Local Events in Mason County
Whether you’re here for the day, night or a local looking for a new adventure, there’s usually something to do every night of the week in Mason County. Save the date for our big events in Mason County, invite your friends and family, and come all that Mason County offers. Add your event here!
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Union River Estuary Clean-Up
Join the Union River Estuary Clean-Up and help remove large debris, plastic, metal, and pollutants from the ecosystem! Volunteers are needed to make a difference—bring gloves, work boots, and water.
The Music Man Jr.
Meredith Wilson's The Music Man tells the story of Harold Hill, a traveling con man, who arrives in River City, Iowa with a plan to swindle the town's residents out of their money on the ruse of creating a kid's band. Instead, his heart gets captured, for the first time, and he faces a difficult decision whether to run or stay. This Broadway classic is sure to capture the audiences' hearts as well.
Sund Rock At Night
YSS Dive and the Sund family together, will be offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve for the first Friday of every month. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night!
Birding Walk at Bayshore Preserve
Join Capitol Land Trust & Black Hills Audubon for a free, beginner-friendly bird outing on May 3, 8:30–11:30 AM at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton! 🦉 Explore 1.5 miles of scenic trail, learn birding tips, and enjoy Puget Sound views.
YSS Dive 5th Anniversary Fiesta
YSS Dive is marking five years of adventure with a community fiesta in Hoodsport on May 3 (9 AM – 1 PM)! The event features a Shore & Underwater Cleanup, SCUBA Expo, raffles, giveaways, and storewide sales. ScubaPro will be there for the first time! Register now to join the celebration!
Matlock Old Timers Historical Fair
The fair celebrates Matlock heritage in timber industry, draft horses, early day machines and motors, blacksmithing, antique booths, kids activities, handcraft items, historical events, agricultural events, food, fire wood raffle, prizes, and live music.
Belfair Saturday Market
33 years of local flavor and community at the Belfair Saturday Market! Enjoy vendors, food, fresh produce, jams, and more on Saturdays at Belfair Elementary School.
Wildfire Ready Neighbors at Shelton Farmers Market
Join South Mason Fire & Rescue and Mason Conservation District for a Wildfire Ready Neighbors event at the Shelton Farmers Market opening weekend! Learn safety tips, enjoy food trucks, meet first responders, and grab giveaways!
Neighborhood Naturalist - Backyard Birders
Young bird lovers, this one's for you! Join the Salmon Center’s Backyard Birders Workshop on May 3—a FREE, hands-on experience for kids ages 9-13. Learn about bird biology, migration, and adaptations, then go on a guided birdwatching tour of the Union River estuary!
Dive + Dine Charter
Pallin’ Around Charters provides "Dive + Dine" trips from Pleasant Harbor Marina, merging underwater exploration with a tasty dining experience.
Shelton Film Society
The Shelton Film Society screens movies on the 2nd Friday of each month at Marmo! 🎥 Enjoy classic, art, and international films every second Friday—with wine, snacks, and a cozy atmosphere. Free admission! Click to learn more!
Kitten Rescue of Mason County – May 10th Garage Sale with a Twist!
Kitten Rescue of Mason County is hosting a garage sale fundraiser on May 10, 8 AM – 5 PM with Mason Transit shuttle service from the Shelton-Matlock Park-N-Ride! Shop gently used items and help support cats and kittens in need.
Mason County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale
The annual Mason County Master Gardener plant sale will once again be at Lynch Creek Farm.
Belfair Saturday Market
33 years of local flavor and community at the Belfair Saturday Market! Enjoy vendors, food, fresh produce, jams, and more on Saturdays at Belfair Elementary School.
Wild Edibles Foraging Tour in Brinnon!
Join Hood Canal Adventures for a 2.5-hour foraging tour through the Olympic Peninsula’s meadow, forest, and wetland trails! Learn to identify and use edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and lichen—plus enjoy a wild dish made on the spot!
29th Annual Spell-E-Bration
Watch adult teams compete in a hilarious spelling showdown at the 29th Annual Spell-E-Bration! Enjoy a snack bar, auctions, a balloon pop, and prizes like Seawolves tickets & Victoria Clipper trips—and it's free to attend!
