Thursday, Oct. 1
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.
Mycology Walk
Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead
Explore coastal mushrooms, forests and fungi with local mycology naturalist and educator Brittany Marcotte on this 1.5-mile walk. 11 am-1 pm. Registration required. FMI, go to nehalemtrust.org/events.
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.
Dark & Stormy Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The literary series continues with Jeff VanderMeer, author of the acclaimed Southern Reach series and Borne trilogy. 4 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
Trivia Night Debut
Pines Dine • Lincoln City
Start your trivia quest strong, with prizes for weekly winners, plus a grand prize for Master Champions at the end of the season. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Friday, Oct. 2
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.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Talent Show Auditions
The Beach Club • Lincoln City
Try out for the third annual Got Talent? show, set for October 17. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians and more, all welcome. 4-8 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
Artist of the Month
Bay City Arts Center
See the work of Justin Howard in the upstairs gallery and the combined work of Cathy Gordon, Stacey Mason and Ryan Scott downstairs. 5-7 pm, 5680 A Street.
Hispanic Heritage Night
Tillamook Bay Community College • Tillamook
A celebration of Latin culture, featuring food, games, a talent show and special guest speaker Dr. Martín Alberto Gonzalez, from Portland State University. 5-8:30 pm, 4301 3rd 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. 6 pm, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
Night Market
Primaltones Community Venue • Newport
Sip, snack and shop while enjoying music from Massive Delicious Acoustic Trio from 6 to 9 pm, followed by an open mic and karaoke from 9 to 11 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.
“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.
Manzanita Film Festival
Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita
The two-day festival kicks off with “Friday Night Frights,” a collection of short films that lean toward the spooky, strange and funny. 7 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. FMI or tickets, go to manzanitafilmfestival.com.
Oregon Coast Jazz Party
Newport Performing Arts Center
Now in its 22nd year, this three-day party brings some of the country’s finest jazz musicians together in constantly changing combinations. $65-$75 per session. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
Saturday, Oct. 3
“Conservation and Clay”
Cutler City Wetlands Trail • Lincoln City
A guided nature walk through the wetlands, followed by a hands-on pottery workshop at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. $65. 8:30 am to noon. FMI, go to midcoastwatersheds.org or call 541-265-9195.
Pass the Treasures Market
Bay City Arts Center
Browse artwork, craft supplies, vintage finds, books, jewelry, antiques and household goods. 9 am-4 pm, 5680 A Street.
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.
Community Resource Fair
Toledo Public Library
Local and regional community service organizations will share information about available programs, services and volunteer opportunities. 10 am to 2 pm, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, call 541-336-3132.
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.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm. Continues Sunday.
The Art of Placing Stone
Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita
Instructor Jacob Knapp leads this hands-on workshop. $50. 10 am-1 pm. Registration required. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org.
Harvest Festival
Neskowin Valley School • Neskowin
Enjoy live local music, artisan vendors, seasonal food, a beer garden, raffle prizes and a cider press, along with kids’ activities and creations made by Neskowin Valley School students. 11 am-5 pm, 10005 Slab Creek Road. FMI, go to neskowinvalleyschool.com or call 503-392-3124.
“Color-Full!”
Yaquina Art Association Gallery • Newport
Opening day for this exhibit of work of Ann Nicholson and A.T. Ronan, designed to provide a bright spot as the days grow shorter. 11 am-4 pm, 789 NW Beach Drive.
Harvest Festival
Bare Moon Botanicals • Manzanita
Celebrate the start of fall with live music, local artisan makers and pumpkin painting. 11 am to 5 pm, 430 Laneda Avenue.
Oktoberfest 2026
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
Celebrate with Bavarian bites, imported beers, fun games and live music on the deck. Noon- 8 pm at Biergarten on the Bay, 5911 SE Hwy. 101.
