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Flag Day Parade
2023-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 West Chance A La Mer Ave, Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
Ocean Shores honors Old Glory by holding its annual Flag Day Parade, one of the few parades left in the United States….patriotism still lives here. We have many retirees who are veterans living in Ocean Shores and they, as well as current Military, Police and EMT. Parade watchers line Pt Brown Ave and W. Chance a La Mer Ave to watch the presentation of our Nation’s Symbol by marching bands, drill teams, politicians, companies, non-profit organizations, and local clubs, citizens, and military personnel.

Aberdeen Rain Glow Festival
2023-07-22 21:00 | Aberdeen Art Center, 200 West Market St, Aberdeen, WA, 98520, United States
The Alleys of downtown Aberdeen come to life with art and illumination! Fantasy Fairies roam the streets and imaginations are sparked. Brilliantly lit installations and crazy lit wonders wander the streets and bring smiles to all And, at every corner there is music! Literally, something for everyone. Three dance areas so Plan on being taken to another land.
9 Glow Worlds open 9pm to 1am
Rain Glow Illumination Costume Contest $200 Best Illumination, $100 Runner-up. The contest takes place at midnight

World Of Outlaws
2023-09-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Grays Harbor Raceway, 30 Elma McCleary Road, Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Located at the Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma.
National car racing tour comes to Elma.
Contact: Grays Harbor Raceway (360) 482-4374

Montesano BrewFest
2024-09-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Montesano, Montesano, WA, 98563, United States
The Montesano BrewFest is an annual event held in Montesano, Washington on the last Saturday in September. It features a variety of brewed beverages, including beer, wine, and cider from local breweries and wineries. The festival offers live music, food vendors, and a rousing cornhole tournament.

Seabrook Turkey Trot
2024-11-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Warm up your appetite on Thanksgiving morning with the Seabrook Turkey Trot at 9:30 AM!
The 3k family-friendly fun run is unofficially timed, so you can walk, jog, run, or trot around the pre-designated Seabrook route beginning at Town Hall.
Sweet treats will be available for purchase at the event, so you can refuel after your run, too!
Trot for a cause this season with event proceeds going to the Seabrook Community Foundation!

Seabrook's Jolly Days
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-21 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in Seabrook with a Winter Glass Float Find, Small Business Saturdays (find that perfect gift!), ice skating, a holiday parade, a tree lighting, carolers, a visit from Santa, and of course, lots of hot cocoa for the Jolly Days festivities.

Seabrook Beachside Author Series: Jeff Burlingame
2025-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
The annual Beachside Author Series returns to Seabrook in 2025! Join us for literary weekends, January through June, featuring best-selling and award-winning authors of all genres. Experience author meet-and-greets, readings, book signings, writing workshops, and more.
Join us Saturday, February 8th for a free event with award-winning author Jeff Burlingame. Winner of an NAACP Image Award for Best Literary Work and a two-time Image Award nominee, author Jeff Burlingame has written over thirty books and is the recipient of a prestigious Sigma Delta Chi award from the Society of Professional Journalists. He has presented at the Washington State Capitol and has been featured on A&E, MTV, and elsewhere. His work includes biographies of musicians John Lennon and Kurt Cobain, and Washington legend George Varnell. He’s also the author of Moon Olympic Peninsula, highlighting Coastal Getaways, Rainforests & Waterfalls, Hiking & Camping. Event attendees will have exclusive access to purchase the re-release of the highly acclaimed Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind before the general public. Book pre-orders close on February 1st.
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For those interested in making a weekend trip out of it, the new Kurt Cobain museum is now open in Aberdeen and Seabrook is offering 10% off stays with the code BOOK10: www.seabrookwa.com/vacation-rentals/

