Things to do in Medford, OR this week

• Spotlight 8:00 AM Ashland New Plays FestivalSOU’s Main Stage · 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland OR, 97520

  Public readings, workshops and discussions supporting new play development. A multi-day festival focused on playwrights and staged readings.
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fall Community Hiring & Resource FairPadgham Pavillion at The Expo · 21 Peninger Road, Central Point

  Meet local employers, explore openings, and connect with workforce resources at this free community job fair.
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Story Explorers presented by the Storytelling Guild. This Week's Theme: FALL FUN, 3 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library

  Stories, fingerplays, songs and a hands-on craft for preschoolers in a welcoming library storytime.
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Windows in Time: Our Story – The Barter FairAshland Library · 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland

  A local-history talk about the origins of the Barter Fair and its place in Rogue Valley culture.
• 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM ANPF 2026 Fall FestivalSOU Mainstage Theatre · 491 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR 97520

  Playwrights workshop new scripts with actors and directors, followed by audience talk‑backs and networking.
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Become An Artist 6 YRSStorytime Room

  Read about a different artist each week, then create artwork inspired by their style in a hands‑on session.
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Community Ofrenda ALL AGES | TODAS LAS EDADESCommunity Room, Central Point Library

  Learn about Día de Muertos traditions and help decorate a community ofrenda with crafts and photos.
• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Teen Hangout: Video and Board Games , 11-19 YRSGresham Room, Ashland Library

  Drop in for video games, board games and snacks in a teen-friendly social hangout. Play Switch and PS4 titles or join a tabletop game.
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Spark Space: LEGO Explorers, 5 YRSMeeting Room, White City Library

  Build with LEGO and follow rotating creative prompts; completed builds are displayed for the community to admire. Program in English.
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pre-Election Town Hall with Chris Walker, Jackson County ClerkJacksonville Library · 340 W C St, Jacksonville, OR 97530, USA

  Meet the county clerk, learn about election security and ballot processing, and bring questions for a nonpartisan Q&A session.
• 6:30 PM trivia, 8:00 PM open mic Midweek Mayhem: Trivia + Comedy Open MicCurtain Call Cabaret & Lounge · 120 E 6th St

  Team trivia downtown, then the Comedy Lab open mic takes the stage at 8.
• 7:00 PM Fox and Bones with FoxtailThe Copper Plank

  Live sets from Fox and Bones and Foxtail for an evening of indie/rock music. Expect a typical small-venue concert atmosphere.
• 8:00 PM Dracula: A Comedy of TerrorsOregon Cabaret Theatre

  A fast, 90-minute comedic take on Dracula with broad physical comedy and adult themes. Laughs and theatrical thrills in equal measure.
• 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, Ashland

  Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.
• Spotlight Fall Community Hiring & Resource FairDowntown Medford Association

  Meet 45+ employers and access community resources for job seekers. Great for direct hiring and networking.

• 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Medford Thursday Growers & Crafters MarketHawthorne Park · 501 E Main St

  Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford: farm produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade goods.
• 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thursday Medford MarketRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

  Weekly market running through November with vendors offering fresh produce, prepared foods and handmade crafts. A reliable spot for local goods each Thursday.
• 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thursday Ashland MarketRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

  Browse local produce, crafts and prepared foods at a lively Thursday market stocked with Rogue Valley vendors.
• Spotlight 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Read Play Talk, 0-5 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library

  Storytime, songs, art and guided play for children ages 0–5 with caregivers. Drop in—no registration required.
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Body & Mind Fitness, 35Community Meeting Room, Gold Hill Library

  Low-impact music, movement and balance exercises adaptable for varying fitness levels. Chairs available; bring light weights or a mat if desired.
• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dungeons and Dragons Game Night - all agesCommunity Meeting Room, Prospect Library

  Drop in to play or watch an ongoing D&D session; the DM can usually add a one‑session character for newcomers.
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Game Day, 11 - 18 YRSButte Falls Library

