Things to Do in Seaside Oregon This Weekend: Events Guide

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Seaside Celebrates the 4th of July

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Seaside and Community Events: July 2, 3 and 4th

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We are happy to invite you to enjoy any number of special activities this weekend in Seaside, Cannon Beach, Gearhart, Astoria, and the Long Beach Peninsula.

Seaside

The Seaside Farmers Market

📅Every Wednesday through September 9th

📍Sunset Recreation Center

The Seaside Farmers Market is located in the Sunset Recreation Center parking lot along Highway 101 near Broadway and the Seaside Welcome Center.

The food court is open 12pm – 6 pm and the main market features locally-grown produce, meats, eggs, and cheeses as well as a variety of other locally-produced goods is open 1pm – 6pm.

Beach Towel Tuesdays

📅Every Tuesday through summer

📍Seaside Welcome Center 7 N. Roosevelt Dr.

The first five groups of visitors who post a fun Seaside photo or video on social media and then stop by the Welcome Center will receive a free limited-edition Seaside beach towel.

Photos and videos can feature anything from sunset selfies to rainy-day discoveries. We want to showcase the wide variety of ways visitors enjoy their time in Seaside!

4th of July Social hosted by the Seaside Museum

📅Saturday 7/4/26 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

📍Seaside Museum (570 Necanicum Drive)

A fundraiser for Seaside Museum and Seaside American Legion.

Celebrate at Seaside’s Annual Fourth of July Parade

📅July 4 @ 1:00

📍Downtown Seaside

Celebrate at Seaside’s annual Fourth of July Parade. This annual parade is always a lot of fun for families and participants, rain or shine. Arriving early is strongly suggested.

Seaside Outlets Presents: Old Time 4th of July

📅July 4 @ 12 PM – 5 PM

📍Seaside Outlets (Hwy 101 & 12th Ave, Seaside, OR)

Activities & Games: Cornhole, Pickleball, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Chalk Drawing, Cake Walk, Bingo & More!

Food & Fun: Hamburgers & Hotdogs, Music, Games & Food, Fun for all ages, Prizes Galore!

Event Details: All happening in front of Legends Public House

Perks: Free Parking, Games are Free, Tax-Free Shopping

Website: seasideoutlets.com

🎉SEASIDE OFFICIAL FIREWORKS SHOW🧨

Seaside hosts one of the largest official fireworks shows on the West Coast each Independence Day right on the beach next to the Pacific Ocean. The show begins at dusk, approximately 10 p.m.

Please read and understand the following before attending the fireworks celebration. You will be expected to follow these important rules:

• No tents and/or overnight camping are permitted on the beach in Seaside.

• Remove your trash upon leaving the beach. Empty bags are available in many locations on the beach. Leave your filled trash bags next to public trash.

• No fireworks – including legal fireworks – are allowed in the “Free Zone” on the immediate north and south of the Turnaround, inside the orange fencing.

• Only fireworks legal in Oregon are allowed in city limits and on the beach.

• Beach fires must be 50 feet from dune grasses, with a fire and pit no more than 3 feet deep, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet high (flames). For the safety of emergency crews and beach-goers, all fires must be extinguished completely and pits filled back in. Pallets are not allowed. Accelerants are not allowed.

• Visitors who aren’t staying the night in local hotels should park on the east side of the Necanicum River to avoid a 60 to 90 minute (sometimes more) traffic delay following the fireworks show. Please park in legally designated parking spots and avoid private property.

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  Seaside’s Treasure the Beach Cleanup

  

📅July 5th, 9:00 - 11:00

This volunteer cleanup effort is coordinated by multiple groups in the area and offers visitors the chance to give back to Seaside’s greatest attraction… the beach! Sign up begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Seaside Aquarium, where you’ll receive trash bags and gloves and attendants can help answer any questions.

As a thank you for helping keep our beach pristine, we’re offering Beach Cleanup Coins redeemable on the dollar at local coffee shops and select attractions.

Shellfish and Razor Clam Tide Table

Key 2026 Oregon Shellfish License Fees:

Annual Shellfish License (Resident): $13.

Annual Shellfish License (Non-Resident): Higher (approx. $39–$65 based on 3-5x multiplier).

