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Things To DoThings To Do
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Trip Tip!Trip Tip!
Just a note to say please check times, dates, and hours for all events here as this is an educated guess based on the previous year’s activity dates as the exact events weren’t scheduled at the time of making this website.
Connect with Unexpected Corners of NatureConnect with Unexpected Corners of Nature
This picture was taken in a church parking lot behind some bushes dripping with blackberries by an overpass. It was the bride’s sacred place.
Mushroom & Other ForagingMushroom & Other Foraging
If it’s not too frosty yet, you might still be able to mushroom forage. I would go with an experienced group. You can also forage for food and other natural resources. There’s a strong natural food and alternative methods of getting resources mindset here so visit the farms, pick the herbs (with caution), go to the co-ops and farmers markets, hit up the little food pantries, barter. Even double check to see what the local freegan community is up to and whether dumpster diving is currently allowed. Ask that person your burning questions about their chicken coop.
Look Out for Seasonal FlowersLook Out for Seasonal Flowers
They’re always vivid, fresh, and otherworldly.
Hoard Pretty NatureHoard Pretty Nature
These beauties are from Kathy’s Garden.
Look for Fairy NatureLook for Fairy Nature
It’s in plentiful stock.
Find & Make Stuff…Find & Make Stuff…
Go collect or buy rocks anywhere. Better yet, take a local crafting class, make something you love, and have a skill forever that will help you for the rest of your life. This is how the bride learned jewelry making and some other crafts she used for CrescentsCrafts, the business she was working when Jeff saw her working at an event and bought her coffee, which became a tradition for a couple years. This is an excellent activity for extreme weather since it’s usually inside.
View Statues and Other Outdoor ArtView Statues and Other Outdoor Art
Chalk & Paint Are Also Local Favorites. Walk around town and keep your eyes peeled. Take pictures and document your thoughts.
Look for Surprise Informational PlacksLook for Surprise Informational Placks
They’re everywhere, especially downtown and campus.
Wild Blackberry PickingWild Blackberry Picking
They may be mostly pretty tart at this phase but the sun kissed flavor makes it worth it, especially if you can find a more mature one. Blackberries are invasive so no one minds. In fact, they grow out of control in the area. Linn-Benton County is listed but really you can go to most places in Oregon to experience this. The image we have posted is from the parking lot at Enchanted Forest when we last went on July 13, 2024. See Enchanted Forest for more details. The couple learning to forage food where we can, and encourage you to try it (with caution).
Trip Tip!Trip Tip!
Keep in mind that the pace of life is slow here. You may find yourself arguing with a fellow driver over who should go first at a yield sign, they may strike up a long conversation in stores, and food may take a while.
Wild Rose FarmWild Rose Farm
Near the venue! The bride used to have yoga, potlucks, meditations, hot tubbing, farm life education, events, and music recording and networking here.
Big StumpBig Stump
For those of us staying in Waldport, this is walking distance from the room.
White Wolf SanctuaryWhite Wolf Sanctuary
Allegedly close to Waldport Accommodations. They advertise howling with wolves!
No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal SanctuaryNo Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary
If you like tiny goats and booze and plan to stay near Waldport, they offer goat happy hour.
Corvallis Coffee OptionsCorvallis Coffee Options
Keep in mind that coffee lovers might find the options a bit limited here, but don't worry, Corvallis has got you covered! If you're craving a great cup of coffee, check out Dutch Bros, Coffee Depot, Interzone, The Beanery, Java II in the OSU library, Sam's, or Wisecracks - or explore the trendy pastry shops and stores downtown. If tea is more your thing, the Oregon Tea Shop is the best around. If it were a Saturday, we'd tell you to hit up the Saturday Market downtown and enjoy the vendors and adorable dogs too! If you're still looking for something chill to do before you leave, a tour of the OSU campus is always free and a great idea.
Evergreen Indian RestaurantEvergreen Indian Restaurant
If you have the time and money and any interest in Indian Restaurants, this is Sierra’s favorite one and the one that made her fall in love with Indian Food. It has some wild hours but if you can make it work, it’s incredible.
Block 15 Brewing Downtown PubBlock 15 Brewing Downtown Pub
Rosemary fries and OSU brewing student beers. Other good bars include Crow’s Nest at American Dream Pizza (which is also good), what was formerly Suds at Woodstock Pizza (which is also good), The Peacock, Harrison’s, Squirrel’s, Caves, Cloud 9, and more.