  Teens and tweens hang out to play board and tabletop games with snacks provided. Meets every other Thursday during the school year.
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Plant your own Marigold, ALL AGES | Planta tu propio cempasúchil, PARA TODAS LAS EDADESPhoenix Library

  Plant and decorate a marigold pot in a bilingual (English/Spanish) workshop. All ages welcome to learn about Day of the Dead traditions and watch plants grow.
• Spotlight 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Opening Reception: “Eons: Unraveling Time”Schneider Museum of Art · 42°11'06.4"N 122°41'35.2"W

  Opening reception for an exhibition exploring time through memory, history and mythology, featuring work by eleven artists. Drop in to view the new show and meet the curator.
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sip and Paint PotteryRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORD

  Guided pottery painting with step-by-step help, drinks, and a relaxed social atmosphere. Leave with a finished piece of functional art.
• 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thurs-date Night at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland

  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.
• 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Traditional Irish Music at Dunbar FarmsDunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery · 2881 Hillcrest Rd

  A company of local musicians jams traditional Irish and Celtic tunes in the tasting room. Family friendly and free.
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dr John Daggett talks about his short story “Aloha in a Parking Lot”Bloomsbury Books · 290 E. Main St., Ashland

  ALOHA in a PARKING LOT: How one man’s passion builds human connection and why this is what our country needs now. The policrisis shocking our sense of wellbeing is leaving many of us feeling helpless. But there are actions we might consider to help us and the larger community. Dr.
• 8:00 PM MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIA’S “MAGIC MIKE EXPERIENCE”123 S Front St

  A touring adult variety show delivering high-energy performances and theatrical spectacle. Expect dancing, production numbers and an adult atmosphere.
• 9:00 PM Oct 15th: Medford, OR- MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER at PRISMPrism - Medford · 123 S Front St

  Community event at Prism - Medford. Check the venue for details.

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• 8:00 AM 16th annual SO PrideAshland

  A weekend kickoff party and three days of Pride celebration in Ashland with community events and performances.
• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM “Eons: Unraveling Time”Schneider Museum of Art · 555 Indiana Street, Ashland

  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…
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Movers and Groovers! 2 YRSGresham Room, Ashland Library

  Movement, music games and sensory play for toddlers and caregivers. Expect dancing, shakers, scarves, bubbles and parachute fun.
• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Open Craft Time, 3 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Prospect Library

  Open-ended craft time for kids with supplied materials and changing projects like puppets, masks or homemade coloring books.
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Stained Glass Art Reception, ALL AGESAshland Library

  Community open house unveiling a new rainbow-inspired stained-glass installation by a local artist. All ages welcome.
• Spotlight 4:00 PM Forks & Friends Downtown Medford StrollVogel Plaza · 12 South Central Avenue

  Kick off downtown restaurant week with chef tastings, local beverages and live music. Stroll Vogel Plaza and sample bites and drinks.
• Spotlight 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Third Friday MedfordDowntown Medford

  Monthly downtown night: shop specials, gallery openings, and artists and musicians in local businesses.
• Spotlight 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Forks & Friends StrollDowntown Medford Association

  Kickoff for Downtown Medford Restaurant Week: sample bites from local chefs with wine, beer, spirits and mocktails as you stroll downtown. Restaurant Week specials run through Oct 25.
• 4:00 PM Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Hayden Grove: Tribute to Frank Sinatra23 S Central Ave

  A big-band tribute program celebrating Frank Sinatra, performed by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with guest vocalist Hayden Grove.
• 4:00 PM Medford Third Friday Market & Live MusicVogel Plaza · 200 E. Main St.

