Coastal Currents Magazine

September 2026 Events

September 1–6

September 1–18

GHC Summer Art Exhibit

Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College · GHC employees showcase their talents. Closing reception September 18 at 9am.

September 1–29

The Art of Resistance

Aberdeen Art Center · Focus on social justice, ecological advocacy & political resistance through art.

September 4

First Friday Art Walk

Aberdeen Art Center · Art, live music, artist demonstrations, snacks & a free art class · 5–8pm.

September 4

Elma Friday Market

Elma · Farmers & artisans market at the stoplight by the Chamber office · 2–7pm.

September 4–6

AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival

Ocean Shores Convention Center · 70+ booths, live music, food & kids activities · Fri.–Sat. 10am–5pm; Sun. 10am–3pm.

September 5–6

“Dirty Harry”

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · 1971 movie · 7pm Saturday & 2pm Sunday.

September 5–6

Kelper’s Festival

Pacific Beach · Sept. 5: beach tug-of-war at 1pm, music, food, vendors & 5pm dance. Sept. 6: Kelper’s Parade at 11am from Moclips to Pacific Beach.

September 5

Westport’s 80th Annual Seafood Festival

Westport · Fresh local fish, oysters, live music & local handcrafts · 10am–6pm.

September 5

Corvettes at the Marina

Westport · Car show at the marina.

September 5

Junk Queen’s Flea Market

Westport · 10am–5pm.

September 5

Summer Saturday Salutations

Seabrook · Ocean-view yoga at Kucera Park · 9am.

September 5

Summertime Saturday Market

Seabrook · Regional craftsmanship & local foods · 10am–3pm.

September 5, 12, 19 & 26

Encore to Seabrook’s Sunset Concert Series

Seabrook · Live music in Fernwood Square or Town Hall, depending on weather · 5–6:30pm.

September 6, 12, 19 & 26

Grays Harbor Raceway

Elma · Sept. 6 NW Swing 360 Sprint Challenge epilogue; Sept. 12 & 19 Season Champion Nights; Sept. 26 Round Season Finale · Racing starts 6pm.

September 7–13

September 7

Labor Day BBQ

Lake Quinault Lodge · Classic BBQ on the Grand Lawn by the lake, lawn games & family fun · 12–3pm.

September 10–13

Traveling Vietnam Wall & 9/11 Tribute

Ocean Shores Convention Center · Thurs.–Sat. 9am–7pm; Sun. 9am–12pm. Saturday veterans & family only, 7–10pm.

September 11

Annual 9/11 Walk to Remember

Westport · Starts at the Grays Harbor Lighthouse and travels to the VFW · 11am.

September 11

The Magic of Motown

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · Nonstop hits, energy, soul, vocals, choreography & costumes · 7:30pm.

September 11–13

Grayshaven Renaissance Faire

Aberdeen · Seaport Landing · Artisans, performers, characters, music, food & drink. Tickets online.

September 12

Loggers’ Playday

Hoquiam · Noon parade, 2pm salmon bake & 6pm main logging show at Olympic Stadium.

September 12

Gnome & Fairy Festival

Seabrook · Gnome Trail lights, music & magical moments for all ages · 4–9pm.

September 12–13

Westport Longboard Classic

Westport · Surfing competition with national & local surfers, multiple divisions & team relay paddle race · 7am–5pm each day. Check-in/live music Sept. 11, 6–8pm.

September 13

Free Museum Day

Grays Harbor Museum Association · Free general admission on the second Sunday at 9 local museums.

September 14–20

September 14–October 31

Boat Basin Salmon Derby

Westport Marina · Dockside salmon fishing with prizes · Free entry.

September 15 & 22

Learn to Square Dance!

Hoquiam · Grays Harbor Haylofters free lessons at Washington Elementary · 6:30–8pm.

September 18–20

30 Miles of Junque

South Beaches · Westport to Tokeland · Garage sales galore.

September 18

Showcase Grays Harbor

East County · Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. tour of businesses & organizations not typically open to the public · Reserve by Sept. 10.

September 18

Diamonds & Denim Gala

Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital Foundation fundraiser · Dinner & auction · 5:30pm.

September 18–19

“La La Land”

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · 2016 movie · 7pm.

