Mark Your Calendar!
Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with public events over the weekend of February 6-8 2026. Huge thank you to Discover Newport and for your support.
Newport hold a special place in the hearts of Winter Waters co-founders Rachelle, Alanna, and Kristen. We’ve hosted events in this coastal town since year 1 of Winter Waters, and we’re excited to continue to grow the series here!
The Blue Line — A Coastal Commons Expedition
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Join us for a city-wide, full-day, self-guided journey through Newport’s blue economy, with each stop offering a unique window into the people, places, and living systems that make up our coastal community. Educational experiences include a tour of a sea urchin ranching and seaweed farm, and an open house highlighting local purveyors at Central Coast Food Web, pop-up broth bar (with savory fish bone broths), part of Local Ocean’s 100% Fish Program, and a Dock Walk with Oregon Sea Grant.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium will open up a classroom with 3 stations highlighting the OCA dive program, Oregon’s marine reserves, and the Oregon Kelp Alliance. Hatfield Marine Science Center will host a hands-on demonstration of oyster filtration and husbandry. Additionally, the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center will host a “Dockside Dialogues” session with fishermen and participants will have free access to the Oregon’s Beautiful and Wild Fisheries exhibit, The Blue Line is still in development, so keep checking back for details. Even more importantly, make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter to get access to tickets as soon as they’re available.
Newport is the place to be if you want to learn about sustainable seafood fisheries, aquaculture, sea life, and conservation. Plus, there’s incredible food in Newport! We can’t wait to tell you more. Please sign up for our newsletter for first dibs on tickets.
If you’re traveling to Newport from out of town, we recommend coming out Friday, February 6th, so you can join us for the Marine Reserves Trivia or to make sure you get here with plenty of time to participate in the morning events on Saturday, February 7th.
Please take advantage of the following accommodation deals:
Sweet Homes Vacation Rentals - 15% off the nightly rate discount specifically for bookings Feb. 6-8, 2026 at any Sweet Homes vacation rental in their collection. Use code: WINTERWATERS
The Louie Boutique Motel - 15% off the nightly rate discount specifically for bookings Feb. 6-8, 2026. Use code: WINTERWATERS
Newport Belle - 20% off the nightly rate discount specifically for bookings Feb. 5-9, 2026. Use code: WinterWaters20 (Rachelle & Alanna have both stayed here before and LOVED it)
Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with public events over the weekend of February 6-8, 2026. Huge thank you to Discover Newport and Laura Anderson/Central Coast Foods Web for your support. See all Newport events HERE.