Lincoln City to hide 50 glass floats along beaches Halloween weekend

Lincoln City’s Halloween weekend plans include a beach hunt for 50 hand-blown glass floats, and visitors who find one can take it home.

The Finders Keepers Halloween special drop runs Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026.

This year’s drop features floats by glass artist Natasha Kuring, with the 50 pieces placed in addition to the program’s regular year-round floats, according to Explore Lincoln City.

When can visitors search for the Halloween glass floats?

The three-day drop begins Friday, Oct. 30, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, giving beachcombers Halloween weekend to look.

Floats are randomly placed throughout the day, and there are no scheduled release times or designated areas where visitors should line up to search.

Where are the glass floats hidden?

Finders Keepers floats can be found along Lincoln City’s seven miles of beach, from Roads End to Siletz Bay.

The program’s volunteers, known as “Float Fairies,” place them above the high tide line and below the beach embankment.

Visitors can begin at public beach access points and search as they walk.

Floats are never hidden in beach grass.

What happens if you find a float?

It’s yours to keep, though the program limits finds to one float per household, per year.

Finders can register their float through Explore Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers page or by calling 541-996-1274.

Registration provides a certificate of authenticity and information about the artist who made it. The registration number is on or near the button on the float’s underside.

Before heading out, check the official Halloween drop listing for updates. Unsafe weather or ocean conditions can pause float placements, and visitors should stay aware of tides and sneaker waves while searching.