September 19

Lake Quinault Lodge Centennial Celebration

Lake Quinault Lodge · Honoring the legacy & future of the lodge · 9am–9pm.

September 19

St. Mary School 100 Year Celebration

Aberdeen · Mass, school tour, complimentary lunch & social time · 11am.

September 19

Peak Health Wellness Fair

Elma · Summit Pacific free family day with preventative care checks, outdoor games, wellness exhibitors & prizes · 10am–2pm.

September 19

Operation Shore Patrol

South Beaches · Beach cleanup led by PNW 4WD Association.

September 19

Farmers’ Market

Sharon Grange · Eat fresh, shop local, build community. Also a spaghetti feed · 10am–4pm.

September 19

Family Promise Dinner Auction

Montesano City Hall · “There’s No Place Like Home” fundraiser helping local families · 5pm.

September 19–20

Top Tastes of Washington

Ocean Shores Convention Center · Culinary competitions, food & vendors · 10am–5pm.

September 21–30

September 24–October 23

“The Long Way Through” by Emma H. Baldwin

Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College Spellman Gallery · Watercolors of the alpine landscape.

September 25

Pour it Forward Comedy Show

Seabrook · Featuring Scott Losse and Mike Coletta · Foundation fundraiser · 8pm.

September 25–27

Bigfoot Brewfest

Seabrook · Craft beer, live music, food, comedy & Bigfoot · 8pm Friday through 2pm Sunday.

September 26

Harvest Moon – Quinault Storyteller

McCleary Museum · Coastal Salish culture and storytelling · 2pm.

September 26

Library Remodel Listening Session

Aberdeen · Help shape the future library · 2pm.

September 26

North Beach PAWS Dinner & Auction

Ocean Shores Convention Center · Fundraiser to help pets · Tickets ahead · Dinner at 6pm.

September 26

Sorcerer’s Supper

Lake Quinault Lodge · Eerie enchantment and wizardly wonder · Reservations required · 6:30–9pm.

Coastal Currents Magazine

October 2026 Events

October 1–11

September 14–October 31

Boat Basin Salmon Derby

Westport Marina · Dockside salmon fishing with prizes · Free entry.

September 24–October 23

“The Long Way Through” by Emma H. Baldwin

Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College Spellman Gallery · Watercolors of the alpine landscape.

October 2

First Friday Art Walk

Aberdeen Art Center · Art, live music, artist demonstrations, snacks & a free art class · 5–8pm.

October 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”

Aberdeen · Driftwood Theatre · A celebration of the mating game and its truths & myths · Fri.–Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm.

October 3

Quinault Rainforest Mushroom Festival

Lake Quinault School · Speakers, expert foraging, vendors & more · 9am–4pm.

October 3

Seabrook Autumn Artwalk

Seabrook · Local artisans, live demonstrations, driftwood sculpture & glasswork · 11am–3pm.

October 3

Ericka Corban

Bishop Center · Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College alum Ericka Corban returns for a hometown show · 7:30pm.

October 3

Bling, Bones & Boots Gala

Westport · Dancing to The Olson Bros and bull riding at the Saltwater Saloon.

October 3–4

Indoor Swap Meet

Elma · Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds & Event Center.

October 9

Cranberry Festival Cook-Off

Grayland Community Hall · Enter your best cranberry dishes · Noon–5pm.

October 10–11

Cranberry Harvest Festival

Grayland Community Hall · Bog tours, cranberry cook-off, breakfast & firefly parade.

October 10

McCleary Historical Society Genealogy Conference

McCleary Museum · Speakers include Cyndi Ingle, Lily Eng & Joy Iversen · 10am–3pm.

October 11

The Bog Jog

Grayland · 10K & 5K run and 3K walk · 9am.

October 11

Free Museum Day

Grays Harbor Museum Association · Free general admission on the second Sunday at 9 local museums.

October 12–18

October 16–18

Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Washington

Elma · Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds.

October 17

3rd Annual Mushroom Festival

Grayland Community Hall · 10am–5pm.

October 17

Toast the Harbor Wine Festival

Ocean Shores · Quinault Beach Resort · Wine, beer, spirits & cider tastings, silent auction, shopping & entertainment · 2–8pm.

October 17

Smokey Brights in Concert

Seabrook Town Hall · Seattle-based indie rock band · 7pm.

