The best things to do in Jackson County

Bear Creek Golf Center is the low-stress 9-hole executive loop along Bear Creek where beginners and rusty sticks get right again, and short games get sharper. This week, hit the TopTracer driving range, snag a lesson, then toast the round in the clubhouse.

From the Medford newsletter, October 13, 2026

Large indoor/outdoor entertainment hub with arcade games, rides, mini-golf & dining options.

Need a low-stress dopamine hit and a reason to cheer with the kids? Claw Planet is a locally owned, family-run claw machine arcade packed with fun prizes and variety, perfect for a quick outing, game night energy boost, or celebrating those tiny-but-mighty wins.

From the Medford newsletter, October 9, 2026

Quail Point Golf Course is the Rogue Valley’s go-to nine when you want real golf without burning a whole day. Smooth greens, a legit practice setup for putts and chips, and lively leagues like Monday Night Madness and Divot Divas... perfect for a midweek reset or quick weekend loop.

From the Medford newsletter, October 26, 2026

Need to shake off a long week? Crunch Time! runs puzzle-packed escape rooms plus a wreck room where you can safely smash donated electronics to your heart’s content.

From the Medford newsletter, September 29, 2026

Relaxed, 9-hole options featuring a driving range, a club house, and a golf cart rental service.

Stewart Meadows Golf Course is West Medford’s walkable nine that still keeps you honest, with kind greens, four ponds, a creek, and 39 sand traps winding through 800-plus trees. Bring the fam for an easy-on-the-legs loop, then celebrate at the Tee Time Cafe because fries taste better after pars.

From the Medford newsletter, October 19, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Championship golf course on hilly terrain featuring wildlife and PGA Pro-led lessons.

Centennial Golf Club brings a John Fought-designed, Donald Ross-style 18-hole here in Medford, a 7,309-yard par-72 with Rogue Valley views and plenty of shot-making choices. When you’ve tapped in, slide over to the Centennial Grille and full bar for the debrief with your foursome.

From the Medford newsletter, October 6, 2026

Southern Oregon's premiere haunted house, Nightmares on the Rogue, brings the chills with roaming characters and seasonal twists like The Fright Before Christmas plus a magical, chaotic rescue mission through Santa's Haunted Coal Mine. Grab a brave friend and make it your adrenaline fix this week.

From the Medford newsletter, October 15, 2026

Luxury golf facility with a casual restaurant and clean Chalet rooms with golf-course views.