Youth: Licenses are generally required for ages 12 and older.

License Duration: Valid for the calendar year.

License Requirement: A license is mandatory for harvesting clams, crab, and other shellfish. Limits: The daily limit for razor clams is 15.

Where to Buy: Licenses can be purchased at the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife website (ODFW), ODFW offices, or retail vendors like Big 5 Sporting Goods.

Regulations: Always check ODFW regulations for closures due to biotoxins.

Seaside’s Treasure the Beach Cleanup

📅July 4 @ 5 PM – 7 PM

📍Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside

Seaside’s First Saturday Art Walk is a free event that takes place between Holladay Drive and Broadway in Seaside’s Historic Gilbert District.

Gearhart

The Gearhart Annual Street Dance

📅Friday, July 3, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

📍Downtown Gearhart

The Gearhart Annual Street Dance is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in downtown Gearhart. This free community event takes place in the heart of the city as part of the 4th of July holiday weekend.

The street dance officially kicks off the Independence Day celebrations, which continue the next day with the traditional 4th of July street parade and cake at Trails End Park.

4th of July Parade & Celebration

📅Saturday, July 4

Held on Saturday, July 4, the classic hometown parade travels through town followed by cake at Trail's End Park.

Trail’s End Artwalk

📅July 4th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

The Trail's End Art Association hosts its July 4th Artwalk from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, featuring local artists and refreshments.

Gearhart Beach Cleanup

📅Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 AM

Join the community cleanup at 8:00 AM on Sunday, July 5, at the beach, followed by the Annual Member Meeting and Barbeque at Trail's End Park.

Drifter

📅Friday, July 3rd

📍McMenamen’s Gearhart Hotel, 1147 N Marion, Gearhart | The Livingstone Room

Drifter is an Indie Folk Rock band from Portland, Or. Based on a singer/songwriter vibe, we bring high energy emotional-folky passion that will have you singing and dancing along to the saddest of breakup songs! Some call us EMO Folk. Welcome to therapy!

Mojo Holler

📅 Saturday, July 4th, 4:00 - 6:00PM

📍McMinamen’s Sand Bar

Mojo Holler weaves threads from mountain ranges to the Mississippi Delta into a tapestry of indie folk rock. Mister Baker channels innate genius through lap steel, slide, and dobro. Missi is a genuine Appalachian ‘Mountain Mama' whose vocals and percussion bring Southern heart and soul to each song. The notable Northwest musician and songwriter, Randy Yearout (of Tracey Fordice Band), joined Mojo Holler in 2023 on bass and acoustic guitars. Willamette Week, in its 2023 Best of Portland issue, said of the band, "They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells-all things backwoods-with devotion and delicacy."

Warrenton/Astoria

Warrenton's Independence Day

📅July 4, 2026

Warrenton's Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026, features its annual downtown "Waves of Celebration" parade, live music, a community barbecue, and a massive fireworks display over the nearby Columbia River.

The schedule of events includes:

Warrenton Car Show: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Warrenton City Park.

Free Community BBQ: Starting at 12:00 PM at the Warrenton Fire Station (on Main Avenue), hosted by the Warrenton Firefighters Association.

Children's Games: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM next to the fire station, featuring a bicycle decoration station.

4th of July Parade: 3:00, Main Avenue, (from the post office to Warrenton Grade School).

Let’s Go Birding! Coffenbury Lake Bird Walk

📅Friday, July 3rd at 9:30 am – 10:30 am

📍Meet at the South Coffenbury Lake parking lot at Fort Stevens State Park.

The walk will be around Coffenbury Lake, looking for resident water and forest birds of the area. Join a Park Ranger on a guided walk to look for and identify birds. No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge. Binoculars are recommended, and there are a few binoculars to use.

For more information contact Dane Osis 971-338-8030 or [email protected]

Coffenbury Lake at Fort Stevens State Park is a premier birding spot. Nestled in a freshwater dune environment, it attracts diverse waterfowl, marsh dwellers, and raptors. Spring and fall migrations bring a high concentration of birds to the surrounding dense pines and marshy edges.

Birds You Can Spot

• Waterfowl: Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, and migratory ducks frequently nest and forage in the lake's sheltered waters.

• Raptors: Bald Eagles and Ospreys are regularly seen hunting over the water.