Dive + Dine Charter
Pallin’ Around Charters provides "Dive + Dine" trips from Pleasant Harbor Marina, merging underwater exploration with a tasty dining experience.
Run for a Cause this Mother’s Day!
Start Mother’s Day morning with the Mother’s Day Dash 5K+, a 4-mile run/walk benefiting the Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund! Timed race, prizes for top finishers, and participation gifts for early registrants.
Joel Gibson Jr. @ Casey’s
Award-winning country-rock artist Joel Gibson Jr. is bringing his solo acoustic show to Casey’s! 🔥 Powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and a high-energy performance you won’t forget!
Dive + Dine Charter
Pallin’ Around Charters provides "Dive + Dine" trips from Pleasant Harbor Marina, merging underwater exploration with a tasty dining experience.
Opening Day at Vance Creek Railriders
Enjoy the unique experience of pedaling the historic Simpson Timber Railway in Washington’s beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Nature enthusiasts, birders, cyclists, and rail fans are sure to relish the peace and tranquility of our trip. OPEN – May 20 through October.
Harstine Island Garden Club Plant Sale
Don’t miss the Spring Plant Sale at Harstine Island Community Hall on May 17 from 9 AM–2 PM! 🌼 Plant donations accepted May 16 (11–2 PM). A great way to grow your garden and support the local club!
Belfair Saturday Market
33 years of local flavor and community at the Belfair Saturday Market! Enjoy vendors, food, fresh produce, jams, and more on Saturdays at Belfair Elementary School.
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Dogger: Live @ Lake Nahwatzel
Dogger is a full time musician from Montesano, WA performing country, classic rock and beyond.
Belfair Saturday Market
33 years of local flavor and community at the Belfair Saturday Market! Enjoy vendors, food, fresh produce, jams, and more on Saturdays at Belfair Elementary School.
Wild Edibles Foraging Tour in Brinnon!
Join Hood Canal Adventures for a 2.5-hour foraging tour through the Olympic Peninsula’s meadow, forest, and wetland trails! Learn to identify and use edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and lichen—plus enjoy a wild dish made on the spot!
Walk the Block – Community Clean-Up in Downtown Shelton
Join the community to Walk the Block and clean up downtown Shelton on May 28, 11 AM–12 PM! Meet at the Evergreen Square Clock Tower—supplies provided, everyone welcome!
Belfair Saturday Market
33 years of local flavor and community at the Belfair Saturday Market! Enjoy vendors, food, fresh produce, jams, and more on Saturdays at Belfair Elementary School.
Wild Edibles Foraging Tour in Brinnon!
Join Hood Canal Adventures for a 2.5-hour foraging tour through the Olympic Peninsula’s meadow, forest, and wetland trails! Learn to identify and use edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and lichen—plus enjoy a wild dish made on the spot!
Shelton Car ShowOff
Check out classic, modern & custom cars at the Shelton Car ShowOff on Saturday, June 1! Proceeds benefit SHS NJROTC and the Forest Festival—fun for the whole family in downtown Shelton!
Sund Rock At Night
YSS Dive and the Sund family together, will be offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve for the first Friday of every month. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night!
Hood Canal Salmon Run 5k
Lace up for the Hood Canal Salmon Run 5K on May 11 and support youth education programs! Run or walk a beautiful estuary trail, take in the fresh air, and help connect the next generation with salmon conservation.
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Eric Breding at El Sarape Cantina
Catch Eric Breding live at El Sarape Cantina on Friday, June 20 from 6–9 PM! 🎸 Free show, 21+ only—grab a drink and enjoy the vibe!
Shrimpfest is back!
The Hood Canal ShrimpFest festival in Brinnon is back! Hosted Memorial Day weekend (May 28- 29) from 10 AM - 6 PM, the festival offers a fun-filled weekend of Hood Canal Spotted Shrimp, food, games, and entertainment.
MotoAmerica
Rev your engines and get ready for the adrenaline-fueled weekend of a lifetime! Witness the return of MotoAmerica Superbikes as racers battle each other at the iconic Ridge Motorsports Park!
