Events in Grants Pass today

The Southern Oregon Holiday Market brings together artisan, boutique, confectionery, and direct sales businesses from Oregon and Northern California. Started in 2006 with artisan and craft vendors, it now fills more than 200 booths across four Expo buildings and additional campus spaces, with gifts and treats from a wide range of vendors. The Seven Feathers Event Center hosts artisan vendors, while other buildings and outdoor mobile boutiques feature vendors of all types.

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The Exotic Claw Nail Trimming Service offers professional grooming for dogs, cats, chickens, small animals, birds, and more. Services include nail trims, nail buffing, and paw pad trimming, with additional services also available. For safety, small animals and birds receive nail tip trims only. Payment is made directly to The Exotic Claw, which accepts cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay.

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Enjoy a safe, gentle yoga class designed to nourish your changing body alongside other expecting mothers. The class is led by a certified yoga instructor at Blissful Being Wellness. Drop-ins are $20, and class passes are available.

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Enjoy fish and chips for $28 per person. Reservations are required.

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The Exotic Claw Nail Trimming Service offers professional grooming for dogs, cats, chickens, small animals, birds, and more. Services include nail trims, nail buffing, and paw pad trimming, with other services also available. For safety, small animals and birds receive nail tip trims only. Payment is made directly to The Exotic Claw, which accepts cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay.

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Enjoy a classic jazz and blues sound from a duo featuring Annieville on keys and Ambrose on vocals. Their music draws inspiration from artists including Ella Fitzgerald and Bessie Smith.

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Enjoy a Friday Dungeons & Dragons session with two to three Dungeon Masters.

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Celebrate Steam Distillery’s fifth anniversary and new location with a ceremonial ribbon cutting hosted by the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber Ambassadors.

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Celebrate Friendsgiving with a Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Guests are asked to sign up for a dish to share and indicate whether they are attending so the organizers can plan how much food to prepare. Suggested contributions include dressing, cranberry sauce, salad, vegetables, rolls, fruit, desserts, and other dishes. Please let the organizers know as soon as possible if your plans or contribution change.

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Collectors Market stays open late on Friday nights during November, with 10% off storewide.

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Catch a final Cedarwood Saloon show before the winter break. The previous performance there was a blast, and this is one last chance to see the show in Grants Pass this season.

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Enjoy a night of music with Southern Oregon’s rock and roll tribute band.

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Enjoy a locally sourced dinner, lively music by Clan Dyken and Windsong Martin and friends, and the Corn Dance. Clan Dyken will also gather donations for a Thanksgiving run to Navajo land. Contributions of warm coats, blankets, nonperishable food, and seeds are welcome for Native families.

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Explore the Applegate Valley on a stock Jeep-friendly backcountry trail run to the summit of Whiskey Peak. The route offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, with opportunities to take photos, before continuing through the backcountry toward the river’s outlet into Applegate Lake. Along the way, Dusty will share stories about the area’s old wooden culverts and his family’s hunting experiences in the mountains. Participants should bring a trail-ready Jeep, a full tank of gas, lunch, snacks, water, and clothing suited to changing mountain weather.

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Discover inventive ways to use cranberries in a hands-on class. Participants will prepare a lower-sugar Christmas jam for the holidays, and make a jar of fermented cranberry relish to take home and watch it bubble into a flavorful, healthy condiment for a Thanksgiving meal. Instructors will also demonstrate how to make safe, shelf-stable cranberry juice and a fast, overnight cranberry relish. Expect plenty of samples to taste and recipes to try. Cost is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required.

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Enjoy a family day at Crater Rock Museum with free admission for everyone. Activities include scavenger hunts with prizes, a kids’ raffle, and a discount on kids’ apparel.

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Take part in a community clean-up with the Central Point Library as part of the Adopt-a-Street program. The day includes singing songs, sharing stories, and building community, along with filling water bottles and collecting supplies at the library before heading down Oak Street for community engagement and wellness.

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The Children’s Advocacy Center of Josephine County offers Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® training, an evidence-informed program that equips adults to help prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training covers warning signs, responding to concerns or disclosures, and practical steps for creating safer environments for children. It is intended for adults who care about children’s safety, including parents and caregivers, educators, childcare providers, coaches, youth mentors, healthcare and social service professionals, and community members. The training is free, and space is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required.

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Designed for siblings ages 8–12 who have a brother or sister with a disability, Sibshop offers a welcoming space to connect with peers who may have similar experiences. Participants can enjoy games, creative activities, shared experiences, and making homemade tortillas together. There is no pressure to talk or share, and children can take part in whatever way feels comfortable. This is not a therapy group or a class, but a supportive gathering focused on connection, fun, and the opportunity for siblings to be themselves. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The gathering will be facilitated by certified Sibshop facilitators Rhonda Smerdon of the Autism Society of Oregon and Rosa Belem Ochoa of Bridging Communities, both parents with lived experience raising children with and without disabilities.