WiseCracks CafeWiseCracks Cafe
Such a good place for breakfast! Especially if you go to Saturday Market! Which is an excellent place to get $1 local seasonal flowers for the wedding… and pet dogs. It’s also the mecca of free artisan local farmer-made food samples. :)
Mexico LindoMexico Lindo
We know a lot of Californians will be joining us for the celebration, and we're hoping they'll feel fairly at home at Mexico Lindo - it's one of our favorite spots for decent Mexican food in the area. A casual, recharging, communication-friendly environment. Other decent spots for Mexican food include but are not limited to Riva’s, La Rockets, Qdoba, Taquiero Alonzo, and more. Trip Tip: The business in this strip mall that's in the middle of the parking lot used to be a Verizon that the bride worked for. Trip Tip: Some nights the local drag scene does shows here.
BurgervilleBurgerville
Two words: Marionberry shake! The burger is good too. These are affordable and everywhere and we don’t know why you’d bother buying any other fast food.
Groceries at Fred MeyerGroceries at Fred Meyer
For all your Walmart-like needs, but nicer. A great place to take pictures of the great indoors when the great outdoors is too easy. You’re currently viewing their apple display. This is a great place to try some Tillamook products like Marion Berry ice cream, local Oregon beers, Beaverton mustards, and more.
Oregon Coffee & TeaOregon Coffee & Tea
The bride’s favorite physical tea store.
Downtown Corvallis Saturday MarketDowntown Corvallis Saturday Market
Jeff loves the dogs. Sierra loves everything.
Seek a thoughtful gift for a friendSeek a thoughtful gift for a friend
Take your time with it. This one is from The Book Bin, a used bookstore downtown.
Northern StarNorthern Star
Visit the local pagan shoppe. This was the place that the bride purchased her first supplies and the second time she heard SJ Tucker, after the groom showed her the artist. Local pagan shoppes are the backbones of our communities. It’s also the best place to buy beads and jewelry supplies.
Crunch LeavesCrunch Leaves
You know you want to. This time of year the leaves glitter. Be careful, though, that’s frost and it’s slippery, even for locals.
Fall Festivals in CorvallisFall Festivals in Corvallis
*Fall Festivals* - *Corvallis Fall Festival*: A vibrant arts event featuring over 170 art booths, live music, and interactive art activities. The bride’s very favorite thing in the world. - *2 Towns Ciderhouse Harvest Celebration*: A celebration with local craft beverages, food, and community activities. The bride recalls when this company was taking off locally as Corvallis is one of the two towns. She remembers a summer art festival in the park, trying it for the first time to the tune of live art and tie-dye. Bridesmaid Chelle has a relative who works there as well.
Trip Tip!Trip Tip!
Everywhere has a haunted tour!
Halloween in Corvallis (Kid Friendly)Halloween in Corvallis (Kid Friendly)
- *Corvallis Parks & Rec 🎃👻 Party*: feat. trinkets, candy, & games. - *Melon Shack Haunted Corn Maze*: with a large pumpkin patch, food, & drink options. Open during the day with free activities for kids & haunted nights 7:30-10 p.m. - *Marys River Grange Harvest Fest*: A family-friendly event with local craft vendors, cider pressing, & activities. - *Adventure Children's Museum's Halloween Party*: Carnival games, performances, facepainting, snacks, & live pumpkin auction. (October 17-18, 2024) *Park in the Dark*: An outdoor haunted walk event at Chintimini Park for ages 14+, featuring costumed characters, drinks, & treats for purchase. *Children's Halloween Party*: A family-friendly event at the County Public Library's garage with games, festivities, & costumes. *Boo Bash in a Bag*: A free at-home option providing a bag filled with Halloween-themed activities & treats for pickup on Halloween. *Marvelous Monster Mash*: A dance party for all ages at the Corvallis Community Center.
Halloween @ Oregon State (From Memorial Union)Halloween @ Oregon State (From Memorial Union)
*OSU Events* - *OSU Pumpkin Patch*: A pumpkin patch on campus with pumpkin carving and painting, games, and a photo booth. - *Spooky Scavenger Hunt*: A campus-wide scavenger hunt with sweet treats and a costume contest. The bride used to love this. - *Trick-or-Treating Event at Reser Stadium*: A trick-or-treating event for local community members. The bride knew people who liked going to this but can’t speak for it herself.
