Complete Guide to Central Oregon Coast Events, Festivals & Activities
Your comprehensive guide to events in Newport, Lincoln City, Yachats, Waldport, Depoe Bay, Toledo, and Siletz
JANUARY 2025 - Oregon Coast Winter Events
January 1-3 - Lincoln City Glass Float Drop New Year Event
Location: Lincoln City beaches from Roads End to Siletz Bay
Lincoln City's famous glass float treasure hunt begins the year with 100 special commemorative floats
Early January - Newport Oregon Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge
Location: Newport waterfront
Popular New Year fitness tradition on the Oregon Coast
Daily in January - Lincoln City Finders Keepers Glass Floats
Location: Lincoln City beaches
Daily drops of handcrafted glass floats continue this beloved Oregon Coast tradition
FEBRUARY 2025 - Oregon Coast Seafood & Wine Season
Mid-February - Newport Seafood and Wine Festival
Location: Port of Newport, near Rogue Ales Brewery
Oregon Coast's premier winter festival featuring 150+ wines and fresh Pacific seafood, attracts 15,000+ visitors annually
February - Lincoln County Historical Society Crab Feed
Location: Lincoln County venues
Traditional Oregon Coast Dungeness crab dinner supporting local history preservation
February 14 - Lincoln City Valentine's Sweethearts Dance
Location: Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101
Big band music and romantic celebration on the Oregon Coast
February 8-17 - Lincoln City Retro Expo and Antique Festival
Location: Lincoln City antique shops and vintage stores
Annual celebration featuring 100 special glass floats and vintage shopping throughout the city
MARCH 2025 - Oregon Coast Spring Events & Whale Watching
March 22-30 - Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week Spring Migration
Location: Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats, and Lincoln City viewing stations
Trained volunteers at prime Oregon Coast locations help visitors spot migrating gray whales
March 23-29 - Lincoln City Festival of Illusions Magic Show
Location: Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101
Spring break magic festival featuring professional magicians and family entertainment
March - Newport Oregon Shamrock Run
Location: Newport historic district and bayfront
St. Patrick's Day themed running event through scenic Newport streets
March 8 - Lincoln City St. Patrick's Day Entertainment
Location: Various Lincoln City venues
AML Trio performance and Elton John tribute show celebrating Irish heritage on the Oregon Coast
APRIL 2025 - Oregon Coast Spring Festivals & Blooms
April 12 - Bloom Newport Festival
Location: Newport Performing Arts Center and Newport Visual Arts Center
Newport Oregon's premier spring community celebration featuring local artists, live music, food trucks, and beer garden along Cliff Street
April 19 - Yachats Sip and Stroll Wine Event
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Yachats businesses
Oregon Coast wine tasting event exploring Yachats' unique shops and galleries
April 26 - Lincoln City Glass Float 25th Anniversary Festival
Location: Lincoln City beaches and visitor center
Celebrating Lincoln City's famous Finders Keepers glass float program milestone
MAY 2025 - Oregon Coast Environmental Festivals & Marathon
May 10 - Yachats Wild Things Environmental Festival
Location: Yachats Commons and Yachats State Park
Unique Oregon Coast environmental celebration featuring giant animal puppets, tide pool exploration, and coastal wildlife education in Yachats
May 15-18 - Florence Oregon Rhododendron Festival
Location: Florence (southern Central Oregon Coast)
118th annual flower festival, one of Oregon's oldest festivals celebrating Pacific Coast blooms
May - Newport Oregon Marathon
Location: Starting at Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Newport
Boston Marathon qualifying race showcasing Oregon Coast scenery from Newport to South Beach
May - Newport Loyalty Days Celebration
Location: Newport bayfront and historic Nye Beach
Annual patriotic celebration featuring parades and community activities in Newport Oregon
JUNE 2025 - Oregon Coast Summer Festivals Begin
June 1 - Lincoln City Special Yellow Glass Float Drop
Location: Lincoln City beaches from Roads End to Siletz Bay
Limited edition drop of 129 exclusive yellow glass floats supporting local Lincoln City charities
June 8 - World Oceans Day at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Location: Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport
Special marine education exhibits and ocean conservation programs in Newport Oregon
June 15-16 - Waldport Beachcomber Days Festival
Location: Downtown Waldport and Alsea Bay waterfront
Central Oregon Coast's premier small-town festival featuring live music, logging demonstrations, parade, vendors, classic car show, beer garden, and family activities
June 21-22 - Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival
Location: D River State Recreation Site, Lincoln City
Oregon Coast's most famous kite festival featuring giant show kites, free kite-making workshops, and stunt demonstrations on Lincoln City beaches
June 26 - Newport Kittypalooza Cat Festival
Location: Newport venues
Unique Oregon Coast pet celebration during National Adopt-a-Cat Month in Newport
June 27 - Newport Touch a Truck Community Event
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Newport community venues
Family-friendly event featuring Newport police, fire, and public works vehicles
JULY 2025
July 3 - Waldport 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Over Alsea Bay, Waldport
Early Independence Day celebration
July 4 - Independence Day Celebrations
- Newport: Fireworks over Yaquina Bay
- Lincoln City: Drone show (first Oregon Coast community to replace fireworks)
- Yachats: La De Da Parade at noon, fireworks over Yachats River
July - Toledo Summer Festival
Location: Toledo
Community celebration with music, food, and activities
Late July - August - Newport Summer Concert Series
Location: Various scenic parks in Newport
Outdoor concerts using the Oregon Coast as backdrop
AUGUST 2025 - Oregon Coast Peak Festival Season
August 3-4 - Toledo Art, Oysters & Brews Festival
Location: Downtown Toledo Oregon historic district
First weekend celebration combining Pacific Coast fresh oysters, Oregon craft beer, and local artists along the Yaquina River
