Plan around the big moments
Use the parade, lunch, treasure hunt, and evening bingo as your family anchors, then fill in markets, music, and beach time around everyone’s energy.
Built for younger visitors
Saturday includes face painting, kids’ games, a treasure hunt for ages 2–12, and Claudia the Chinook — a walk-through salmon exhibit made for curious kids.
Prep for the coast
Layer up, bring water, plan snack breaks, and leave room for sandy shoes — especially if your crew climbs the Cape Kiwanda dune.
7PM – 10PM
Start at the Kiawanda Community Center with Countryfied, a high-energy country rock variety band. Kids 16 and under are free, so it’s an easy way to ease into the weekend together.
7AM – 10AM
Fuel up at the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Pancake Feed at the Kiawanda Community Center. Adults $10; kids 12 and under $5.
10AM – 5PM
Browse handcrafted goods, local artwork, specialty foods, and unique gifts from dozens of vendors in the heart of Pacific City.
11AM – NOON
Find a spot along the route and enjoy colorful floats, local organizations, community groups, and hometown spirit rolling through town.
NOON
After the parade, enjoy a fresh dory-caught fish lunch. Adults $18; kids 12 and under $12.
NOON – 4PM
Head to the Community Center for face painting, kids’ games, activities, and easy family-friendly downtime between bigger events.
1PM – 2PM
Kids ages 2–6 and 7–12 get 10 minutes to search for hidden treasures, with prizes in both age groups. Hunts run every 30 minutes starting at 1PM.
1PM – 4PM
Explore a 14-foot-tall, 30-foot-long walk-through Chinook salmon with an interior mural about the salmon life cycle and local watershed ecosystems.
6PM – 9PM
Wrap up the day at the Kiawanda Community Center. It’s a relaxed way to sit down, have fun, and maybe win a prize.
Take advantage of Pacific City’s iconic scenery and challenge the family to a climb. The reward is spectacular coastal views and a great photo opportunity.
10AM – 2PM
Browse local produce, baked goods, handcrafted products, and used books from the South Tillamook County Library Club — including kids’ books for $1.
10AM – 1PM
Before heading home, take one last stroll to pick up a souvenir, enjoy local products, and support regional makers.
