December Things to Do

November 25, 2021
The Luminary Walk  – Florence, OR  
FRAA Holiday Arts Festival 2021 – Florence, OR
“Making Spirits Bright” – Holiday Festival –  Florence, OR –  December 4th 4-6pm
Cape Cove Beach – Beach Cleanup
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Winter Whale Watch :  December 17, 2021 – January 17, 2022

Winter is here, and thousands of gorgeous gray whales are making their way back down the west coast right now, heading to the warm waters of Mexico. According to Oregon State Parks, nearly 25,000 gray whales travel south in the annual migration to the warm lagoons of Baja, Mexico, from mid-December through mid-January.

Winter Solstice Bonfire – Yachats, OR – December 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Come help us celebrate Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This annual celebration takes place at the Yachats Commons Pavilion. People gather before the sun sets on the Great Pacific Ocean. The bonfire will be lit shortly thereafter. If it is raining, the Pavilion (enclosed picnic shelter) gives cover. There will be cookies provided by the Yachats Ladies Club, and popcorn. There will also be Live Music and A Music Jam – bring your acoustic instrument! Please observe social distancing and wear your mask when distancing is not possible.

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