Thursday, Sept. 24
Toledo Community Market
Memorial Field • Toledo
Local produce, craft vendors and food trucks. 10 am-3 pm, 385 NW A Street.
Introductory Tai Chi
Yaquina Barre Dance Studio • Newport
These community sessions are designed to be accessible for all ages and ability levels, particularly beginners and older adults. 10-11 am, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
Duplicate Bridge
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Bring a partner or email sandy5942@outlook.com and they will find one for you. Every Thursday at 11 am, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Sitting Yoga Class
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Noon-1 pm, 220 Bay Street.
Yarn Group
Salmon River Grange • Otis
Help knit and crochet items for those in need. Bring your own supplies if you can. 3-4 pm, 5371 Salmon River Hwy.
Underground Art Lab
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Makers of all ages are invited to try four different creative activities, with all materials and instructions laid out for a self-guided art exploration experience. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $5. 3-6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Lincoln City Music Circle
Lincoln City Senior Center
Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 N Oar Place.
Word Surfers Writing Group
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Connect, create and collaborate with others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums are welcome. 4-6 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Chris at 541-224-6498.
Bingo Night
Salmon River Grange • Otis
Doors open at 4 pm and bingo begins at 5 pm. Snacks and drinks will be sold. 5371 Hwy. 18.
Dark & Stormy Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The literary series kicks off with a talk from Meg Shaffer, author of “The Wishing Game,” Reader’s Digest Best Book of the Year. 4 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
Sea Otter Bingo
Claim 52 Brewing • Newport
Help celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Month with the Elakha Alliance. 6-8 pm, 748 SW Bay Blvd.
Game Night
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Board, dice and card games available for play. Farkle instruction available. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Science on Tap
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
Learn about what has caused the Super El Niño weather phenomenon from Dr. Mary Hunsicker, research ecologist at NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center. 6-7:30 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.
Kilchis Point Talk
Tillamook County Library • Pacific City
Jenny Teece of Tillamook County Pioneer Museum presents a historical overview of Kilchis Point Reserve. 6:30-7:30 pm, 6200 Camp Street.
Friday, Sept. 25
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101. Continues Saturday.
Ribbon Cutting
Pelican Brewing • Yachats
Enjoy small bites and beverages along with remarks from Pelican founders as the company launches its sixth coastal location. 10:30-11 am, 580 Hwy. 101 N.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
OktoberCrest
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
This three-day celebration combines specialty beer releases, German-inspired food, pub games, live music and the popular stein hoisting contest. Noon to 8 pm in the Salishan Marketplace. 7755 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to beachcrestbrewing.com.
Manzanita Farmers Market
Manzanita City Hall
4-7 pm, 633 Manzanita Avenue.
Introductory Tai Chi
Yaquina Barre Dance Studio • Newport
These community sessions are designed to be accessible for all ages and ability levels, particularly beginners and older adults. 6 pm, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
“Dracula: The Radio Play”
North County Recreation District • Nehalem
This Philip Grecian adaptation transforms the classic vampire tale into a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets $10-$25, available at www.riverbendplayers.org.
Night Fly
Chinook Winds casino Resort • Lincoln City
LED-illuminated kites will fill up the night sky in choreographed displays to launch the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival. 7-9 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to explorelincolncity.com.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Beach Cleanup
Taft Waterfront Park • Lincoln City
Join SOLVE and Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City for the annual Beach & Riverside Fall Cleanup. 9 am, SE 51st Street.
CoastBusters
Newport High School
Help in the fight against breast cancer at this three-mile fund-raising walk. 9 am-noon, 322 NE Eads Street. FMI, go to www.coastbusterswalk.org.
Neskowin Farmers Market
Neskowin
Find fresh local produce, prepared foods, music and more. 9 am-1 pm, 48875 Hwy. 101 S., opposite Neskowin Wayside.
Newport Farmers Market
Downtown Newport
This market offers locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm just off Highway 101 next to Newport City Hall.
Saturday Market
Taft Hall • Lincoln City
Find handcrafted goods from local vendors alongside an array of home baked treats. 10 am-3 pm, 1206 SE 48th Street.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101.
Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Marvel at giant show kites and stunt kite demonstrations or try your hand at kite-making and Pixiefest games at this vibrant, wind-driven celebration. 10 am-5 pm, 1777 NW 44th street. Free shuttles from the Lincoln City Community Center and Lincoln City Outlets.
