Let's be frank: November at the coast tends to be pretty gray. The sun sets early in overcast skies, and rain gear is strongly recommended. But Oregonians like to play in the rain. Rowdy ocean waves can be a spectacular site for beachcombers, and who can say what might wash up on the beach. This is a great time for agate hunters and quiet walks.
But there's more to do in Lincoln City as well. Besides the Chinook Winds Casino and the Tanger Outlet Mall, you can find a variety of music, art, and theater. The Lincoln City Cultural Center and the city Culinary Center all have great offerings as well.
Below is a sampling of Lincoln City events for November.
NOV 02
Oyster Cloyster at Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. A night of delicious food, fine wine and craft beer to benefit the Aquarium & OCCC's Aquarium Science program. 6:30PM-9:30PM.
The Oyster Cloyster is an exceptional event where you can indulge your sense of pleasure with original culinary creations prepared by the Chefs of the Oyster Cloyster, making it an experience to savor. Proceeds from the event benefit both the Oregon Coast Community College's Aquarium Science Program as well as the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
NOV 02
Hands-on Baking Workshop with Rockfish Bakery at Culinary Center in Lincoln City from 1-4PM. Cost: $55. FMI Chef Sharon Wiest.
Learn the art of baking from a local baker…Danelle is the owner and baker at Rockfish Bakery in Lincoln City.
NOV 03
In Concert: Jackie & Jason at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 3:00PM. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at door
Jackie & Jason began performing together in 2007 and their acoustic show of harmony-driven hits quickly made them Eugene-area favorites, particularly on the local wine circuit. The next three years brought regular performances at vineyards and tasting rooms as well as other popular venues. They traveled to all corners of the country, receiving warm welcome in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Rhode Island and Minnesota. They took their music, and their relationship, to the next level in 2010 when shortly after their marriage they launched their full band, The Blue Valentines.
They also write music together and began recording their first original album as alt-country cabaret band "Troupe Carnivàle" in 2011.
NOV 06 - 10
APA Pool Tournament at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
The Inn at Wecoma is proud to be a host hotel for the APA Pool Tournament, with room discounts available for tournament participants.
NOV 08
Pacific University Chamber Singersat the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 7:00PM. Admission: Donations accepted.
The Chamber Singers perform a variety of musical styles and periods ranging from early Renaissance to contemporary a capella. Founded in 2000, their high level of performance draws and blends the best of talent in students desiring to build their education and performance experience. The Chamber Singers perform at various university events and recitals, churches, high schools, and festivals.
NOV 09
3rd Annual Native American Heritage Festival at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Free festival with lectures and presentations, complimentary food, and make-and-take children's art activities.
Learn more about the past, present and future of Native American tribes on the central OregonCoast, at this third annual cultural event. Lectures and presentations, complimentary food and make-and-take children's art activities are all part of the schedule.
NOV 09 - 10
Chowder Cook-Off at the Tanger Outlet Center in Lincoln City from 12–6PM. Event features "Best Chowder" competition, local beers and wines, live music, face-painting and more! $5 admission buys 10 tasting-sized portions.
The comfort food of the Oregon coast, prepared by some of the best chefs in the Pacific Northwest, will be yours for the tasting at the Tanger Outlet Center in Lincoln City. This fun-filled event features a "Best Chowder" competition, local beers and wines, live music, a Native American Celebration and more! $5 admission buys 10 tasting-sized portions.
NOV 16
In Concert: Mark Nelson at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Tickets: $12 in advance, $14 at door. 7:00PM.
Mark Nelson's mastery of the Appalachian dulcimer, `ukulele and guitar wows audiences from coast to coast. His numerous recordings, books and instructional videos have redefined what these instruments are capable of – in his hands, they become instruments of uncommon expressive power.
He's equally adept at the Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele, and any number of other instruments and musical styles from old time music to swing and just about everything in between.
NOV 29
Thanksgiving Holiday Special Glass Art Drop of 100 hand-crafted glass art pieces – floats, sand dollars or crabs – along the 7.5 miles of Lincoln City beaches, weather and ocean conditions permitting.