Tillamook Coast

Tillamook Main Library Storytime: Preschool
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tillamook Main Library, Tillamook, 1716 3rd St, Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
Preschool storytime (PS) on Wed @ 10; developmentally appropriate for 3-5 yos; music, stories, interactive play and lots of laughs! In this class little begin to learn about a leader at the front of the room, how to hold their wiggles, listening and sitting still. When a child is transitioning from TT to PS my expectation is that they will sit for 5-10 minutes and then they might go play. I do not force them to sit still if they are not ready to.
A couple of things about the children’s room that might set you at ease:

There is no expectation that it will be a quiet zone; kids are kids and they are allowed to act like themselves in the children’s room.
Only 2 hard and fast rules: No Running & No Screaming.
If your child needs a snack, feed them!

Tillamook Main Library Storytime: Terrific Twos
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillamook Main Library, Tillamook, 1716 3rd St, Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
Terrific Twos (TT) on Tues @ 10am; developmentally appropriate for 24-36mos; bubbles, balls, parachute & instruments! There is no expectation that your children will sit still or be quiet. It’s not developmentally appropriate to ask them to.
A couple of things about the children’s room that might set you at ease:

There is no expectation that it will be a quiet zone; kids are kids and they are allowed to act themselves in the children’s room.
Only 2 hard and fast rules: No Running & No Screaming.
If your child needs a snack, feed them!

Mindfulness for Mental Health
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition to learn and practice some mindfulness tools to support mental health and wellbeing. On Saturday, May 9th, we will be meeting in the Copeland Room at the Tillamook Main Library from 2-3:30pm. The first 25 people to attend will get to go home with a desktop Zen Garden kit. This is appropriate for all ages, youth under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult please.

CAC Citizens Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135, OR, United States
🗣️ What a CAC Meeting Is
A CAC (Citizen Advisory Committee) is a local community group made up of residents, property owners, and business owners who gather to discuss issues affecting the Pacific City-Woods area. These committees are part of Tillamook County’s citizen involvement program under Oregon’s land-use planning requirements. Their purpose is to provide a public forum where community members can learn about, discuss, and offer input on local planning and policy matters that affect the area.
🪑 Typical Activities at a CAC Meeting
During a meeting at the Kiawanda Community Center, participants generally:
Hear presentations or updates from county staff or community members on local issues (e.g., land use, development proposals, transportation or environmental topics).
Discuss community concerns and priorities related to planning, development, services, or community character.
Provide feedback and recommendations that the committee will relay to the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other local bodies.
Engage in dialogue with neighbors and officials to help inform decisions and improve communication between the community and local government.

Trail Building in Nehalem Bay With LNCT!
2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Lower Nehalem Community Trust
Every Friday, volunteers gather on LNCT lands near Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler to protect and restore habitat in the lower Nehalem watershed. We would love to see new faces out on the land!

These work parties are beginner friendly and an opportunity to learn about the engineering of hiking trails. We will be working on uneven ground, bending, and moving small rocks and brush during this process. Tools and gloves are provided, new volunteers welcome and no prior experience needed. Join as frequently as you please. Email shane@nehalemtrust.org for weekly updates on where to meet.

Alder Creek Farm and Natural Area’s Nehalem Teaching Trail already supports an impressive variety of native plants and simulated ecosystems for community learning—but we’re looking to grow. This short trail will extend educational access into a different ecosystem and connect to the Natural Area’s pollinator meadow. We hope it will also add some variety to habitat access for bird watchers who visit the farm as a part of the Oregon Coast Birding Trail.

Tillamook Main Library Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Tillamook Main Library, Tillamook, 1716 3rd St, Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
Mother Goose on the Loose (MGOL) on Fri @ 10am; developmentally appropriate for birth to 24mos; rhythm, rhymes, instruments, scarves and puppets! There is no expectation that your children will sit still or be quiet. It’s not developmentally appropriate to ask them to.

Knitting Group
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:30 | North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130
Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Virtual Grief Support Groups
2026-05-07 09:00 - 10:00
Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.
These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.
Virtual groups led by:
Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Associate Chaplain
Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Sip Smart Social
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
Join us for a fun and informative morning of mocktails, bingo, and smarter sipping! This interactive event explores how our bodies change as we age and what that means for alcohol use. Enjoy a delicious zero-proof drink, play a round of healthy-living-themed bingo, and pick up practical tips for staying healthy, safe, and empowered. All are welcome!

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy
Join us for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day as we learn, connect, and take action to keep our communities fire‑adapted and resilient.
The Tillamook Forest Center is hosting a special screening of Samurai in the Oregon Sky, a film exploring how an attempted WWII wildfire ignition near Brookings, Oregon ultimately led to an unexpected reconciliation and lasting friendship between the pilot and the community. Join us to learn the connection between this historic event and Oregon Department of Forestry lookouts.
Oregon State Fire Marshal will have a special presentation on wildfire readiness, community risk reduction, and practical steps you can take to prepare your home and neighborhood.
And of course, no event would be complete without a visit from Smokey Bear! Stop by to say hello, snap a photo, and learn a few tips about preventing wildfires.
Come spend the day gaining knowledge and engaging in activities designed to empower and inform. Together, we can build a safer, more fire‑prepared Oregon.

Dia del Niño at Tillamook Library
2026-04-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
Join us to celebrate Dia del Niño at the main library branch! We’ll have snacks, stories, and a performance by Mariachi Viva Mexico!
¡Celebra el Dia del Niño en la biblioteca central! ¡Habrá comida, cuentos, y un concierto de Mariachi Viva Mexico!

