Out on the Coast
Festivals, markets, kite flies, and chowder feeds along the coast. Plan the trip around one — or just know what's happening while you're out here.
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October 2026
Date (soonest)Annual Cranberrian Fair
The Long Beach Peninsula's bogs have grown cranberries for well over a century, and the Cranberrian Fair honors that heritage in Ocean Park. Tour a working cranberry bog, sample tart-sweet treats, browse crafts and history exhibits, and toa
Annual Water Music Festival
The Long Beach Peninsula fills with beautiful sound during the Water Music Festival, a beloved series of concerts in Ocean Park and Long Beach. Enjoy chamber music and accomplished performances in intimate coastal settings. The Washington s
First Fall Razor Clam Dig
Grab a bucket and shovel — Washington's beaches open for the First Fall Razor Clam Dig, a beloved coastal ritual. Join locals and visitors digging for prized razor clams along the wide Washington shoreline, then take home the makings of a c
One Sky One World~ International Kite Fly for Peace
The Long Beach Peninsula joins a global celebration as kites take to the sky for peace at this international fly. Watch colorful kites soar over Ocean Park's wide Washington beaches in a hopeful, uplifting event that unites flyers around th
Annual Yachats Village Mushroom Fest
Fall on the central Oregon coast means mushrooms, and Yachats celebrates the fungal bounty with its Village Mushroom Fest. Join guided forays, tastings, expert talks, and mushroom-themed fun in a town surrounded by lush coastal forest. It's
Annual Fall Kite Festival & Various Happenings
Lincoln City is famous for its skies, and the Fall Kite Festival fills them with color as giant show kites twist and soar above the beach. Expect expert flyers, family-friendly fun, and plenty of happenings around town throughout the weeken
Annual Cranberrian Fair
The Long Beach Peninsula's bogs have grown cranberries for well over a century, and the Cranberrian Fair honors that heritage in Ocean Park. Tour a working cranberry bog, sample tart-sweet treats, browse crafts and history exhibits, and toa
One Sky One World~ International Kite Fly for Peace
The Long Beach Peninsula joins a global celebration as kites take to the sky for peace at this international fly. Watch colorful kites soar over Ocean Park's wide Washington beaches in a hopeful, uplifting event that unites flyers around th
Halloween Haunted House
Seabrook gets spooky with a Halloween Haunted House, bringing frights and fun to this charming Washington coast town. Brave the scares, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and make some spine-tingling memories in one of the Northwest's most walka
Annual Fall Kite Festival & Various Happenings
Lincoln City is famous for its skies, and the Fall Kite Festival fills them with color as giant show kites twist and soar above the beach. Expect expert flyers, family-friendly fun, and plenty of happenings around town throughout the weeken
North Bend Boo Bash
North Bend and Coos Bay get spooky with the Boo Bash, a family-friendly Halloween celebration on the south-central Oregon coast. Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating, games, and festive fun in a safe, welcoming community setting.
Annual Jazz at Newport
Jazz at Newport brings smooth sounds and serious talent to the Oregon coast, filling Newport venues with live performances from accomplished musicians. Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or just along for the vibe, it's a stylish, soulful
Annual Whale of a Quilt Show
Ocean Shores showcases the art of the quilt at this charming annual show on the Washington coast. Admire handcrafted quilts and fiber art in every color and pattern, chat with the makers, and appreciate the patience and skill behind each pi
North Bend Boo Bash
North Bend and Coos Bay get spooky with the Boo Bash, a family-friendly Halloween celebration on the south-central Oregon coast. Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating, games, and festive fun in a safe, welcoming community setting.
North Bend Boo Bash
North Bend and Coos Bay get spooky with the Boo Bash, a family-friendly Halloween celebration on the south-central Oregon coast. Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating, games, and festive fun in a safe, welcoming community setting.