Fall Fraternity Houses Walk to OSU (on Monroe) from 25th?Fall Fraternity Houses Walk to OSU (on Monroe) from 25th?
A beautiful combination of fall weather and local architecture all the way to (and through) the campus. This is how the bride walked to school from her apartment for 3 years. A stunning way to enjoy some views for free.
Flow Arts Practice @ The MU (OSU)Flow Arts Practice @ The MU (OSU)
A lot of our Oregon friends are from this very encounter.
Oregon State University #gobeavs!Oregon State University #gobeavs!
OSU is open 24 hours for free. (Don’t get locked in the library overnight though! Do see the library!) You can do free guided or self guided tours. There are many places to spend time such as many lawns, but the MU is lovely inside and out. It’s a great place to enjoy cool air, the piano, or occasional performances. There’s plenty of sports to watch, and the Dixon is a nice gym. If you see a Block 15 beer in the wild, the brewery students make those. The Pride Center often has events that cater to different age groups depending on the type of event and if you like drag, be on the lookout for Dam Right Drag Night and say hi to Lucille! Harrison Street is close by as well if you’re hungry. Cafe Yum! is an excellent choice as is Interzone and McMinnamins. On campus, be on the lookout for Moo Milkshake machines, and in the Cafeteria, where Sierra worked her first Oregon job and recommends The Deli or Calabaloos.
Halloween Haunted Attractions in CorvallisHalloween Haunted Attractions in Corvallis
*Haunted Attractions and Tours* - *The Nightmare Chamber*: An immersive haunted house experience with two new attractions. (No specific dates, prices start at $12 for individual tickets) - *The Haunting of the Majestic*: A haunted house experience designed for kids aged 3-10. - *Ghost Tours*: Various ghost tours in Corvallis, including the Exclusive Ghost and True Crime Tour and Guh Guh Guh Ghost Tours.
Halloween Events for Adults in Corvallis (including Old World Deli)Halloween Events for Adults in Corvallis (including Old World Deli)
*Adult Events* - *Halloween Rock Concert at Common Fields*: A Halloween rock concert with live music. - *Boo Bash at Bombs Away*: A Halloween-themed dance party. - *Halloween Drag Show at Common Fields*: A Halloween-themed drag show. - *Space Neighbors Performance at Old World Deli*: A free performance by Space Neighbors.
Spirit of Halloweentown in St. HelensSpirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens
Filming site of the Disney Halloweentown movies with common cast visits. *Big Halloweentown Events* - *25th Anniversary Celebration*: A celebration of the "Halloweentown" movie with special events and guests (October 21-22) - *Spirit of Halloweentown Festival*: A month-long celebration with spooky fun, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities. (September 28 - October 31, general admission tickets start at $45) - *Big Halloween Parade*: A festive parade with colorful floats, eerie decorations, and costume contests. - *Great Pumpkin Lighting*: A ceremonial pumpkin lighting experience. (First Saturday of October) - *Self-Guided Walking Tour*: Explore the town's haunted streets, decorated with spooky themes and Halloween icons. (Supposedly Free) See site for more attractions, contests, events, etc.
Black Cat Frozen Custard Hidden RoomBlack Cat Frozen Custard Hidden Room
This is a multi step process involving a password and a dagger key. On the bride’s wishlist. It’s new, so guests have expressed interest also.
Voodoo DoughnutVoodoo Doughnut
An icon of the state, particularly for its time. A Pinterest trendsetter. An Oregon right of passage. There are two in town if this one’s too crowded, but it’s the first.
Powell's Books on HawthornePowell's Books on Hawthorne
If you loved used book stores, get ready to cry. A good Corvallis alternative is The Book Bin in Downtown. They have a cat to make up for the size difference and you can pay for your book addiction in books.
The PearlThe Pearl
Check out Portland’s quaint shopping for any reason but Sierra loves Lush.
Cafe Yumm! - NE 7th & HolladayCafe Yumm! - NE 7th & Holladay
These delicious shops are all around Oregon. There’s some in and near the airports, so the bride and groom love to get it on their way in or out of Oregon, but the one across from OSU in Corvallis on Monroe is the bride’s go-to school location.
