# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Coastal Explorations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Are you headed to the Oregon Coast this summer? Join us for Family Fun Friday programming on select Fridays during summer 2026! Programming will be 2 hours and include a combination of lab and field experiences, both on-site at Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) and off-site at Seal Rock State Recreation Site.

Coastal Explorations: Do you and your family enjoy tidepooling, strolling along the beach, or clamming in nearby estuaries? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the amazing marine life that lives in these dynamic environments? This lab class will explore a variety of coastal critters that call the tidepools, sandy beach, and estuaries home. Families will interact and hold exciting organisms, including sea stars, sea anemones, sea urchins, ghost shrimp, porcelain crabs, and more as they learn about their anatomy and unique characteristics.  

Special Notes: The lab class will occur in one of our wet labs; therefore, no special equipment is required. 

Cost is $15 per participant (ages 4 and above) per 2-hour program and pre-registration is encouraged. We are also happy to accommodate day-of registrations as long as space allows. 

All dates and program themes are below. Please note that our programs are fit for all ages and younger children may need extra assistance during certain tasks.

Family Programming @ HMSC from 1 to 3 pm:
June 26 - Squid Dissection and Printing
July 10 - Coastal Explorations
July 31 - Underwater Robot Design Challenge
August 14 - Speedy Science

Family Programming @ Seal Rock Tidepools from 9 to 11 am:
June 18 (Thurs) - Tidepool Exploration
July 17 - Tidepool Exploration
Important Note: Visitor center exploration is not included in the program fees. If you and your family would like to explore the center before or after the program, tickets are available to purchase at the door for $5 per person (ages 5 and above).

Learn more and register: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center/marine-education/summer-programs
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/coastal-explorations/200030112392809
- **Event Categories**: it, science-fair, workshops, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center
- **lat**: 44.619033965043
- **long**: -124.04886245728
- **full address**: OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2188 SE Osu Dr, Newport, OR 97365-5258, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Coastal Explorations being held?
  - **A:** Coastal Explorations takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2188 SE Osu Dr, Newport, OR 97365-5258, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Coastal Explorations?
  - **A:** Coastal Explorations is organized by Oregon Sea Grant.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Coastal Explorations is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Coastal Explorations sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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