Category archive for ‘Things to Do’ 
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ZombieFest
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the living dead will wander the streets of Coos Bay in search of tasty human victims. Be not afraid; these ghastly ghouls will be mere citizens participating in the area’s first-ever free zombie festival. The idea for the event was spawned when ZombieFest founder and coordinator Nicole Weeks began planning for …
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Halloween Activities
ZombieFest Takes place at the downtown Coos Bay pedway between the Egyptian Theatre and Mossy Rose. Zombies, vendors, Fat Tuesdays Mardi Gras Grill barbecue, beauty pageant, jello eating contest, scavenger hunt, live music and other surprises. Saturday, Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Vaccination cards may be purchased for $5, mandating a 15 minute …
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Octoberfish
The Octoberfish fundraiser celebrates with barbecued tuna dinners prepared by the Tuna Guys, music by Dale Inskeep band, Ston Soup, Sean & Marley, WE ARE GO, Che’s Lounge, Los Panchos, Ryhthem Village, local belly dancers, a beer garden hosted by the High Tide Cafe, art vendors, a raffle and a virtual solar tour. For the …
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Hike of the month
Local history & splendid views: Sawmill & Tribal Trail For hundreds of years, Coos tribal ancestors traveled between their bayside villages and hunting and foraging grounds on a trail from present-day North Bend to Empire. In the 1850s, Charles Merchant refused to sell alcohol in his North Bend store, so thirsty loggers, mill hands and …
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Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration
A celebration of Native American & Coquille Tribal culture The Mill Casino-Hotel will host the eighth annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This free event is inspired by traditional tribal observances of the return of salmon from the ocean to their upriver spawning beds. …
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Training for the Pre
Running fans never miss a chance to learn more about Coos Bay native and running great Steve Prefontaine. One local museum, the Coos Art Museum in downtown Coos Bay, has dedicated a whole room to informing fans about his short life and running career. At the time of his death in May 1975, Pre held …
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Discovery on the docks
The Port of Port Orford is home to a commercial fishing fleet that lands more than 4 million pounds of live seafood each year. Visitors are welcome to watch the working dock in action. Built above the high-water mark, the Port Orford dock is one of the country’s few dolly docks. Industrial cranes lift boats …
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Hike of the month: Miles of hiking, horse, & ATV trails
The North Spit & public access She’s the ‘good cop” of the North Spit. Five days a week, Theresa Bolch cruises the sand roads of the spit, educating the public about recreational opportunities and use restrictions of this long lick of land. About five miles long and one mile wide, the spit forms the western …
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Town & Garden Tour
The Coos Bay Garden Club’s Annual Garden Tour will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds go towards Marshfield High School Scholarship. Want to know more? Contact Janie Mitten at 541-888-6760 or Joanne Conway at 541-269-2731.
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Floating the rivers – coastal style
The locals simply call it ‘floating the river.” While the term suggests a mellow and relaxing ride, the wild and scenic rivers of the Southern Coast can offer lively adventures. Many enjoy the swift cascading waters of the Pistol and Elk Rivers. But the Rogue River has earned a reputation for its world-class whitewater. Rain …
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