Lincoln City's Festival of Illusions Puts Magic in Oregon Coast Spring Break

Published 03/10/25 at 7:25 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Lincoln City, Oregon) – What spring break needs is a bit of magic.

Indeed, on the central Oregon coast, Lincoln City has conjured up just that with the return of its whimsical, weatherproof, wacky, wonderful Spring Break tradition:: The Surftides Festival of Illusions. Enjoy eight days of family fun, with workshops, shows, and more, starting March 23 at 540 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City.

This year's lineup features returning favorites like Jeff Evans, Louie Foxx, Joe Black, Alex Zerbe, and The Amazing Bubble Man, along with debuts from Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer, and hilarious physical comedian Tony Steinbach. Activities include cookie decorating, ceramics workshops, and a pop-up escape room. Tickets are available at www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org/festival-of-illusions.

This year, the Cultural Center is extending a special invitation to all elementary school students in Lincoln City schools: come join the Festival Fun. With help from a grant from the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition, the Center is offering the following for all students in grades K-8 in Lincoln City schools:

Lincoln City elementary school students (grades K-8) are invited to special Festival events, thanks to a grant from the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition:

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- Free admission to one evening magic show (March 23-29, 7 pm). “Two-fer” tickets (student + adult) will be distributed at schools.

- Free daytime matinee of *WATER The Musical*, Wednesday, March 26 at 11 am.

- Drop-in Magic Art Studio, 2-4 pm, March 24-28, for $5/child.

- Donation-based magic-themed art kits, available at the Cultural Center and Driftwood Public Library.

However, visitors to the central Oregon coast can also join in.

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“You don’t have to be a local to enjoy the Festival of Illusions,” said the center's Niki Price. “The schedule is open to visitors, with events and prices to fit every budget, offering a weatherproof way to have fun during Spring Break.”

In the evenings, you’ll find the magic shows. Reserved theatre-style seats for the evening stage shows are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, $11 for youth ages 6-18 and free for kids ages 0-5. Purchases of four festival tickets or more receive a 10% discount on the whole order. LCCC membership discounts and comp tickets will be accepted.

There will be plenty to do in the daytime, for all ages. In addition to the famous drop-in Abracadabra Magic Art Studio, the Cultural Center will also host a Cookie Decorating Workshop with My Petite Sweet and a Youth Ceramics Workshop.

Shaky Grounds Café, an escape room on emergency preparedness, will be open March 23-28, with a booth and prize drawing hosted by Cassidy Boyle on March 24. Art kits by Krista Eddy and volunteers are also available by donation.

Families can even take a little of the magic home: themed art kits, made by a team of volunteers and the LCCC Visual Arts Director Krista Eddy, will be available while supplies last. Members of the public are invited to “shop” the art kit room, located next to Margaret’s Meeting Room, upstairs at the LCCC. Art kits are by donation -- pay what you can and enjoy crafting with the little ones in your life.

Explore the outdoor Cultural Plaza, featuring interactive installations like Pete Beeman’s “Poppy” and the Rotary Harmony Notes.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Highway 101, inside the historic Delake School. The center will be open from 10 am to 5 pm every day, and for all the evening shows, throughout the festival week. For inquiries or ticketing, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call the office at 541-994-9994.

 

 

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