Fjordin Crossin & paddle the canal
Fjordin Crossin is a fun family event that celebrates an Aquavit tradition of sending a barrel of Aquavit in a ship from Norway across the Equator and back again. The Fjordin Crossin Aquavit crosses the Hood Canal, the largest Fjord in the lower 48.
Sund Rock At Night
YSS Dive and the Sund family together, will be offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve for the first Friday of every month. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night!
The Lady Drinks Whiskey @ Lake Nahwatzel
Join The Lady Drinks Whiskey on July 5 for an Independence Weekend celebration at Lake Nahwatzel Resort! 🎆 No cover, all ages welcome—call ahead to reserve your table!
Ryan Yates at El Sarape Cantina
Don’t miss Ryan Yates live at El Sarape in Shelton on Friday, July 11 at 7 PM! 🎸 Great music, food, and vibes—free show, all are welcome!
Expo & Bite of Mason County Street Fair
Vendors entertain and interact by hosting games, offering giveaways, and drawing free raffles throughout the day. Restaurants prepare delectable bites of food for a great value. Admission and parking are free to the public.
Dogger: Live @ Lake Nahwatzel
Dogger is a full time musician from Montesano, WA performing country, classic rock and beyond.
Dogger: Live @ Lake Nahwatzel
Dogger is a full time musician from Montesano, WA performing country, classic rock and beyond.
Dogger: Live @ Lake Nahwatzel
Dogger is a full time musician from Montesano, WA performing country, classic rock and beyond.
Open Mic @ Bent Bine
Open Mic open to all — singing, playing your instrument or comedy routine! FREE
Legacy Motown and More
LEGACY, an international male vocal group hailing from New York City, boasts members from Broadway’s acclaimed production, “Motown The Musical.” These remarkable entertainers deliver show-stopping performances featuring iconic concert hits spanning from the Beatles to Bruno Mars and everything in between.
Paddle, Shuck & Explore the Canal!
Join Hood Canal Adventures for a 4-hour guided kayak tour to a remote oyster beach! Paddle past Pulali Point and Dabob Bay, learn to shuck fresh oysters, and spot marine life like seals, eagles, porpoises, and more!
The Music Man Jr.
Meredith Wilson's The Music Man tells the story of Harold Hill, a traveling con man, who arrives in River City, Iowa with a plan to swindle the town's residents out of their money on the ruse of creating a kid's band. Instead, his heart gets captured, for the first time, and he faces a difficult decision whether to run or stay. This Broadway classic is sure to capture the audiences' hearts as well.
Oyster Master Class at Mike’s Beach Resort
Join Olympic Oyster Co. at Mike’s Beach Resort for a 90-minute hands-on Oyster Master Class! Learn, taste, and shuck your way through the life cycle of the Pacific Northwest’s finest oysters—with stunning Hood Canal views!
Wild Women Wander: Forest Hike & Connection – April 26
Join Wild Women Wander for a gentle 2-mile forest hike, group connection, and an optional cold plunge in the river! ✨ A space for women to unplug and reconnect with nature and each other. RSVP required – limited spots!
Wild Edibles Foraging Tour in Brinnon!
Join Hood Canal Adventures for a 2.5-hour foraging tour through the Olympic Peninsula’s meadow, forest, and wetland trails! Learn to identify and use edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and lichen—plus enjoy a wild dish made on the spot!
Belfair Saturday Market
33 years of local flavor and community at the Belfair Saturday Market! Enjoy vendors, food, fresh produce, jams, and more on Saturdays at Belfair Elementary School.
Earth Day Fun at the Salmon Center
Celebrate Earth Day with volunteering, nature walks, garden kits, games, and more at the Salmon Center in Belfair! 🐟 Help plant natives, play games, explore the estuary & farm—fun for all ages, no registration required!
Trivia Night @ Potlatch Brewing
Join PBC on the 4th Friday of each month for Trivia at the Brewery! Win gift cards for 1st and 2nd place, all are welcome!
