Family events in Jackson County, OR

The 4th Annual High School Choir Invitational at SOU features choirs from North Medford, South Medford, Illinois Valley, North Valley, Hidden Valley, Lebanon, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Eagle Point high schools. The event is free and open to the public, with a livestream available.

Geared to children age 2 and older, this lively session at Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (Ashland Branch) blends simple movement, music-centered games, and energetic dancing to support both body and brain. Young participants can explore sights, sounds, and textures with hands-on materials such as shakers and scarves, enjoy bubbles, and take part in playful parachute activities.

Venture into a haunted basement for a spine-tingling experience, where darkness, loud sounds, flashing or flickering lights, fake blood, and scary scenes may be part of the journey. A less frightening, more brightly lit version is also offered for anyone who prefers a kid-friendly experience. Please use caution if you or your child are sensitive to these effects. Admission is $5 for adults 19 and older, $3 for ages 13–18, and $2 for children 12 and under.

Bring a standard deck for a casual Pokémon card event. Promos are available for participants while supplies last, and players are welcome to trade with one another. Goodie bags will also be handed out to those who stay for the event and trades.

Spooky fun fills The Village Medford Center with an annual costume and treat trail. Attendees wear their best costumes and make their way through the center as participating local shops hand out sweets. There is a spooky selfie station where a quick photo enters participants for a chance to win a Tap & Vine Gift Card. This yearly favorite often draws a crowd, so early arrival can help ensure treats are still available.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat featuring more than 14 trunks offering goodies, plenty of candy, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and spooky sensory boxes. Costume contest winners can receive prizes from local businesses.

Hope City’s community Trunk-or-Treat features decorated trunks, free candy, and costumes. This free event is open to everyone and offers fun for all ages, along with free hot chocolate, coffee, apple cider, popcorn, and cotton candy.

Autumn Fest at ACF brings a Narnia-inspired celebration to Ashland with free admission. Guests can enjoy themed fun with carnival games and a bounce house, then savor chili and cornbread. It is a festive gathering for families and friends, offering a playful taste of adventure in a magical setting.

Travel back to the 1980s for a stage spectacle that celebrates the spirit of America’s beloved amusement parks. Expect sky-high acrobatics, soaring aerial work, nimble juggling, and a cheerful retro vibe. At its center stands a human-powered marvel... a towering Ferris wheel ringed by ingenious mechanical contraptions that reinvent classic rides and midway games. The show sweeps along with stunts, surprises, and laughter, then concludes with a warmhearted moment that underscores how shared joy can bring people together.

Explore why scientists consider birds the only living dinosaurs. Follow their evolution from small, meat eating theropod ancestors, the same broader group as Tyrannosaurus rex, and see how fossils more than 150 million years old illuminate that story. Learn about the traits that helped birds endure when other dinosaurs disappeared, then get creative by designing your own “birdosaur.”

A book club at the Jackson County Library Services Gold Hill Branch focuses on books suited to readers ages 8 to 12. The conversation is open to participants of all ages.

Explore a different artist each week through reading and create artwork inspired by their style. This program is for ages 6 and up.

Explore your imagination through LEGO building. Find inspiration in the Library’s books about engineering and LEGO, then display your creation for the community to admire.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos by planting a marigold for your ofrenda or garden and decorating its pot. The flower’s vibrant color and strong scent are believed to help the deceased find their way back to loved ones in the living world. The program also includes a screening of Coco and will be presented in English.