

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
Aug05Tillamook County Fair
This award-winning fair delivers concerts, exhibits and classic summer fun, just a half hour from Pacific City.
Date: August 5-8, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Aug05Coastal Chords & Corks: Mike Coykendall
Veteran indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall performs rich, roots-infused originals with his signature solo style.
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Aug12Coastal Chords & Corks: Ben Rice
Fearless, soulful blues and roots grooves by Ben Rice ignite an energetic evening of live music.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Aug13Siletz 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
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
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