August 8-10 - Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Siletz Oregon
Location: Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds, Government Hill, Siletz
Three-day celebration by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians featuring traditional Native American dancing, drumming, arts, and Pacific Northwest indigenous cuisine. Free admission with over 50 vendors
August 16-17 - Toledo Oregon Wooden Boat Show (20th Anniversary)
Location: Waterfront Park, 127 NW A Street, Toledo
Times: Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM
Free maritime heritage festival celebrating Toledo's boat-building legacy, featuring historic vessels, the famous Georgia Pacific Containerboard Boat Contest, and live demonstrations
August - Newport Performing Arts Festival
Location: Oregon Coast Community College and Doerfler Family Theatre, Newport
Week-long festival culminating with performances by 40+ artists at Newport's premier theater venue
SEPTEMBER 2025 - Oregon Coast Fall Festival Season
September 19 - Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival Night Fly
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: D River State Recreation Site, Lincoln City Oregon
Magical evening event featuring LED-illuminated kites dancing above Lincoln City beaches
September 19-21 - Newport Oregon Pride Festival
Location: Multiple Newport venues including Recreation Center and community spaces
Three-day celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ community featuring pride events, entertainment, and inclusive activities throughout Newport
September 20-21 - Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
Location: D River State Recreation Site, Lincoln City
Oregon Coast's premier fall kite event featuring giant show kites, stunt demonstrations, family activities, and the famous "Kite Capital of the World" atmosphere
Labor Day Weekend - Toledo Oregon Labor Day Art Walk
Location: Downtown Toledo and Yaquina River Museum of Art
Self-guided art tour showcasing Toledo's creative community and historic art venues
OCTOBER 2025 - Oregon Coast Jazz & Autumn Celebrations
October 3-5 - Oregon Coast Jazz Party Newport
Location: Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive Street, Newport
Premier Oregon Coast jazz festival celebrating over 20 years of world-class live jazz performances in historic Nye Beach, Newport
October 17-19 - Yachats Oregon Mushroom Festival
Location: Yachats community venues and coastal forests
Weekend celebration of Pacific Coast fungi featuring guided mushroom walks, expert-led foraging workshops, and mycology education in scenic Yachats
Second Saturday October - Toledo Oregon Pet Parade & Halloween
Location: Main Street Toledo and downtown businesses
Adorable pet costume parade through historic Toledo followed by trick-or-treating at local shops
NOVEMBER 2025 - Oregon Coast Celtic Music & Heritage
November 7-9 - Yachats Celtic Music Festival
Location: Multiple Yachats venues
Three-day Oregon Coast Celtic celebration featuring international musicians, Ceili dancing, whisky tasting, traditional workshops, jam sessions, and the magical "Piper on the Point" bagpipe sunset performance over the Pacific Ocean
Third Saturday November - Restoration Pow-Wow Lincoln City
Location: Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th Street, Lincoln City
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians celebration honoring the restoration of tribal recognition, featuring traditional dancing and cultural education
November - Toledo Oregon Umbrella Parade
Location: Downtown Toledo
Unique Central Oregon Coast tradition celebrating Toledo's rainy season with colorful umbrella displays
DECEMBER 2025 - Oregon Coast Holiday Magic
Every Friday & Saturday in December - Sea of Lights Oregon Coast Aquarium
Location: Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport
Newport's magical holiday tradition featuring over 500,000 colorful lights creating animated sea creatures, orcas, herons, and underwater gardens during after-hours aquarium experience
December - Deck the Dock Lincoln City Holiday Lights
Location: Lincoln City dock, Taft Arch, Regatta Park, and Oceanlake neighborhoods
Annual Lincoln City holiday lighting ceremony kicking off the season with festive displays throughout the city
First Saturday December - Newport Oregon Holiday Light Display
Location: Newport waterfront and community venues
Beloved Newport tradition started in 1994 by Marine Discovery Tours, featuring community-wide holiday lighting celebration
December - Toledo Oregon Holiday Tree Lighting & Community Party
Location: Downtown Toledo
Small-town Central Oregon Coast holiday celebration with community tree lighting and family activities
YEAR-ROUND WEEKLY OREGON COAST EVENTS
Every Saturday - Newport Oregon Farmers Market
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 215 OR-229, Newport
Central Oregon Coast's premier weekly market featuring 60+ vendors with fresh Pacific Coast produce, artisan crafts, hot food, local honey, and live music
Friday Evenings (Summer) - Tastee Tiki Open Mic Newport
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 4900 Oregon Coast Highway, Newport
Famous "World's Only Open Mic on Coast Highway 101" featuring local and traveling musicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest
Seasonal - Lincoln City Sunday Market
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101
Handmade and homegrown items market showcasing Lincoln City area artisans and farmers
Monthly - Met Opera in HD Newport
Location: Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive Street
World-class opera performances broadcast live to Newport Oregon audiences
September through March - Newport Symphony Orchestra
Location: Newport Performing Arts Center
Professional orchestra performances featuring classical and contemporary music in Newport's premier venue
This comprehensive Oregon Coast events guide covers festivals and activities in Newport, Lincoln City, Yachats, Waldport, Depoe Bay, Toledo, and Siletz. For current event details, lodging recommendations, and insider tips about Central Oregon Coast celebrations, visit www.audrascoasthomes.com - your local experts for Oregon Coast events and real estate.