Oregon Coast Jazz Party
Newport Performing Arts Center
Now in its 22nd year, this three-day party brings some of the country’s finest jazz musicians together in constantly changing combinations. $65-$75 per session. 1 pm and again at 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
Manzanita Film Festival
Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita
The festival continues with Live Action Shorts at noon, Animated Shorts at 2 pm and Documentary Shorts at 4 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. FMI or tickets, go to manzanitafilmfestival.com.
First Saturday Author Talks
Waldport Public Library
Friends of Waldport Public Library welcome Joe C. Smolen, author of “Lostine.” 2 pm, 460 NW Hemlock Street.
Cancer & Food Discussion
Salmon River Grange Hall • Otis
Chef Michael Holder and baker Marilyn Burkhardt will share recipes and offer demonstrations of technique. 3-5 pm, 5371 Hwy. 18. $10 suggested donation. Call 747-265-1410 to register.
“Lincoln”
Tillamook Coliseum Theater • Tillamook
A free screening of this Steven Spielberg biopic, presented by the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. Come early and get a picture with Lincoln lookalike “Honest Babe Lincoln” before the movie. 6 pm, 310 Main Avenue.
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.
Annual Oktoberfest Dinner
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City
Enjoy a feast of sausage, sauerkraut, baked potato, German potato salad, Waldorf salad and oatmeal cake. $12 for adults, $6 for kids aged six and under. Proceeds benefit mission projects. 3-7 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street. FMI, call 541-994-8793.
Release & Recenter
InnerCompass Center • Lincoln City
This afternoon sound bath offers space to release stress, quiet your mind, and come back to yourself. $20. 3 pm, 4840 SE Hwy. 101.
“Harvest Harmony”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Oregon Coast Chorus presents an evening of a cappella harmony accompanied by small plates and beverages plus a silent auction and restaurant gift tree. $20. 4:30 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI or tickets, call or text Teena Nelson at 541-270-4210 or email director@oregoncoastchorus.org.
Fall Art Reception
Pacific Artists’ Gallery • Lincoln City
Meet featured artists, watch an artist demonstration and enjoy refreshments and music by Dave Waite. 5-7 pm, 620 NE Hwy. 101
“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.
Acoustic Minds
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The Portland-born duo takes to the stage for an evening of rich vocal harmonies with bass-driven grooves, modern production and electronic textures. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI or tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Sunday, Oct. 4
Pancake Breakfast
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
On the menu: eggs, pancakes, sausage or ham, OJ and hot beverages. $10 for adults or $6 for kids. Bring food donations for Lincoln County Food Share. 8-11 am, 110 Azalea Street.
Monthly Community Breakfast
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Breakfast made to order. $5. 8-11 am, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@centurylink.net.
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.
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Find fresh produce, specialty foods and handmade art plus soul and pop from Acoustic Minds. 10 am-2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
“Godscience”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Author Frank Geltner shares from his book, exploring “the conscience and science of God.” 10:30 am, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to www.godscience.net.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm.
Oregon Coast Jazz Party
Newport Performing Arts Center
Now in its 22nd year, this three-day party brings some of the country’s finest jazz musicians together in constantly changing combinations. $65-$75 per session. 1 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
“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.
“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.
Youth climate talk
Yachats Commons
Mat dos Santos from Our Children’s Trust will give a talk exploring youth-led climate action, environmental law and the growing role young people are playing in shaping climate policy. 3 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. FMI, go to viewthefuture.org.
Oasis Ensemble
Atonement Lutheran Church • Newport
The flute-cello-piano trio opens its fourth season with “Sonically Imagined,” a program designed to transport listeners through landscapes both real and imaginary. 4 pm, 2315 N. Coast Hwy. FMI, go to oasisensemble.com.
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, Oct. 5
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.
Journeys of Faith Book Club
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
The group will discuss both “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya and “Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. 2 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
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, Oct. 6
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The fall semester continues with presentations on the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology and accordions. 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.
“Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution”
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Pastor Mike Grogan leads a study of this DVD series that explores how two individuals led one of history's most astonishing religious movements. 11 am, 2435 NW Oar Place.
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.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
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.
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.