Oregon Coast Trips - Calendar of Activities

The Coos History Museum Hosts "Mysteries of the South Coast"

January 29 - March 5, 2025

The Coos History Museum (CHM) will host “Mysteries of the South Coast,” its annual winter class taught by Steve Greif weekly on Wednesday nights from January 29 to March 5, 2025 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Have you always wondered about the hidden secrets of Oregon’s South Coast? Join CHM Volunteer Steve Greif for a six-week journey into the unknown—plus a chance to learn the answers to your favorite mysteries. This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, with an admission price of $80 for non-members and $75 for members. Registration is now open - click here to register now.

Pre-registration is required, payment is required at booking. Reservations can be made online by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Program fills up fast, so sign up early.

1210 N Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-756-6320 Website

The Egyptian Theatre Presents The 2025 Oscar Shorts Festival

February 21 - February 23, 2025

Experience the 2025 Oscar-nominated short films at the Historic Egyptian Theatre! This event takes place from Friday, February 21 through Sunday, February 23. The Festival schedule and showtimes are available by clicking here. Admission is Adults $10, Seniors $9 and Kids $8.

These screenings are part of the world’s largest theatrical release of short films, reaching over 700 theaters across North America and beyond. Whether you’re a dedicated cinephile or just curious about this year’s Oscar contenders, this festival offers a rare opportunity to see the short films that could take home Hollywood’s biggest prize. Past nominees and winners have gone on to launch the careers of some of the most celebrated filmmakers today! Make a weekend of it—immerse yourself in the magic of the movies, explore historic downtown Coos Bay, and discover why this event is a must-see for film lovers of all ages.

229 South Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-808-8295 Website

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

February 26, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

On Broadway Thespians: RENT

February 28 - March 16, 2025

La Vie Boheme. Jonathan Larson's iconic musical RENT shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure life in love. Set in New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

On Broadway Thespians' RENT opens February 28th and runs through March 16. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. For mature audiences: Caution recommended for strong language and adult content. Get your tickets here

1988 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-297-7766

Coos History Museum First Tuesday Talk with Author William Robbins

March 4, 2025

The Coos History Museum (CHM) will host the special edition March First Tuesday Talk program, “Hard Times in Paradise: A Retrospective”, with William Robbins, author of Hard Times in Paradise, on March 4, 2025, from 6 - 7 p.m. Thirty-seven years since the first edition, and nineteen years since the second, author William Robbins revisits the stories that shaped a region. This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, as well as on zoom, with an admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person. Doors open at 5:30 pm with time to explore the museum. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online here, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs.

1210 N Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-756-6320 Website

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

March 5, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Adult Spelling Bee at Black Market Gourmet

March 8, 2025

Catch the spelling bee buzz at Black Market Gourmet, on Saturday, March 8^th from 7 to 9 p.m. Teams of undaunted locals will test their spelling abilities at Coos Bay Public Library Foundation’s Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser. The fee to register a team is $75 and spectator tickets are $25.  Call the library at (541) 269-1101 for more information.     

495 Central Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-269-1101 Website

Jason Lyle Black in Concert at the Egyptian Theatre

March 12, 2025

The Coos County Community Concert Association is proud to present Jason Lyle Black in concert at the Egyptian Theatre. Mr. Black returns to the Live on State roster with an all new show, "100 Hits of Stage and Screen®". His show features 100 iconic songs from the hits of rock legends like Queen, ACDC and the Rolling Stones, to musicals like Wicked, Sweeney Todd and Phantom of the Opera, to film and TV soundtracks like Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and many, many more. This fast-paced show is packed with familiar hits and fun for the whole family!

The performance is at the Egyptian Theatre and tickets are available through the Coos History Museum or buy them online here using PayPal. Cost for a season ticket is $99 for adults and $49 for students. Individual concert performances are $39 for adults and $19 for students.

229 South Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-297-4008 Website

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

March 12, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Clambake at the Egyptian Theatre

March 14, 2025

The classic 1967 Elvis Presley Film, Clambake, comes to the Historic Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay just in time for the South Coast Clambake Music Festival! Take a breather from all that dancing and enjoy this beach party romantic musical romp.

229 South Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-808-8295 Website

Coos Art Museum Studio Presents Treasure Tins

March 15, 2025

Do you like trinkets? Are you always collecting objects? The Coos Art Museum Studio presents a workshop for making Treasure Tins on Saturday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Perfect for carrying around your trinkets and memories. Also makes a great friendship gift. The cost is $25 and all supplies provided. You're welcome to bring any additional supplies you want to use.

Ages12+ recommended. Register for this class here.

187 Central Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

March 19, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Women's History Month Program - Walk in Her Shoes

March 22, 2025

The Coos History Museum (CHM) hosts Walk in Her Shoes as part of its Women's History Month Program on Saturday, March 22.

This event is a guided walking tour of Front Street and Downtown Coos Bay, bringing to life the stories of the remarkable women who shaped local history. Back at the museum, enjoy refreshments, explore the exhibits and celebrate women's history.

Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, $10 for youth and is open to all. Guided tours leave CHM every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at cooshistory.org, by phone at 541-756-6320 or in person at the museum's front desk.

1210 Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-756-6320 Website

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

March 26, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

The Beatles Tribute Concert by Hard Days Night

March 29, 2025

Come rock out at the Egyptian Theatre for a night filled with the iconic music of The Beatles! Get ready to sing along to all your favorite hits performed by the talented tribute band Hard Days Night. It will be an evening of nostalgia, fun and great music. Hard Days Night has paid meticulous attention to detail in sharpening their portrayal of The Beatles. Band members wear accurate, detailed costumes, play authentic instruments -- the same brand and models The Beatles actually used -- and deliver spot-on Liverpool accents. Get your tickets here.

