

Winter Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda
Each winter, more than 20,000 gray whales pass by the Oregon Coast on their annual migration south from Alaska to Baja Mexico. You can see them while standing on Pacific City Beach or atop Cape Kiwanda Dune. Oregon State Parks hosts whale watching week during prime winter migration, December 27-31, 2025.
Calendar of Events
Aug14Siletz Bay Music Festival
A vibrant celebration of classical, jazz and contemporary music, about a half hour from Pacific City.
Date: August 13-23, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Lincoln City Cultural Center
Aug14Fireside Fridays: Elk Cove Winery
Join Elk Cove Winery for an evening of exceptional Oregon wines, coastal flavors and fireside conversation inspired by the spirit of the Willamette Valley.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Aug15Nestucca Valley Artisans Art Fest
Featuring handcrafted goods, original artwork and local artisans from throughout the region.
Date: August 15-16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Kiawanda Community Center
Aug19Coastal Chords & Corks: Ramsey Embick
Soulful piano and timeless R&B create the perfect backdrop for an evening at Meridian.
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Aug26Coastal Chords & Corks: Acoustic Minds
Soulful vocals and bass-driven, genre-blending live music by Acoustic Minds set the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep02Coastal Chords & Corks: Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
A Portland-based Brazilian duo brings playful energy, vintage rock and indie charm to an evening of coastal dining and thoughtful pours.
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep09Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
A suspense-filled theatrical experience that channels classic Hitchcock thrills through a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. Live performance just a half hour from Pacific City.
Date: September 9-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: The Barn Community Playhouse
Sep09Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia
Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep16Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas
Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep18Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
A vibrant autumn spectacle as giant, colorful kites soar above the beach a half hour south of Pacific City.
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: D-River Wayside State Park

