Out on the Coast
Festivals, markets, kite flies, and chowder feeds along the Oregon Coast. Plan the trip around one — or just know what's happening while you're out here.
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November 2026
Date (soonest)- Holiday
Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday By The Sea
Reedsport kicks off the holidays over Thanksgiving weekend with Holiday By The Sea, a festive celebration on the south Oregon coast. Enjoy tree lightings, seasonal events, and community cheer as the town welcomes the holidays. It's a cozy,
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Chowder Cook Off & Various Happenings
Lincoln City heats up with a chowder cook-off that pits local kitchens against each other for creamy, briny bragging rights. Taste your way through the contenders, cast your vote for a favorite, and enjoy the various happenings around town
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Nature's Coastal Holiday Light Festival
Bandon glows for the holidays at Nature's Coastal Holiday Light Festival, where thousands of lights transform the gardens into a magical winter wonderland. Stroll the illuminated displays, feel the seasonal wonder, and enjoy a dazzling fami
December 2026
Date (soonest)- Music
Annual Millennium Ball
Lincoln City rings in the season with the Millennium Ball, an elegant evening of music, dancing, and community celebration on the central Oregon coast. Dress up, step out, and enjoy a festive night among neighbors and visitors in a town tha
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43rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
A cherished small-town holiday tradition in Reedsport, this long-running bazaar fills the season with handmade crafts, local artisans, baked goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts you simply won't find at the mall. Wander the tables, chat with the
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Annual Kris Kringle Around the World Market
Brookings gets into the holiday spirit with the Kris Kringle Around the World Market, a festive gathering of crafts, gifts, food, and seasonal cheer. Browse for unique presents, soak up the merriment, and enjoy the mild winter climate of th
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Seaside Christmas Caroling Parade
Seaside and Gearhart ring in the holidays with a festive Christmas Caroling Parade on the north Oregon coast. Join the community for carols, lights, and seasonal cheer as the parade brings holiday magic to the streets. It's a heartwarming t
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Fort Clatsop Living History
Step back to 1805 at Fort Clatsop near Astoria, where living-history programs bring the Lewis & Clark Expedition's winter encampment vividly to life. Watch costumed interpreters demonstrate frontier skills, explore the reconstructed fort, a
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Festival of Trees
Newport ushers in the holidays with the Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees glow for a good cause on the central Oregon coast. Admire the festive displays, join the seasonal events, and feel the community warmth of this che
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Oregon Coast Winter Whale Watch Week
Winter brings the gray whale migration south along the Oregon coast, and Whale Watch Week helps you see it. Volunteers post up at lookouts coastwide to help you spot spouts and flukes as thousands of whales pass by on their journey. Bundle
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Coos Bay Holiday Lights
The season sparkles in North Bend and Coos Bay as the Holiday Lights transform the waterfront and downtown into a glowing wonderland. Stroll beneath the displays, feel the festive spirit, and enjoy a magical winter evening on the south-cent
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Various Happenings
There's always something going on in Lincoln City. From festivals and markets to art walks and seasonal events, this lively central Oregon coast town keeps its calendar full year-round. Check what's on during your visit and dive into the co
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Nutcracker Ballet
The holidays come to life in Astoria with a performance of the beloved Nutcracker Ballet. Enjoy the timeless music, graceful dancing, and seasonal magic in this historic river town on the north Oregon coast. It's a cherished tradition that
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Parade of Boats
Newport's harbor lights up as decorated boats process across the water in a festive Parade of Boats. Watch the vessels glow and shine, enjoy the community spirit, and take in the maritime magic of the central Oregon coast. It's a beautiful
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Coos Bay Sounds of Christmas
North Bend and Coos Bay fill with holiday cheer at the Sounds of Christmas, a festive celebration of seasonal music and community spirit. Gather for performances, carols, and coastal warmth as the south Oregon coast rings in the holidays. I
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Oregon Coast Aquarium~ Sea of Lights
The Oregon Coast Aquarium glows for the holidays with Sea of Lights, a festive celebration in Newport. Wander among sparkling displays, meet the resident sea creatures, and enjoy seasonal magic where the ocean meets the holidays. It's a daz
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Winter Celebration
Yachats warms the winter season with a community celebration full of festive cheer on the central Oregon coast. Enjoy seasonal events, local hospitality, and the cozy charm of this beloved little village by the sea. It's a heartwarming reas
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Haystack Holidays
Cannon Beach celebrates the season with Haystack Holidays, a festive gathering beneath the shadow of iconic Haystack Rock. Enjoy holiday shopping, seasonal events, and the artistic, welcoming charm that makes Cannon Beach a favorite on the