229 South Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-808-8295 Website

Dance on the Bay

March 29, 2025

Enjoy learning folk dances from around the world at Dance on the Bay in North Bend on Saturday, March 29. Gigi Jensen from Spokane and Roo Lester from Chicago will be the day’s instructors. Jensen will teach folk dances of Latin America. Lester will teach dances from the Basque provinces of Spain, plus some dances from Scandinavia and other countries.

In addition to dancing, Dance on the Bay will include an international potluck lunch and a cultural presentation about the Basques by Lester. In the evening, there'll be a folk dance party with live and recorded music from around the world with several dance demonstrations.

Organized by local dance teacher Stacy Rose, Dance on the Bay is a rare opportunity to learn from nationally recognized teachers. Make new dance friends, get a taste of different cultures, and enjoy lively music from around the world at Dance on the Bay. 

An all-day ticket to Dance on the Bay, including morning workshops, lunch, afternoon workshops, and the evening dance party, is $40. Tickets to the morning or afternoon workshops and evening party can also be purchased for $15 each. For a schedule and to register, visit stacyrosedance.com, or find Dance on the Bay 2025 on Facebook.

North Bend, OR Map It

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

April 2, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Coos Art Museum Studio Presents Oil Painting Workshop with Natalie Hargreaves

April 3 - May 1, 2025

The Coos Art Museum Studio presents a 5-week Oil Painting Workshop with Natalie Hargreaves.

The class is held Thursdays: April 3 , 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is a beginner-friendly oil painting workshop, open to all painting styles. Students will learn about value, color theory, glazing, direct and indirect painting, mediums, and much more. This class is for everyone -- from the complete beginner to the more experienced painter. Students will start from zero and work through various methods and techniques for an inclusive and fun 5-week workshop! If you've always wanted to begin painting, or been hesitant to try oils, now is your chance.

Register for this class here.

Please note: This class will have a separate supply list that will be emailed to students.

187 Central Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-267-3901 Website

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

April 9, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

April 16, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

April 23, 2025

Add to your calendar the weekly Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday from November 6 through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Black Market Gourmet Building. Many of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vendors will be there featuring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

999 North Front Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-404-6045

Oregon's Bay Area Home Show

April 25 - April 27, 2025

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Oregon's Bay Area Home Show - back after a seven year hiatus! This event will be held April 25 - 27 at the Pony Village Mall in North Bend. Vendors include home improvement companies, contractors, flooring and carpeting, fencing, landscaping and more! Mark your calendar today!

1611 Virginia Avenue North Bend, OR 97459 Map It

541-297-6242 Website

Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd Tour

April 25, 2025

The Egyptian Theatre presents Pigs on the Wing’s 2024-2025 tour, “Echoes of Pink Floyd”. This tour is a second act to the band’s previous year’s tour. As before, the Echoes of Pink Floyd tour will feature a new selection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Show is Friday, April 25 with doors opening at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm. Get your tickets here

229 South Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-808-8295 Website

3rd Annual High Tide Tatto and Arts Festival

April 25 - April 27, 2025

The best tattoo convention on the Oregon Coast: High Tide Tattoo & Art Festival! This three-day event runs April 25 - 27 and is held in the Salmon Room at The Mill Casino Hotel and RV Park. The festival is filled with world-class tattoo artists from all over the country. Multi award-winning artists like Brandon Davenport, Jamy Carlton and former Ink Master contender Mat Valles will be competing for locally made custom trophies, bragging rights, and a prize provided by ShowNation. Attending guests will have the rare opportunity to work with artists directly to plan their next tattoo or witness others act as canvas for these artists inked imagination. The $15 entry fee gets you into the event each day. All ages are welcome; 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult; 12 and under will receive free admission. Tickets go on-sale April 4, 2025 in Ko-Kwel Gifts located off the lobby of the Mill Casino Hotel.

3201 Tremont North Bend, OR 97459 Map It

541-756-8800 Website

Coos Watershed Mayfly Festival

May 17, 2025

The Coos Watershed Association is hosting its 9th Annual Mayfly Festival on May 17. The Mayfly Festival is a free, all-ages, hands-on celebration of watershed ecology and interconnectedness. The event was created by the Coos Watershed Association and other local groups to shine a light on the connections between community, the environment and water. Dance to live music, enjoy delicious local food, make a costume and dip a net into the Mingus Pond to see what lives there.

Learn about fish, insects, plants and how to keep our watershed healthy! If you are a fan of science, music, nature and art, this is an event you will not want to miss.

725 N 10th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-888-5922 Website

Sunset Bay Angler Of The Day Kayak Fishing Challenge

September 13, 2025

The Sunset Bay Angler Of The Day Kayak Fishing Challenge (SBAOTD) is an annual human powered kayak only fishing competition held on the ocean near Coos Bay Oregon. This year's 15th annual tournament is set to begin at first light on Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

Pre-registration is required to compete. The entry fee is $35. The registration cut-off will be at a date determined by the event coordinators. The first 40 contestants to pay their entry fee will receive a Captain's Bag. Find every detail about this event on Facebook here.

Coos Bay, OR Map It

458-201-1082

Egyptian Theatre 100th Year Celebration

November 15, 2025

Come celebrate 100 year of the Egyptian Theatre.

Members will enjoy a special dinner from 5 - 6 p.m. followed by a live band concert which will be open to everyone. This fun and historic evening will also be filled with guest speakers and a silent auction. Admission for the general public is $25.

229 South Broadway Coos Bay, OR 97420 Map It

541-808-8295