29th Annual Victorian Christmas Open House Dec 13-14, 20-21 4-7p. Tour the decorated lighthouse keeper's house, visit with Santa, be entertained with live music and performers, and enjoy merry refreshments. Parking $10/vehicle (cards only). Free shuttle is provided from parking lot to the Keeper’s Home. Admission is free, donations welcome. Info: www.hecetalighthouse.com.
Santa Claus Photos with Candid By Stefani - Fri Dec 12 3-6p, Sat Dec 13 12-6p, Sun 1-6p. Pictures for a fee available. Inside former JoAnn's (next to ROSS) at Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave.
South Coast Train Club Holiday Model Train Show Sat Dec 20, 10a-5p and Sun Dec 21, 10a-4p. Free Admission. Located at the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, inside the Kingsview Christian School Gym, 1850 Clark St.
Holiday Lights on the Trains - Nov 28-Jan 1, see Holiday Lights from dusk to 11pm, at the Oregon Coast Historical Railway, 766 S. First St. (Hwy 101 N - across from McDonald’s).
"The Muppet Christmas Carol" Movie showing Wed Dec 17, 4-6p, in the Myrtlewood Room at the Coos Bay Public Library. Rated G. Free popcorn and beverages provided.
Letters to Santa! Come drop off your letter to Santa at AmeriTitle on Dec 22nd from 12-5p. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks. 1280 N Bayshore Dr. 541-435-2220.
Big Band Christmas Dance Concert Fri Dec 12, 7-9p at The Coos Bay Salvation Army Gymnasium located at 1155 E. Flanagan Ave. Admission is free. A Salvation Army red kettle will be available for voluntary donations. Donations will go directly to the Salvation Army food and toy distribution program.
Shore Acres Holiday Lights & Shuttle - PARKING ENTRY BY RESERVATION. If you have annual pass you will still need to reserve a pass with the fee waived. Reserve tickets by calling on M-F 8a-5pm to 1-800-452-5687 or visit https://bit.ly/2025holidaylights. Free Santa Shuttle from Charleston Marina on Thanksgiving/Fri/Sat/Sun/Christmas Eve & Day/New Year's Eve, from 4:15-8pm - no pass/ticket necessary. Special treats at the Charleston Fishing Families office, adjacent to the parking lot while you wait for the shuttle.
Christmas Lights the Night - Sat Dec 13, 11a-7p downtown. Enjoy fun filled day with the family with holiday cheer. Crafts and activities: Ace 11a-7p; OSU Ext 2-5p; Logging Museum 2-7p. Visit with Santa: Ace 1-3p, OSU Ext 3:30-5:15p. Christmas Carols OSU Ext 4p. Cider/Cocoa Stroll 4-6p. Pinewood Derby Car Races 4p at Hometown Hardware. Light parade 5:30p at Spruce St -line up at 5pm at OSU Ext.
Nog Walk & Holiday Lights Parade - Sat Dec 13, Old Town. Nog Walk: Buy a $10 glass at the boardwalk and visit participating businesses for egg nog, hot cocoa, mulled wine and more, from 3-5p. Holiday Lights Parade at 5:30p. Info: greaterbandon.org
Christmas at the Hughes - Open House Dec 13-18, 22-23, 10a-4p at the Hughes House at Cape Blanco State Park. Music, art, silent auction, gift items, and more. Sponsored by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society and Oregon State Parks. For more info and to check the Main Street Teas on Dec 19-21 visit Capeblancoheritagesociety.com/events
Santa at Sixes Grange Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar Take the kids and/or your pets to see Santa! Sat Dec 13 9a-3:30p. 44556 Highway 101.
Nature's Coastal Holiday - Festival of Lights at Azalea Park Nov. 28th-Dec. 28th, 5-9pm. Enjoy a 30-45min stroll through 100's of displays! Adults-$4 (cash only), kids 12 and under free. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on Fri & Sat from 6-8pm. Follow Facebook page for updates and cancellations due to weather. naturescoastalholiday.com
Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights - Nov 23-Jan 1. Drive through nearly 500,000 lights and 90 light displays. Opens 5:30pm nightly, River Forks Park, Exit 125 Garden Valley. For tickets www.uvfestivaloflights.com. A ticket allows one car visit to the Festival of Lights between Nov 23 and Jan 1, along with one visit to the Dutch Bros Holiday Village Thu-Sun between Dec 4-24th.
Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium 5-8p on the last Friday & Saturday in November, and the first three Friday & Saturdays in December. Admission is $10 per person, or free with proof of same day admission. As always, members get in for free! aquarium.org/visit/calendar/sea-of-lights
