May Flowers: Opening Reception Featuring Community Artists
2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Water Fine Art Gallery, 119 S. Miller St., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Join us at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery for a special community exhibition celebrating North Coast artists. “May Flowers” will be on view May 8–June 6, showcasing the creativity, color, and renewal of spring along the Oregon Coast. The exhibition features artists working across a range of media, each offering their own interpretation of May Flowers.
Opening Reception Featuring Community Artists
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 5–7 PM
Free & Open to the Public

Location:
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
119 S Miller St., Rockaway Beach

Meet the artists, explore their work, and enjoy an evening of art, conversations, and community. Light refreshments will be served.
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Rockaway Beach 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
2026-07-04 11:00 - 22:00 | City of Rockaway Beach, Highway 101
Come celebrate the 4th of July in Rockaway Beach – this year’s theme is “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” – From grandparents to grandchildren, our community comes together at the beach to celebrate America’s 250‑years of independence!

The annual 4th of July parade begins at 11AM. Fireworks will begin at 10PM – lights out at 9:30PM.

If you would like to participate in the parade – a link to the electronic application is available on the City’s website.

If you would like to volunteer or have any additional questions – please send the City’s parade coordinator – Laura Schmidt – an email at info@oregoncoastevents.com.

Goat Visit at Rockaway Beach
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Phyllis Baker City Park, 630 N Coral, Rockaway Beach OR 97136
Get some relaxing one on one time with adorable Nigerian dwarf goats! They love pets, treats, and snuggles from people of all ages.

The Lion King – Movies in the Park Rockaway Beach
2026-07-11 20:00 - 22:30 | Phyllis Baker City Park, 630 N Coral, Rockaway Beach OR 97136
Free movies (almost) every Saturday this summer at Phyllis Baker City Park in Rockaway!
This Disney animated classic kicks off the summer movie series. Hot dogs and concessions available an hour before the movie begins, along with lawn games and other family fun. Movies begin at sunset, so bring your blankets and chairs. See you there!

Rockaway Beach Fire Rescue AHA CPR/First aid course
2026-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockaway Beach Fire Station, 270 S Anchor St, Rockaway Beach, 97136
Join us for a free community American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/First Aid course sponsored by Rockaway Beach Fire Rescue and taught by Captain/Paramedic Geoff Grace. Course includes AHA CPR/First Aid card at no cost to you. Become part of the growing community of life savers.

10 Things I Hate About You – Movies in the Park Rockaway Beach
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Phyllis Baker City Park, 630 N Coral, Rockaway Beach OR 97136
Free movies (almost) every Saturday at Phyllis Baker City Park in Rockaway
Join us at sunset for a big screen performance of the classic rom-com starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles! Hot dogs and other concessions available an hour before the movie begins. Bring your blankets and chairs! There will be a raffle for a mini karaoke machine to re-enact the iconic bleacher scene at the end of the movie. See you there!
