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.

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
11
Thu
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

Aug
13
Sat
Hot August Frights @ 7th Street Theatre
Aug 13 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Hot August Frights @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The 7th Street Theatre presents 10 films and over 15 hours of Horror with Hot August Frights!

Monsters and marvels will be on screen throughout the day, from bats to spiders and every creepy- crawly in between to make your skin tighten and your hair stand up on end.

For the 4th year, the historic and haunted 7th Street Theatre will be the home of the biggest horror movie marathon in Western Washington. This year, it is even bigger than ever.

From 8:00 a.m. – midnight on Saturday, August 13, 10 films will be on the screen at the historic theatre, starting with the classic Spider Baby at 8am and leading to the groundbreaking Lost World at 10pm.

Featured this year as a modern film is the 2002 cult classic 8 Legged Freaks.

Tickets are available at the door or at BrownPaperTickets.com. You can find out more at 7thStreetTheatre.com and 7th Street Theatre or Hoquiam’s Hot August Frights on Facebook.

Locally sponsored by; SGT Brand’s BBQ, Grays Harbor College, The Pasha Group, Tropical Tanning Salon and Boutique, and Raintree Veterinary Center.

 

Aug
18
Thu
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Aug 18 all-day
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The Mighty Alliance & Planning Team invites you and your family to the 2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party. From August 18 – 21, 2016, Ocean Shores, Washington will be taken by a tsunami of Seahawks Fans from everywhere. The Celebrities and Superfans will be making their way all over Ocean Shores from Oyhut Bay to The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino for visits., autographs and spending time with the fans

You may come for a day, a night or the entire weekend and enjoy the exciting lineup of events and activities throughout the weekend in Ocean Shores, Quinault Beach Resort and Casino and on the beach.

For more information, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1648438978735449/

Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Aug 18 @ 2:00 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.

Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

Aug
19
Fri
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Aug 19 all-day
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The Mighty Alliance & Planning Team invites you and your family to the 2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party. From August 18 – 21, 2016, Ocean Shores, Washington will be taken by a tsunami of Seahawks Fans from everywhere. The Celebrities and Superfans will be making their way all over Ocean Shores from Oyhut Bay to The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino for visits., autographs and spending time with the fans

You may come for a day, a night or the entire weekend and enjoy the exciting lineup of events and activities throughout the weekend in Ocean Shores, Quinault Beach Resort and Casino and on the beach.

For more information, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1648438978735449/

Aug
20
Sat
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Aug 20 all-day
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The Mighty Alliance & Planning Team invites you and your family to the 2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party. From August 18 – 21, 2016, Ocean Shores, Washington will be taken by a tsunami of Seahawks Fans from everywhere. The Celebrities and Superfans will be making their way all over Ocean Shores from Oyhut Bay to The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino for visits., autographs and spending time with the fans

You may come for a day, a night or the entire weekend and enjoy the exciting lineup of events and activities throughout the weekend in Ocean Shores, Quinault Beach Resort and Casino and on the beach.

For more information, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1648438978735449/

Aug
21
Sun
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Aug 21 all-day
2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The Mighty Alliance & Planning Team invites you and your family to the 2nd Annual Mighty Alliance Fan Fest & Beach Party. From August 18 – 21, 2016, Ocean Shores, Washington will be taken by a tsunami of Seahawks Fans from everywhere. The Celebrities and Superfans will be making their way all over Ocean Shores from Oyhut Bay to The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino for visits., autographs and spending time with the fans

You may come for a day, a night or the entire weekend and enjoy the exciting lineup of events and activities throughout the weekend in Ocean Shores, Quinault Beach Resort and Casino and on the beach.

For more information, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1648438978735449/

Aug
25
Thu
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

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
1
Thu
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

Sep
8
Thu
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

Sep
15
Thu
Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Sep 15 @ 2:00 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.

Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

Sep
22
Thu
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basic Pilates @ Oyhut Bay | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Join local instructors for Mat Pilates at Oyhut Bay. The class will be held onsite in Quail Run Park (next to Cottage #1), or in a covered location, weather dependent. Watch for signs onsite for exact location.

$10 per person (cash or check). Or pay $50 for an entire series of classes — every Thursday night until September 22!

Oyhut Bay is located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores off Marine View Drive SW. All are welcome!

Sep
23
Fri
Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting @ Lucky Eagle Casino
Sep 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership.

The Partnership will receive a presentation on the draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement regarding flood damage reduction alternatives in the Chehalis, in advance of the opening of the public comment period.

Oct
1
Sat
Salon Reading: Dwight Johnson @ Harbor House
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Salon Reading: Dwight Johnson @ Harbor House  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Our Salon Readings feature local authors and poets reading short passages from their work. The public is welcome to listen. Books may be available for purchase and signing.

Saturday, October 1st we’ll be offering our first quarterly Salon Reading. Local writers are joined by readers and those who love story.

Our featured reader is poet Dwight Johnson.

The event begins at 7 p.m., should last an hour to an hour and a half, is free and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Writers are welcome to come by and read from their work. While there is no need to sign up in advance it is recommended to assure a spot.

There is still room for other writers to join in the reading and Harbor House is always looking for local artists to display. Contact Greg Zschomler at 360.532.2676 or at harborhousewriters@yahoo.com to sign-up or get more information.

Oct
6
Thu
Four-Film Documentary: Minimalism @ Bishop Center
Oct 6 @ 6:30 pm
Four-Film Documentary: Minimalism @ Bishop Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The first film, “Minimalism,” and is sponsored by Alder Creative.

“Minimalism,” described as a documentary about the important things, examines the lives of minimalists from all walks of life.

Each film will be screened backstage at the Bishop Center; seating will be arranged pub-style and movies will be viewed on an enormous screen. The tickets are $10 per film, which includes popcorn and a slice of pizza; beverages will be available for purchase.  A discussion among the film-watchers will follow each movie.

“Minimalism,” described as a documentary about the important things, examines the lives of minimalists from all walks of life.

Oct
15
Sat
Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Aberdeen Timberland Library presents Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition, 6-7 p.m., October 17 for adults and teens. Tony Johnson is Tribal Chair for the Chinook Tribe–and a master canoe builder. He will share the lore and craftsmanship of building a wood canoe following tribal practices with a talk illustrated by slides of canoes he has built. Hot beverages will be provided at the event, courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-533-2360.

Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Westport Timberland Library
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition @ Westport Timberland Library | Westport | Washington | United States

Westport Timberland Library presents Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition, 6-7 p.m., October 19 for adults and teens. Tony Johnson is Tribal Chair for the Chinook Tribe–and a master canoe builder. He will share the lore and craftsmanship of building a wood canoe following tribal practices with a talk illustrated by slides of canoes he has built. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.

 

Oct
18
Tue
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores
Oct 18 all-day
Celtic Music Festival @ Ocean Shores

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic  Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.

In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.