October 17–18

“Frankenstein”

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · 1931 movie · 7pm Saturday & 2pm Sunday.

October 17–18

Dark & Stormy Nights Film Festival

Ocean Shores · 50+ short films from international filmmakers, including PNW talent, plus a pub crawl & spooky events.

October 17–18

Urban Unglued

Ocean Shores Convention Center · Market · 10am–5pm.

October 19–25

October 20–25

Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis

Ocean Shores · Celtic musicians from near & far · 2 venues, 6 days, 9 stages at Galway Bay Irish Pub & Ocean Shores Convention Center.

October 23–24

Seabrook Halloweekend

Seabrook · Pumpkin patch, glowing haunted village trail, costume parades, trick-or-treating & live entertainment · Friday 1pm through Saturday 10pm.

October 26–31

October 30

“The Addams Family”

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · 1991 movie · 7pm.

October 30–31 & November 1, 6, 7, 8

Fall Drama “Colorado”

Bishop Center · Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College · Dark & hilarious production with Plank Island Theatre Company; mature themes · Fri.–Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm.

Coastal Currents Magazine

November 2026 Events

November 1–8

November 1, 6, 7 & 8

Fall Drama “Colorado”

Bishop Center · Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College · Dark & hilarious production with Plank Island Theatre Company; mature themes · Fri.–Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm.

November 6

First Friday Art Walk

Aberdeen Art Center · Art, live music, artist demonstrations, snacks & a free art class · 5–8pm.

November 6–December 11

Fall Gala Art Exhibition

Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College · Juried exhibition featuring local artists. Opening reception Nov. 6 at 6pm.

November 7

The Mistaken

McCleary Museum · Swing-a-billy, twang, soulful blues, folk & country originals · 7pm.

November 7

Murder Mystery Dinner

Lake Quinault Lodge · “The Guest Who Never Checked Out” interactive dining experience · Reservations · 5–8pm.

November 7–8

Top Taste of Washington

Ocean Shores Convention Center · Culinary showcase & World Food Championships qualifier.

November 7–8

“North by Northwest”

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · 1959 movie · 7pm Saturday & 2pm Sunday.

November 8

Free Museum Day

Grays Harbor Museum Association · Free general admission on the second Sunday at 9 local museums.

November 9–15

November 11

HHS Veteran’s Day Concert

Hoquiam · 7th Street Theatre · 2pm & 7pm.

November 13–14

Sasquatch Summit

Ocean Shores · Quinault Beach Resort · Featured speakers are leaders in Sasquatch research.

November 14

Phantom of the Lodge Masquerade Ball

Lake Quinault Lodge · Mystery & elegance in your finest masquerade attire · Reservations · 5–8pm.

November 16–22

November 19

US Navy Band NW

Bishop Center · Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College · Free event celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S.; ticket reservations required · 7pm.

November 21

Harbor Havoc – Feast & Fury

Ocean Shores Convention Center · Rogue River Wrestling live-action event · 6pm.

November 21–22

Country Christmas Bazaar

Elma · Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds · PNW artisans selling handcrafted gifts, holiday decor, furniture & more · Sat. 8am–5pm; Sun. 10am–3pm.

November 22

Grays Harbor Symphony – “We the People”

Bishop Center · Aberdeen · Grays Harbor College · Honoring 250 years of American spirit, featuring flutist Sheri Oestreich and Prokofiev · 7pm.

November 23–30

November 26

Seabrook Turkey Trot

Seabrook · Thanksgiving morning family-friendly 3K run or walk · 9:30am.

November 27–January 1

Winter Glass Float Find

Seabrook · A handcrafted glass float is hidden daily along trails, streets & parks during the holiday season.

November 27

Annual Tree Lighting

Seabrook · Thousands of lights illuminate Meriweather Square · 5–6pm.

November 27–29

Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show

Ocean Shores Convention Center · All handmade items · Fri. 12–5pm; Sat. 10am–5pm; Sun. 10am–3pm.

November 27, 28 & December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13

“The House on Haunted Hill”

Aberdeen · Driftwood Theatre · Fri.–Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm.

November 27–28

“Polar Express”

7th Street Theatre · Hoquiam · 2004 movie · 7pm.

November 27–December 20

Jolly Days

Seabrook · Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays filled with festive holiday happenings.

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