Things to Do in Seaside Oregon This Weekend: Events & Festivals (2026)

Treasure the Beach Cleanup

📅 Saturday, March 7th | 9:00 – 11:00AM
📍Sign up begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Seaside Aquarium

Seaside’s monthly Treasure the Beach Cleanup takes place the first Saturday of every month.   March 7, 9:00 – 11:00AM.

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.

Seaside First Saturday Art Walk

📅 Saturday, March 7th | 5PM to 7PM

Celebrating 22 Years · Est. 2004 · “Those that live for the arts, support the arts.”

The first Saturday of the month from March to October 2026

…in the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside!

Spotlight Dance Cup March 2026 – A dedication to dance since 1995

📅 March 6 – March 8
📍Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Street

SINCE 1995, SPOTLIGHT HAS BEEN AN INDUSTRY-LEADING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPETITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. With a reputation of client-focused excellence, we are committed to providing family-friendly, organized, fairly judged, and fun-filled events.

Through the efforts of a team of positive, creative, independent, motivated, and accountable employees, we take ownership of the continued success of Spotlight Events and care about each and every competitor that steps onto our stages.

EACH AND EVERY SPOTLIGHT EVENT IS STAGED AS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTION.

Our events are family-oriented and student focused. We strive to run our events on time in a friendly, low-stress, personalized, and caring atmosphere. We recruit talented and professional judges who offer impartial, constructive oral and video critiques of each performance that are inspiring to dancers of all ages and ability levels. Our online registration and loyalty rewards program make the registration process for Spotlight Events competitions both easy and affordable.

Pan Fried Panko Clams

15 cleaned razor clams, 3 eggs, 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or Pride of the West All Season Coating.   Sea salt and pepper to taste.  

Rinse your cleaned clams, drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Then dip clam pieces into the flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and then roll in the panko or Pride of the West. On medium high heat, fry the clams in quarter-inch of oil in a pan. Brown the clams for about one minute and then flip them over to brown the other side for about 1 minute as well.  Remove from the pan and lay them out on paper towels to absorb the grease.  Clams are ready to plate.  Quickly fried is the best way because the sweet and tender razor clams, if overcooked, become tough.

Gently Used Art Supply Sale

📅March 7th | 11 AM to 5 pm
📍Trail’s End Art Gallery, 656 A Street, Gearhart

Trail’s End Art Association is holding an Art Supply Sale on March 7th from 11 am to 5 pm. This “Gently Used but Useful” art supply sale will feature art supplies of all types and is being held during the March Artwalk at Trail’s End Art Gallery, 656 A Street in Gearhart. Come enjoy the art walk and shop for art supplies at the same time!

Trail’s End Art Gallery Artist Reception

📅March 7th | 2 PM – 5 PM
📍Trail’s End Art Gallery, 656 A Street, Gearhart

The Trail’s End Art Association Gallery will open a new show in March featuring paintings and other art forms by Suzanne Ebert and Kitty Paino. There will be a reception for the artists on March 7th, during the Gearhart Art Walk, 2-5 pm. This show will be open Fridays–Sundays, 11am–3 pm from March 7th to March 28th.

The Horsenecks

📅March 6th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍The Gearhart Hotel, The Livingstone’s Room, 1157 N Marion

The Horsenecks are Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, they are two multi-instrumentalists who have come together from traditional music backgrounds and found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include early Appalachian fiddle and banjo music, country classic, bluegrass and original folk.

Gabrielle’s fiddle style is the result of being raised in the Old Time music hotbed of Portland, and being exposed to the fiddle traditions of the Southeast US through years of traveling to festivals and learning from some of the greatest players in the genre.  

Barry’s banjo and guitar playing range from thrilling and high-octane to moody and captivating, and his versatility shines whether flatpicking, playing clawhammer, or driving three-finger banjo.  Barry has been consistently active in his home town of Liverpool’s music scene for over 20 years, playing lead guitar with cult heroes Tramp Attack.

Together, they create a distinctive sound, neither traditional or contemporary, their powerful harmony singing front and center.  The Horsenecks continue to set a new standard in today’s traditional music scene with years of touring under their belts, appearances at major festivals in the USA and the UK and three critically acclaimed studio albums.

Mojo Holler

📅March 7th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍The Gearhart Hotel, The Livingstone’s Room, 1157 N Marion

Americana  Roots

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.”