  Browse vendor booths, sample olive oils and vinegars, and enjoy live music at the Third Friday market. A family-friendly outdoor market vibe.
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Drag Queen Story Hour at the Columbia Hotel!The Columbia Hotel · 262 E Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, Ashland

  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!
• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Music + Wine Series: DeluxeRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORD

  Live classic rock while you sip RoxyAnn wines or beer in the tasting room. Free to attend; reservations encouraged for seating.
• 7:00 PM The Nightmare Chamber Haunted House - FINAL SEASON10 E 3rd St

  Final season of a long-running haunted attraction featuring immersive walkthrough scares, a cabaret lounge, food, drinks and live acts.
• 7:00 PM Night Market Medford 3rd FridayThe Copper Plank · 202 N Central Ave

  Monthly evening market celebrating local artisans, vintage sellers and live music, with food vendors and special birthday festivities.
• 7:00 PM Fright Train: Dark Carnival (Preview Night)Pheasant Fields Farm

  Preview night offering an early look at the carnival-style haunted train with spooky sets and actors before the full season opens.
• 7:00 PM Night Corn MazePheasant Fields Farm

  Walk a lit corn maze after dark — a seasonal outdoor maze experience without haunt actors or scares.
• 7:00 PM Night Market First Birthday202 n Central Ave Medford OR

  Celebrate the Night Market’s first birthday with vendor booths, food options, and live music performances.
• 9:00 PM Third Friday Stand-Up at the Branding IronBranding Iron Lounge · 1701 N Riverside Ave

  Free monthly stand-up comedy show. 21+.
• 9:00 PM Sky SystemDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St. #2, Ashland, OR

  Two local bands performing post‑punk, dark wave and eclectic art/psychedelic rock. Cover charge $10.
• Forks & Friends Restaurant WeekDowntown Medford Association

  Downtown’s annual celebration of local restaurants, bars and cafés with special menus and events over 10 days.

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• Spotlight 8:00 AM 16th annual SO PrideAshland

  Three days of Pride celebrations in Ashland with parades, parties, performances, and community events marking the 16th anniversary. Activities for all ages throughout the weekend.
• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Medford Cars & CoffeeSouthern Oregon Orthopedics lot · 2780 E Barnett Rd

  Weekly car meet: classics, hot rods and exotics. Canceled for rain or snow.
• 11:00 AM Southern Oregon Open StudiosSouthern Oregon · 1101 E Jackson St

  Self‑guided studio tours and artist open houses across the region. Visit working artists, see new work and meet creators.
• Spotlight 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bales & Ales at Common BlockCommon Block Brewing Co. · 315 E 5th St

  Pumpkin carving and live music on the patio, with a free pumpkin with purchase.
• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Saturday Crafternoon, All AgesButte Falls Library

  Drop in for hands-on crafts using paints, clay, beads and more. All ages welcome; projects for youth and adults every other Saturday.
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Kids Knit and Crochet, 8 YRSStorytime Room

  Join the children’s fiber arts club to learn knitting and crochet; participants keep their creations and learn new skills.
• 1:30 PM Kids Knit and Crochet, 8+ YRS (Medford Library)Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (Medford Branch) · 205 South Central Avenue

  Kids 8+ learn knitting and crochet with staff guidance and work on year-round projects to keep. Materials and help provided.
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Paws to Read: Read to a Library Dog!Jacksonville Library

  Budding readers can practice aloud with trained therapy dogs in a relaxed library setting. Dogs are registered and supervised.
• 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Beaded Creature Crafting, 8 YRSMeeting Room, Eagle Point Library

  Build a beaded animal keychain; all materials and instructions supplied. Not recommended for unsupervised children under 8.
• 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Take the Lego Challenge!, 7 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Talent Library

  Build to a surprise theme using a provided bag of LEGO bricks; creations go on display in the library for three weeks.
• Spotlight 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Hayden Grove: Tribute to Frank SinatraCraterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, Medford

  Enjoy a swinging big‑band tribute to Frank Sinatra performed by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with guest vocalist Hayden Grove.
• 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM The Big Weekend – David’s ChairOlsrud Arena at The Expo · 21 Peninger Road, Central Point

  Annual fundraiser dinner and auction supporting mobility access through Davis’s Chair, with food and live auction items.
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Downtown HoedownMain Street

  Family‑friendly downtown street event with community activities and local vendors along Main Street.
• 5:00 PM SOPride After Party w/ Cynthia Lee Fontaine!123 S Front St Suite B