Wonder Garden Plant Sale
Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita
Shop a selection of plants rain or shine. 10 am-1 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org.
Sea Otter Viewing Station
Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport
Learn about the Elakha Alliance’s efforts to restore a healthy population of sea otters to the Oregon Coast. 10 am-5 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, go to OregonSeaOtters.org
Garlicpalooza
Memorial Field • Toledo
Celebrate the pungent bulb with garlic braiding, a cakewalk, a petting zoo, live music, a poetry contest and a scarecrow building contest. 11 am to 4 pm, 385 NW A Street. FMI, call 541-336-2156.
Pontoon Boat Tour
Knight Park • Otis
Discover the Salmon River Estuary from a pontoon boat and learn about everything from native peoples and geology to the UNESCO Biosphere Region and the species that call it home. $19-$39. 11 am, non and 1 pm. FMI, go to CascadeHead.org.
OktoberCrest
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
The three-day celebration combines specialty beer releases, German-inspired food, pub games, live music and the popular stein hoisting contest. Noon to 8 pm in the Salishan Marketplace. 7755 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to beachcrestbrewing.com.
Fall Prevention Class
Newport Public Library
Tips on how to reduce the risk of a fall for people aged 55 and older, along with family members and caregivers. 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI or to register, call 541-265-2153.
“How to Build a Cloche”
Lincoln City Community Center
Certified Master Gardener Cathi Block demonstrates how to build an inexpensive cloche to capture heat and help coastal gardeners grow heat-loving vegetables. Free. 2-3 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. Registration at orcoastmga.org.
WEBS 20
The Bunker Grille • Tillamook
Celebrate 20 years of Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, & Sea with live music, local food and an art auction featuring original works inspired by the bay. 3 to 6 pm, 7300 Alderbrook Road. Tickets, $15-$30, available at netartsbaywebs.org.
Sunset Cove Market
Henarie Trucking Parking Lot • Toledo
A new market with food and produce vendors, food trucks, outdoor games and music. 3-7 pm, Hwy. 20 across from Dairy Queen.
“The People vs. Agent Orange”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Sierra Club Oregon presents this acclaimed 90-minute documentary tracing the legacy of Agent Orange from the Vietnam War to spraying in forest watersheds. 5 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd.
Yachats Oktoberfest
Yachats Commons
Celebrate with German food, Pelican Brewing beer, live music and dancing featuring Jim and Shirley O’Brien and Friends and the Yachats Big Band, plus a raffle. Free admission. 5 to 8:30 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101 N.
The Tickled Pink Party
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
Help fund a lifesaving ultrasound machine while enjoying a live auction, specialty pink cocktails, costume contest, photo booth, raffle and more. 5:30-9 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $125, available at samhealth.org/TickledPinkParty.
“Dracula: The Radio Play”
North County Recreation District • Nehalem
This Philip Grecian adaptation transforms the classic vampire tale into a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets $10-$25, available at www.riverbendplayers.org.
“Silent Disco – Decades”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Guests will receive high-fidelity wireless headphones and choose between three DJs performing simultaneously, each spinning music from a different decade. $20 or $15 for students. 7 to 9:30 pm, 777 W. Olive Street. FMI or tickets, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
“Siren Song”
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Newport Symphony Orchestra celebrates Music Director Adam Flatt’s 20th season with pieces including Debussy’s “Nocturnes,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Coincident Dances” and Stravinsky’s 1945 suite from “The Firebird.” 7:30 pm, 777 W. Olive Street. Tickets, $10-$46.25, available at coastarts.org/nso or call 541-265-2787.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Yachats Farmers Market
Yachats Commons
Find produce, plants, meats, smoked cheeses and mushrooms, along with pottery, jewelry, glass and metal art, handmade soaps and more. 9 am-2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Pacific City Farmers Market
Pacific City Library
Find fresh, juicy, nutritious fruits and vegetables right from the farmer. 10 am-2 pm, 6200 Camp Street.
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Find fresh produce, specialty foods and handmade art plus Recca Maze playing folk and pop from the late ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. 10 am-2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Marvel at giant show kites and stunt kite demonstrations or try your hand at kite-making and Pixiefest games at this vibrant, wind-driven celebration. 10 am-4 pm, 1777 NW 44th street. Free shuttles from the Lincoln City Community Center and Lincoln City Outlets.
World’s Largest Pet Walk
Southworth Park • Waldport
Walk, trot, gallop or hop at this animal-friendly stroll from Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast. Noon-3 pm, 265 Bay Street.
