Florence Oregon Coast

09/02/2026

Immerse yourself in local culture at the 2026 Elements of Art Studio Tour! 🎨🖌️

Looking for engaging things to do in Florence this weekend? Step inside the creative spaces of coastal artists during Weekend One of the self-guided Elements of Art Studio Tour in Florence, Oregon! Meet local artisans, observe live creative processes, and collect stamps on your Tour Passport for chances to win original artwork. https://bit.ly/FloElements2026

This regional experience offers something for everyone—pair your tour with kayaking 🚣, a sunset beach walk 🌊, or a night of entertainment at Three Rivers Casino 🎰!

When: Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: Participating artist studios throughout the area 📍

Details: Pick up your official Passport for studio access, prizes, and exclusive perks! 🎟️

Turn your trip into a weekend getaway—book Florence lodging, motels in Florence, or vacation rentals through FlorenceFun.com! 🏡✨

09/01/2026

Kick off your weekend in Old Town Florence! 🛍️✨

Maximize your weekend experience by heading down to downtown Florence for First Friday! From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, connect with local merchants, discover regional artisans, and savor world-class coastal chowder 🥣 and exceptional food in Florence!

Whether you are enjoying a dog walk 🐕 along the waterfront, shopping for unique treasures 🛍️, or preparing for a round of golf ⛳ tomorrow, First Friday delivers the ideal venue to make memories in Oregon's Coastal Playground.

When: Friday, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Old Town Florence

Plan Your Getaway: Explore premier Florence hotels, places to stay in Florence, and pet-friendly hotels at FlorenceFun.com! 🏨🐾

08/28/2026

Weekly Florence Chamber Blast - Connecting the Florence Community! - https://mailchi.mp/florencechamber/weekly-chamber-blast-8112424

08/26/2026

🐾 Calling all dog lovers from across the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, the Southwest—and beyond! It’s time to unleash the fun!

Pack the treats, grab the leash, load up your favorite four-legged travel buddy, and point your paws toward Florence, Oregon, for the inaugural Coastal Canine Classic, October 16–18!

This rain-or-shine weekend is built for dogs and the people wrapped around their little paws. And don’t worry—this is not a hoity-toity dog show. No fancy pedigree, perfect posture, or championship prance required. It’s three days of plain dog-gone fun in Oregon’s Coastal Playground! 🐕🌊

Get ready to:

🐶 Show off your pup’s personality
🏆 Compete for canine bragging rights
🎾 Try pawsome activities and contests
🛍️ Sniff out treasures from great vendors
🐾 Meet new furry friends and their humans
🌊 Enjoy a tail-wagging Florence getaway

🎟️ Fetch your event tickets
⭐ Snag a limited VIP experience
🐕 Register your dog before spaces are gone
🏨 Book a pet-friendly place to stay

VIP availability and dog participation spaces are limited, so don’t paws too long. You’d be barking mad to miss the fur-st Coastal Canine Classic!

👉 Tickets, dog registration, and event details: https://bit.ly/2026CoastalCanineClassic

Help us raise the woof and make this inaugural weekend absolutely EPIC! Whether your best friend is tiny, towering, fluffy, scruffy, speedy, sleepy, or convinced they’re the top dog—we want your whole pack in Florence! 🐾

Come. Sit. Stay. Fetch the whole family for a dog-gone good getaway to Florence, Oregon, October 16–18, 2026! The inaugural Coastal Canine Classic is bounding into Oregon’s Coastal Playground for three tail-wagging days of dogs, laughter, friendly competition, shopping, entertainment, and fa...

08/26/2026

Start your engines—and your bargain-hunting! 🚗🛍️ Plan a Florence Oregon getaway September 11–13 for a weekend packed with treasures, chrome, coastal fun, and plenty to explore!

Shop your way through the Community-Wide Garage Sale, admire the beautiful rides at the Florence Fall Classic Car Show, enjoy local restaurants, play a round of golf, explore Old Town Florence, and try your luck at Three Rivers Casino Resort. 🎰⛳

That’s only the beginning! The weekend also includes the Beat the Wave Disaster Expo, Women and Children Community Health Fair, Summertime Flea Market, art, live music, and more. Check the calendar out here: https://bit.ly/FlorenceSept11-13

Book your stay, build your itinerary, and discover all the weekend’s activities at FlorenceFun.com.

Come shop, eat, stay, play—and make a weekend of it in Oregon’s Coastal Playground! 🌊

08/25/2026

Make history with five words—or fewer! 🌸

The 120th Rhododendron Festival is coming, and we need your creativity to help name this milestone celebration! Think about everything that makes Rhody Days unforgettable: the parade, carnival, classic cars, motorcycles, flowers, family fun, and generations of Florence tradition.

Submit a creative festival theme of five words or fewer, and if your idea is selected, you’ll win $150! 💵

Send your entry to [email protected] by September 30 - Subject Line "Rhody Theme".

What will the 120th Rhododendron Festival be called? The winning words could be yours!

08/21/2026

Weekly Florence Chamber Blast - Connecting the Florence Community! - https://mailchi.mp/florencechamber/weekly-chamber-blast-8112376

08/14/2026

🚐 Hotels, camping, RV parks, waterfront rooms and vacation rentals—Florence, Oregon has a place for you!

Make yourself at home, then head out to kayak, shop Old Town Florence, walk your dog on the beach, explore the dunes, play golf, and discover some of the best restaurants in Florence, Oregon.

Adventure when you want it. Quiet when you need it. Come RELAX, REFRESH and RECHARGE in Oregon’s Coastal Playground!

Find places to stay and start planning at FlorenceFun.com.

08/13/2026

Weekly Florence Chamber Blast - Connecting the Florence Community! - https://mailchi.mp/florencechamber/weekly-chamber-blast-8112335

08/12/2026

Looking for your next great read—and a few new connections? Join the Florence Forward Book Club this Friday! 📚☕

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Old Town Coffee Company

Come meet new people, swap book recommendations, and discover fresh ideas covering leadership, business, career growth, professional development, self-improvement, and more.

We’ll have books available to browse and borrow, so you may walk in for coffee and conversation and leave with your next great read!

No homework required. Stay for the full hour or simply stop by and say hello. Everyone is welcome!

Join the Florence Forward Book Club Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/florenceforwardyp