Oregon Coast Trips - Calendar of Activities

Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park

November 24 - December 31, 2022

THE BRIGHTEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON THE WEST COAST IS BACK IN 2022 AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Famous for its beautiful 7-acre botanical gardens and Japanese lily pond, Shore Acres State Park shines with over 325,000 LED lights, animated displays, Santa, choirs, and more. A holiday tradition for the whole family.

This festive annual display debuts on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 24th) and will light up Shore Acres State Park from 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. each night (including December 24th & 25th) thru December 31st.

NEW THIS YEAR - TIMED ENTRY

This year, Holiday Lights visitation will be through a timed reservation system . This is an effort to decrease long wait times and backed-up traffic conditions.

Entry into the lights is Free, but you must pay the $5 parking fee per vehicle to park at Shore Acres for the Event - in advance this year.

Here’s how to do it!

1. Pick your day/time to visit - note that half of the parking tickets will be sold in advance with the rest available within 7 days of entry
2. Visit the OPRD website or click the Book Now Button below to book your time
3. Pay the $5 fee per vehicle
4. Print your pass - you must bring the pass with you to enter the park

BOOK NOW

NOTE: you will NOT be able to purchase entry tickets at the gate this year. You must do this in advance.

89039 Cape Arago Highway Charleston, OR 97420 Map It

541-269-0215 Website

Rapunzel - A Traditional British Panto

December 2 - December 18, 2022

The Dolphin Players present: Rapunzel - A Traditional British Panto

Not your traditional Rapunzel, although this Rapunzel was stolen by a wicked witch who keeps her in a tower in the woods and climbs up her hair. But this Rapunzel breaks out with the help of a fortune hunter, meets up with pirates, gets set adrift in the ocean, and ends up at the White Cliffs of Powers. Oh, and she loses the hair.

Great fun for Adults & children of all ages.

Buy your Tickets Online , Adults: $10, Seniors $8, under 12 years $5

Showtimes are:

• Fridays, December 2nd, 9th, & 16th at 7 p.m.
•  Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th at 7 p.m.
•  Sundays, December 4th, 11th, & 18th at 2 p.m.

580 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

(541) 808-2611 Website

1st Tuesday Talks at Coos History Museum

December 6, 2022

The First Tuesday Talks Lecture Series features speakers from various backgrounds, locations, and topics with a focus on Southern Oregon Coast history. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and each lecture begins at 6 p.m. The museum, galleries, and store will be open for extended hours during the event. Admission is free for museum members. 

Admission for non-members in person is $7; Admission for non-members online is $5. 

December 6: Patty Phillips, "A Night of Traditional Coos Bay Stories"

1210 N Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-756-6320 Website

Comedy Night at Back Alley Pub and Grill

December 6, 2022

Come spend the evening at the Back Alley for some of the funniest comics headlining in the Northwest! 

Purchase tickets online to reserve your spot today. 

***Must be 21 years of age to attend. 

1225 Virginia Ave. North Bend, OR 97459 Map It

(541) 756-0572 | 5038587875 Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

December 7, 2022

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Yoga In The Museum at Coos Art Museum

December 7, 2022

Enjoy Yoga in the Museum every Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Instructor Susan Shakespeare leads. Participants enjoy free admission to the museum after class.

Bring your own mat. Cost: $5.

235 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Coastal Clay Christmas Market

December 10 - December 11, 2022

Join Coos Bay area Potters for their annual Christmas Market, this year being held at the Coos Art Museum. Find that perfect gift or pick up a piece of pottery to add to your festive table.

Saturday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.

Free Admission to the museum.

235 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Yoga In The Museum at Coos Art Museum

December 14, 2022

Enjoy Yoga in the Museum every Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Instructor Susan Shakespeare leads. Participants enjoy free admission to the museum after class.

Bring your own mat. Cost: $5.

235 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

December 14, 2022

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

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Aurora at The Coney Station

December 16, 2022

Join us for some great fun dancing the night away - Friday, December 16th, 8pm-Midnight at The Coney Station!

Aurora was formed in the Fall of 2017. Playing everything from Classic Rock to Top 40 hits.

Christina (lead vox), Max Jones (lead guitar/back-up vox), Keenan (drums/samples), Kevin (bass guitar) 

295 S. Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

(541) 269-6948 Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

December 21, 2022

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Yoga In The Museum at Coos Art Museum

December 21, 2022

Enjoy Yoga in the Museum every Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Instructor Susan Shakespeare leads. Participants enjoy free admission to the museum after class.

Bring your own mat. Cost: $5.

235 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

December 28, 2022

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Yoga In The Museum at Coos Art Museum

December 28, 2022

Enjoy Yoga in the Museum every Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Instructor Susan Shakespeare leads. Participants enjoy free admission to the museum after class.

Bring your own mat. Cost: $5.

235 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

January 4, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

January 11, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

January 18, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

January 25, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

February 1, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk

February 3, 2023

Visit participating businesses in downtown Coos Bay for the monthly Wine Walk adventure on the First Friday of Each Month. The fun starts at the Coos Bay Visitor Center, 50 Central Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420. Make a $10 donation and get a commemorative wine glass(while supplies last) and the map of participating businesses. Proceeds will benefit a different charity each month. This event is sponsored by the Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary Club.

50 Central Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

February 8, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

February 15, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

February 22, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

March 1, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk

March 3, 2023

Visit participating businesses in downtown Coos Bay for the monthly Wine Walk adventure on the First Friday of Each Month. The fun starts at the Coos Bay Visitor Center, 50 Central Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420. Make a $10 donation and get a commemorative wine glass(while supplies last) and the map of participating businesses. Proceeds will benefit a different charity each month. This event is sponsored by the Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary Club.

50 Central Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

March 8, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

March 15, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

March 22, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

March 29, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

April 5, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk

April 7, 2023

Visit participating businesses in downtown Coos Bay for the monthly Wine Walk adventure on the First Friday of Each Month. The fun starts at the Coos Bay Visitor Center, 50 Central Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420. Make a $10 donation and get a commemorative wine glass(while supplies last) and the map of participating businesses. Proceeds will benefit a different charity each month. This event is sponsored by the Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary Club.

50 Central Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

April 12, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

April 19, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

April 26, 2023

Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm

November 2nd - April 26th.

999 Front Street Buliding - just a block South of the Coos History Museum

Vendors wishing to sign up can contact the market manager at lex@bridgeviewcoffee.com for an information pack.

999 N. Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website

Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk

May 5, 2023

Visit participating businesses in downtown Coos Bay for the monthly Wine Walk adventure on the First Friday of Each Month. The fun starts at the Coos Bay Visitor Center, 50 Central Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420. Make a $10 donation and get a commemorative wine glass(while supplies last) and the map of participating businesses. Proceeds will benefit a different charity each month. This event is sponsored by the Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary Club.

50 Central Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

Website