Free things to do in Medford, OR

Join us for Weeding Wednesdays with The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch! This weekly work party teaches participants how to identify and eradicate invasive species. Gather together to learn, explore, and practice conservation in community. Meeting every Wednesday from 10am-12pm through September 16. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford: farm produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade goods.

Join creative writing instructor and award winning author Molly Best Tinsley in a three-part series of writing workshops at the Ashland Library. The workshops are free but space is limited. Visit jcls.org/events to reserve your seat in one or all three sessions. Part One: Getting Started.

Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!

Join us Thursday, October 15, from 5–7 pm at the Schneider Museum of Art for the opening reception of “Eons: Unraveling Time.” Curated by Maria de Los Angeles, “Eons” brings together the work of eleven artists exploring time through memory, history, mythology, labor, tradition, and imagination.

Thursday nights at Resistance: rotating wine tastings, trivia, and food experiences: pasta-making nights, pizza parties, cook-offs, and more. Come as a couple, come alone, come with whoever you’re trying to impress. Free; all ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink.

A company of local musicians jams traditional Irish and Celtic tunes in the tasting room. Family friendly and free.

This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

Join the Schneider Museum of Art for “Eons: Unraveling Time,” an exhibition curated by Maria de Los Angeles featuring the work of eleven artists exploring our complex relationship with time. Through painting, sculpture, photography, installation, printmaking, textiles, and video, the exhibition considers time through memory, history, mythology, labor, tradition, and imagination, inviting visitors…

Monthly downtown night: shop specials, gallery openings, and artists and musicians in local businesses.

Storytime just got a fabulous upgrade! Bring the whole family to The Columbia Hotel as Lylac reads inspiring tales that champion kindness, creativity, and self-acceptance. Expect plenty of laughter, colorful outfits, and joyful moments for kids and parents alike. Come celebrate diversity and the magic of reading together!

Get Ready to Share Your Light! Join us at our ongoing Friday Open Mic night, a truly encouraging space where all voices and creative expressions are deeply welcome. Hosted by key community member Iósua Henryk Muineachán, this special gathering is designed to reinforce the beauty of the creative process—regardless of where you are in your journey.

A native of Philadelphia, while still a student of Alexander Shtarkman at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, Sebastian Picht has performed internationally in Switzerland, Mexico, Iceland, Italy, and Spain. Most recently, he appeared at the Carme Contemporary Cultural Center in Valencia as winner of the 2025 Valencia International Piano Academy Competition.

Free monthly stand-up comedy show. 21+.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Saturday market between Main St and Lithia Way.

Weekly car meet: classics, hot rods and exotics. Canceled for rain or snow.

50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.

Family event at Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (Medford Branch). Check the venue for details.

Saturday happy-hour set from the house band before the night's headliners.

Jazz standards from the Great American Songbook (Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday), sung among the barrels. Calysta trained for nearly two decades with Ashland vocal coach Ken Orsow and studied vocal jazz at Berklee. No cover; walk in, or reserve to be sure of a seat. All ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink. Pizza from The Allium until 8.

50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.

Fire spinners and flow artists light up the Plaza every Sunday night. Free; donations welcome.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: local produce, bread, flowers, artisan food and crafts every Tuesday through the end of the outdoor season.

Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Join us for Weeding Wednesdays with The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch! This weekly work party teaches participants how to identify and eradicate invasive species. Gather together to learn, explore, and practice conservation in community. Meeting every Wednesday from 10am-12pm through September 16. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford: farm produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade goods.

Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop series exploring practical, ecological approaches to farming and landscape restoration without herbicides. Through field demonstrations, restoration site tours, and collaborative learning, participants will gain tools and knowledge to support healthy, resilient landscapes.

Zines + Create=Fun Join us every 4th Thursday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at Art Bop Beer Co in Talent, Oregon for a fun zine-making social! Led by local artist ZinesbyZeph, express your stories through zine creation in a welcoming space. No experience is necessary. Bring zines to trade, make zines using collage, ink, drawing tools, etc. Beginners welcome.

The Ashland Community Health Foundation hosts a free screening of No Country for Mothers, a documentary investigation into the lies dividing American mothers and the movement to bring them back together. Seating is limited so please register via the provided link. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Ashland Library.

Thursday nights at Resistance: rotating wine tastings, trivia, and food experiences: pasta-making nights, pizza parties, cook-offs, and more. Come as a couple, come alone, come with whoever you’re trying to impress. Free; all ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink.

A company of local musicians jams traditional Irish and Celtic tunes in the tasting room. Family friendly and free.

This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

Get Ready to Share Your Light! Join us at our ongoing Friday Open Mic night, a truly encouraging space where all voices and creative expressions are deeply welcome. Hosted by key community member Iósua Henryk Muineachán, this special gathering is designed to reinforce the beauty of the creative process—regardless of where you are in your journey.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Saturday market between Main St and Lithia Way.

Weekly car meet: classics, hot rods and exotics. Canceled for rain or snow.

50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.

Saturday happy-hour set from the house band before the night's headliners.

A jazz and cocktail-hour set the Saturday before Halloween, from a regular of Ashland’s live music scene. No cover; walk in, or reserve to be sure of a seat. All ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink. Syrah, Malbec and Cab by the glass, flight or bottle; The Allium’s pizza until 8.

50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.

Join us for a collaborative community event that brings together the SOU campus and the surrounding community! The event will feature booths hosted by SOU departments and community partners, each showcasing their work, sharing resources, and handing out candy. Food will also be available for purchase.

Free monthly classical concert in downtown Medford. Donations welcome.

Fire spinners and flow artists light up the Plaza every Sunday night. Free; donations welcome.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: local produce, bread, flowers, artisan food and crafts every Tuesday through the end of the outdoor season.

Join us for a relaxed evening of cars, coffee, and community! Whether you have a classic car, hot rod, project vehicle, or just enjoy checking out what others bring, everyone is welcome. This is a laid-back gathering for people who love cars and good conversation—no pressure, no registration, just show up and enjoy the evening together.

Healthy relationships are created through the small choices we make every day. Join Joy and Gavin Taylor for an engaging and practical conversation about what truly nourishes love over time. Drawing from their own relationship, decades of professional experience, and two years of teaching The Real Us relationship series, they’ll weave transparent storytelling and humor into an evening dedicated…

Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Join us for Weeding Wednesdays with The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch! This weekly work party teaches participants how to identify and eradicate invasive species. Gather together to learn, explore, and practice conservation in community. Meeting every Wednesday from 10am-12pm through September 16. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Fall market from Gather Production Co. with local makers, food and Halloween fun.

Open blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.

Holiday craft bazaar with local vendors.

Open blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.

Free monthly stand-up comedy show. 21+.

Holiday vendors at Oregon's historic water-powered grist mill. Also Nov 22.

Local makers' holiday fair.

Thanksgiving-weekend holiday market.

Open blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.

The Ashland Gallery Association's monthly art walk: openings, artists on hand, and a map at ashlandgalleries.com.