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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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18 Oct 2026 at 9:26pm
Returns to Old Town on Wednesday, November 11. Florence events
Festive and Family-Friendly on Oregon Coast: Florence Hotel Gets Lighthearted...
16 Oct 2026 at 9:21am
Haunted Hotel event on Saturday, Oct. 31 - with treats for adults too. Florence events
Yachats Mushroom Fest Unlocks the Fun with Oregon Coast Fungi
6 Oct 2026 at 5:49pm
Ocotober 16 - 18, three days of talks, walks, workshops. Yachats events. Cape Perpetua
First of Oregon's Coastal Canine Classics Trots Into Florence in October
30 Sep 2026 at 12:41am
Oct 16 - 18 a weekend of doggo fun, events, beach walkies. Florence events
Florence's 5th Annual Festival Books Opens New Pages to Oregon Coast This Wee...
23 Sep 2026 at 8:11am
Florence's literary community on Saturday, September 26. Florence events
Retro / Vintage Trailer Fest Again Hits Oregon Coast, Bringing Kitsch to Flor...
20 Sep 2026 at 7:41pm
Dozens of restored and in-progress vintage travel trailers September 26. Florence events, Reedsport events, Yachats events
Central Oregon Coast Scares: Florence's Haunted Maze Gearing Up for More Frights
13 Sep 2026 at 8:39pm
October 28-31 at the Florence Events Center, this time with accessibility in mind. Florence events
Whimsical Oregon Coast Art Showing Sets Up at Florence Chamber
16 Aug 2026 at 10:09am
Arts Alliance has opened its August exhibit, Summer Fun, at the Visitor Center Art Gallery. Florence events
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
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18 Oct 2026 at 9:26pm
Returns to Old Town on Wednesday, November 11. Florence events
Festive and Family-Friendly on Oregon Coast: Florence Hotel Gets Lighthearted...
16 Oct 2026 at 9:21am
Haunted Hotel event on Saturday, Oct. 31 - with treats for adults too. Florence events
Oregon Coast Deputy Uses Boat to Rescue Man in Submerged Vehicle
9 Oct 2026 at 8:02pm
Elderly man accidentally drives into Alsea Bay, Waldport. Rescue
Yachats Mushroom Fest Unlocks the Fun with Oregon Coast Fungi
6 Oct 2026 at 5:49pm
Ocotober 16 - 18, three days of talks, walks, workshops. Yachats events. Cape Perpetua
BREAKING: Entire Oregon Coast Razor Clamming Shut Down
2 Oct 2026 at 6:58pm
Domoic acid is again the villain. Clamming unsafe until tests prove OK. Marine sciences, safety. Port Orford, Bandon, Lincoln City, Seaside, Astoria, Depoe Bay, Coos Bay, Charleston, Brookings, Gold Beach, Reedsport, Florence, Yachats, Waldport, Newport, Pacific City, Oceanside, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Cape Meares, Rockaway Beach, Wheeler, Manzanita, Cannon Beach
First of Oregon's Coastal Canine Classics Trots Into Florence in October
30 Sep 2026 at 12:41am
Oct 16 - 18 a weekend of doggo fun, events, beach walkies. Florence events
Central Oregon Coast's Siuslaw Forestlands Will Begin Seeing Pile-Burning
28 Sep 2026 at 8:31am
It begins in the central coast and Hebo areas. Tillamook, Lincoln City, Nehalem, Manzanita, Garibaldi, Pacific City, Depoe Bay, Yachats, Florence, Reedsport
Two Deadly Crashes This Weekend Near Oregon Coast, Including 4-Month-Old Girl
23 Sep 2026 at 9:11am
One happened near Florence and the other outside of Myrtle Point near Bandon. Traffic, rescue
Florence's 5th Annual Festival Books Opens New Pages to Oregon Coast This Wee...
23 Sep 2026 at 8:11am
Florence's literary community on Saturday, September 26. Florence events
Fire Restrictions Rescinded on Oregon Coast Federal Forestland - Inland State...
21 Sep 2026 at 9:02pm
No more campfire restrictions on Siuslaw areas, state parks still in place inland. Florence, Yachats, Reedsport, Tillamook, Waldport, Pacific City, Roosevelt Beach, Lane County, Tillamook, Manzanita, Lincoln City
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