November Things to Do

October 27, 2023

Yachats

November 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2023 — Yachats Celtic Music Festival

A glorious Celtic inspired weekend awaits you at the Yachats Commons. Enjoy world class traditional and non-traditional music of the Celtic countries, along with an array of dining and shopping temptations, in a magical location. The 2023 Yachats Celtic Music Festival returns to the beautiful coastal city of Yachats. See showtimes and ticket prices online !

November 18th, 2023 at 5 PM — 11th Annual Land-Sea Symposium

Join locals at the Yachats Commons as they celebrate this year’s theme, Charismatic Critters of Cape Perpetua, through a night of community science, stewardship, special guest speakers, art, and food! This is their largest event every year, and you don’t want to miss the magic they have planned for this year’s celebration!

Florence

Monday through Friday until November 27th, 2023 — “Everything Odd-umn” Art Show

Witness autumn through the eyes of local artists. These works take the colors and whimsy of the fall season, using different media. Join us at the Florence Events Center !

November 12th, 2023 at 12 PM – 4 PM — Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration

At Homegrown Public House & Brewery, this is a commemoration for the 1970 event where a beached sperm whale was blown up with dynamite, causing a mess and setting a lesson to not do so again. For the quirky holiday, add to the art installation at the memorial and give a toast to the whale! Visit the Exploding Whale exhibit at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum.

November 15th – 30th, 2023 — Harvest Hunt Scavenger Challenge

Join Ocean Breeze ATV Rental for their Harvest Scavenger Hunt! Visit their website for ticket times and prices.

November 18th & 19th, 2023 at 10 AM – 4/5 PM — Holiday Bazaar

Shop early and locally this holiday season at the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at Florence Events Center. Find a unique assortment of gifts for the special people in your life and get some goodies for yourself, too.

Cape Perpetua

November 4th, 2023 at 10 AM – 12 PM — Fungi Bioblitz

Join your guide Jamie at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center on a beginner-friendly guide to local mushrooms! Buy tickets online.

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Florence March 22, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM – Siuslaw Rock Art Show & Free Rock Painting Event Experience the creativity of local rock artists at the Siuslaw Public Library’s Glass Case Gallery starting March 1, 2025! Artists of all ages can submit up to three palm-sized painted rocks for this unique exhibition—drop-off deadline is March 1 (9–11 AM). To celebrate, join a Free Rock Painting Event on March 22 (11 AM–1 PM) in the Bromley Room, hosted by Siuslaw Area Rock Artists & BeauxArts Fine Art Materials—supplies provided! Learn more & apply here. Don’t miss this fun and creative community event! Yachats March 6, 2025 — Yachats “Big Band” at the Beach Dance The Yachats Big Band has a 30 year long history of playing for dances, concerts, parties, receptions and benefits along the coast and elsewhere, and is truly committed to keeping music of the Swing Era alive with a music library of tunes from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and beyond.

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