October by the Sea: Events on the North Oregon Coast

October on the North Oregon Coast means art openings, live music, festivals, and a full slate of Halloween happenings across Gearhart, Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Astoria. Here's what's on the calendar this month.

WEEK ONE (OCT 2 - 4)

ASTORIA
The Astoria Creative Writing Festival: The Urgency of Words runs October 2 - 4 at multiple venues around town, including AVA Gallery, the Maritime Barbey Center, and KALA. The festival features poet and essayist Tess Gallagher.

CANNON BEACH
Tree Stories opens at Cannon Beach Gallery Arts Association on October 2 and runs through November 1, exploring how trees show up as subjects and symbols in visual art.

GEARHART
Trail's End Gallery hosts its October ArtWalk on October 3 from 2 - 5 pm, featuring new photography by Richard Newman.

SEASIDE
North Coast Land Conservancy marks its 40th anniversary on October 3 with a free event at Circle Creek Habitat Reserve, starting with a guided walk on the South Trail Loop at 12:15 pm, followed by a presentation on the organization's history at 1:15 pm.

WEEK TWO (OCT 6 - 12)

SEASIDE
Beach Towel Tuesdays continue October 6, 13, and 20 from 9 am-5 pm. Post a Seaside photo or video to social media and stop by the Welcome Center; the first five groups each week get a free limited-edition beach towel while supplies last.

CANNON BEACH
The Beginner Drawing Workshop meets Sundays through October 25, from 1-2:30 pm at 107 Sunset Blvd.

ASTORIA
The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at the Liberty Theatre on October 9 at 7 pm.

WEEK THREE (OCT 13 - 19)

ASTORIA
Iron & Wine performs at the Liberty Theatre on October 15 at 7:30 pm. Reserved seating runs $60-$90.

WEEK FOUR (OCT 20 - 26)

ASTORIA
Lyle Lovett and His Small Large Band play the Liberty Theatre on October 23 at 7 pm. Reserved seating runs $63–$103.

SEASIDE
The Wildlife Center of the North Coast holds its 10th Annual Founder's Night gala on October 25, 5:30–7 pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. Tickets are $60 and support the center's wildlife rescue and rehabilitation work.

WEEK FIVE (OCT 27 - OCT 31)

ASTORIA
Fort George Brewery donates 10% of dine-in and to-go sales to SMART Reading North Coast on October 27, supporting the children's literacy nonprofit.

The Big O Saloon hosts a Halloween party on October 30 from 8 pm–midnight, with live music from local band The Fender Benders. Free entry, 21+.

Hell's Belles, an AC/DC tribute act, plays October 31 at 7 pm. Advance tickets are $20; $28 day of show.

A Uppertown Halloween Carnival takes place at Pier 39 on October 31 from 3- 7 p.m.

SEASIDE
The Seaside Civic & Convention Center hosts the 2026 Oregon State Beekeepers Association Conference from October 30 - November 1, along with an Oregon Honey Judge Intro Training on October 30 for registered conference attendees.

Halloween Happenin's spans October 30 - 31, with a pet parade, carnival games, Trunk or Treat, the Witches & Warlocks Paddle, and the Giant Pumpkin Drop. Exact times to be announced.