Portland International AirportPortland International Airport
View the absolute icon that is this carpet. Google it for images. Take your time. Yum’s is pretty good too.
The Oregon Vortex House of MysteryThe Oregon Vortex House of Mystery
Physics doesn’t always work here. On the bride’s bucket list.
Sisters Coffee (&Tea!)Sisters Coffee (&Tea!)
There are other locations, but this one is the best. While you’re there see the town and pick up some Moodstruck chocolate and a house tea!
Local Oregon Seasonal BeerLocal Oregon Seasonal Beer
Trip Tip: Oregon prides itself on its local beers, if you plan to go out outside of wedding events, try a local seasonal drink.
Talk to Other HumansTalk to Other Humans
It’s good for you here. :)
Lookout for Free Paper!Lookout for Free Paper!
It takes no space, looks great in a scrapbook, is plentiful, tells you about the place you’re visiting, and has better pictures than you can take. The bride and groom love to do this.
Update:Update:
The following list was made when the wedding was previously going to be in summer. I will be fleshing out both sections just for fun. For current events, keep to the area above this message. For folks curious about the warmer seasons, keep scrolling.
Faerieworlds Festival in Eugene (Permanently Closed)Faerieworlds Festival in Eugene (Permanently Closed)
For many years, Oregon was home to the Pagan music scene and a Pagan music festival called Faerieworlds. It held all of Jeff and Sierra’s favorite artists in the genre including international bands. Sierra dreamed of going, but it didn’t survive the pandemic. When the seasons change to summer, a homesickness takes over Sierra for Enchanted Forest and this festival, two things she had to move before she ever got to see. Jeff took her to Enchanted Forest for the first time last year for their anniversary where he intended to propose as it was the farthest they had ever been together. The wedding themes pull so heavily from Faerieworlds in part due to the originally planned summer date in the interest of keeping the couple’s anniversary the same and stayed when it became a fall wedding. Now Jeff will give Sierra Faerieworlds in their own way even when the festival has long since died.
Enchanted Forest Theme Park Family Time 2026Enchanted Forest Theme Park Family Time 2026
See the wedding schedule page for details. Open only during the best weather. Tickets are $25 and rides, food, etc. are individually priced. They also have gift cards and souvenirs including purchasing a brick! You can check them out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and even Spotify for more information. Fun fact: this park was made by one man in the 70s and has been run by his family since. Walt Disney is said to have checked out the park and to have been impressed. To those who join us, we hope you enjoy your experience. If you are bringing mobility aids, it can get tricky at parts but is possible, especially with help. The park is brick laden and slants down a hill but Sierra had more trouble on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland. If we are lucky we may be able to pick the first few blackberries of the season from the bushes in the parking lot.
Blue River & Waterfalls HikeBlue River & Waterfalls Hike
Absolutely breathtaking and frigid in the middle of summer.
Float The River!Float The River!
Or another river of your choice! Take your group on intertwines of your choice and float on the river with or without treats and take a cheap camera. It’s a great way to spend a few hours.
Float The River!Float The River!
Or another river of your choice! Take your group on intertwines of your choice and float on the river with or without treats and take a cheap camera. It’s a great way to spend a few hours. I hear sometimes folks will drink Deschutes on the Deschutes, but be cautious with that if you choose to do so of your very own accord.
Float The River! Or Go kayaking!Float The River! Or Go kayaking!
Or another river of your choice! Take your group on intertwines of your choice and float on the river with or without treats and take a cheap camera. It’s a great way to spend a few hours.
CavingCaving
Or another location of your choice. Lava Lakes is a great option and has many caves you can explore with guides. Please be kind to the ecosystem we share and don’t wear the same shoes in two different caves… *EVER IN YOUR LIFETIME.* Thanks for making kind choices!
GeocachingGeocaching
One of the bride’s favorite free activities in warm weather. She tried it with the groom a few times and he liked it but wasn’t very good at it. She shared this hobby with her dad one summer and he loved it. When she came back to Oregon, one of the first things she wanted was to check if a cache spot she loved was till there. It was, and she was able to surprise her mom and Bridesmaid Chelle with a tiny little space man.
Goonies TourGoonies Tour
Consider seeing the sites from The Goonies in summertime. The beaches and tide pools and parks are really special in the warmer months.