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

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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
5
Sat
Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Nov 5 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival  @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The Aberdeen Lions Club presents its 12th annual Toast the Harbor Food and Wine Festival.
Patrons will be able to taste wines from a dozen different wineries, beer from two breweries andspirits from a local distiller, plus shop at many different food and retail vendors. We will have bottles of your favorite wines available for purchase.

You will be able to browse and participate in the silent auction items throughout the open hours. We will have an abundance of wonderful items from our local businesses:  fine jewelry, vacation stays, fishing charters, many unique gift baskets, fine art, home decor, gift certificates and so much more to choose from. Bring your generous hearts and your fun loving competitive spirit.

Nov
9
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

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!

Nov
19
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Nov 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

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.

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.

Ugly Sweater Dance @ Montesano City Hall
Dec 9 @ 9:00 pm

Show off that sweater at the “Ugly Sweater” dance at the Montesano City Hall. Your ticket includes a souvenir cup and 2 drinks during the event. This event is for 21 and over. Pre-sale tickets available at Bulldog Lanes, KD&S Environmental, Kix95.3/Grays Harbor Radio and Umpqua Bank.

Dec
10
Sat
“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.

Dec
14
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Dec
17
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Dec
31
Sat
Cards Against Humanity: A New Year’s Eve Party Pre-Game @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Dec 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Party with us on New Year’s Eve DAY! Drop by for a hilarious game of Cards Against Humanity: A Party Game For Horrible People. Learn to play OR brush up on your clever responses with this cult classic game that can be downloaded for free!

WARNING: This event is for Adults Only (includes adult themes and offensive language).

Jan
11
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Jan
21
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Elma Winter Wine Festival @ Grays Harbor Fair & Event Center
Jan 21 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy wine tasting, beer garden, wine sales, food booths, gift & merchandise, silent auction, booths and live entertainment throughout the day. Pre-sale Package admission includes (1) entry, (1) keepsake wine glass and (5) drink tickets all for only $15. Pre-sale tickets available through January 20, 2017. Charge by phone through the chamber at 360-482-3055 or purchase from the many outlets. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Entertainment kicks off at 1:00 p.m. with Caryn Jamieson a vocalist from Portland, Oregon who also has local roots, followed at 4:00 p.m. by Backfire, a country rock band from Lewis County.  Elma Chamber is excited to present Heart by Heart at 7:30 p.m., thanks to Aberdeen Honda, the Vaughan Company, Eagles Landing and Whitneys Chevrolet.  Heart by Heart features original Heart band members Steve Fossen on Bass and Mike Derosier on Drums, Seattle guitar legend Randy Hansen, Seattle D.J. Bob Rivers on keyboard, Vocalists Somar Macek and Lizzy Daymont.  You will truly think you are in a live Heart performance listening to songs like “Magic Man”, “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You”! 
Visit the Courtyard area for seating to enjoy your favorite wine and beer and be entertained beginning at 1 p.m. by Ryan Baker.  This locally known musician who is sponsored by Pacific Beach & Beyond Vacation Rental will provide great listening music for your wine and food experience.
Make plans to stay overnight at Stay Beyond Inn & Suites and you will receive a 10% discount on the room along with two wine festival entrance tickets, free shuttle to and from the festival and discount coupons from local businesses.  And for RVers, Elma RV Park is offering a 15% discounts for Wine Festival attendees.  The shuttle will also pick you up at Elma RV Park.   
               
Jan
28
Sat
Winter Winemaker Dinner @ Seabrook Town Hall
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm

We are kicking 2017 off with a spectacular event  featuring Syncline Winery and Guest Chefs from The Willow Restaurant in Portland. The Willow was voted the Best New Restaurant by Willamette Week’s reader poll in 2016. Chefs John Pickett and  Doug Weiler, owners of Willow, will be pairing 5 courses with wines picked by Syncline winemaker and General Manager, James & Poppi Mantone who will be presenting the wines and information about their winery at the dinner. You don’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to come on a culinary journey with us, all at our little Town Hall!

Feb
2
Thu
Courage to Change the Things You Can @ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will spend the evening identifying ways to connect with the people in your life, whether it be parents at your kids’ school, your co-workers, and even your own family. It’s so hard to figure out why we unintentionally push away the very peple we love the most. We love our kids but we hurt their feelings. We love our spouse but we hurt them too. Find tools to help you be a better you which will in turn make your life happier, healthier, and more productive.

Feb
8
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Feb
18
Sat
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Feb 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

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
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.