Yachats / Florence / Waldport Events Calendar 2026 - 27, Central Oregon Coast

Every First Thursday of the Month – Yachats Big Band, at the Yachats Commons. Couples, families and singles are invited to dance to the Big Band Classics of Glen Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others. Alcohol- and smoke-free; light refreshments. 7 – 9 p.m. $5 donation for adults, kids free. Yachats Commons, at 441 N. Coast Hwy 101 (between 4th and 5th on Hwy 101) Yachats, Oregon. 541-265-2514.

Every Day in Summer: Heceta Head Lightstation Tours. Free docent led tours at Heceta Head Lightstation (circa 1894). 11 am - 3 pm. Heceta Head Lightstation is 14 miles south of Yachats on US 101. $5/vehicle/day use fee or valid OSP parking pass or Oregon Coast Passport. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-3416. See the state parks website for updates

Some Saturdays. Saturday Speakers Series at Cape Perpetua. Visitors can enjoy a variety of speakers and topics. 11 a.m. Free. A Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, federal recreation pass, or $5 day-use fee is required within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and at some trailheads and day use sites. For more in-formation on these events, contact the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at 541-547-3289. Just south of Yachats, Oregon.

Every March Spring Whale Watching Week. Volunteers answer questions and help visitors spot whales at about a dozen locations on the coast including. Throughout Lane and Lincoln County. WhaleSpoken.Wordpress.com. 541-765-3304.

March. Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup. Join visitors and community members for a state-wide volunteer cleanup of debris.. Meet at 10 AM at various spots in Lincoln and Lane County. SOLVE (503) 844-9571. solve.org.

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Every March Spring Whale Watching Week Volunteers answer questions and help visitors spot whales at about a dozen locations on the coast including. Throughout Lane and Lincoln County. . 541-765-3304.

Every April Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup. Join visitors and community members for a state-wide volunteer cleanup of debris.. Meet at 10 AM at various spots in Lincoln and Lane County. SOLVE (503) 844-9571. solve.org.

Rhody Days in May. Three to four days of gigantic celebration throughout the central Oregon coast town of Florence. Starting with the crowning of the Rhododendron Days, then parades, food, music, a Ferris wheel. Florence, Oregon.

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Oregon Coast's Florence Bumps Up Its Color Factor with Bright Hanging Flower ...
More flower baskets will cover city streets this year. Florence events


Now Begins the 'Season of Satellites' Above Oregon, Washington: Summer's Surr...
Not even counting meteors, these satellite trains can create wild colors and streaks in the sky. Astronomy, weather. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events


Lowest Tides of the Year on Oregon Coast: Where to Look, Comprehensive List
More extreme low tides than expected bring rare access and wider beaches. Weather, Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events


Among Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence Soon
119th Annual Rhododendron Festival, set for May 14 - 17, 2026, throughout Florence. Florence events


Yachats Sip 'n Stroll Blends Scrumptious with Oregon Coast Breezes
The annual Sip 'n Stroll returns April 18 - 19. Yachats events


Oregon Spring Cleanup Needs Volunteers for Coast, Inland - All Through April
SOLVE is expanding its largest spring volunteer effort. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events


Whale Watch Week is About to Spring on the Oregon Coast, March 21 - 29
Trained volunteers and park rangers will staff 15 designated viewpoints. Marine sciences. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events


March 30 is 132nd-Year Celebration at Oregon Coast's Beloved Heceta Head Ligh...
Food, live music and history, but no trip to the top. Florence events, Yachats events


Florence Creates Giveaway of Two Nights at Central Oregon Coast, Gourmet Food...
Lakeside getaway, free food and more through Florence's contest. Florence events


Monks and a Mandala - An Extraordinary Weekend at Central Oregon Coast's Yachats
Tuesday, February 17, through Sunday, February 22, at Yachats Commons. Yachats events


Florence's Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail Takes Over Oregon Coast Town, ...
15 wineries, 12 chowder-makers and more. Florence events


Yachats' Little Log Church the Center of Renewal Ceremonies on Oregon Coast
30th annual Valentine's Day Celebration of Renewal and Commitment on Saturday, Feb. 14. Yachats events, Florence events, Waldport events, Newport


Yachats Mushroom Treasure Hunt Returns to Wilds of Oregon Coast Forest Trails
On the trails between Yachats and Heceta Head through February 28. Yachats events


Central Oregon Coast's 'Dr Dune' Center of Show in Florence: Sandboarding as Art
Through the end of February, see sandboards that are true art. Florence events


Central Oregon Coast Will Break Out In a Fit of Raucous Americana: Florence W...
Jan 22 - 24 at the Florence Events Center


Oregon Coast Town Looks at Possibility of Life Out There with Yachats Event
Jan 11 at the Yachats Commons examines the moon Europa. Yachats events


South Oregon Coast First Day Hikes: Nature's Workout in Bandon, Coos Bay, Ree...
Hike near lighthouses or along the sands. Bandon events, Coos Bay events, Reedsport events, Florence events, Florence event, Port Orford events


Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week Comes as Scientists Worry About Latest Populati...
Saturday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 from Brookings to Warrenton. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events


First Day Hikes Take Place All Over Oregon and Coast to Start 2026
A special tradition in Yachats, but also Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events


Holly Jolly Follies Return to Central Oregon Coast's Florence Events Center
Dec 5 - 7 with loads of dancing, song and even cocoa.


 

 

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Oregon Coast's Florence Bumps Up Its Color Factor with Bright Hanging Flower ...
More flower baskets will cover city streets this year. Florence events

Now Begins the 'Season of Satellites' Above Oregon, Washington: Summer's Surr...
Not even counting meteors, these satellite trains can create wild colors and streaks in the sky. Astronomy, weather. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events

Another Dead Whale Stranding, This Time Near Yachats on Central Oregon Coast
Reports differ on whether it was alive at first; scientists are examining the carcass. Marine sciences

First Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More Soon
Florence again saw the first sighting; more killer whales are likely on the way.

Lowest Tides of the Year on Oregon Coast: Where to Look, Comprehensive List
More extreme low tides than expected bring rare access and wider beaches. Weather, Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events

Finalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many Diseases
The whale at Yachats in November had a multitude of chronic conditions which were killing it. Marine sciences

Among Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence Soon
119th Annual Rhododendron Festival, set for May 14 - 17, 2026, throughout Florence. Florence events

Toying with 'Light Orbs' on the Oregon Coast
Wondrous surrealism and photographic experiments in Pacific City, Waldport, Lincoln City

Deceased Whale on Oregon Coast: Scientists May Already Have Clue in Cause of ...
Gray whale in Florence may be connected to 'skinny whales' issue of decade. Marine sciences

Yachats Sip 'n Stroll Blends Scrumptious with Oregon Coast Breezes
The annual Sip 'n Stroll returns April 18 - 19. Yachats events

 

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