Oregon Coast Calendar: Late Summer Events in Yachats, Newport

Published 07/20/2010

Cape Perpetua, near Yachats

(Yachats, Oregon) – As summer sizzles along the central Oregon coast, so do the little towns. Newport, Waldport and Yachats are literally bouncing off the walls with things to do in August. The Oregon Coast Aquarium has a monstrous roster of events, Yachats features a bundle of lectures, movies and other goodies, and the lighthouses in Newport have a special celebration. And that’s just the beginning.

Events are shown through Labor Day Weekend. See the Yachats calendar for local events there; see the Newport/Depoe Bay calendar for more events there.

July 24. Ghoul From The Tidal Pool. A production of the Yachats International Film Festival (YIFF). Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Yachats Commons Auditorium, Hwy 101 & W 5th St. Yachats, Oregon

July 30. Community Barbeque. Everyone is invited. This event is free. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Behind the Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 4th St. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-4599

August 1. Jim Adler "The Accidental Environmentalist." Sponsored by the Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences and supported by the Friends of the Yachats Commons. Suggested donation $5. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 and W 4th St. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-4713

Dramatic rocky shores of Yachats

August 7 - 8. Pathways To Transformation. Holistic Health, Psychics and Crafts Fair. Features over 60 booths and 25 seminars. Fair Cafe will serve lunch and snacks. $3 Weekend Pass, Children 12 and under are free. Sat 10 a.m - 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 and W 5th St. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-4664

August 13. Ghoul From The Tidal Pool. A production of the Yachats International Film Festival (YIFF). Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Yachats Commons Auditorium, Hwy 101 & W 5th St. Yachats, Oregon

August 21. Yachats River Farms Tour. Tour eight farms in Yachats River valley. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-4461

September 4. 11th Annual Yachats Ladies Club Labor Day Pie & Ice Cream Social. 6th of a pie costs $3. Add scoop of ice cream for additional 50 cents. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Yachats Ladies Club House, W 3rd & Pontiac. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-3205

September 5. Yachats Lions Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Yachats Lions Hall, W 4th & Pontiac. Yachats, Oregon

Yachats

Every Saturday/Sunday through Labor Day Weekend. Sea Lion Encounter. Ages 8 and up. $35 members, $40 non-members. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.

July 24 - 25. Nye Beach Bead Festival. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nye Cottage at 208 NW Coast Street. Newport, Oregon.

July 25 – 26. Summer Film Series: ''Mother'' 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Newport, Oregon. www.cinemalovers.com

July 26 - 30. Sea Safari Summer Camp: Habitats. Learn about how animals live in shore habitats, kelp forest and mangrove swamps. Songs, crafts and games. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 1st – 2nd graders entering fall 2010. $135 members, $150 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon.

July 30 - September 17. Summer Family Programs at Hatfield Marine Science Center. Hands-on marine science programs for Adults and Children, ages 4 and older. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. Newport, Oregon. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu

Makin' out with sea lions at Oregon Coast Aquarium

July 30 – 31. American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Friday at 6 p.m. to Saturday at noon. Newport High School Track. 322 N E Eads St. Newport, Oregon. www.relayforlife.org/NewportOR

July 31. 11th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Food Share of Lincoln County, $150 per Team/4 Players. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register by July 26  Newport, Oregon. www.foodsharelincolncounty.org

July 31. Cub Scout Combination Sleepover.  Spend the night in Passages of the Deep tunnels, eat pizza, scavenger hunt, hands-on activities. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. Ages 6 and up. $50 members, $55 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance. (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

August 1 – 31.  Oregon Lighthouse Month. Visit Yaquina Head  and Yaquina Bay Lighthouses for month-long celebrations, events and festivities. Newport, Oregon. FMI: 541-574-3125. www.yaquinalights.org
 
August 1 – 14. Shark Celebration. Variety of events highlighting the fascinating world of sharks. The Discovery Channel will provide video footage from a camera inside the Aquarium’s shark display. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. All ages free with regular Aquarium admission. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon.

Newport

August 1 -  2. Summer Film Series “The Secret In Their Eyes.” 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Performing Arts Center. 777 W Olive Street. Newport, Oregon. www.cinemalovers.com
 
August 2 – 6. Oceans of Fun Summer Camp: Animal Behavior. Focus on how animals act in their home environment. Songs, crafts, stories and games. Ages 4 - 5. $80 members, $90 non-members. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon.

August 6. Summer Family Programs at Hatfield Marine Science Center. Hands-on marine science programs for Adults and Children, ages 4 and older. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. $7.50 per person. Newport, Oregon. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu

August 6. Jazz Fridays: Bringetto Cameron Jazz Orchestra at the PAC. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 777 W Olive Street. Newport, Oregon. www.justjazzoregon.com

August 6. Side By Side at the PAC. Musical revue featuring the songs of Broadway.7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 777 W Olive Street. Newport, Oregon. www.portholeplayers.org

Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Newport

August 6 – 7. 2010 Quilts By The Sea Quilt Show. More than 200 quilts on display, charity small quilt auction, children's activity corner, demonstrations, scissor sharpening, vendors, boutique, door prizes and refreshments. 225 SE Avery St. Newport, Oregon. www.oregoncoastalquilters.org

August 13. Sea Squirts: Wonderful Walkers. Investigate the different ways sea creatures walk around in and out of the water. Ages 2 – 3 w/parent. $15 members, $20 non-members. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon.

August 13. Summer Family Programs at Hatfield Marine Science Center. Hands-on marine science programs for Adults and Children, ages 4 and older. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. $7.50 per person. 2030 SE Marine Science Center Drive. Newport, Oregon. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu

August 14. Second Saturday Stroll In Nye Beach. Join the stroll of Nye Beach in Newport with art gallery demonstrations, street performers and more. 12 noon – 5 p.m. Newport, Oregon

Newport's bay

August 16 – 20. Sea Safari Summer Camp: Open Ocean. Explore the lives of sharks, jellies, sea lions and more! Songs, crafts and games. Ages 1st – 2nd graders entering fall 2010. $135 members, $150 non-members. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon.
 
August 20. Summer Family Programs at Hatfield Marine Science Center. Hands-on marine science programs for Adults and Children, ages 4 and older. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. $7.50 per person. 2030 SE Marine Science Center Drive. Newport, Oregon. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu

August 27. Sea Squirts: Winged Wonders. This class will explore the winged world of the birds, bats, and bugs of the Oregon coast. Songs, crafts, and stories. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 2 - 3 w/parent $15 members, $20 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon.

September 4. Central Coast Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show. Free admission. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 227 NE 12th Street. Newport, Oregon.

Newport's Yaquina Head.

September 4 – 5. Oregon's 1st Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. Featuring approximately 1,000 glass pumpkins in a variety of sizes, colors and prices. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 541 SW Coast Hwy. Newport, Oregon.

September 5. Labor Day Weekend Family Sleepover. Spend the night in Passages of the Deep tunnels, eat pizza, scavenger hunt, hands-on activities. Ages 4 and up. $50 members, $55 non-members. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon. Please register 2 weeks in advance by calling (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301.

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