  Official SOPride after-party featuring guest entertainer Cynthia Lee Fontaine. Expect drag performances and a lively celebration with the Pride crowd.
• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Calysta Cheyenne: Live Jazz at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland

  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.
• 7:00 PM Scott Pemberton at The Copper Plank | Medford, ORThe Copper Plank · 202 N Central Ave

  An evening performance by singer-songwriter Scott Pemberton with live originals and covers.
• 7:00 PM Fright Train: Dark Carnival (Preview Night)Pheasant Fields Farm

  Preview night of the Dark Carnival Fright Train—an early look at the seasonal haunted attraction. Expect themed sets and spooky scenes.
• 8:00 PM (lesson 7:15 PM) West Coast Swing Dance PartyVerve Pilates and Fitness Studio · 205 N Phoenix Rd, Ste 315

  Monthly West Coast Swing social with a lesson first. $15.
• 9:00 PM YAARO LightDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub

  YAARO Light performs live, with DJ Ghoulian closing the night.
• Daytime Pheasant Fields Farm Harvest FestivalPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker Rd

  Pumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.

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• 8:00 AM 16th annual SO PrideAshland

  A three-day Pride celebration with parties, performances and community events across Ashland to mark the festival’s 16th year.
• 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Giant Flea Market at The ExpoJackson County Expo · 21 Peninger Rd, Central Point

  Hundreds of tables of antiques, collectibles, tools and treasures.
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lithia Artisans MarketCalle Guanajuato · Behind the Plaza, Ashland

  50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.
• 11:00 AM OH MY GOURD! Sip and Shop!2964 Hillcrest Rd

  A fall-themed sip-and-shop event where shoppers browse seasonal vendors while enjoying beverage options.
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SunFolk Dancing at The GrangeAshland Bellview Grange · 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland

  Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
• 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown Jacksonville

  Hop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
• 12:45 PM Welcome Honor Flight Veterans!Rogue Valley International Medford Airport / Jackson CO. Airport Authority · 1000 Terminal Loop Pkwy

  Community welcome for returning Honor Flight veterans; friends and neighbors are encouraged to line the terminal and show support.
• 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Threshold by Stephanie FybelSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland

  Synopsis: Respected appellate judge and Holocaust scholar David Lewin nears the end of his life, slipping in a morphine haze between the present and ghostly visits from his parents in their younger forms, fleeing Nazi Germany and Lithuania in the late 1930s.
• 1:30 PM The MoorsCollaborative Theatre Project

  A staged production of Jen Silverman’s darkly comic play runs on weekends. Expect theatrical drama and period atmosphere.
• 2:00 PM Jackson County Republican Party Meet & Greet SocialNorthridge Senior Living · 2979 E Barnett Rd

  Meet local Republican candidates at an informal social and Q&A. Open to residents interested in local politics.
• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Annual Winemaker’s Harvest Dinner – Limited Availability!RoxyAnn Winery

  A seated harvest dinner in the barrel room with seasonal dishes and paired RoxyAnn wines. Limited seats; reservations recommended.
• 6:00 PM Open Mic SundaysJefferson Spirits · 100 E Main St, Medford, OR 97501

  Local musicians take the stage for an open mic night welcoming performers and listeners of all skill levels.
• Spotlight 7:00 PM The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast SpooktacularCraterian Theater · 23 S Central Ave

  A special Rocky Horror screening and live-cast event mixing the film with interactive stage performances.
• Spotlight 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM The Rocky Horror Picture Show OG Cast Spooktacular w/ Patricia Quinn!Craterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, Medford

  See a screening with original cast member Patricia Quinn, live shadow cast and a costume contest—audience participation encouraged.
• 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Ashland Fire & FlowThe Plaza · Downtown Ashland

  Fire spinners and flow artists light up the Plaza every Sunday night. Free; donations welcome.
• Daytime Pheasant Fields Farm Harvest FestivalPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker Rd

  Pumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.
• Live MusicCallahan's Mountain Lodge

  Local bands and artists play through the weekend, bringing live music to the lodge each evening. Expect a lively, social atmosphere.

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