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There are activities for all seasons and ages awaiting visitors to the Mendocino Coast. Here are just a few highlights…

• Whale Watching – Watch from shore or take a boat trip
• Winter Storm Watches
• Museum-hopping – Ford House, Kelley House & Guest House Museum
• Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens – Surprises year-round!
• Visit artist studios and shops

Up-to-date information on places of interest and special events are always available at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets are already on sale for the 2020 Mendocino Coast Whale Festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Participants will hop from shop to shop to discover the many talented artists and delicious area wines. That, along with the spouting of the majestic whales, promises to be a fun-filled weekend.

Mendocino – 1st weekend in March
Little River – 2nd weekend in March
Fort Bragg – 3rd weekend in March

Visit the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce website for a listing of whale watching tours, lodging and a full calendar of events.

Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in December to enjoy the 10th annual Festival of Lights with twinkling lights throughout the gardens, sweet snacks and live music. Festival runs rain or shine each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening from November 29 through December 22. Adults $10; children age 16 and under are free. Visit the website for more information.

With over 150 species of mushrooms, the Gardens is the ideal stop for those who want to learn more about the many variety of fungi natural to Mendocino County. Naturalist and Mycologist Mario Abreu leads identification walks and shares mushroom lore. Every Monday, November 4 through December 23, 2019 at 1:30 PM. For more information visit the Gardens website.

Sponsored by Friends of Hospice, this month-long celebration will host three events:

Altar walk of downtown businesses, memory box workshops and a collection of personal altars at Altar Hall.

During October, participating businesses will have altars on display that were created in remembrance of those who have passed. Visit Friends of Hospice website to get a downloadable map and workshop information.

Enjoy a view of land and sea from the lantern room atop the Lighthouse tower, and, weather permitting, a sweeping landscape illuminated by the full moon. Docents will explain the unique history of the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast. Night Tours are scheduled on every full moon.

Reservations at 877-725-4448 ext. 1 or 707-882-2809 ext. 1. Visit the Point Arena Lighthouse website for more details.

Internationally renowned pianist, Frederick Hodges, will present his original film scores for two Hollywood classics on the magnificent Falcone grand piano. On Saturday, August 24, Harold Lloyd’s comedic masterpiece, Safety Last!, will be shown, along with short comedies featuring Laurel and Hardy at their finest. On Sunday, August 25, it’s the Granddaddy of swashbuckling action films, The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks in the title role that defined a new cinematic genre. Doors open at 6:30pm on Saturday, and 1:30pm on Sunday. Hodges will give movie and music commentary before the lights go down at 7:30pm and 2:30pm, respectively. Venue: Eagles Hall of Fort Bragg, 210 N. Corry Street, Fort Bragg, CA.

Performance details and to purchase tickets at Symphony of the Redwoods, or contact 707-946-0898.

This summer, the Mendocino Area Parks Association is hosting guided walks through two of our favorite parks. Enjoy breathtaking views while taking in a variety of interpretive activities, covering everything from flora, fauna, land, sea, and history! Tours are every Saturday at 11:00 am at MacKerricher Visitor Center and at 1:00 pm at the Ford House Visitor Center. $5.00 suggested donation, kids always free!

Year after year, the Mendocino Music Festival brings together a wide array of talent into one of the most breathtaking settings on the North Coast. This year’s festival runs July 13-27, covering our favorite traditional styles, peppered with a dash of Cajun, bluegrass, Celtic and the ever-popular big band sounds.

Purchase tickets online for the best seating at Mendocino Music Festival.

The Kelley House Museum is hosting a guided tour of historic roses throughout Mendocino. Roses were made popular during the late 1800’s by Daisy (Kelley) MacCallum, daughter of one of Mendocino’s founders, William Kelley.

Where: Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino

When: May 26 from 11am – 3 pm

Reservations are suggested; tickets are available at the museum