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.

Oct
20
Thu
Bachelor of Applied Science – Teacher Education Info Session @ Grays Harbor College
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Bachelor of Applied Science – Teacher Education Info Session @ Grays Harbor College  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor College has received final approval for its third Bachelor of Applied Science degree, this one focused on K-8 Teacher Education. Courses will begin next Fall 2017, and students will be offered two pathways, K-8 Practicum or K-8 with Special Education.

 An informational session about the Bachelor of Applied Science – Teacher Education (BAS-TE) degree is planned for Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 4135 of the Schermer Building.

Oct
22
Sat
Boom Times to Hard Times: Grays Harbor in the 1930s @ Westport Timberland Library
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Boom Times to Hard Times: Grays Harbor in the 1930s @ Westport Timberland Library | Westport | Washington | United States

Westport Timberland Library presents Boom Times to Hard Times: Grays Harbor in the 1930s, 2-3 p.m., October 22 for adults and teens. Grays Harbor during the 1930s – the Great Depression years – was a very different place. Polson Museum’s John Larson will describe and show photos of what life was like in that era. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.

Oct
29
Sat
Alder Creek Clean Up
Oct 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alder Creek Clean Up

Aberdeen Stream Team, Clean Streams and memes, GHC fish lab, GHC natural resources club, and Grays Harbor Stream Team will be holding a Alder Creek clean up event. We will be meeting at the mouth of Alder Creek across from south side Swansons. Come out and help clean up part our watershed.

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
“All that Glitters” Holiday Market @ South Beach Arts Assoc
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.

Dec
3
Sat
“All that Glitters” Holiday Market @ South Beach Arts Assoc
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.

Poetry Workshop @ Harbor House Writing Center
Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Seattle poet Laura Schaeffer, MFA will be at the Harbor House for a…
POETRY WORKSHOP:

Attendees will look at various poetic forms, read some of Wendell Berry’s poems and then participate in some guided conversations around Berry’s work, enjoy more conversation specifically on form, and then do a few writing prompts followed by sharing your pieces.
Wow! You are NOT going to want to miss this! So sign up early; class size is limited to 30 and reservations ARE required. Reserve by Thanksgiving Day.

Dec
9
Fri
“All that Glitters” Holiday Market @ South Beach Arts Assoc
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.

Dec
10
Sat
Wilson Creek Clean Up @ Aberdeen Log Pavilion
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wilson Creek Clean Up @ Aberdeen Log Pavilion | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The Grays Harbor Stream Team, Clean Streams and Meme, and GHC Fish Lab are hosting a Wilson Creek Clean Up. We will be meeting at the Aberdeen Log Pavilion @ 9 AM! Come out and help keep clean up our watershed!

“All that Glitters” Holiday Market @ South Beach Arts Assoc
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.

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.
Dec
15
Thu
Holiday Mansion Spectacular @ Aberdeen Mansion
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm

One way to re-visit what Aberdeen might have been like during the Holidays on the 1900’s is to enjoy a tour of a local Victorian Mansion. Feel the warmth of the twinkling lights that adorn the outside of the three-story mansion, accompanied by several beautifully decorated Christmas trees and decorations filling every corner of the home. Tours offered December 15, 22 and 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Owners Al and Joan Waters welcome guests in Victorian themed costumes to set the stage while leading the tours of the classic manor. The finale to the tour is hot spiced cider and cookies in the formal dining area full of local history.

Dec
22
Thu
Holiday Mansion Spectacular @ Aberdeen Mansion
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm

One way to re-visit what Aberdeen might have been like during the Holidays on the 1900’s is to enjoy a tour of a local Victorian Mansion. Feel the warmth of the twinkling lights that adorn the outside of the three-story mansion, accompanied by several beautifully decorated Christmas trees and decorations filling every corner of the home. Tours offered December 15, 22 and 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Owners Al and Joan Waters welcome guests in Victorian themed costumes to set the stage while leading the tours of the classic manor. The finale to the tour is hot spiced cider and cookies in the formal dining area full of local history.

Dec
29
Thu
Holiday Mansion Spectacular @ Aberdeen Mansion
Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm

One way to re-visit what Aberdeen might have been like during the Holidays on the 1900’s is to enjoy a tour of a local Victorian Mansion. Feel the warmth of the twinkling lights that adorn the outside of the three-story mansion, accompanied by several beautifully decorated Christmas trees and decorations filling every corner of the home. Tours offered December 15, 22 and 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Owners Al and Joan Waters welcome guests in Victorian themed costumes to set the stage while leading the tours of the classic manor. The finale to the tour is hot spiced cider and cookies in the formal dining area full of local history.

Jan
14
Sat
MLK Service Day – Native Planting at Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pack a lunch and join us at the Discovery Trail! Celebrate the new year with new native plants, fresh air, and exercise.

What to expect: planting native plants along the Chehalis River; restoring previous planting efforts; some invasive removal; a winters day among friends; great birding opportunities.
What to bring: lunch and your preferred gloves. We have all the equipment needed and some gloves to spare!

Jan
24
Tue
Housing Stakeholder Coalition Meeting @ Harbor Room at the Pearsall Building
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am

Interested in learning more about efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing in our community? A Housing Stakeholder Coalition has been formed and is a platform for education and discussion around pertinent housing issues.

The January 24th meeting will cover:
· An update and request for feedback on USDA Technical Assistance plans and associated pilot project that aims to serve chronically homeless individuals with complex housing barriers with housing and employment
· An update from the “Vulnerable Populations” work group focused on developing solutions for i
Community Personal Preparedness Forum @ Hoquiam Library @ Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

COME LEARN ABOUT:
Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
Disaster medication preparation. – (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
Learn how to get involved in your community.

Personal Preparedness Forum @ Personal Preparedness Forum - Held at Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**

COME LEARN ABOUT……..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
7
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Elma Library @ Elma Library
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
21
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Aberdeen Library @ Aberdeen Library
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site Specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Feb
24
Fri
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Pacific Beach
Feb 24 all-day
Chocolate on the Beach Festival @ Pacific Beach

The North Beach is celebrating a Decade of Decadence with “Death by Chocolate” at the 10th Annual Chocolate on the Beach Festival! Chocolate recipe contests, chocolate demonstrations, local chocolate food & drink contests and on Saturday and Sunday chocolatiers and craft vendors.

Mar
8
Wed
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Amanda Park Library @ Amanda Park Library
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.