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
26
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jun 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Jun
28
Fri
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get up close to local farm animals from Animal Encounters!

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can meet and greet farm animals up close and learn neat facts about them. Each one lives in a loving, lifetime home, ensuring they are happy, healthy, gentle, and ready to meet you!

Come make memories and forge new friendships with furry friends.

Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jun
29
Sat
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jun 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Jun
30
Sun
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jul
3
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Jul
6
Sat
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get up close to local farm animals from Animal Encounters!

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can meet and greet farm animals up close and learn neat facts about them. Each one lives in a loving, lifetime home, ensuring they are happy, healthy, gentle, and ready to meet you!

Come make memories and forge new friendships with furry friends.

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jul 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Jul
10
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Jul
11
Thu
Tidal zone touch tank with Puget Sound Estuarium @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tidal zone touch tank with Puget Sound Estuarium @ Hands On Children's Museum

Learn about cool critters of the intertidal zone with educators and a touch tank from the Puget Sound Estuarium!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry

Jul
13
Sat
Country Bear Fun Run @ the McCleary Bear Festival @ Beerbower Prak
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am
Country Bear Fun Run @ the McCleary Bear Festival @ Beerbower Prak

As part of the Bear Festival festivities, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council is hosting a 1.25-mile or 5Kish run, trot, and walk through the city of McCleary. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes! Judging will be done by the Bear Festival Royalty Court

Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia

Get pumped for the Fire Rescue Spectacular – the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! This FREE street fair is filled with awesome activities, excitement, and exploration!

It’s located on Jefferson St. NE between the Hands On Children’s Museum and LOTT Clean Water Alliance. Presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department.

Street Activities

  • Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles
  • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
  • See vintage fire trucks
  • Experience the Spray Gallery
  • Take the Junior Fire Fighter Challenge
Cosi Art Fest @ Cosi Art Center
Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cosi Art Fest @ Cosi Art Center

CALLING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS

 COSI ART FESTIVAL

JULY 13th COSMOPOLIS First and E Streets. 11 AM TO 4 PM.

SEEKING Students and Adults who are pros, hobbyists or dabblers!

All mediums and crafts: Painting, drawing, digital, jewelry, wood crafts, floral, fabric items, book authors, knitting & crochet, metalwork, photography et.al.

MUSICIANS. Student groups encouraged – play as long as you want. Schedule now.

SEND your details: include your EMAIL.  & particular art or craft.

Booth fees from $10 to $30. Food Vendor spaces available. We will EMAIL follow-up details.

APPLICATION: Cosi Art Center. cosiartcenter@gmail.com

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Jul
17
Wed
Tidal zone touch tank with Puget Sound Estuarium @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tidal zone touch tank with Puget Sound Estuarium @ Hands On Children's Museum

Learn about cool critters of the intertidal zone with educators and a touch tank from the Puget Sound Estuarium!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry

Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jul 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Jul
20
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jul 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Jul
24
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Jul 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Jul
27
Sat
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 27 @ 11:00 am
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get ready to be mesmerized by the high-flying thrills of Wings Aerial Acrobats! Visit Hands On Children’s Museum for aerial shows at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, where talented performers will dazzle you with their dynamic acts.

Between shows, try your hand at circus workshops! Get creative with ribbon streamers, hula hoops, beginner acro, and hand-balancing skills. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By: Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry 

With Support From: City of Olympia

Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get ready to be mesmerized by the high-flying thrills of Wings Aerial Acrobats! Visit Hands On Children’s Museum for aerial shows at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, where talented performers will dazzle you with their dynamic acts.

Between shows, try your hand at circus workshops! Get creative with ribbon streamers, hula hoops, beginner acro, and hand-balancing skills. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By: Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry 

With Support From: City of Olympia

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.