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Explore TNT’s gym, meet the coaches, and let children ages 4 to 13 try a free cheer class, with classes grouped by age. The open house also features a Kona Ice truck, a bounce house, face painting, and hair tinsel. Bring a friend to be entered into a prize drawing. Special offers are available in person at the open house, including two weeks free with sign-up and pricing on select December and January programs or a birthday party booked that day. Mini tumbling clinics are also offered, covering cartwheels and round-offs, walkovers, back handsprings, and back tucks. Clinics can be registered for individually or in several-class packages.

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An interactive storytime features a baby dragon hatching from the pages of a book. Participants are invited to use imagination, along with playful actions like stamping, blowing, and flapping, to protect the book from the dragon’s sneezes. The tale begins with an egg on the page, followed by a newly hatched dragon, and care is taken not to tickle its nose to avoid a sneeze. After the reading, a hands-on craft offers the chance to make and decorate a dragon egg.

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Explore practical strategies for limiting wildlife damage while supporting biodiversity and appreciating the benefits wildlife brings to backyards. Through thoughtful planning, selective landscaping, and a fresh look at garden priorities, gardeners can find ways to live in greater harmony with local wildlife.

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Hosted by the Medford Children's Department at the Jackson County Library Services - Oregon, Medford Branch, this youth fiber arts club is designed for kids ages 8 and older to learn knitting or crocheting. Library staff provide instruction, and participants work on creative projects over the course of the year. Children keep what they make and build practical, enjoyable skills.

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Led by Camren, this gentle yoga session offers a caring space to move through loss without pressure to change or hurry the process. Expect straightforward movement, mindful breathing, quiet stillness, and unhurried time to meet yourself just as you are. The gathering takes place at Zen + Tonic Yoga.

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Labels on body care products can be confusing, which makes it hard to know what supports your health and the environment. Gene Brady shares practical guidance for adapting soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and lotions to match personal preferences and needs. The session includes a sugar and salt scrub demonstration with options to personalize the blend using essential oils. Designed for ages 12 and up, this program takes place at Jackson County Library Services - Oregon, Medford Branch.

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Give a favorite cover a little shimmer at a make-it-yourself book embellishing session hosted by Puff & Page with The Book Burrow. Rhinestones and other supplies are available, along with guidance on design and application, so you can customize a book to reflect your style. Fans of romance, fantasy, and every genre in between are welcome to create a look that suits their shelf. Expect relaxed creative time, conversation with fellow readers, and a chance to support a local bookstore. Intricate layouts can be time consuming, so some projects may extend beyond the session.

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Learn a beginner-friendly dance routine with steps broken down to make it easy to follow along and build confidence on the dance floor. All ages are welcome, and no previous experience is required. Drop-in pricing is $10 for adults and $5 for high school and college students.

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Following the Chili Cookoff, Starvation Heights brings an eclectic mix of acoustic covers spanning hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today. Hear stripped-down, soul-charged versions of songs by artists including Amy Winehouse, Blondie, Stevie Nicks, Train, the Cranberries, Hozier, and many more, delivered with harmonies and distinctive arrangements.

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The Apple Outlaw Taproom hosts an evening of classic rock and roll with No-Bodies Ghost. Good food and good friends are part of the evening.

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Take part in a poker tournament supporting IV YEA and help bring happiness to children this Christmas season.

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Enjoy live music by Jeff K!

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Enjoy a mini dance lesson followed by an evening of dancing, tasty treats, and a silent auction featuring contributions from instructors who rent space at the Evergreen Ballroom. Proceeds will support the ballroom’s maintenance fund after the financial strain of staying open during COVID and replacing its HVAC system. The fundraiser also celebrates the community and instructors who make use of this dance space.

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Born and raised in Grants Pass, Adam Knight returns to Southern Oregon for a hometown performance at The Haul. Since leaving the valley, he has built a growing music career from Austin, Texas, reaching millions of listeners with songs that blend Power Americana and cinematic country. This personal homecoming reflects his roots in the community, where he grew up in Hugo and graduated from North Valley High School. The evening is dedicated to remembering where his story began and celebrating the fall and winter season through music.

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Alice Di Micele and her band, FORCE OF NATURE, perform a rock show at the Copper Plank. The band features Alice Di Micele on vocals and acoustic and electric guitar, Andy Casad on electric and acoustic guitar, Nick Garrett-Powell on keyboards, backing vocals, and mandolin, Nick Kirby on drums and backing vocals, and Noah Churchill on bass and backing vocals. Bring your dancing shoes.

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Lesley Manville, an Olivier and Tony Award winner known for Phantom Thread, appears alongside Aidan Turner of Rivals in a fresh staging of Christopher Hampton’s acclaimed adaptation of the classic novel. Set amid lavish high society where reputation is fragile, one misstep can bring everything down. The shrewd Marquise de Merteuil and the charismatic Vicomte de Valmont treat seduction as strategy, turning desire into a weapon. When their alliance gives way to rivalry, the consequences ripple through every life they touch. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, and directed by Marianne Elliott of Angels in America, this production explores love, deceit, and the ruthless pursuit of power.

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Enjoy an afternoon of firefighter-themed activities for kids, including a chance to meet and take photos with a firefighting pup, Dino Egg Rescue, face painting, crafts, and raffle prizes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Code 4 Taphouse.