Seabrook Beachside Author Series: Martha Brockenbrough & Friends
2025-03-08 10:00 - 23:30 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Martha Brockenbrough – Award-winning author of over twenty books for young readers, including YA fiction and nonfiction, picture books, a middle-grade mystery, and a chapter book series. The former editor of MSN.com, Martha has interviewed lots of celebrities, including the Jonas Brothers, Jason Bateman, Mike Myers, and Slash. Her work has been published in The New York Times, and she wrote an educational humor column for Encarta for nine years.
Jessixa Bagley + Aaron Bagley with DUEL
Jessixa Bagley grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, where she developed a love of hamburgers, drawing, and anthropomorphic food. Her books have won the SCBWI Golden Kite Award, multiple Junior Library Guild selections, and an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, among many other awards.
Aaron Bagley is an illustrator and sometimes author from Seattle, WA. His work has been featured in Illustoria Magazine, The Virginia Quarterly Review, Seattle’s The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, and so many more.
Julia Kuo – Author and illustrator of Let’s Do Everything and Nothing and Luminous: Living Things that Light Up the Night. She is the illustrator of many picture and specialty books including the bestselling book RISE. Julia has created editorial illustrations for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist.
Rachel Michelle Wilson – Children’s book author-illustrator with a sweet tooth and a dash of sass. Her debut picture book HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS: THE RIGHT WAY — out October 15 with Macmillan — received a Kirkus starred review. Her short story was included in THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA, a middle-grade anthology by SCBWI and Henry Holt.
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Seabrook Beachside Author Series: Wanda M. Morris
2025-03-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Wanda M. Morris – Author of critically acclaimed and award-winning mystery novels, including the Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery Novel winner All Her Little Secrets, the Lefty Award for Best Historical Novel, Georgia Author of the Year Award for Best Mystery, and the Anthony Award for Best Historical Novel winner Anywhere You Run, and recently released and critically acclaimed What You Leave Behind.
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Seabrook Beachside Author Series: Laurie Frankel
2025-04-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Laurie Frankel – Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with one of today’s most captivating novelists! Laurie Frankel, the acclaimed author of five novels, has captivated readers with her poignant storytelling and rich characters. Her work has appeared in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Poets & Writers, Publishers Weekly, People Magazine, Lit Hub, The Sydney Morning Herald, and others. She is the recipient of the Washington State Book Award and the Endeavor Award. Her novels have been translated into over twenty-five languages and optioned for film and TV. A former college professor, she now writes full-time in Seattle, Washington, where she lives with her family and makes good soup. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear Laurie discuss her writing journey, the inspirations behind her novels, and the art of storytelling. You’ll also have the chance to ask her questions and get your books signed!
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Seabrook Beachside Author Series: Jo Segura
2025-05-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Jo Segura – Join USA Today bestselling Romance author, Jo Segura, for an afternoon reading, conversation, and a book signing. Her latest book, Temple of Swoon, was released on January 7th and immediately hit #44 on USA Today’s Bestseller list. Light bites and drinks are included.
Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her beloved dog, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppy dog eyes whenever she’s trying to write. Her stories feature strong, passionate heroines and draw upon aspects of her life, such as her Mexican heritage and her fascination with archaeology. This inspiration led to her debut rom-com, Raiders of the Lost Heart. When she’s not writing you can find her practicing law, perusing the aisles at Trader Joe’s, or sitting outside doing Buzzfeed quizzes (though she doesn’t care what the chicken nugget quiz said–her favorite fruit is not banana).
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Hoquiam City Wide Yard Sale
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Hoquiam, Wa, Hoquiam, 98550, United States
The address list will be available at the Grays Harbor Farmers Market on Riverside in Hoquiam.

Seabrook Beachside Author Series: Dan Gemeinhart
2025-06-14 | Seabrook, 4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach, WA, 98571, United States
Dan Gemeinhart – #1 NYT Bestselling author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Midnight Children, The Honest Truth, as well as several other novels and picture books for young readers. A former teacher-librarian, Dan lives in a small town in north-central Washington with his wife and three daughters.
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World Music Day— part of the Come as You Are Festival
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22 | Aberdeen, Aberdeen, WA, United States
World Music Day, part of the Come as You Are Festival, is a live, free musical celebration in Aberdeen, Washington to be held on World Music Day, June 21, the longest day of the year. There will be concerts on stages, streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, presented by Make Music Aberdeen in collaboration with the Downtown Aberdeen Association & The Music Project.
You don’t need to be a musician to join in on the fun, come with friends, and family, just be sure to “come as you are.”

Aberdeen Founders Day Parade
2025-07-05 11:00 - 20:00 | Aberdeen, Aberdeen, WA, United States
Enjoy live music, vendors, a parade, food, and boats!
Parade starts at 11 am on Market Street
Block Party & Boat Show at the History Seaport after the parade.

For more information, check out the webpage at https://www.facebook.com/AberdeenFoundersDayParade/

Quinault Rainforest Mushroom Festival
2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Lake Quinault School, 6130 US-101 #9702, Amanda Park, WA, 98526, United States
Embark on a magical journey with us for an entire day dedicated to the wonders of mushrooms!
Education, identification, local vendors, food, adventure, kid zone activities, fungi workshops, guided Mushroom Forays, contests, prizes and so much more!

Country Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd., Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Annual holiday bazaar, featuring only handcrafted items. More than 230 spaces filled with handmade crafts, furniture, food, and more, created by the most talented vendors in the PNW.

