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.

Jun
2
Fri
First Fridays Art Project @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get creative! Drop by the library to make a Father’s Day Craft as part of the monthly First Friday event in downtown Aberdeen. All supplies provided.

Jun
14
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the group and help select the titles we will read in the 2017-18 season. Everyone is welcome to attend and make suggestions.

Jun
26
Mon
Library in the Parks @ Finch Park
Jun 26 @ 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Join library staff at local parks for games, art and science activities, books to take home, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
28
Wed
Library in the Parks @ Pioneer Park
Jun 28 @ 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Join library staff at local parks for games, art and science activities, books to take home, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
29
Thu
Library in the Parks @ North End Park
Jun 29 @ 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Join library staff at local parks for games, art and science activities, books to take home, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Snacks & A Movie for Teens @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Spend the afternoon watching a movie and eating snacks. Snacks will be provided. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
30
Fri
Library in the Gardens @ Cultivating Roots Garden
Jun 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join the library at the Cultivating Roots Community Garden for stories, art and science projects, tours of the garden, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jul
17
Mon
Sean Gaskell Plays West African Kora @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Musician Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the Kora, an ancient 21-string harp from West Africa.

He will play both traditional songs and original compositions. The Kora is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea Bissau.

Aug
28
Mon
Live at the Library: Kerry Grombacher, Western Troubadour @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Please join us for an evening of cowboy music and poetry with Kerry Grombacher. Kerry plays contemporary folk and Western songs on the guitar and mandolin. In the spirit of the troubadours of old, he paints vivid portraits with stories set in the landscapes of his life, from his home on New Orleans’ Bayou St. John to the Southwest desert, and up to Montana and the Northwest forests.

Sep
23
Sat
Clothing & Dress Exchange @ Elma Grange
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Clothing and dress exchange

Sep
25
Mon
Author Talk: Reyna Grande @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Author Talk: Reyna Grande @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

This program will be presented in Spanish. Este programa se presentará en español. La escritora Reyna Grande hablará del tema de la inmigración a través de su historia personal, compartiendo con el público el poder de la lectura y la escritura para sanar las heridas que resultan del trauma de la inmigración. Reyna hablará sobre los efectos que tuvo la separación familiar en su relación con sus padres, su traumática asimilación, y las barreras físicas y metafóricas que tuvo que enfrentrar para poder triunfar.. Este programa es una celebración del Mes de la Hispanidad y parte de Timberland Reads Together, programa anual de la Biblioteca Regional Timberland. For more information, read here.

Oct
7
Sat
Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Located indoors in the Pavilion Building at the Fairgrounds in Elma.

Open Mic Night @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For adults. Showcase your talent in music and spoken word poetry at the library after-hours event! Sign-up begins at 5:00 p.m., performances at 5:30 p.m. In partnership with The 98520 & 98550 Music & Arts District Initiative.

Oct
14
Sat
Tell Your Immigration Story: A Writing Workshop @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Explore the story of your immigration or an ancestor’s in this writing workshop under the guidance of author and poet Joanne Clarkson. Clarkson most recently published a volume of poetry, “The Fates,” which touched on her grandmothers’ immigration experiences.

Nov
4
Sat
Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Located indoors in the Pavilion Building at the Fairgrounds in Elma.

Dec
2
Sat
Swap Meet @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Located indoors in the Pavilion Building at the Fairgrounds in Elma.

Feb
3
Sat
Indoor Swap Meet
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods.

Feb
4
Sun
Indoor Swap Meet
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods.

Apr
7
Sat
Indoor Swap Meet
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Apr
8
Sun
Indoor Swap Meet
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am

Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

May
21
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy Info Session @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
May 21 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy Info Session @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Meetings 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No court fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact Eric, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org

Jun
18
Mon
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session Every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM

Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.

Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:

Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant

Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development

Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed

This program is completely FREE to eligible students!

If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com

Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org