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Connect with others in the spinal cord injury and paralysis community at a friendly meetup centered on conversation, support, and wellness. Community health workers will be available to share details on COVID-19 vaccine options in the metro area and to answer questions. The meetup welcomes anyone affected by SCI or paralysis.

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Share a meal and connect with others over thoughtful conversation about social and cultural issues. These gatherings aim to build community through the exchange of ideas, with a little fun and games possibly included. The November topic is to be determined.

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A LEGO building program takes place on the first and third Sundays each month. Creations stay on display until the next event, creating a rotating gallery of imaginative builds.

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New Horizons hosts an inclusive, disability-friendly bowling night for all ages and abilities. Enjoy bowling, pizza, and the chance to meet new friends. Children must be supervised.

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Learn to draw the world around you through simple instruction and techniques to practice at home. Each class introduces or reviews right- and left-brain drawing approaches. Students will work on depicting wild and garden plants in accurate proportions, along with landscapes and buildings in perspective. Much of the class takes place outdoors. No prior experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome. The six-session class is led by Deb Van Poolen at Studio Z in Ashland. Registration is required, and the fee is $144 for all six sessions.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving by helping prepare a meal for young parents and families in the community. Volunteers can take part by helping, bringing a meal, or making a donation.

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Enjoy a FriendsGiving evening of BINGO featuring 12 games, with prizes rather than cash awards. Each game offers a prize valued at a minimum of $75. Players can purchase a three-card packet for 36 chances to win or a six-card packet for 72 chances, with additional sheets and daubers available for purchase. Concessions and adult beverages will be available, and a hot food vendor will be announced. Bingo follows Oregon regulations, and players must use daubers on paper games, call BINGO before the game closes, and follow the posted play rules. Any remaining funds will support youth activities at The Expo.

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Strengthen drawing and painting skills through the study of portraits and the human figure. The class explores proportion, structure, value, light and shadow, color, edges, and the underlying forms that help create believable work. Students can use photographs, master studies, or other personal references and receive individualized instruction as their work develops. While portraiture and figure drawing are the main focus, students are welcome to work on landscapes, still lifes, or other subjects. All skill levels and drawing and painting mediums are welcome.

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This gentle, slow-paced yoga class is open to all levels, including beginners. Through pranayama and yoga asana, participants can focus on stability, flexibility, relaxation, and peace. The class may be helpful for people recovering from an injury or surgery, living with physical limitations or current injuries, or seeking a gentler flow. Participants need to be able to move between standing and the floor, though a chair may be provided.

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Older adults are invited to enjoy coffee and a breakfast treat while playing games, working on puzzles, or listening to music. Come on your own or bring a friend. The program is sponsored by the Central Point Friends of the Library.

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Develop your landscape and still life painting skills by simplifying what you see and making thoughtful choices about composition, value, color, space, and light. The class explores how to organize complex subjects into clear shapes and value patterns, along with atmospheric perspective, color relationships, focal areas, edges, and simplified natural forms. Work from photographs, plein air studies, or other personal references, with individualized guidance as your work progresses. Although landscapes and still lifes are the main focus, all subjects are welcome, including portrait, figure, and other themes. All experience levels and drawing and painting mediums are welcome. The class is led by instructor Cheryl Magellen, with space for up to nine students. Registration is required.

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A relationship-focused networking event for Grants Pass professionals and businesses that thrive on connections. There is no membership, sales pitch, or formal agenda, just opportunities to meet local professionals, build relationships, and share referrals naturally. Light appetizers are provided. The gathering is hosted by Cherie Linnemeyer and Courtney Downs of Team Senior Referral Services.

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Share the juiciest details about your favorite books with others who have read them. The club discusses plot points, characters, and themes, with tea and snacks to enjoy along the way.

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Learn how Social Security determines your monthly benefit and whether it may meet your income needs. The class also covers ways to fill the gap between your Social Security benefits and the income you need. Registration is free.

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Put your trivia knowledge to the test with a team. The game is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the winners. Food and drinks are available to order.

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Learn swing dance from the basics and build your own fun patterns while practicing clear, easy communication on the dance floor. No partner, prior experience, or registration is needed. Drop-in admission is $10, with a 50% student discount, and punch cards are available.

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Greeters is a networking meeting hosted by the City of Grants Pass. The gathering begins with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a five-minute showcase from the hosts. The MCs then explain the rules and draw business cards, giving each selected participant 30 seconds to talk about their business. Coffee and light food are provided, and Chamber Ambassadors collect a $1 contribution and a business card at the door. Non-members may attend up to three times as guests.

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A local founder shares what they are building in a six-minute presentation, followed by twenty minutes for questions from the room. There is no need for a pitch deck, and the focus is on coffee, conversation, and the idea that supporting entrepreneurs can help Grants Pass grow stronger.

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Explore constellations in a hands-on activity, then use marshmallows to create a constellation of your choice.

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Explore a different artist each week through a reading and create artwork inspired by that artist’s style.

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Explore your creativity by building with LEGO. The Library has books about engineering and LEGO for inspiration, and completed builds will be displayed for the community to admire.

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