Harbor Lights
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-11 | Satsop Business Park, 150 Technology Ln, Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Bring the whole family for this holiday laser and music show and watch from the comfort of your car!
Showtimes: 5PM | 7PM | 9PM
Register for tickets*: https://summitmedicalfoundation.org/harbor-lights/
This event is free and brought to you by Summit Pacific Medical Foundation in partnership with Slick Lasers, Wellpoint, & Timberland Bank.
*Availability is limited

Festival Of Lights
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | Montesano, Montesano, WA, 98563, United States
Mark your calendars for the BEST weekend of the year!
Festival Highlights:

Craft fair
Evening parade with lighted floats and displays
Community events and activities throughout the weekend

Hoquiam Holiday Light Parade
2025-12-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Hoquiam, Wa, Hoquiam, 98550, United States
Parade starts downtown at 6 pm
People’s choice voting at the Hoquiam DMV 4 pm – 5 pm.
They’ll be a lot of family friendly things going on before the parade.

Winter Wine Festival
2026-01-31 12:00 - 21:00 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd., Elma, WA, 98541, United States
What to Expect:

A wide selection from a variety of wineries.
Food vendors, local vendors/booths, gift & merchandise shopping, and more.
Beer garden and beer & cider tasting room available for those who prefer something other than wine.
Live entertainment all day

Important Information:

Must be 21+ to attend, valid photo ID required.
Tickets include admission, a keepsake wine glass, and an initial set of tasting tickets (for wine or beer/cider).
Additional beverage tickets will be available for purchase during the event.

Swap Meet
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08, 2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd., Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Join us at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds for our popular Swap Meets, a community marketplace where vendors and shoppers come together to buy, sell, and trade a wide variety of goods!

Top Tastes of Washington State
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 West Chance A La Mer Ave, Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
Top Tastes of Washington State with shopping galore in the Artisan Hall, Food Hall and Vendor Hall. Outdoors Food Trucks and Food Vendors.
This qualifying event for the 2026 World Food Championships includes culinary competitions in Burger, Noodles, Vegetarian categories.
10am – 5pm

Beachcombers & Glass Float Expo Fun
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 West Chance A La Mer Ave, Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
Annual event includes beach walks, lectures, collections and displays at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

MERMAID FESTIVAL
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-09 | International Mermaid Museum, 1 South Arbor Road, Abderdeen, WA, 98520, United States
The incredibly popular annual Mermaid Festival is expanding! In 2026, the event will beckon to visitors every full weekend in March. As always, this fin-tastic, free and family-friendly event is held at Westport Winery Garden Resort, home of the International Mermaid Museum. Museum admission is free from 11am to 6pm on March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 (International Mermaid Day).The incredibly popular annual Mermaid Festival is expanding! In 2026, the event will beckon to visitors every full weekend in March. As always, this fin-tastic, free and family-friendly event is held at Westport Winery Garden Resort, home of the International Mermaid Museum. Museum admission is free from 11am to 6pm on March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 (International Mermaid Day).The incredibly popular annual Mermaid Festival is expanding to every weekend in March! As always, this fin-tastic, free and family-friendly event is held at Westport Winery Garden Resort, home of the International Mermaid Museum. Even museum admission is free during the festival when each Saturday and Sunday will boast a fleet of world-class entertainers along with talented local artists and fresh tempting treat purveyors.
In addition to the museum’s enchanting educational exhibits, everyone will enjoy meeting a school of mermaids from around the region along with other mythical creatures throughout the museum, gardens, and tents.

Mermaid Festival
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | International Mermaid Museum, 1 South Arbor Road, Abderdeen, WA, 98520, United States
The incredibly popular annual Mermaid Festival is expanding to every weekend in March! As always, this fin-tastic, free and family-friendly event is held at Westport Winery Garden Resort, home of the International Mermaid Museum. Even museum admission is free during the festival when each Saturday and Sunday will boast a fleet of world-class entertainers along with talented local artists and fresh tempting treat purveyors.
In addition to the museum’s enchanting educational exhibits, everyone will enjoy meeting a school of mermaids from around the region along with other mythical creatures throughout the museum, gardens, and tents.

Railroad Swap Meet & Train Show
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd., Elma, WA, 98541, United States
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ocosta Booster Club Crab Feed
2026-03-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Ocosta Recreation Hall, 1682 State Route 105, Aberdeen, WA, 98520, United States
We will have ALL the LOCAL crab you can eat – generously donated by our Westport Fishing Families!

Razor Clam & Seafood Festival
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 West Chance A La Mer Ave, Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
Come celebrate all things seafood! Razor clams, fresh whole Dungeness crab, clam chowder, raw oyster bar, fish and chips, scallops, crab shooters, salmon, crab boil, smash burgers, Russian dumplings, funnel cakes, and more!
Come enjoy a fresh Dungeness crab meal complete with herbed potatoes and coleslaw – advanced tickets are recommended to guarantee your crab dinner.
The festival is free to attend. Check out the vendors, listen to the music, enjoy the wine and beer.
