Outdoor events in Medford, OR
There are 76 outdoor events coming up in Medford, OR, including Forks & Friends Stroll, Medford Railroad Park Run Day, and Fright After Dark at Pheasant Fields Farm.
Thursday
October 15- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Medford Thursday Growers & Crafters MarketHawthorne Park · 501 E Main StRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford: farm produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade goods.
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Rise HealthGarfield ParkA short morning outdoor wellness or fitness gathering at the park, suitable for a quick energizing session. Come prepared for light activity.
- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thursday Medford MarketRogue Valley Growers & Crafters MarketWeekly 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 Vendor List for Thursday October 15th!Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters MarketAbout 50 local vendors will be set up offering crafts, food and other locally made goods. Browse a wide variety of small businesses and artisans.
- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thursday Ashland MarketRogue Valley Growers & Crafters MarketBrowse local produce, crafts and prepared foods at a lively Thursday market stocked with Rogue Valley vendors.
- 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., AshlandALOHA 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.
Friday
October 16- 8:00 AM 2 Family Yard/ Garage SaleMulti-family garage sale with tools, kitchenware, furniture, clothing, RV accessories, toys, electronics and antiques over several days.
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM SOU Men's Soccer vs Eastern OregonRaider StadiumCollegiate soccer match with campus atmosphere and stadium seating. Tickets required; streaming link provided in the event listing.
- 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown JacksonvilleHop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Cultivating CompanionsMedford library · 205 S Central Ave, MedfordJoin the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about indoor plants and develop skills you can take to your outside gardens. Have fun making garden art and meeting new friends in your area! Participants can come to any of the seven classes in this series, or attend them all! Week 1 (Aug. 7): Houseplant Care Join the Master Gardeners to learn about basic houseplant care.
- Spotlight 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Forks & Friends StrollDowntown Medford AssociationKickoff 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.
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Artists of the Applegate at Langford Art GalleryLangford Art Gallery · 4850 S. Pacific Highway, PhoenixArtists of the Applegate, a group exhibition featuring 21 artists from throughout Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley, opens Friday, October 16, at Langford Art Gallery in Phoenix. Presented in collaboration with A Greater Applegate, the exhibition runs October 16 through November 21, 2026, with an opening reception, artist panel, and artist talk planned throughout the exhibition.
- 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Jacksonville Haunted History ToursJacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center · 185 N Oregon St, Jacksonville, OR 97530, USAGuided evening walking tours through Jacksonville’s historic district sharing ghost stories and local history.
- 7:00 PM Fright Train: Dark Carnival (Preview Night)Pheasant Fields FarmPreview 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 FarmWalk a lit corn maze after dark — a seasonal outdoor maze experience without haunt actors or scares.
- Evening Fright After Dark at Pheasant Fields FarmPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdFive separate haunted attractions across the farm, each with its own story. Not a single haunted house; a whole night of scares.
Saturday
October 17- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Ashland Saturday MarketOak Street, downtown Ashland · 100 block of Oak St, AshlandRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Saturday market between Main St and Lithia Way.
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday Downtown Ashland MarketRogue Valley Growers & Crafters MarketWeekly vendors offering local produce, crafts and prepared foods through October 31.
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Medford Cars & CoffeeSouthern Oregon Orthopedics lot · 2780 E Barnett RdWeekly car meet: classics, hot rods and exotics. Canceled for rain or snow.
- 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Shooting Star Nursery Class: Small Space Solutions with BonniShooting Star Nursery · 3223 Taylor Rd, Central Point, OR 97502, USAA hands‑on class on designing and planting beautiful gardens in tight spaces; register online to reserve a spot.
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lithia Artisans MarketCalle Guanajuato · Behind the Plaza, Ashland50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Shooting Star Nursery Class: Let’s make a Gravel Garden with ChristieShooting Star Nursery · 3223 Taylor Rd, Central Point, OR 97502, USALearn how to design and plant a drought‑tolerant gravel garden inspired by Mediterranean methods; registration required.
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM SOU Men's Soccer vs College of IdahoRaider StadiumCollegiate soccer match with live action on the field; streaming link available for remote viewing. Tickets required for stadium entry.
