Head to the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum for a special lecture "Explorers, Ownership Claims, and How We Came to Be Named Oregon" on October 16th at 4pm.
This event is free, and program is part of the John Williams Lecture Series, which runs October-May.
For more information: facebook.com/events/1971163183729917

Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until a musical pandemic started sweeping the entire city. Only anti-musical Paul and his friends can restore the peace again!

From the the creators of A Very Potter Musical, see The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals weekends from October 3rd to 18th at Ten Fifteen Productions in Astoria. 

To learn more and get tickets: thetenfifteentheater.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200465072

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rocky Horror Picture Show, see it LIVE at the Liberty Theatre: October 17th at 8pm. Doors at 7pm.

Get the most out of your experience by bringing friends, showing up in costume, watching for audience cues! Outside food, drinks and water guns are prohibited, but you can grab a prop bag when you purchase your tickets while supplies last!

Must be 17+ to attend.
Tickets and more at libertyastoria.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=281

Artist Becky deVries-Wong is leading a class at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, teaching people how to make pincushions that they can then take home! October 18th from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

This class is for ages 7+.
To learn more: facebook.com/events/2180306365809692

The Water Music Festival "Broadway Lights" is a celebratory gala for the Water Music Society: October 18th, 2-7pm at the Chinook Event Center (the Historic Chinook School). Come out for appetizers, a no-host wine bar, an auction, and your favorite Broadway music performed LIVE.

For tickets and more information: watermusicsociety.com/water-music-festival/

Carnival games! Crafts! A cookie walk! A costume contest! Find all the Halloween fun at Fall Fun Fest: October 18th, 4-6pm at the Sunset Recreation Center in Seaside.

This event is hosted by the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District. More information at sunsetempire.com/208/Fall-Fun-Fest

Help feed over 1,000 people for Thanksgiving! The Holiday Helpers Fundraiser is a silent auction, dinner and live music, open to the community on October 18th, 5:30pm at 324 Avenue A in Seaside.

This event is hosted by the Seaside Elks Lodge.

Both as a soloist, and part of supergroups Moss and JaLaLa, Lauren Kinhan's art is poetic lyrics and deeply moving vocals. 
On October 18th, Lauren returns to the Coaster Theatre with three other musicians to share a new mix of jazz, pop and folk music, yet to be released. 

Lauren Kinhan in Concert at the Coaster Theatre Playhouse in Cannon Beach: October 18th at 7:30pm.

Doors at 7pm. For more information: coastertheatre.com/shows/lauren-kinhan-in-concert/

Dive head first into spooky season at the Liberty Theatre with a screening of the 1998 film Practical Magic! October 18th at 8pm. Doors at 7pm.

For tickets: libertyastoria.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=284

The Ghastly Gala Dance Party is the spookiest 21+ party on October 18th from 9pm-11pm at Stranded (1412 Commercial St Astoria). Costumes encouraged!
Just $10 to get in, or half off with a qualifying purchase at Lucy's Books, Dead Man's Isle, Stranded, Purple Cow Toys, Port Hopper, Rusty Cup, Feral Flora, A Gypsy's Whimsy, Elevated Whispers, or Garbo's Vintage Wear.

There's also an after party at Xanadu!

For more information: astoriadowntown.com/downtown-halloween/

Listen to Druscilla and Anastasia's version of the story of Cinderella at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts! October 24th at 6pm, and October 25th at 2pm & 6pm. 
Event by the Astoria Conservatory. Tickets just $10 at the door.
Learn more at facebook.com/events/1162412532473818/1162412545807150/?active_tab=about

Throw on your best square dance get-up, and kick up your heels! The Seaside Sashay Square Dance Festival at the Seaside Convention Center is October 24th and 25th. Enjoy a craft fair, dancing, door prizes and more.

Open to the public - Tickets at the door, or ahead of time at hayshakers.org

Seaside's annual Halloween celebration is October 25th and 26th! 
On Saturday, it's the Witches & Warlocks Paddle, and the Carnival Games at Quatat Park. 
On Sunday, kick the celebrations off with a Pet Parade, then it's a Trunk or Treat and the GIANT Pumpkin Drop!

Learn more at seasidedowntown.com/halloween-happenins

Throw on your best square dance get-up, and kick up your heels! The Seaside Sashay Square Dance Festival at the Seaside Convention Center is October 24th and 25th. Enjoy a craft fair, dancing, door prizes and more.

Open to the public - Tickets at the door, or ahead of time at hayshakers.org

Listen to Druscilla and Anastasia's version of the story of Cinderella at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts! October 24th at 6pm, and October 25th at 2pm & 6pm. 
Event by the Astoria Conservatory. Tickets just $10 at the door.
Learn more at facebook.com/events/1162412532473818/1162412545807150/?active_tab=about

-THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER-
Smashing Pumpkinheads aka Halloween-themed-therapy (; !

Smash pumpkins to bits in the parking lot of Dead Man's Isle on October 25th from 6-9pm. Free to attend! Just $10 to smash a pumpkin, $5 if you bring your own. There's also a pumpkin painting station, photo ops and more!

Learn more at astoriadowntown.com/downtown-halloween/

Listen to Druscilla and Anastasia's version of the story of Cinderella at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts! October 24th at 6pm, and October 25th at 2pm & 6pm. 
Event by the Astoria Conservatory. Tickets just $10 at the door.
Learn more at facebook.com/events/1162412532473818/1162412545807150/?active_tab=about

Seaside's annual Halloween celebration is October 25th and 26th! 
On Saturday, it's the Witches & Warlocks Paddle, and the Carnival Games at Quatat Park. 
On Sunday, kick the celebrations off with a Pet Parade, then it's a Trunk or Treat and the GIANT Pumpkin Drop!

Learn more at seasidedowntown.com/halloween-happenins

History comes to life at the Clatsop County Historical Society's Talking Tombstones: October 26th, 1-4pm at the Clatsop Plains Pioneer Cemetery, you'll learn more about real, local people that shaped the area.

This event is FREE. Donations welcome.

The 9th annual gala and auction for the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, "Seabird Soirée," is October 26th, 5-7:30pm at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center.

Enjoy a delicious multi-course dinner, a fun and impressive auction, live entertainment, and a wonderful program that shares more about the Center's work of rescue and rehabilitation of vulnerable wildlife, and conservation education.

Learn more at coastwildlife.org/event/founders-night-2025/

Who is the best pumpkin carver in town? Bring your *already carved* pumpkin to compete in Flowers N Fluff's Pumpkin Carving Contest on October 28th!
Pumpkins will be displayed October 29th and 30th, then the winners will be selected and get a gift card!