OktoberCrest
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
The three-day celebration combines specialty beer releases, German-inspired food, pub games, live music and the popular stein hoisting contest. Noon to 8 pm in the Salishan Marketplace. 7755 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to beachcrestbrewing.com.
“Dracula: The Radio Play”
North County Recreation District • Nehalem
This Philip Grecian adaptation transforms the classic vampire tale into a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets $10-$25, available at www.riverbendplayers.org.
“Siren Song”
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Newport Symphony Orchestra celebrates Music Director Adam Flatt’s 20th season with pieces including Debussy’s “Nocturnes,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Coincident Dances” and Stravinsky’s 1945 suite from “The Firebird.” 2 pm, 777 W. Olive Street. Tickets, $10-$46.25, available at coastarts.org/nso or call 541-265-2787.
“A Course in Miracles"
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.
Dadweed
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Enjoy music ranging from fast, hard-driving bluegrass to slow, heartfelt Americana at this
KYAQ fund-raising concert. 7 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. Tickets, $20 in advance or $25 at the door, available at kyaq.org.
Open Mic
Kindred by Zest • Lincoln City
Something to say? Or maybe you got something to play? Spoken word, poetry and music open mic every Sunday. 8-10 pm, 1644 NE Hwy. 101.
Monday, Sept. 28
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Introductory Tai Chi
Yaquina Barre Dance Studio • Newport
These community sessions are designed to be accessible for all ages and ability levels, particularly beginners and older adults. 10 am and again at 6 pm, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
Book Sale
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
A book lover's paradise with thousands of books, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles and more, with a 50-percent-off sale category every week. 10 am-2 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-996-1215.
Social Bridge
Newport 60+ Activity Center
A great way to get back to bridge or to learn a new game. All welcome. Every Monday at 10:45 am, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Open Studio
Bay City Arts Center
Join artist Erica Robin for a relaxed evening of oil painting. Bring your own art supplies or buy them there. 5-8 pm, 5680 A Street.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The fall semester continues with presentations on youth art at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, and the rise of artificial intelligence. 9 am, 2125 SE Lee Avenue. FMI, go to ocli.us or call President Ric Neese at 541-994-4810.
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Bingo and Taco Tuesday
Newport Elks Lodge
Have fun and support the community. Bingo is minimum $25 buy-in, cash only. 5:30 pm, 45 SE Moore Drive.
Newport Cribbage Club
American Legion Post • Newport
Everyone from beginners to experts is invited to play this fabulous, two-player card game. 5:30 pm, 424 West Olive Street.
Meet the Sheriff
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Lincoln County Sheriff Adam Shanks will present an update, including plans for 2027. Homemade cookies served. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Release & Reset Sound Bath
InnerCompass Center • Lincoln City
Relax into the sounds of the crystal bowls and leave feeling lighter, refreshed and ready for the month ahead. Free. 7 pm, 4840 SE Hwy. 101.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Waldport Wednesday Market
Waldport Community Center
Support local artists, crafters and farmers and purchase unique, locally-made treasures. 9 am-2 pm, 265 Alsea Hwy.
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Newport Zen Meditation
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Seated focused meditation with the local Zen Buddhist community. Free. 10-11:30 am, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, call Kent at 458-277-3228.
Socrates Café
The Gathering Place • Lincoln City
Join with others in these popular and stimulating discussions on life’s big questions. 10-11:30 am, inside the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Gentle Yoga Sessions
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This New Moon Yoga class features slow, gentle movements guided by the breath and awareness for flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Safe and appropriate for all levels. Noon, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Shut Up & Write!
Pioneer Joe Coffee • Lincoln City
Break through your writer's block and overcome procrastination. 2:30-4 pm, 869 SW 51st Street. FMI, contact CJ at 541-224-6498.
Trivia Night
Waldport Bayfront Hotel
With food and drink specials, gift certificates for first and second place, and lots of swag. 3:15-5 pm, 902 NW Bayshore Drive.
Cribbage Club
The Horn Public House • Depoe Bay
Enjoy fabulous ocean and harbor views, and congenial competition. Six games, $9 entry. 5 pm, 110 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.
Bingo
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Food served from 4 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email marex@centurylink.net.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Join Melissa Caye every Wednesday. Bring a mat, or extras will be available. $8 or pay what you can. 5:30-6:30 pm, 220 Bay Street.