Free events in Medford, OR

Access support through a free clothes closet offering clothing along with blankets, towels, and sheets. A food pantry is also available, providing a range of foods to suit many dietary needs, with fresh produce included.

This free, one hour, hands-on workshop helps Rogue Valley residents prepare for wildfire smoke with practical tools and information. Participants receive all the supplies needed to assemble a simple household air cleaner at no cost, a materials package valued at $60, and guidance grounded in current science and health recommendations. Attendance is limited to 18 people and preregistration is required. Led by Sara Jones, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Ashland Forest Resiliency, the class covers how to put together a basic indoor air filter with the provided materials, enroll in the local emergency alert system, locate reliable air quality data and forecasts, use budget friendly strategies to improve indoor air, and set up a clean room for your household. Presented by Smokewise Ashland, Fire Adapted Ashland, Ashland Fire & Rescue, Fire-Adapted Communities Network, and RVML Community Resource Center. For questions, contact Sara Jones at 541-552-2218.

Experience a day of railroading fun at Medford Railroad Park. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, explore model railroad layouts in a variety of sizes, learn about local railroad history, and tour historical railroad equipment. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and food is available for purchase.

Explore the Lithia Artisans Market, a lively hub for local artists and craftspeople near where Lithia Park meets Calle Guanajuato. Bekkah McAlvage shares an original spin on country folk, blending singer songwriter storytelling with classic country, splashes of bluegrass, and blues inspired, toe tapping rhythms. She is also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the all women bluegrass group The Rosa Lees, bringing her roots focused style to a setting surrounded by handcrafted work and creative energy.

Marchfourth brings a free, family friendly outdoor performance to Lithia Park in Ashland. Food trucks and a beer garden will be available. All are welcome. Please leave pets at home and do not bring outside alcohol. Presented by Ashland Folk Collective with support from community sponsors including the City of Ashland, Rogue Credit Union, Ashland Food Coop, Conscious Construction, Weisinger Family Winery, Jefferson Public Radio, Neuman Hotel Group, Rogue Food Unites, Resistance Wine Co, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, Middle Rogue Audio, Fry Family Farm, KS Wild, and Ashland Parks and Recreation.

Free, family-friendly concerts fill the Lithia Park Bandshell with music, community, and connection as part of the Ashland Folk Collective series. This installment spotlights MarchFourth, a Portland-born ensemble that mixes funk, rock, jazz, and global rhythms into a kinetic performance. Bold horns and driving percussion set the pace while acrobats, stilt walkers, and dancers bring a visual spectacle, creating an experience that feels like a street parade and a concert together. MarchFourth returns to the Bandshell for another season, turning a summer evening in the park into a lively, dance-forward celebration.

Trivia Night at The Copper Plank features free entry, team play, and prizes for winners. Teams can reserve a table by texting or leaving a message at (530) 459-8046. Food and drinks are available, and arriving a little early makes it easier to settle in before the rounds begin.

Open to anyone with an interest in genetic genealogy, this special interest group meets monthly and offers both in-person sessions at the RVGS Library and online access via Zoom. Attendance is free. Non-members are asked to register to receive the Zoom connection details.

Ashland Masonic Lodge hosts a complimentary coffee hour that welcomes everyone. It offers a friendly setting to ask questions and get straightforward answers, with an emphasis that far less is kept secret than many might think. Free parking is available behind the lodge.