Great Fall Beach Cleanup
Volunteers up and down the Oregon coast join the Great Fall Beach Cleanup, combing the sand to keep these treasured beaches pristine. Grab a bag, do your part, and connect with a community that loves and protects its shoreline. It's a simpl
Great Fall Beach Cleanup
Volunteers up and down the Oregon coast join the Great Fall Beach Cleanup, combing the sand to keep these treasured beaches pristine. Grab a bag, do your part, and connect with a community that loves and protects its shoreline. It's a simpl
Annual Whale of a Quilt Show
Ocean Shores showcases the art of the quilt at this charming annual show on the Washington coast. Admire handcrafted quilts and fiber art in every color and pattern, chat with the makers, and appreciate the patience and skill behind each pi
Peninsula Arts Association Annual Art Show
The Long Beach Peninsula's creative community shines at the Peninsula Arts Association Annual Art Show in Ocean Park. Browse original paintings, photography, and craft from talented local artists, meet the makers, and celebrate the vibrant
Oregon Coast Aquarium~ "Creatures of the Day" & "Creatures of the Night"
The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport invites you to explore the fascinating rhythms of marine life with its Creatures of the Day and Creatures of the Night programs. Discover how sea animals behave from dawn to dusk, enjoy hands-on learning
Cranberry Harvest Festival
Westport marks the cranberry harvest with a festival honoring one of the Washington coast's signature crops. Celebrate the tart red berry with food, local color, and community fun in this classic fishing town. It's a wholesome, seasonal gat
Oktoberfest
Seabrook raises a stein at Oktoberfest, celebrating the season with a Bavarian-inspired party on the Washington coast. Enjoy the festive food, drink, and music in this charming, walkable beach town. It's a warm, jovial gathering perfect for
Oregon Coast Aquarium~ "Creatures of the Day" & "Creatures of the Night"
The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport invites you to explore the fascinating rhythms of marine life with its Creatures of the Day and Creatures of the Night programs. Discover how sea animals behave from dawn to dusk, enjoy hands-on learning
Oktoberfest
Seabrook raises a stein at Oktoberfest, celebrating the season with a Bavarian-inspired party on the Washington coast. Enjoy the festive food, drink, and music in this charming, walkable beach town. It's a warm, jovial gathering perfect for
Oregon Coast Aquarium~ "Creatures of the Day" & "Creatures of the Night"
The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport invites you to explore the fascinating rhythms of marine life with its Creatures of the Day and Creatures of the Night programs. Discover how sea animals behave from dawn to dusk, enjoy hands-on learning
Annual Jazz at Newport
Jazz at Newport brings smooth sounds and serious talent to the Oregon coast, filling Newport venues with live performances from accomplished musicians. Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or just along for the vibe, it's a stylish, soulful
First Fall Razor Clam Dig
Grab a bucket and shovel — Washington's beaches open for the First Fall Razor Clam Dig, a beloved coastal ritual. Join locals and visitors digging for prized razor clams along the wide Washington shoreline, then take home the makings of a c
Sand Castle Contest
Grab a bucket and shovel — Seabrook hosts a Sand Castle Contest that turns the Washington coast beach into a gallery of creativity. Build your own masterpiece or admire the competition, and enjoy classic seaside fun in this charming, walkab
Annual Yachats Village Mushroom Fest
Fall on the central Oregon coast means mushrooms, and Yachats celebrates the fungal bounty with its Village Mushroom Fest. Join guided forays, tastings, expert talks, and mushroom-themed fun in a town surrounded by lush coastal forest. It's
Annual Yachats Village Mushroom Fest
Fall on the central Oregon coast means mushrooms, and Yachats celebrates the fungal bounty with its Village Mushroom Fest. Join guided forays, tastings, expert talks, and mushroom-themed fun in a town surrounded by lush coastal forest. It's
Annual Halloween Dance
Yachats knows how to throw a party, and the annual Halloween Dance is a local favorite. Put on your best costume and join the community for a spirited night of music, dancing, and good-natured coastal fun in one of Oregon's most tight-knit
Sand Castle Contest
Grab a bucket and shovel — Seabrook hosts a Sand Castle Contest that turns the Washington coast beach into a gallery of creativity. Build your own masterpiece or admire the competition, and enjoy classic seaside fun in this charming, walkab
Annual Halloween Dance
Yachats knows how to throw a party, and the annual Halloween Dance is a local favorite. Put on your best costume and join the community for a spirited night of music, dancing, and good-natured coastal fun in one of Oregon's most tight-knit
Chowder, Blues, and Brews
Florence blends three coastal favorites — hearty chowder, live blues, and craft brews — into one irresistible festival. Sip, savor, and sway along the historic Oregon coast waterfront in a laid-back celebration of good food, good music, and
Annual Fall Kite Festival & Various Happenings
Lincoln City is famous for its skies, and the Fall Kite Festival fills them with color as giant show kites twist and soar above the beach. Expect expert flyers, family-friendly fun, and plenty of happenings around town throughout the weeken
Cranberry Harvest Festival
Westport marks the cranberry harvest with a festival honoring one of the Washington coast's signature crops. Celebrate the tart red berry with food, local color, and community fun in this classic fishing town. It's a wholesome, seasonal gat
