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Central Oregon Coast August Preview: Newport Published 07/14/2013 (Newport, Oregon) – Lots of fun, sun and sand are available on the central coast in August, but Newport and Depoe Bay provide plenty of other distractions. Check out the events preview for both little towns for the end of summer. Daily. Behind the Scenes Tours at the Aquarium. See how to vacuum in the water, make food for 500-pound sea lion and what it looks like above the Passages of the Deep. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. 1-1:30 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Giant Pacific Octopus. Go behind the scenes on a popular encounter to shake an octopus’ hand … er, suckers. Learn about the exciting life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on this planet. (No event on February 2.) Noon-1 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. Every Friday. Traditional high tea at the Grand Victorian. High tea includes a pot of tea, savories, scones, Devonshire cream and desserts. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15. 105 N.W. Coast St. Newport, Oregon. 541-265-4490 or 800-784-9936. Every Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday. Sea Lion Kisses. This is 20-30 minute experience including a behind-the-scenes look at our pinniped facility followed by a whiskery kiss from a sea lion or harbor seal and fun photo opportunities. Ages 8 and up. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. 1:30-2 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 2, 9, 16, 23. Aquarium Day Camp. A different fun theme every week. Open for kids from first to fifth grade. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45 per child (non-members). $40 per child (members). Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 2-3. Quilts By the Sea. With more than 200 quilts on display, a charity small quilt auction, children’s corner, demonstrations, unique vendors, and member boutique. Lecture by special guest Jean Wells. $5. Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Newport Recreation Center. 225 S.E. Avery St. Newport, Oregon. www.oregoncoastalquilters.org August 2-3. Relay for Life. A relay race to raise funds for the American Cancer Institute. $10 per walker. $50 per team. 6 p.m. Newport High School track. Newport, Oregon. Website here August 3, 10-18, 24, and August 31-September 2. Interpretive Dive Program. Watch and speak live to our volunteer SCUBA divers as they swim among sharks and rays in the Passages of the Deep’s Open Sea exhibit. Noon. Free with aquarium admission. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 3-4. Cub Scout aquarium sleepover. Have the aquarium to yourself as you travel through our exhibits on a scavenger hunt, participate in hands-on activities, and experience early morning behind-the-scenes. Sleepovers include dinner, a late snack and a light breakfast. Saturday 6 p.m.-Sunday 9 a.m. $55 per person for members, $60 per person for nonmembers. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 4. Toledo Street Fair. Classic cars, antiques, exhibits and demonstrations that include robotics, 3-D printing, garden systems, creative arts, and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Main Street. Toledo, Oregon. 541-336-3183. www.visittoledooregon.com. August 10-11. Great Albacore Tuna BBQ Challenge. More than 30 culinary teams do battle to see who’s the best at creating recipes using Oregon albacore tuna. Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Port of Newport. Newport, Oregon. 541-270-0892. www.tunabbq.com. August 10-16. Shark Conservation Week. Sharks are rapidly becoming one of the most imperiled creatures on Earth. Learn about sharks and how you can help. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 14. Aquatots: Terrific Teeth. Aquatots is jumbo-sized fun for little ocean explorers, designed for children age 3-5 years old with an adult. Free with aquarium admission. 10:30-11 a.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 16-17. Shark Conservation Week Family Sleepover. Have the aquarium to yourself as you travel through our exhibits on a scavenger hunt, participate in hands-on activities, and experience early morning behind-the-scenes. Sleepovers include dinner, a late snack and a light breakfast. Saturday 6 p.m.-Sunday 9 a.m. $55 per person for members, $60 per person for nonmembers. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 16-18. Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show. Live music throughout the weekend. Port Dock 1 on the Toledo Waterfront. Toledo, Oregon. www.portoftoledo.org. August 17. Pirate Treasure Hunt. Throughout the town. $50 for a team of four pirates. Registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Depoe Bay, Oregon. www.treasuredepoebay.org. August 21. Fisheries Day: Tuna. Sample locally caught and canned tuna, go on a Tuna Traipse around the aquarium and learn about our local, sustainable fish industry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. August 24. Buccaneer Rampage. Pirate-themed obstacle course, costume contest, music, food and beer garden. $25. Newport Airport. 135 S.E. 84th St. South Beach, Oregon. 541-574-5453. buccaneerrampage.com. August 25. Hands-on Summer Salad Class. Explore some delicious salads that showcase what’s available at the farmers market, including Vietnamese noodle salad, Mediterranean bread salad, and Italian bean and tuna salad. 1-4 p.m. South Beach Community Center. 3024 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 971-506-6695. August 31-September 1. Glass Pumpkin Patch. Approximately 1,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins in a wide variety of colors, sizes and prices. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Back in the Day Antiques & Collectibles. 17378 N. Coast Hwy. Newport, Oregon. August 31-September 2. Toledo Art Walk. Open studios and galleries throughout Toledo. Toledo, Oregon. www.toledoarts.info. More about Newport below, including the Newport Virtual Tour and Map. More About Newport Lodging..... More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining..... LATEST Related Oregon Coast Articles
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