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
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
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
17
Thu
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks
Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

Nov
18
Fri
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks
Nov 18 @ 7:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

Nov
19
Sat
Author Talk: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse @ Aberdeen LIbrary
Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Author John O’Brien talks about the latest in his “A New World” Series. O’Brien, author of the 10-book, “A New World” series, explains that he wrote with one guiding question in mind: what would he do in the event of an apocalypse? 

The author will talk about, and read excerpts from his books at the Aberdeen Timberland Library, Saturday, November 19 from 2-3 p.m. Following the talk, O’Brien will sign books.The Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library will provide refreshments for this program.

O’Brien is a former Air Force fighter pilot instructor who transitioned to Special Operations for the latter part of his military career, earning a campaign ribbon for his service in Desert Storm. Following military service he became a firefighter and EMT, then joined the Information Technology industry in corporate management. Currently, O’Brien works full-time writing books for the “A New World” series.

All TRL programs are free and open to the public. The Aberdeen Timberland Library is located at 121 E. Market Street. For more information, call the library at 360-533-2360 or visit www.TRL.org

Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks
Nov 19 @ 8:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

Nov
26
Sat
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors
Nov 26 @ 2:45 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

Nov
27
Sun
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors
Nov 27 @ 3:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

Nov
28
Mon
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors
Nov 28 @ 4:15 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

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
“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.

Razor Clam Dig @ Copalis, Mocrocks
Dec 10 @ 1:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Copalis, Mocrocks | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

Dec
11
Sun
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors
Dec 11 @ 2:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Twin Harbors | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened times for razor clam digging. For more information and additional dates, follow the link here.

 

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.

Dec
30
Fri
Razor Clam Dig @ Copalis, Mocrocks
Dec 30 @ 5:30 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Copalis, Mocrocks  | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides:

  • Dec. 30, Friday, 7:22 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
  • Dec. 31, Saturday; 7:57 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

Diggers can also start planning for openings in January and February. WDFW recently announced a series of tentative digs on 19 dates through the first two months of 2017. That list can be found on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.

 

Dec
31
Sat
Razor Clam Dig @ Copalis, Mocrocks
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm
Razor Clam Dig @ Copalis, Mocrocks  | Copalis Beach | Washington | United States

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides:

  • Dec. 30, Friday, 7:22 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
  • Dec. 31, Saturday; 7:57 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

Diggers can also start planning for openings in January and February. WDFW recently announced a series of tentative digs on 19 dates through the first two months of 2017. That list can be found on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.

 

Jan
6
Fri
Rainy Day Reading Reviews @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jan 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Rainy Day Reading Reviews is a program developed by the Aberdeen Timberland Library to engage local booklovers. Here’s how it works: a library patron or friend is asked to read a book of her or his choosing, prepare a review of the book, then offer the review – in person and out-loud – at a public gathering. It’s all about reading, reflecting and sharing.

January 6 – Robin Moore reviews “The Last Hurrah” by Edwin O’Connor 
January 13 – Martha Hill reviews “Midnight in Broad Daylight: A Japanese American Family Caught Between Two Worlds” by Pamela Rotner Sakamoto 
January 20 – Patricia Warren reviews “Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World” by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone
January 27 – Nancy Neisinger reviews “The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey” by Candice Millard
February 3 – Pam Earnest reviews “The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Cristo” by Tom Reiss
February 10 – Bill Garrison reviews “Joseph Anton: A Memoir” by Salman Rushdie
February 17 – Mona Gallo reviews “Northwest Passage: The Great Columbia River” by William Dietrich
February 24 – Bill Carter reviews “The Iliad” by Homer