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APPLEGATE VALLEY FALL UNCORKED
Nov
18
11:00 AM11:00

APPLEGATE VALLEY FALL UNCORKED

Tickets available in September

Come celebrate growing season with a self-guided tour of the Applegate Valley Wine Country. Spring is the perfect time to visit our 17 tasting rooms. The winegrapes have been picked, pressed, and barreled, and the winemakers have time to chat.

Pick your starting location, and let yourself be lured from one winery to the next. Each will offer an appetizer and wine for tasting. You’ll even get to meet some of the latest releases! Uncorked is a great opportunity to stock up on wine for upcoming holiday gifts, or parties.

Tickets are $59 each and include a commemorative Wine Trail wine glass.

Bonus: Designated drivers don’t need to purchase a ticket and may sample the food. The event will conclude at 4pm, however many tasting rooms will remain open until 5pm.

Please Note – In an effort to conserve natural resources no tickets are mailed. You have your purchase confirmation as a receipt. Simply arrive at the location you’ve chosen, your name will be on a list to check in and start your tour. For those who have groups who want to start at the same location, please purchase your tickets early and make sure everyone chooses the same start location. Locations fill up so that’s the best assurance of everyone getting your first choice start location.

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Ashland Christian Fellowship - Welcome to Narnia Autumn Festival
Oct
31
6:00 PM18:00

Ashland Christian Fellowship - Welcome to Narnia Autumn Festival

Come ready to experience the wonder of Narnia! Make your way through the forest maze to the White Witch's castle, overcome obstacles in search of Aslan, visit his tent to hear the story of Narnia and you might just be crowned a king or queen! Carnival games, food, and plenty of treats await you on this fun and family-friendly night.

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Scarecrow Festival at Hanley Farm
Oct
28
to Oct 29

Scarecrow Festival at Hanley Farm

Join us at SOHS Hanley Farm on October 28 and 29 from 11am to 3pm each day. Admission is free and we’ll have lots of Fall Family Fun!

Make a Scarecrow!

Your family can enjoy building a full size, straw-stuffed scarecrow with all materials provided for $20 ($15 for SOHS members) OR bring your scarecrow from home.

Take part in the Scarecrow Contest!

Display your scarecrow! If you bring your scarecrow from home for the contest, set-up time is between 9:30 and 10:30 am, Saturday, October 28.

Voting results announced will be announced at 3 pm on October 29.

More Fall Fun!

Hayrides, heritage games, vote for your favorite scarecrows—it’s fun for the whole family.

Hanley House Tours!

Tour the 150+ years old Hanley Farmhouse. Adults, $10; Children under 12, $5 (20% Discount for SOHS Members.)

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Spooky Open Lands "Fae"
Oct
28
10:00 AM10:00

Spooky Open Lands "Fae"


Open Lands Fae

From: Saturday, October 28th 2023, 10:00 AM PDT

To: Saturday, October 28th 2023, 3:00 PM PDT

Join us at the Rogue River Preserve for a very special and spooky Open Lands Day!

The preserve includes two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows. It is only open to the public during special events, work parties, and youth education programs. So, come and take advantage of this special opportunity and explore the trails at your own pace, attend a guided hike, bring a picnic lunch or thermos of tea to enjoy by the river, or all three.

To limit crowding on the trails, registration is free and required for hikes or self-guided exploration for the day. Guided hike participants are welcome to explore the property before or after their hike slot.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Self-Guided Explorations

Check out field guides, binoculars, and other gear from our lending library and chat with docents along the trail to learn as you explore. (30 Visitors)

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Lichen Hike

Discover the cryptic lichens that live on trees, rocks, and soil with lichenologist, Steve Sheehy. Learn how to identify some of the 57 liches that have been described on the preserve. (15 Hikers)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cryptozoology Hike "Sassy with Sasquatch"

Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch! Let’s go for a walk to the Fairy Forest and discuss the elusive creatures of the Pacific Northwest. This hike will be guided by Rebekah Bergkoetter, Land Steward at SOLC. (15 Hikers)

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cryptozoology Hike "Ness Around and Find Out"

Learn about the monster of Loch Ness while walking around the vernal pool-mounded prairies. Perhaps a distant cousin will be spotted... This hike will be guided by Rebekah Bergkoetter, Land Steward at SOLC. (15 Hikers)

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Ashland Monster Dash Run For Education
Oct
28
9:00 AM09:00

Ashland Monster Dash Run For Education

1 mile, 5k or 10k

An in-person race in Lithia Park race on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with an option to run virtually, too!

The Monster Dash supports grants in the Ashland Public Schools, and YOU (and your family, and friends, and neighbors…) can help us make this year’s Monster Dash bigger than ever. Get ready for a ghastly good time!