• Marsh & Forest Dwellers: The surrounding thick vegetation is an excellent place to spot the elusive Wrentit, Marsh Wrens, Red Crossbills, and various warblers.

Astoria

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Free Concert

📅Friday, July 3rd @ 7 PM

📍Liberty Theater

4th of July Parade

📅Saturday, July 4th @ 3 PM

📍Warrenton

Community Fireworks Display

📅Saturday, July 4th @ 10 PM

📍Astoria

The Astoria Sunday Market

📅We are open Every Sunday, All Summer | 10 AM - 3 PM

📍12th Street in Downtown Astoria, Oregon

The Astoria Sunday Market, at the heart of Astoria’s Downtown, combines local arts & crafts, fresh produce & protein, unique prepared foods, music and more in a lively downtown street market atmosphere.

The market features up to 150 vendors offering locally-made products that have been grown, gathered, created, or hand-crafted by the farmers, ranchers, producers, craftspeople and artists featured each week.

With a bustling food court and a rotation of fun regional music, the Astoria Sunday Market is where locals and visitors alike gather each Sunday to shop, eat, connect, and celebrate community. Join us! We look forward to seeing YOU at the Sunday Market!

Cannon Beach

Cannon Beach 4th of July Independence Day Parade!

📅 Saturday July 4, 2026 @ 11am

📍Presented by the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce

The parade starts at 11:00 AM, heading North on Spruce St. from the staging area between Gower and Monroe Streets.

From Spruce, the parade turns west onto 3rd and then heads south on Hemlock, disbanding near the American Legion.

Kids, bikes, old cars, decorated entries, and walking groups are welcome to enter, with a special invitation to all veterans. No political entries.

• Free to spectators. There is a $20.00 registration fee for parade entry.

• Register online by or before Wednesday, July 2 at noon.

• All participants MUST sign the waiver found in your confirmation email.

• Parade line up/order will be sent via email the day before the parade.

Long Beach Peninsula, Washington

Painting the Peninsula Red, White, and Blue

📅Thursday, July 2nd

The celebration begins on Thursday with “Painting the Peninsula Red, White, and Blue” in Ilwaco, a community kickoff that launches the long holiday weekend. The evening will feature Gallery Day, where visitors can explore a map of participating galleries, artisans, pop-ups, and creative spaces across the peninsula. It’s the perfect opportunity to stroll through coastal towns, discover local artists, and experience the creative spirit that defines the Evergreen Coast.

Long Beach Friday Market

📅Friday, July 3rd

📍Downtown Long Beach

The celebration continues with the lively Long Beach Friday Market, where local vendors, food stands, and artisans create a festive atmosphere in downtown Long Beach.

Ilwaco fireworks display

📅Friday, July 3rd

📍Port of Ilwaco

Later that evening, visitors will gather in Ilwaco for one of the region’s most beloved traditions: the Ilwaco fireworks display at dusk. With boats filling the marina and crowds gathering along the waterfront, the show lights up the night sky over the Port of Ilwaco in a spectacular display of color and celebration.

Ilwaco’s Firecracker 5K

📅Saturday, July 4th

📍Port of Ilwaco

Saturday is packed with activity across the peninsula. Early in the day, runners and walkers can participate in Ilwaco’s Firecracker 5K, a fun and energetic way to start the holiday.

ILWACO Saturday Market

📅May - September 26, 2026 | 10 am - 4 pm

📍Port of Ilwaco

Welcome!

Take a stroll along our waterfront market at the Port of Ilwaco while enjoying our vendors of art, produce and hand crafted items! We are open every Saturday from May through September.

The Port of Ilwaco is a working port with sport and commercial fishing activities, quaint shops, galleries, and restaurants.

Ocean Park Parade

📅Parade begins at 1pm

​Families and visitors make their way north to Ocean Park for the beloved Ocean Park Parade at 1 p.m. This classic small-town parade captures the spirit of coastal community life, with floats, local organizations, and plenty of patriotic flair.

Enjoy fun activities at Sheldon Park 11am to 4pm

Parade route: Intersection of Sandridge & Bay Ave, West to Pacific/Vernon, South to 256th and east to Ridge

Celebrate Independence Day in Ocean Park!

