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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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.

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.

The Perspective Album Release Party @ NW Passage
Aug 14 @ 9:00 pm
The Perspective Album Release Party @ NW Passage

Crown the Kings Entertainment / Artist Helping Artist LLC Presents:

The Perspective Album Release Party

Starring:

ReaLife
w/DJ Eskro

21+ Must Have ID

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.

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
East Grays Harbor Resource & Recruitment Fair @ Elma Timberland Library
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers, training programs and other programs at this event.

Connect with employers from:
• Starbucks
• Overstock.com
• Sierra Pacific Industries
• Temp-to-Hire Agencies
• Other local business

Job opportunities include:
Call center representative, laborer, millwright, barista, cashier, etc…

Resources and assistance from:
• DSHS Mobile Unit
• Elma Timberland Library
• Veteran Services
• Other service providers

Register at WorkSourceWA.com

The event is a partnership with WorkSource.

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

Oct
15
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Oct
19
Sat
Summer Signing Series: Ian Doescher @ Harbor Books
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Harbor Books ends our Summer Signing Series with author Ian Doescher. He is the author of Get Thee Back to the Future, Much Ado About Mean Girls, Shakespeare’s STAR WARS series and more. He will be reading from his Star Wars books at 12:30 and signing thereafter. Special 2 pm appearance by Darth Vader.

October is Star Wars Reads month.

Oct
26
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In, Prep Day @ Montesano Timberland Library
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In, Prep Day @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This day is for preparing your novel’s characters, locations, plot outlines, and worldbuilding for the official start of NaNoWriMo writing on November 1st.

Nov
2
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This day is the start of your novel’s journey. Join us to kick off your novel!

Nov
9
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This day is the end of Week 1. Discuss your novel so far, work on any road blocks or inspiration you might need, and get to know others in the writing community!

Nov
16
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This is the halfway mark of NaNoWriMo. Have you hit 25,000 words? Meet with us to continue your hot streak, or to get some help if you’re falling behind.

Nov
19
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “The Immortalists,” by Chloe Benjamin. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Nov
23
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

We’re at the end of the third week. Come check in with local writers, get guidance and give inspiration as we all strive for our 50K by next weekend!

Nov
30
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Come Write In, Final Day! @ Montesano Timberland Library
Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NaNoWriMo - Come Write In, Final Day! @ Montesano Timberland Library

Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

This is it! By midnight, you’ll need to submit your final wordcounts for verification. Let’s work together to get everyone to their 50K! Today we will also discuss plans going forward – does anyone want to continue a regularly scheduled writing group, or participate in Camp NaNoWriMo in the spring and summer months?