Columbia River Maritime Museum – Gallery Docent’s Chats

📅March Fridays | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
📍Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive

Plan your visit to the museum on a Friday and enjoy chatting with a Gallery Docent or engaging with the EDU Cart. – Gallery Docents specialize in a specific gallery, so ask at the front desk for their location and dive deep into the nitty gritty. This month we share our Shipwrecks Gallery Docent, Roger (who also likes Cedar and Sea)! – EDU Carts showcase touchable items related to the gallery they set up in. These are great for learners of all ages who want to get hands on with maritime history. One of these offerings are available in the museum on Fridays from 10:30 AM – 12 noon.

8 Ball Tournament

📅Friday, March 6th | 6:00 PM
📍American Legion, 1132 Exchange

Friday Night 8 Ball Pool Tournament! Sign up at 5:30, games begin at 6:00! (Please note live music begins at 8:00)

Secondhand Seattle

📅Sunday March 8th | 7:00 PM
📍American Legion, 1132 Exchange

Grunge cover band bringing the raw ’90s Seattle sound to the Astoria area. We play covers with grit, heart, and feedback.

Sunday BINGO

📅Sunday March 8th | 2 PM
📍American Legion, 1132 Exchange

Sunday BINGO and Meat Draw! Sign up at 1:30, games begin at 2:00!

The Air Force Golden West Brass Band

📅Saturday, March 7th | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial

Inspiring brass quintet, from the Air Force Band of the Golden West. The ensemble comprises two trumpets, a French horn, a trombone, a tuba, and a percussionist. The mission of Golden West Brass is to harness musical excellence to HONOR our nation and those who have served, INSPIRE patriotism and resilience in our Airmen, Guardians and nations’ citizens, and CONNECT the Air Force with the American public.

8th Annual Writer’s Read Celebration

📅 March 6th | 7:00PM to 9:00PM
📍Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock

Some say perspective changes everything. The 16 writers from throughout the Northwest, Canada and Texas selected to read their pieces on the theme, “From a Distance,” for the Cannon Beach Library’s Writers Read Celebration, twisted their perceptions to encompass time, space and technology. They will read their poems, short stories, essays and flash fiction at the Celebration. 

From a conversation with the wind to backwards time travel in Galway, Ireland, the pieces offered a variety of views from a distance. A boy looks at the planets while a Martian considers Earth. Friends try to plan a coastal trip via text messages. Life changes direction for a young man working in a mint field. A woman hopes to recapture her great-grandmother’s recipe for beans and pork.

This is the eighth year of the library’s Writers Read Celebration. Writers were asked to submit up to three entries – limited to 600 words per entry – on a chosen theme. This year’s theme was “From a Distance.” The library received a record-breaking 122 entries. They were reviewed in a blind selection process by a panel of volunteers from the library’s NW Authors Series Committee.

Experience the wonder of the Oregon Coast in Cannon Beach

You’ll be captivated by the beauty of Cannon Beach, its remarkable displays of nature, and the unique character of this charming village by the sea, known as one of the Northwest’s top art towns and most incredible escapes.

Beautiful beaches graced by dramatic rock formations and stunning coastline viewpoints are just the beginning of what makes Cannon Beach the ultimate Oregon Coast experience. Just steps from luxurious lodgings overlooking these scenic wonders, you’ll discover colorful sea stars decorating rocks along the shoreline, herds of elk grazing in coastal meadows, and puffins nesting on Haystack Rock.

You may survey the scene from easily accessible panoramic viewpoints, set off on a scenic hike, sink your feet in the sandy expanse, and breathe. Welcome to the magic of Cannon Beach!

Discover the village art scene
Dine in style   
Tide Pools at Haystack Rock     
Adventuring Ecola/Indian Beach State Parks     

From Tin to Table: The Art of the Salmon and Oyster Labels from the Matt Winters Collection

📅 Daily from January 30 through March 14, 2026, All day
📍Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 SE Lake St., Ilwaco

An exhibition of salmon and oyster label art drawn from the collection of Matt Winters, publisher of the Chinook Observer, and an avid historian.  Label artistry incorporated everything from flowers, animals, and landscapes to patriotic themes and current events, all with the intent of capturing the shopper’s attention.  Labels are not only remnants of the past industry, but they are also beautiful examples of commercial art and printing.  Winters has collected with an eye to both.