ONGOING: North Coast Food Trail Expands to Edge of NW Oregon Some 100 or more miles of foodstuffs, drinks and culinary-themed adventures in Pacific City, Tillamook, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria

Every Day: Seaside Aquarium. Open every day of the week. Feed seals, see all manner of sea life. Seaside Aquarium. Seaside, Oregon. www.seasideaquarium.com 503-738-6211.

Every First Saturday. Seaside’s Treasure the Beach Cleanup. This volunteer effort, coordinated by multiple agencies in the area, offers visitors the chance to give back to Seaside’s greatest attraction, its beautiful beach. Starting at 9 a.m. Meet at Seaside Turnaround. Register at solve.org.

Every Third Sunday, September through May 2027. In Their Footsteps Speaker Series. 1 p.m. Visitor Center Netul River Room. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Fort Clatsop. 92343 Fort Clatsop Road. Astoria, Oregon. www.nps.gov/lewi

Every Wednesday Starting June 2026. Seaside Farmers Market. With vendors offering a wide variety of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses and hand-crafted artisan food and products. Bring your family, friends and appetite. Featuring live music weekly. 2 p.m. The market will take place in the parking lot at the Sunset Recreation Center (1120 Broadway), formerly Broadway Middle School. Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-3311.

Every First Saturday. First Saturday Art Walk. A free event that takes place between Holladay Drive and Broadway Street in the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside. 5 – 7 p.m. Seaside, Oregon. https://fairweatherhouseandgallery.com/

Every Second Saturday. 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Check out downtown Astoria for this monthly tour of art, festivities, refreshments, entertainment and more. 5 p.m. Astoria, Oregon. http://astoriadowntown.com/

Every Friday, Saturday and Monday. Menagerie Gift Shop Spring Maker's Market. 22 vendors from the Pacific Northwest celebrating spring and showing their creations. Take your photo with a gnome, plant seeds in egg cartons, make a paper plate mushroom at the activity table and hear the ukulele strolling through the market. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pier 39 at 100 39th Street. Astoria, Oregon. https://menagerieonpier39.com/.

See here for Seaside live music listings (some Astoria and Cannon Beach as well)

Through September 3, Thursdays. Buskers in the Park. A summer concert series bringing rotating musicians to the City Park bandstand, offering early‑evening folk, acoustic, and Americana performances. Shows run weather‑permitting, and the season features regional artists who turn the park into a relaxed community gathering spot.
- August 6 – Tom May Band
- August 13 – David Jacobs‑Strain & Bob Beach
- August 20 – Love Dean
- August 27 – Whiskey Deaf Duo
- September 3 – True North Duo
Cannon Beach, Oregon. cannonbeach.org

Through – August 15, select dates. Tufted Puffin Walks. Guided morning walks introduce visitors to the tufted puffins nesting around Haystack Rock, with naturalists helping spot birds and explain their behavior. Participants meet near the beach ramp by the Wayfarer or at the orange flag marking the gathering point for these one‑hour wildlife outings.
- August 1, 2026
- August 12, 2026
- August 13, 2026
- August 14, 2026
- August 15, 2026
Cannon Beach, Oregon. cannonbeach.org

June 16 – September 8, Tuesdays. Cannon Beach Farmers Market. A weekly summer market filling the Gower and Hemlock parking area with fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made goods. Vendors from around the region create a lively midday marketplace that has become a seasonal staple for residents and visitors. Cannon Beach, Oregon. cannonbeach.org

September 11-13. Cannon Beach Cottage Tour. A long‑running heritage event offering a look inside historic cottages and notable homes, paired with talks, receptions, and local history presentations. Each year highlights a different neighborhood or architectural theme, giving visitors a rare glimpse into Cannon Beach’s most charming properties. Cannon Beach, Oregon. cannonbeach.org

November Through Spring 2027: Friends of Haystack Rock lectures. TBA

Spring Unveiling Arts Festival – May 2027. galleries will welcome some of their most popular artists as guests in the galleries during the weekend or will curate special exhibitions of their latest works. During the 2022 event, visit 5 of the 10 participating galleries to be eligible to win one of five $50-100 gift certificates to be redeemed at the gallery of your choice. Cannon Beach, Oregon. cbgallerygroup.com/

May . Pouring at the Coast May 2027. Designed to engage the beer fan and offers a unique opportunity to talk with professionals while enjoying craft beer from across the state and beyond. This is must-attend event for beer fans and brewers alike. 3 p.m. Seaside Civic and Convention Center. 415 1st Ave. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-8585. https://pouringatthecoast.com/

2027 date for Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest June 11-13, 2027 (with events day before and after the main event) - Bonfire, Music & Smores. Cannon Beach, Oregon. More details at cannonbeach.org as they become known.

Great Columbia River Crossing, Astoria – October 2027. See link

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