Upcoming Events

Once a general store, a doctor’s office, and a center of Chinese social and religious life, it is now one of the most unusual museums you will find anywhere. Kam Wah Chung (translates to “Golden Chinese Outpost”) & Co. is a one-of-a-kind property. Built in 1865, the building’s earliest customers were primarily Chinese residents of Canyon City and the John Day area who were attracted by work generated by eastern Oregon’s gold strikes of the period. Some chronicles suggest it served travelers as a trading post. Register online at Oregon State Parks.

Draw location: Face Rock Viewpoint in Bandon, OR | The intention of Circles in the Sand is to share love, joy and kindness.  Team Circles creates sand labyrinths surrounded by intricate designs and artwork.  We invite everyone to enjoy a walk on the sand path. Visit the Circles in the Sand website for details.

Learn about mountain bluebirds and build a birdhouse to take home. Materials provided. Learn more.

Part of Oregon State Park's 100 volunteer projects for 100 years Centennial Celebration. Come help clean up at Shore Acres and get the park in tip-top shape for State parks day on June 4th and Father's Day Rose Sunday on June 19th. Volunteers will be weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, pulling ivy, and picking up litter. Bring a friend! Register online.

Learn how to dig razor clams with a ranger at Fort Stevens State Park on free fishing weekend. Meet at the Peter Iredale at 9:00 on Saturday, June 4th and 9:30 on Sunday, June 5th. No license needed! More details here.

A hundred years ago, state parks were barely an idea in Oregon, little more than patches of roadside greenery. A 5-acre donation in 1922 — setting aside a special place for everyone — became Oregon’s first official state park. Today, the state park system comprises 254 park properties and more than 100,000 acres.

A community picnic at Oregon’s first state park, Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site in Monmouth, is set for State Parks Day June 4, 2022. Come witness a centennial dedication, enjoy a classic car show, and see exhibits and demos. Get details.

Visit an authentic fur trapper's encampment at Champoeg State Park and learn about life in Oregon in the early 1800's. $5 parking fee applies. Learn more.

In 2014, the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest was recognized as an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department, making it one of just 26 events statewide to achieve such a designation. An Oregon Heritage Tradition is an event with broad public appeal, with at least 50 years of continuous operation and that contributes to the identity of the state. More details.

A hands-on, interactive environmental educational event designed for kids and adults, that celebrates our region’s interconnected natural resources and inspires each of us to care for our environment. More information on the event facebook page.

Rose Sunday/Father’s Day at Shore Acres State Park – June 19, 2022 - Treat dad and family to a delightful day at Shore Acres. In the Garden House, members of the Southwestern Oregon Rose Society will have a display of cut roses and information about growing roses. The park is open from 8 am to dusk and the Garden House will be open from 11am-4 pm with refreshments provided by the Friends of Shore Acres.