Join us on Saturday, July 4, as Ocean Park comes together for a full day of patriotic fun, family activities, music, art, and community spirit. Whether you’re decorating a bicycle, marching in the parade, enjoying live music, or celebrating America’s 250th birthday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day.

Schedule of Events:

8:00 AM – Decorated Bicycle Contest

Kids are invited to bring their decorated bicycles to the Rec Hall for judging. Prizes will be awarded before participants ride in the Independence Day Parade.

8:45 AM – Ocean Park Band Gathering

The Ocean Park Band meets at Porter Hall before leading the parade festivities.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Saco Bay Artists Art Show & Sale

Browse and purchase original artwork from talented local artists on the Library Lawn.

9:30 AM – Kazoo Band Line-Up & Practice

Meet at the Bell Tower and join the Kazoo Band! Open to all ages and abilities—no experience required.

10:00 AM – 75th Annual Independence Day Parade

Costumes are encouraged as we celebrate this beloved Ocean Park tradition. The parade will be led by the Ocean Park Band. Following the parade, free popsicles will be provided for all young participants at Jordan Hall, courtesy of Steven and Judy Breitmaier, owners of The Soda Fountain & Variety Store.

11:00 AM – Ocean Park Band Concert

Gather at the Bell Tower following the parade for a patriotic concert by the Ocean Park Band.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Corn Hole Competition

Test your skills and enjoy some friendly competition on the Library Lawn.

5:00 PM – America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

All Ocean Parkers – Bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Bandstand to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a special patriotic program featuring George Washington as MC and Thomas Jefferson reading parts of The Declaration of Independence. First Ladies Martha Washington and Abigail Adams will cut the ceremonial birthday cake and you can sing along while the OP Brass Band entertains us with patriotic tunes.

The presentation will be followed by games, cupcakes, music, a family scavenger hunt, and more. A patriotic banner will be available to have your photos taken!

7:00 PM – Line Dancing with Skyler Miller

Put on your dancing shoes—or cowboy boots—and head to the Village Square for an evening of fun line dancing in front of Jakeman Hall.

Additional Information:

• The Shuffleboard Courts and Tennis Courts will be open as usual throughout the day.

• Please note that the Memorial Library, OPA Office, and Post Office will be closed on July 4.

• We look forward to celebrating Independence Day with you and your family in Ocean Park!

Special Events Coming to a Community Near You

Music Bingo: Happening at Sisu Brewing at the Times Theatre on August 15 at 8:00 PM.

Wheels and Waves Car Show: A highly anticipated draw for automobile lovers featuring vehicles from 1979 and older, typically held in late September.

Fall Whiskey Walk: Explore downtown Seaside businesses while enjoying tastings from Oregon whiskey makers

Seaside Volley Ball Tournament: August 5–9, 2026.Seaside Beach, Oregon, stretching from 3rd Avenue to Avenue E. Center court and the primary action takes place at Broadway Street near the Turnaround.

Hood to Coast Relay Finish Line: The iconic 200-mile relay finishes on the Oregon Coast in Seaside on August 29.

Kameron Marlowe Concert (Clatsop County Fair), Astoria

July 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center (92937 Walluski Loop)

July 24th

Great Columbia River Crossing Run/Walk (October 11, 2026): A popular 10K/walk offering the only chance to cross the massive Astoria-Megler Bridge on foot.

Creepshow Peepshow III Horror Cabaret (October 24, 2026) A horror-themed cabaret and night market held at the Columbian Theater.

Cannon Beach Cottage Tour (September 11–13, 2026)

Stormy Weather Arts Festival (November 6–8, 2026)

Burgers & Jammin’ Guitars Recurring weekly on Monday, Cannon Beach

Plan Your Stay in Seaside

Looking for even more things to do in Seaside Oregon beyond events? Explore our complete guide to family-friendly Seaside activities including the aquarium, Promenade, Broadway Street, hiking trails, and beach adventures.

With so much happening across Seaside, Gearhart, Astoria, Cannon Beach, and Long Beach, WA, this weekend is the perfect time for a coastal escape. Stay close to the action at Sand & Sea Condos or The Promenade, or relax in one of our Seaside vacation homes.

Book today and make your Seaside getaway unforgettable!