Community Calendar
Oregon Coast Jazz Party 2026
Enjoy three magical days of world-class music set against the timeless rhythm of the Pacific ocean.
Octopus Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us on Thursday, October 8 for a fact-packed Octopus Day featuring a special octopus trading card, keeper chats, and octopus activities!
** Canceled ** Writer's Workshop in Yachats
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
October 24, 2026 - 9am to 4:30pm - Yachats, Oregon - The Commons Room 8
Spooky Sea Stroll - Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enter the deep ocean through a spooky tunnel that will take you past huge glowing creatures, hydrothermal vents, and other deep sea mysteries. Join us at 6pm for a children's costume contest! This after-hours event is $5/person aged 5+.
Saltwater Stories featuring Fisherpoets
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saltwater Stories, featuring FisherPoets, brings together FisherPoetry, sea shanties, coastal art and community for an afternoon celebrating Newport’s working waterfront and unique coastal culture. Join Newport Fishermen’s Wives and the Pacific ...
Nye Beach Banner Auction - Oct 25-29
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The 18th Annual Online Banner Art Auction will open for bids on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3:00pm. The online auction, run by “32 Auctions,” will close on October 29, 2026.
Light Up a Life
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Before this holiday season begins, we invite you to take time to join Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in remembering our patients, community members and those who are important to you. This past year, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice provided care to more than ...
Oregon Coast Aquarium Homeschool Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us Thursday, November 5th for a fun and educational day of learning at the Aquarium! We will be hosting several Educational Programs (registration required) for homeschool students throughout the day as well as a variety of open-access activities ...
Oregon Coast Art Show - 11/14 & 11/15 Newport Rec Center
A premier fine arts and crafts event hosted by the City of Newport Parks and Recreation Department. When: Saturday, Nov. 14 (10 am - 4 pm); Sunday, Nov. 15 (10 am - 2 pm) Where: Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery St., Newport, OR
Crab Fishery Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday, December 30th for chats & activities about crab fisheries as we discuss the importance of our local fishery and Dungeness Crabs.
Big Blue Film Festival - Jan 29-30, 2027
The Big Blue Film Fest is hosted at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center, which has operated in Newport, Oregon, for 60 years. Hatfield is dedicated to education and exploration with classes, internships, top-quality research and ...