Grief Workshops with Morgan Motsinger at Tillamook Library
2026-04-27 16:00 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
Grief Literacy: Understanding Loss, Reclaiming Life
A four-part community workshop series
Grief is not a problem to be solved or a stage to get through. It’s something we carry, and with the right understanding, it can become one of our greatest teachers. This series blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to help you understand what grief actually is, why it affects your brain and body the way it does, and how to move through it with more compassion, clarity, and even joy.
Each session includes mindfulness practice, movement, real conversation, and tools you can use immediately. Come to one or come to all, each session stands on its own.
Week 1 — What We Get Wrong About Grief
Unpacking the myths (including the infamous 5 stages) and discovering what grief actually looks like.
Week 2 — Grief and the Brain
Why grief is so exhausting, what’s happening neurologically, and why your brain needs delight just as much as it needs to process.
Week 3 — Grief Is Everywhere
Grief isn’t only about death. Exploring the losses that don’t get named (divorce, illness, identity, relationships) and what they reveal about what we love most.
Week 4 — From Knowing to Tending
Grief in the body, somatic practices, an in-the-moment grief toolkit, and the big question: what does your grief make clear about the life you want to build?
Led by Morgan Motsinger: TEDx speaker, mindfulness teacher, psychology educator, and bereaved parent.

Home and Garden Show: Public Safety Fair
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St, Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
When an emergency happens and help is needed, whether on land or water, first responders are at the ready.
In Tillamook County, numerous organizations work together to provide a robust and cohesive emergency service network.
And this year, visitors to the Tillamook Headlight Herald Home and Garden Show on April 25 from 11 am to 3 pm will have the chance to meet some of the valiant and dedicated staff and volunteer first responders.
On the grassy area (just east of the skating rink parking lot) at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, learn about the services provided by Tillamook Fire District, Bay City Fire Department, Life Flight, Oregon State Fire Marshal, Tillamook 911, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Department, and Tillamook Police.
In addition to meet-and-greets, visitors can interact with demonstrations from the multiple agencies. The demonstrations and interactives are free, open to the public, and educational for the whole family. As some activities are weather-dependent, check back with the Tillamook Headlight Herald website and social medias for updates.

Wild Food Foraging
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy
$40 | Registration Required
Learn about the edible wild plants found in the Tillamook State Forest!
Spring is when wildflowers bloom and wild greens are ripe for picking. See plants like wild violet, Solomon’s seal, fairy bells, licorice fern, sorrel, various fiddleheads, wild ginger and more. Join educator and author John Kallas to learn the many ways they can be used as food.
Copies of Wild Edible Plants by John Kallas will be available for sale.
Registration is required by Wednesday, April 22nd. Please call 503-815-6807 to submit payment for registration. Note: The TFC is closed on Monday and Tuesday and therefore won’t be able to take payment on these days.

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Turns 91! Free Community Admission Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 Second St, Tillamook OR 97141
In celebration of the Museum’s 91st Anniversary, enjoy free admission and treats on:

Saturday, April 25 from 10 am – 4 pm

Explore the exhibits and chat with staff about TCPM’s history and vision for the Museum’s future.
See you there!

Tillamook Anglers Association 37th Annual Fin Clipping Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00
The very popular “Fin Clip Day” will be held on Saturday April 25th from 9am to 2pm at the Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fish Hatchery located on Netarts bay. Over 300 people of all ages are expected to volunteer and help celebrate Tillamook Anglers’ 37th year of fin clipping our juvenile Spring Chinook Salmon. This annual event draws participants from all up and down the North Coast and from as far away as Astoria, Multnomah and Salem. Approximately 110,000 salmon will have their Adipose fin removed prior to release to the Trask River during this event. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided in the morning with a BBQ lunch at noon that is free for everyone. We can use anyone that shows up and volunteers for this event. Bring your whole family! It is a great experience!

Level Up Tillamook Pitch Contest Competition
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | PRI Building, 4506 3rd St Tillamook, OR 97141
2026 Pitch Contest:
The Level Up Tillamook Pitch Contest is a competition where participants present a concise, compelling introduction of their new product, service, or expansion plans in no more than 10 minutes.
Compete for up to $10,000 for your business.
Businesses must: -Be in operation for one year-Have a new product, service, or new expansion plans

The Pitch Contest will take place on the following date:
• April 23: Tillamook – PRI Building :
Reach out for any questions!rudellarriba@tillamookbaycc.edu

Virtual Grief Support Groups
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:00
Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life
change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.
These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.
Virtual groups co-led by:
Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Chaplain
Dr. Pam Strachan, Board-Certified Chaplain and Bereavement Specialist
Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Vote Yes Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue District: Open House, Q&A
2026-04-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Fairview Grange, 5520 3rd St, Tillamook, OR, United States, Oregon
The evening will begin with a short presentation about the proposed Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue Rural Fire Protection District that is coming to the 2026 May ballot for permanent residents served by fire organizations in the Bay City and Tillamook areas.

The presentation will be followed by Q&As, and then a time to meet and greet with volunteer firefighters, current board members, and other advocates for the measure.

Hosted at the:Fairview Grange5520 3rd StTillamook, OR 97141

Free and open to the public.

Earth Day Service Celebration
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Earth Day and the grand opening of a new trail at Alder Creek farm with an afternoon of native planting, kids activities and a native plant sale! For the past year, LNCT Stewardship Volunteers have been hard at work carving out a new hillside trail through Sorrel Woods at Alder Creek Farm. Learn how to plant a few native species and go home with a few of your own from Aldervale Nursery. All ages are welcome. Gloves and tools provided. Weather appropriate clothing encouraged.

This event will take place on uneven ground in a wooded area. Bathrooms, potable water and a washing station are available on-site.

Alder Creek Farm
35955 Underhill Ln
Nehalem, OR 97131