Darkwood Nights LARP
Join a three-day LARP adventure in 10th century Brinnon, where supernatural creatures walk among us and legends come to life. Costumes, lore, and immersive storytelling in a dark forest setting—Darkwood Nights awaits.
Olympia’s 77th Annual Juried Art Show – April 2025
The Olympia Art League returns with its 77th Annual Juried Art Show, paired with Spring ArtsWalk at the Olympia Community Center! Don’t miss regional artwork, a workshop with juror Scott Gellatly, and a celebration of creativity and community.
BINGO NIGHT at El Sarape Cantina!
Bingo Night returns every 3rd Saturday at El Sarape Cantina in Shelton! 🍹 Hosted by Chickie, this 21+ event features prizes, drink specials, and nonstop fun.
Neighborhood Naturalist - Soil Secrets
Join the Salmon Center’s Soil Secrets Workshop on April 19—a FREE, hands-on experience for kids ages 9-13! Discover how soil is formed, what makes it healthy, and explore the creatures living underground.
Oyster Master Class at Mike’s Beach Resort
Join Olympic Oyster Co. at Mike’s Beach Resort for a 90-minute hands-on Oyster Master Class! Learn, taste, and shuck your way through the life cycle of the Pacific Northwest’s finest oysters—with stunning Hood Canal views!
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
🐠🌊 Dive into adventure! Join YSS Dive for an egg-citing Underwater Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th, at 9 AM at the Port of Hoodsport. Prizes, fun, and underwater treasure await! Registration required.
National Parks Day - Free Admission
National Park Week is happening April 20 to April 28 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 20, 2024, to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person.
Dogger at El Sarape Cantina
Come out to El Sarape Cantina on Friday, April 18th from 6-9pm to see Clinton "Dogger" Mullins play an amazing acoustic set!
Bingo Night @ Potlatch Brewing
Join the fun at Potlatch Brewing Co. for Bingo Night—free to play, all ages welcome, and prizes for winners! Bring the crew and enjoy a great night in Hoodsport!
Open Mic Night at High Steel Beer Co. – Hosted by Kirk!
Join High Steel Beer Co. in Shelton for Open Mic Night, hosted by Kirk with sound by Scott Lesman! All ages welcome—a great chance to perform or enjoy live local talent. 🎶 Starts at 6 PM, Every other Wednesday.
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Community Easter Egg Hunt at Belfair Community Church
Join Belfair Community Church for a massive Easter Egg Hunt with thousands of eggs, prizes for all ages, and an adult raffle! 🧺 Arrive at 11:45 AM, hunt starts at noon—bring your Easter basket!
Bouchard Boutique Spring Event
Spring is on its way, and so is the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring $5 photo downloads with the Easter Bunny, a plant bar for plant lovers, a 10% discount on boutique items, and complimentary drinks and snacks. This event is perfect for all ages and is hosted by The Bouchard Boutique, Heather Reese Photography, and Crazy Hill Garden & Botanicals.
Neighborhood Naturalist - Conservation Investigators
Calling all young environmentalists! Join the Salmon Center’s Conservation Investigators Workshop on April 12—a FREE, interactive session for kids ages 9-13. Learn about endangered species in Hood Canal, why they matter, and what’s being done to help.
Oyster Master Class at Mike’s Beach Resort
Join Olympic Oyster Co. at Mike’s Beach Resort for a 90-minute hands-on Oyster Master Class! Learn, taste, and shuck your way through the life cycle of the Pacific Northwest’s finest oysters—with stunning Hood Canal views!
Brinnon Cook Off
After the success of last year’s seafood chowder contest, it’s happening again! Located in one of the best regions for fresh seafood, this event is the perfect way to celebrate local flavors.
Olympia Host Lions Club 5K/10K – Run, Walk, or Roll for Vision
Join the Olympia Host Lions Club for a 5K/10K walk, run, or roll on the Chehalis-Western Trail! Includes a 1-mile fun course, free entry for sighted running guides, and proceeds benefit the Low Vision Resource Center.
Olympus Rally
Olympus Rally has been a Northwest tradition for the last 40 years. This family friendly event includes top competitors from all over the world. Viewing area throughout the course.