Family Friendly Summer Events in Seaside, Oregon

This warm weather is reminding us that Summer is just around the corner! Make sure you have a week or weekend trip planned to make some memories in Seaside, Oregon.  Below are some popular coastal events to help you start planning a trip.

Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest, June 9th:

This event is in Cannon Beach, just a few minutes from Seaside. Enjoy the 54th annual sandcastle building and judging followed by live music and a bonfire in the evening.

The center of the sandcastle building is on the beach at the west end of Madison St.

Seaside Muscle and Chrome Car Show, June 16th :

Come reminisce about the good ‘ol days at Seaside’s car show. See cars from 1960 to 1978 and factory performance vehicles from 1979 to the current year. This event takes place in Downtown Seaside, along Broadway and connecting side streets. The general public is invited to view cars for free on Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Family Triathalon in Seaside, June 23rd    

Start your Summer off right by enjoying a fun, family activity. Enjoy swimming, biking, and running as a family in this race ending with a BBQ at Broadway Park. Location: Race starts at Sunset Pool and ends on Broadway Field

Race Distance: Swim 75 yards, bike 3 miles, and run .5 miles

Pre-registration is required for this event. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 20th. Click here to register.

4th of July Events in Cannon Beach and Seaside

Cannon Beach Parade:

Starting around 11am, spectators can cheer on a small-town parade in Cannon Beach. The parade winds north up Spruce and back south down Hemlock.

With Haystack Rock, a National Wildlife Refuge, at the edge of the beach, fireworks are not allowed on the beaches to protect the seabirds. Throughout the weekend, interpreters help visitors spot puffins and learn about tide pools on the beach.

Seaside Parade
11 am is the beginning of this town favorite. Enjoy 4th of July at this beach town parade.

Old Fashioned Social in Seaside: 

Enjoy some nostalgic Independence Day  fun, food, music, games, silent auction and more, outdoors at the Seaside Historical Society & Museum from 11am-3pm.  Also enjoy free tours of the museum. 
4th of July Fireworks in Seaside: 
Starting at dusk (about 10pm) there will be a  25 minute fireworks show timed to music (tune your radio to KSWB 840 am for synchronized music) down at the Seaside beach.

Check out links to our properties in both Cannon Beach and Seaside here. Enjoy your summer and spend some time with us.