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 Closures, Returns: Whale Center, Sutton Lake, Trolley, Outdoor M...
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
Whale Watching Center closing for repairs, movies in Astoria park return, Pacific City trolley, Florence lake ramp closure. Astoria events, Depoe Bay events, Florence events, Pacific City events, traffic


Journey to the Center of the Oregon Coast: Florence's Fourth of July
23 Jun 2026 at 9:05pm
A variety of Florence events in one day


Little Oregon Coast Food Fest Gets Bigger: Toledo's Art, Oysters 'n Brews
23 Jun 2026 at 9:05pm
Returning August 1 and 2 to the little town outside of Newport. Newport events, Yachats event


Florence Fills Skies with Kites in June: Four Days of Oregon Coast Flying Colors
19 Jun 2026 at 9:06am
June 22 - 25 at Heceta Beach. Florence events


Free Fishing Weekend All Over Oregon, Coastline
1 Jun 2026 at 10:05pm
Oregon's Free Fishing Weekend returns June 6 - 7, 2026. 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


State Parks Day Means One Big Freebie for Oregonians - including the coastline
30 May 2026 at 7:01am
June 6 brings free parking to all Oregon state parks for residents. 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


Central Oregon Coast Tradition Returns: Family Fishing and Carnival at Eckman...
16 May 2026 at 8:00am
Near Waldport: 27th annual family fishing event Saturday, May 16. Waldport events, Yachats events, food, dining


Super Moon, Blue Moon, Micro Moon and Meteor Shower - All Above Oregon / Wash...
Why we'll be getting extreme large and minus tides, plus meteors and more. 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


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


 

 

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Oregon Coast Icon is Back: Heceta Head Lighthouse Lit Once Again
26 Jul 2026 at 8:30am
Light was out since March and just turned back on Thursday. Florence, Yachats, history

Oregon Coast Closures, Returns: Whale Center, Sutton Lake, Trolley, Outdoor M...
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
Whale Watching Center closing for repairs, movies in Astoria park return, Pacific City trolley, Florence lake ramp closure. Astoria events, Depoe Bay events, Florence events, Pacific City events, traffic

More Oregon Coast Firefighters Join the Fray, This Time Near Madras
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
Personnel and equipment from Yachats, Lincoln City, Nestucca, Albany

Photos: Aurora Borealis Show Hits a High Note Above Oregon
5 Jul 2026 at 6:29am
Northern Lights documented even in southern Oregon, the coast. Weather, astronomy, sciences, Lincoln City, Florence, Salem, Bend

Two Fatal Crashes Already in Holiday Traffic: Oregon Coast Range and Near Eugene
5 Jul 2026 at 6:00am
OSP investigating crashes near Otis and near Eugene. Traffic. Lane County, Florence

Siuslaw National Forest Enacts Fire Restrictions on Large Area of Oregon Coas...
2 Jul 2026 at 6:46am
Only allowed to build fires within campground facilities, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Neskowin, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Yachats, Florence, Waldport, safety, Reedsport, Coos Bay

Oregon Officials Advice on Fireworks, Leave Them At Home If Heading to State ...
27 Jun 2026 at 11:23pm
Fireworks are banned in all state parks; Sheriffs urge caution. Safety. Astoria events, Seaside events, Cannon Beach events, Manzanita events, Rockaway Beach events, Tillamook events, Oceanside events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay events, Newport events, Waldport events, Yachats events, Florence events, Reedsport events, North Bend events, Coos Bay events, Charleston events, Bandon events, Port Orford events, Gold Beach events, Brookings events. Weather

Absolute Complete Guide to Oregon Coast Fourth of July, 2026: All Towns
26 Jun 2026 at 6:51am
Astoria events, Seaside events, Cannon Beach events, Manzanita events, Rockaway Beach events, Tillamook events, Oceanside events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay events, Newport events, Waldport events, Yachats events, Florence events, Reedsport events, North Bend events, Coos Bay events, Charleston events, Bandon events, Port Orford events, Gold Beach events, Brookings events. Weather

Journey to the Center of the Oregon Coast: Florence's Fourth of July
23 Jun 2026 at 9:05pm
A variety of Florence events in one day

Little Oregon Coast Food Fest Gets Bigger: Toledo's Art, Oysters 'n Brews
23 Jun 2026 at 9:05pm
Returning August 1 and 2 to the little town outside of Newport. Newport events, Yachats event

 

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