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The Festival of Lights
Bandon glows for the holidays at the Festival of Lights, a dazzling display that transforms the southern Oregon coast into a winter wonderland. Stroll beneath thousands of twinkling lights, feel the seasonal magic, and enjoy a beloved famil
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Depoe Bay Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
The world's smallest navigable harbor glows for the holidays as Depoe Bay lights up its waterfront in a beloved annual ceremony. Gather along the seawall on the central Oregon coast to watch the lights come on and feel the festive spirit. I
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Christmas on the Bayfront & Lighted Boat Parade
Newport's Historic Bayfront lights up for the holidays with the annual Lighted Boat Parade on Yaquina Bay, starting at 5 p.m. Watch decorated boats cruise the bay, join the Abbey Street Pier watch party for hot cocoa and cookies, and stay f
January 2027
Date (soonest)- Food & Drink
Pacific Coast Whale Watch
Grab your binoculars and scan the horizon from Gold Beach as gray whales travel the Oregon coast. Naturalists and prime lookout spots help you catch the telltale spout and fluke of these gentle giants on their epic migration. It's an awe-in
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20th Anniversary Season: Newport Symphony Orchestra
The Newport Symphony brings full orchestral performances to the central Oregon coast, trading a big-city concert hall for the seaside charm of Newport. Marking a milestone anniversary season, the orchestra pairs beloved classical works with
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Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-off
Lincoln City brings a taste of the bayou to the Oregon coast with the Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-off. Sample spicy, simmering jambalaya from competing cooks, enjoy the festive Mardi Gras spirit, and warm up a coastal day with bold Cajun flav
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Yachats Lions Annual Crab Feed
There are few better ways to experience the central Oregon coast than over a plate of fresh Dungeness crab in the tiny town of Yachats. Hosted by the local Lions Club, this beloved community feed pairs just-caught crab with all the fixings,
February 2027
Date (soonest)- Food & Drink
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
One of the Oregon coast's premier events, the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival draws crowds for fresh seafood, regional wines, artisan crafts, and live music. Sip, savor, and stroll through hundreds of booths in this beloved central-coast ce
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Fisher Poets Gathering
Every winter, the historic port town of Astoria fills with the voices of the fishing fleet. Commercial fishermen and women — along with cannery workers, boat builders, and the families who work the water — take the stage to share poems, son
- Music
Oregon Dixieland Jubilee
Gearhart and Seaside swing to the sounds of the Oregon Dixieland Jubilee, a lively celebration of traditional jazz on the north Oregon coast. Tap your feet to spirited performances, soak up the toe-tapping energy, and enjoy a joyful musical
March 2027
Date (soonest)- Food & Drink
Pouring At The Coast
Craft beer lovers gather in Gearhart and Seaside for Pouring At The Coast, a celebration of Northwest brewing on the north Oregon coast. Sample a wide range of regional beers, meet the brewers, and enjoy the laid-back, hoppy fun of a seasid
- Outdoors
Blessing of the Fleet
A moving maritime tradition, the Blessing of the Fleet in Newport honors the fishing families of the Oregon coast and remembers those lost at sea. Watch decorated boats gather in the harbor for a solemn, beautiful ceremony that speaks to th
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Annual Original Yachats Arts and Crafts Fair
The tiny coastal town of Yachats turns out in force for this beloved fair, where regional artists and craftspeople show handmade work — pottery, jewelry, textiles, painting, and more. It's an intimate, welcoming showcase of Oregon coast cre
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Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup
Each spring, thousands of volunteers turn out along the entire Oregon coast to clean the beaches after the winter storms. Join this beloved statewide tradition, meet fellow coast lovers, and help protect one of Oregon's greatest natural tre
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Coos Bay Run of Two Cities
Lace up for the Run of Two Cities, a spirited road race linking North Bend and Coos Bay along the scenic south-central Oregon coast. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for the fun, the bayfront route and community energy mak
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Glass Floats & Sand Dollars
Lincoln City's beloved Finders Keepers tradition scatters handblown glass floats along the beach for lucky treasure hunters to discover. Comb the sand for a colorful glass keepsake, enjoy the coastal thrill of the hunt, and experience one o
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Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Start your day the small-town way at the Yachats Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy a hearty, hot-off-the-griddle meal, friendly faces, and the community spirit that makes this tiny central Oregon coast village so beloved. It's a simple, s
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Oregon Coast Spring Whale Watch Week
Each spring, gray whales migrate north along the Oregon coast, and Whale Watch Week helps you spot them. Trained volunteers stand at scenic lookouts up and down the coast to help visitors catch the telltale spout and fluke of these gentle g