- 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown JacksonvilleHop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
- 1:30 PM 2027 Southern Oregon Timberjacks tryouts 12uUS Cellular FieldsOpen tryouts for the 12U Timberjacks youth baseball team; come prepared to run, throw and hit.
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Swap & Sample, 3 YRSShady Cove LibraryBring clean, labeled seeds or swap perennials, bulbs, tools and garden items. Taste and share homemade preserves with fellow gardeners.
- 2:00 PM NO KINGS-VOTE EARLY!!!On the sidewalks on Biddle Road and E. JacksonA peaceful sidewalk action encouraging early voting; bring signs focused on voting and civic participation.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Cultivating Companions: Growing Together Through Plants, 18 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch LibraryJackson County Master Gardeners cover houseplant care and garden art across this drop‑in series; meet neighbors and learn practical tips.
- 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Downtown HoedownMain StreetFamily‑friendly downtown street event with community activities and local vendors along Main Street.
- 5:00 PM Team XO Trunk or Treat Hosted By Rub A Dub Auto Detailing & Squid Auto SalesFamily-friendly Trunk or Treat with decorated cars, candy, music, and a 50/50 raffle. Halloween fun for kids and families outdoors.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Calysta Cheyenne: Live Jazz at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, AshlandJazz 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 Fright Train: Dark Carnival (Preview Night)Pheasant Fields FarmPreview night of the Dark Carnival Fright Train—an early look at the seasonal haunted attraction. Expect themed sets and spooky scenes.
- 7:00 PM Night Corn MazePheasant Fields FarmNavigate the corn maze after dark for a low-key, not-haunted evening activity. Bring a flashlight and expect family-friendly fun.
- Daytime Pheasant Fields Farm Harvest FestivalPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdPumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.
- Evening Fright After Dark at Pheasant Fields FarmPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdFive separate haunted attractions across the farm, each with its own story. Not a single haunted house; a whole night of scares.
Sunday
October 18- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lithia Artisans MarketCalle Guanajuato · Behind the Plaza, Ashland50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.
- 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown JacksonvilleHop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Ashland Fire & FlowThe Plaza · Downtown AshlandFire 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 RdPumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.
Tuesday
October 20- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Ashland Tuesday Growers & Crafters MarketScienceWorks parking lot · 1500 E Main St, AshlandRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: local produce, bread, flowers, artisan food and crafts every Tuesday through the end of the outdoor season.
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Advanced Bird Identification TechniquesNorth Mountain Park Nature CenterA two-part workshop diving into advanced field ID skills, markers and techniques for serious birders.
Thursday
October 22- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Medford Thursday Growers & Crafters MarketHawthorne Park · 501 E Main StRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford: farm produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade goods.
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hands-On Workshop Series (3 of 3): Farm, Garden, & Landscape Restoration Without HerbicidesVesper Meadow Restoration Preserve · 16534 Dead Indian Memorial Road, AshlandJoin 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.
- Irish jamDunbar FarmsJoin an informal Irish music session with musicians and listeners gathering for tunes and singalongs on the farm.
Friday
October 23- 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown JacksonvilleHop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Cultivating CompanionsMedford library · 205 S Central Ave, MedfordJoin the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about indoor plants and develop skills you can take to your outside gardens. Have fun making garden art and meeting new friends in your area! Participants can come to any of the seven classes in this series, or attend them all! Week 1 (Aug. 7): Houseplant Care Join the Master Gardeners to learn about basic houseplant care.
- Evening Fright After Dark at Pheasant Fields FarmPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdFive separate haunted attractions across the farm, each with its own story. Not a single haunted house; a whole night of scares.
Saturday
October 24- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Ashland Saturday MarketOak Street, downtown Ashland · 100 block of Oak St, AshlandRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Saturday market between Main St and Lithia Way.
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday Downtown Ashland MarketRogue Valley Growers & Crafters MarketSaturday market running through Oct. 31 with local vendors, produce and artisan goods.
