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.

Mar
16
Sat
Aging & End of Life Care Workshop @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Aging & End of Life Care Workshop @ First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen and local community experts are hosting a FREE collaborative community event to provide basic information on a variety of topics that individuals and families face as they or their loved ones get older. You are invited to join in for discussion and learn more about end of life planning. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more info: www.aberdeenpres.org ~ email: info@aberdeenpres.org ~ 360.532.1330.

Mar
28
Thu
Biology and Brews @ Mount Olympus Brewing
Mar 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Biology and Brews @ Mount Olympus Brewing

March 28th will be Grays Harbor Stream Teams first Biology and Brews pub talk at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen WA.

Kiley Smith, the Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Coordinator will be speaking on invasive and native plant species and how they relate to our community.

The talk will start at 5:00 pm and go till 6:00 pm, I will be around till 7:00 pm to answer questions.

The Radio Fryer food truck will be at Mount Olympus Brewing to serve burgers, hot dogs, and fries.

I hope you can join us!

Apr
18
Thu
Biology and Brews @ Mount Olympus Brewing
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Biology and Brews @ Mount Olympus Brewing

April 18th will be Grays Harbor Stream Teams second Biology and Brews pub talk at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen WA.

Jennifer Riedmayer, Nonpoint Water Quality Specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology, will be speaking on water quality and the Newaukum Basin.

The talk starts at 5:00 pm, I will be around after to answer questions.

May
2
Thu
Channel Point Speaker Series with Kim Wyman, WA Secretary of State @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village
May 2 @ 1:30 pm
Channel Point Speaker Series with Kim Wyman, WA Secretary of State @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village

Please join us at Village Concepts of Hoquiam – Channel Point Village as we welcome Kim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State, who will speak about her office and the programs she oversees, including elections and Legacy Washington, which profiles extraordinary Washingtonians. Refreshments served.

May
18
Sat
Capitol Woodcarvers 20th Annual Wood Carving Show “Creativity in Wood” @ KM Resort (Club House)
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

CAPITOL WOODCARVERS
20th ANNUAL
Wood Carving Show “Creativity in Wood”
Saturday – May 18th 2019
10 AM – 4 PM
KM Resort (Club House)
801 E Main St.
Elma WA 98541
FREE ADMISSION
Displays – by northwest carvers
Some items for sale.
Drawing: Multiple prizes, including many birds by Larry Stone.

Jul
14
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Jul
22
Mon
Summer Signing Series: Kerry Nietz @ Harbor Books
Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Author signing and meet and greet. Kerry is the author of Amish Vampires in Space, Fraught, A Star Curiously Singing, Frayed, Mask and more.
Originally from Seattle.

Jul
24
Wed
Channel Point Speaker Series – Preventing Senior Fraud @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point
Jul 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Channel Point Speaker Series - Preventing Senior Fraud @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point

Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study by AARP. Please join us for a presentation with Elena G. Huizar, Outreach Services Supervisor in the Consumer Protection Division of Washington to learn about the more common scams targeting seniors and how to avoid them.

Aug
14
Wed
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 14 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
15
Thu
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 15 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
16
Fri
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 16 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
17
Sat
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 17 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Summer Signing Series: Matt Mikalatos @ Harbor Books
Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Author meet and greet.

Summer Signing Series featuring Matt Mikalatos author of The Heartwood Crown, The Crescent Stone, Into the Fray, My Imaginary Jesus, and more.

Aug
18
Sun
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 18 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
24
Sat
Family Forest Field Day @ Wildcat Creek Tree Farm
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Family Forest Field Day @ Wildcat Creek Tree Farm

Whether you own a “home in the woods” or many acres of land, this “out in the woods” educational event is packed with practical “how-to” information that you need to know.

Stewarding land is both rewarding and challenging. Successful management is due to the decisions you make and the actions you take. Attending the Family Forest Field Day will prepare you to plan and execute sound practices, enabling you to accomplish your management objectives, reduce risks, and protect your financial investment.

Don’t own land but are still interested in learning more about forests? Maybe you’re thinking about buying some forestland but want to see what you’re getting into? All are welcome!

Sep
12
Thu
A Pub Talk on Freshwater Mussels @ Mount Olympus Brewing Company
Sep 12 @ 6:00 pm
A Pub Talk on Freshwater Mussels @ Mount Olympus Brewing Company

On September 12th, at 6 pm at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen, Teal Waterstrat, a US Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist, will be presenting on freshwater mussels in the Chehalis River & their ecological importance.

Sep
13
Fri
“Everyday Heroes” 10th Annual Nonprofit Leaders Conference @ Grays Harbor College
Sep 13 @ 7:30 am – 4:15 pm
"Everyday Heroes" 10th Annual Nonprofit Leaders Conference @ Grays Harbor College

Join us for a day of skill building workshops, networking, and inspiration!

Featuring Keynote Speaker Susan Howlett, nationally known nonprofit speaker, trainer and consultant.

Haiku Contest – Win $500 for your nonprofit
Free Professional Headshots
Continental Breakfast and Lunch included

Interactive workshop sessions on a wide range of topics including fundraising, working with a Board of Directors, volunteer recruitment & management, sustainability, leadership, communications and more!

Learn more and register online at www.nonprofitleaders.info Registration $30 through August 13. Scholarships are available, see www.nonprofitleaders.info for more information.

Sep
14
Sat
Summer Signing Series: A.R. (Andy) Bunch @ Harbor Books
Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Harbor Books Summer Signing Series meet and greet.

A.R. Bunch is the author of Authenticity of Self, Primacy of God, Diner Tales, Suffering Rancor, Saber & Science, and more.

Sep
17
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “In the Kingdom of Ice” by Hampton Sides. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Sep
21
Sat
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 21 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park

10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park
FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7 AM – 4 PM
Lake Sylvia State Park – 1813 Lake Sylvia Rd North Montesano, WA
https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival/

Pancake Breakfast
7 am—11 pm $5
Trail Races 8:30 am
Half Marathon / 10K / 5 K
Artists Market 9 am—4 pm
Food Booths and Live Music
Historic Talk by “Doc Shores” 1 pm
Kayak Paddle 2 pm
Kids Vintage Games and Nature Crafts
Educational booths by Stream Team

Sep
25
Wed
Channel Point Speaker Series – Notable Harborites with Tom Quigg @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam
Sep 25 @ 3:00 pm
Channel Point Speaker Series - Notable Harborites with Tom Quigg @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam

Tom Quigg, proud Harborite, Port of Grays Harbor Commissioner, and Real Estate Broker, will provide an engaging presentation on notable Harborites through the years and their impact on the world. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. This will be a fun event for newcomers to the Harbor and for long-timers alike. We hope you will join us!

Oct
5
Sat
Emergency Preparedness EXPO @ Shoppes at Riverside (formerly South Shore Mall)
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Public Education on emergency preparedness may be provided by DEM staff. In addition to the information contained on this website, DEM would be happy to schedule a presentation at your company or event. DEM maintains a stock of literature on many types of hazards. Please call (360) 249-3911 to schedule a presentation for your group.