Autumn at the Sharon Grange @ Bazaar
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Local artists with hand crafted items for sale. Grange ladies will be serving a light lunch with soup, roll and home made apple crisp.

Oct
1
Sat
Rokfest 6 – Benefit Concert with Six Pack Pretty @ Charlie's Tavern
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm
Rokfest 6 - Benefit Concert with Six Pack Pretty @ Charlie's Tavern | Montesano | Washington | United States

Come out to Rokfest 6, the annual music event to raise funds for the South Pacific County Humane Society! Local Harbor favorite band Six Pack Pretty will play 80’s cover tunes, with Woodland,WA-based band Stiffler opening. All proceeds go to help animals in need! Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Fantastic prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening, all for a great cause.

Come dance the night away at this fun annual community event that makes a difference. Ages 21+. Event runs from 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. At Charlie’s Tavern, 313 South Main St., in Montesano.

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!

Nov
4
Fri
Fall Gala Art Exhibit Opening Reception @ Spellman Library Gallery
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fall Gala Art Exhibit Opening Reception @ Spellman Library Gallery | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The opening reception for the community’s annual Fall Gala art exhibit is slated for Friday, November 4, at the Spellman Library gallery on the Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. The reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 24th annual Fall exhibit by the group of area artists.

Participating Harbor artists include Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Ken Hunt, Kimmi Kerns, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Loni Lou LaQuill, Carrie L. Larson, Joan Lohr, Roy Lowry, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy M. Moyer, Douglas Orr, Brenda S. Peterson, Erik Sandgren, Ed Schroll, Barb Shillinger, Cara Beth Stevenson, Andrea Vingo, Ron Westman and Nathan Whorton.

The exhibit may also be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Nov
8
Tue
Winlock Timberland Library Artisan Silent Auction Begins @ Winlock Timberland Library
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am

The Friends of the Winlock Timberland Library will hold their yearly Silent Auction of locally crafted, artisan items starting Tuesday, November 8. Here is the schedule:

  • Saturday, November 5 – Last day to bring items for donation to the library
  • Tuesday, November 8 – Auction opens, silent bids accepted at the library
  • Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m.- Bidding closes

All proceeds support events and programs at the Winlock Timberland Library. 

Nov
12
Sat
3rd Annual Wishkah Holiday Bazaar @ Wishkah Valley School
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
3rd Annual Wishkah Holiday Bazaar @ Wishkah Valley School | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Wishkah Booster Club/PTO is putting on their 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar! Come start your Holiday shopping here! Lots of vendors and amazing stuff! Concessions are going to be open for breakfast and lunch! Hope to see you all there!

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!

Winter Extravaganza @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Dec 10 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Walk into a winter wonderland at the library with a wintry mix of crafts, games, and snacks!

Dec
11
Sun
Breakfast with Santa @ Mill 109 Restaurant
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

A little further up the North Beach is a family friendly event from the creative folks at Seabrook WA. Seabrook Town Hall hosts the jolliest breakfast on the North Beach. Please plan to pay at the door. You can stay a bit and write a letter to Santa, get your family photo with Santa and paint a keepsake ornament.

Dec
17
Sat
Handmade Holiday @ Oakville Timberland Library
Dec 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come create handmade holiday items and checkout holiday books.