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Medford Cars & CoffeeSouthern Oregon Orthopedics lot · 2780 E Barnett RdWeekly car meet: classics, hot rods and exotics. Canceled for rain or snow.
- 9:00 AM 18th Annual Monster Dash—Run for EducationLithia Park · Ashland, OR 97504Community fun run with 1‑mile, 5K and 10K options; proceeds benefit the Ashland Schools Foundation.
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fall Community Cemetery Cleanup DayJacksonville CemeteryVolunteers gather to rake, prune and tidy the cemetery grounds for winter. Bring gloves and garden tools; eye and ear protection recommended.
- 9:00 AM Southern Oregon WalkPear Blossom Park At the CommonsA community fundraising walk to raise awareness and support suicide prevention. Register online to join or donate.
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lithia Artisans MarketCalle Guanajuato · Behind the Plaza, Ashland50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.
- 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown JacksonvilleHop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SOU Football vs Arizona Christian - SOU Homecoming WeekendRaider StadiumCollege football game as part of SOU Homecoming weekend; ticketed event with streaming available for remote viewers.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Cultivating Companions: Growing Together Through Plants, 18 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch LibraryA Master Gardeners series on indoor plant care and garden skills, with hands-on projects and local gardening tips. Attend any session in the series.
- 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Halloween History Prowl!SOHS Hanley Farm · 1053 Hanley Road, Central PointA lantern-lit family walk featuring friendly historical spirits who teach about jack-o'-lanterns, bats, owls and Halloween traditions across the farm.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Victoria Lawton: Jazz at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, AshlandA 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.
- Daytime Pheasant Fields Farm Harvest FestivalPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdPumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.
- Evening Fright After Dark at Pheasant Fields FarmPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdFive separate haunted attractions across the farm, each with its own story. Not a single haunted house; a whole night of scares.
Sunday
October 25- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lithia Artisans MarketCalle Guanajuato · Behind the Plaza, Ashland50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.
- Spotlight 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Medford Railroad Park Run DayMedford Railroad Park · 799 Berrydale AveLast run day of the season: ride the miniature trains and tour the model railroad layouts. Free; donations welcome.
- 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown JacksonvilleHop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM D & Phil Blues DuoTap & Vine at 559Live blues duo performing on the patio with a relaxed outdoor vibe and drinks available. Casual evening set ideal for music lovers.
- 7:00 PM Fright After DarkPheasant Fields FarmFive-attraction haunted experience on the farm featuring spooky walkthroughs and seasonal thrills after dark. Recommended for those who enjoy scares.
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Ashland Fire & FlowThe Plaza · Downtown AshlandFire 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 RdPumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.
- Morning Day of the Dead RaceTalent City Hall · 110 E Main St, TalentA costumed fun run through the streets of Talent.
Monday
October 26- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Discover & Draw Bats in Celebration of Bat WeekNorth Mountain Park Nature CenterLearn about bats and sketch them during a nature-center drawing session for Bat Week. Materials or guidance provided.
Tuesday
October 27- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Ashland Tuesday Growers & Crafters MarketScienceWorks parking lot · 1500 E Main St, AshlandRogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: local produce, bread, flowers, artisan food and crafts every Tuesday through the end of the outdoor season.
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Going Batty: Bats for Kids (Bat Week)North Mountain Park Nature CenterA hands-on nature program for kids about bats with age-appropriate activities and learning.
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cars & Coffee at Best Homes StorageBest Homes Storage · 2014 Leigh Way, White CityA casual meet-up for car enthusiasts to show vehicles, chat, and enjoy coffee—everyone is welcome to stop by.
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Twilight Bat Walk (Bat Week)North Mountain Park Nature CenterJoin a guided evening stroll to learn about local bats and their habitats during Bat Week. Expect short walks, stories, and wildlife spotting.
Thursday
October 29- Spotlight Evening Fright After Dark at Pheasant Fields FarmPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker RdFive separate haunted attractions across the farm, each with its own story.
Saturday
November 21- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Applegate Valley Uncorked Barrel TourApplegate Valley Wine Trail · Applegate Valley wineriesSelf-guided barrel-tasting tour of Applegate Valley wineries.
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