The 2023 Monster Dash ONLINE AUCTION will open soon. Stay tuned for spooky-good deals on gifts, gift cards, staycations and more from our sponsors!

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Rogue Valley YMCA Fall Family Festival
Oct
21
11:00 AM11:00

Rogue Valley YMCA Fall Family Festival

FreeFree Activities (more to come)

· Hay Ride

· Jump House

· Popcorn

· Crosscut Saw Station

· Crafts

· Face Painting

· Costume Contest

Paid Activities

· Vendor Booths

· Food & Refreshments

This event is hosted at the former Elk Trail Elementary School. As a result of a partnership between the YMCA and Eagle Point School District this former school will be developed into a YMCA Outdoor School & Camp to serve local youth. There will be a display about this project and the Y’s effort to restore Elk Trail School’s place in the community as an asset for generations to come! Visit: www.rvymca.org to learn more!

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Spook-a-Boo Dinosaur Adventure at the Rogue Valley Mall
Oct
20
to Oct 31

Spook-a-Boo Dinosaur Adventure at the Rogue Valley Mall

Family-friendly Halloween walkthrough at the Rogue Valley Mall!

In addition to our haunted houses, we will be producing a family-friendly Halloween walkthrough at the Rogue Valley Mall this October!

The theme for this year: Spook-a-Boo Dinosaur Adventure! Your adventure begins in an ancient jungle, where you come across a top secret Dino-Lab. Upon entry, you will be given 3-D glasses and you and your group will take a tour of this prehistoric facility. You will be met by friendly characters and candy, as you explore the secrets within…

We will be open Oct. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 31st from 3 pm to 7 pm.

Tickets are $8/person or $35/family pass (up to 6 people)

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ASHLAND MYSTERY FESTIVAL
Oct
20
to Oct 22
GRANTS PASS TAP WALK
Oct
14
2:00 PM14:00

GRANTS PASS TAP WALK

The Chamber of Commerce places breweries inside downtown businesses. Participants stroll from location to location sampling amazing craft brews and delicious food!

Each participant will receive a commemorative event pint glass, an insulated re-usable tote for shopping an, event map and (1) tasting per location. There will be (4) FREE trolley stops along the event route for ease of reaching the further locations.


Tickets pricing:
$40 Pre-Sale
$45 Day-Of *If any remain

DAY OF EVENT CHECK-IN LOCATION:
Elegance Antiques: 331 SE 6th St.
CHECK-IN TIME:
12:00pm-3:00pm
TIP: Avoid lines by checking in early, grab your items and come back when the event begins.

Please note this is a 21 and over event and each participant must personally check in with a valid ID. For this event, OLCC regulations stipulate children are PROHIBITED from accessing designated areas where alcohol is served or consumed.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

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Elkton Oktoberfest
Oct
14
12:00 PM12:00

Elkton Oktoberfest

  • Elkton Community Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for Elkton’s Oktoberfest!  Enjoy German food, music, dancing, and family activities. $6 cover charge; kids 12 and under free with a paying adult.

Doors open at 12 PM. Homemade German food, including bratwurst, hot pretzels, desserts and more will be available for sale along with local wine and beer and non-alcoholic drinks. To-go orders are available. Oktoberfest is a harvest-themed festival that is fun for the whole family.

Get ready to dance starting at 1 PM with the Roseburg German Band!  This 14-member band has played together since 1955 and is dedicated to playing traditional German music. Time to show off your best polka or chicken dance!

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Medford Bikes 'N Brews
Oct
13
8:00 AM08:00

Medford Bikes 'N Brews

Rides start on East 8th Street at South Riverside connecting to the Bear Creek Greenway in Hawthorne Park.

*Riders must obey all traffic controls.

**Riders must be on course no later than 9am

The Root Beer Cruiser Family Ride (Approx. 3.5 Miles) - $20

The Pilsner (Approx. 20.1 Miles) - $35

The Amber (Approx. 30 Miles) - $45

The IPA (Approx. 46 Miles) - $55

The Stout (Approx. 67 Miles) - $65

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LARKS OKTOBERFEST BEER FESTIVAL
Oct
7
12:00 PM12:00

LARKS OKTOBERFEST BEER FESTIVAL

Sip, savor, and celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest as our English Garden transforms into an open-air Biergarten. Enjoy the crisp Fall season, authentic German brews, fare from award-winning LARKS, beer cocktails, polka music and games. Dress in traditional Bavarian gear and experience an unforgettable time with family and friends.

Tickets $49 per person
(Includes Stein, one beer ticket, German food)

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