Like a sci-fi movie plague, the worldwide buildup of microplastics – plastic scraps measuring less than five mm, about 3/16 of an inch – is menacing the entire planet.

To celebrate 10 years of bacon, brews and charity, Chinook Winds will host the annual Beach, Bacon, and Brewfest in Lincoln City this Saturday, July 12.

Elk and other wildlife are usually the only ones who transverse the logging trails to what Tillamook locals refer to as the “Top of the World.”

Coffee is the ultimate way to start your day. It can get your eyes open and get you in gear like nothing else. The smell alone of a pot of freshly brewed coffee will absolutely get you out of bed in the morning.

Head to the charming coastal town of Wheeler this Saturday, July 12, to help celebrate a major milestone for outdoor enthusiasts: the launch of the first coastal segment of the Salmonberry Trail.

Hear from Lucienne Allen, the great-granddaughter of Ernest Bloch, at the Ernest Bloch Legacy Project’s annual performance symposium at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center this Saturday, July 12.

Celebrate the Oregon state raptor with the Seven Capes Bird Alliance at the inaugural Lincoln City Osprey Day this Friday, July 11.

Siletz Bay Music Festival has named Niki Price as their 2025 Dick Hyman-For the Love of Music Award honoree and will present the award at the festival’s August 22 benefit event at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center has thrived under the leadership of Executive Director Niki Price, who, after more than a decade in the role, has announced that she will step down at the end of August. 

Don’t miss out on the parades, fireworks, and other festivities along the Oregon coast this Independence Day. Whether in Newport or at Gleneden Beach, fun can be found for everyone.

Marking a first for the Oregon Coast, Lincoln City’s highly anticipated July 4 fireworks display is going drone. The innovative display will light up the night sky over Siletz Bay with 200 synchronized drones, offering a dazzling, debris-free aerial display that’s gentler on people, pets and the coastal ecosystem. 

It’s one of the noisiest holidays of the year, but thanks to the Newport Symphony Orchestra, you can still find some beautiful music at the annual Free Fourth of July Community Concert this Friday, July 4. 

Rockaway Beach is known as “Small Town, Big Beach.” While miles of shoreline and forested trails are natural draws, community summer events also bring visitors to town. Over the Independence Day weekend, the population of the city balloons to nearly 30,000. 

From Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5, live music, entertainment and the rodeo will be held at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City. Saturday only, the 4H exhibits and market auction will be held at the Lincoln County Commons in Newport.

The cow-led parade is just one element of the 43rd annual Clover’s Day Celebration, traditionally hosted on the first Saturday in July. The upcoming event, with the theme of “Red, White and Moo!” will happen this Saturday, July 5. 

While the sun sparkles outside, the walls of the Hoffman Gallery in Manzanita will shine with new works by Robin Kerr, Jennifer Rabin and Steven Miller through Saturday, July 26, with an opening reception happening from 3 to 5 pm this Saturday, July 5.

Head to Toledo this Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, to celebrate the arts community with a unique look at local galleries and a chance to connect with the artists behind the work.

Get ready for a night of high-energy country and soulful Americana as the acclaimed Pacific Northwest band “Brian James Was Here” takes the stage at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Sunday, July 6.

In honor of Pride Month, Seven Capes Bird Alliance is collaborating with Lincoln City PrideFest to offer a bird walk at Spring Lake Open Space on Saturday, June 28.

Swords will clash when the Glastonbury Renaissance Faire, the only such event on the Oregon Coast, returns to the Toledo Waterfront Park this Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.