Community Calendar

Three brand-new haunted houses (The Silver Scream, Forbidden Fortress, Slayers) anchor a full-blown festival of fear on select nights Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2025. After you claw your way out of the mazes, challenge the Carn-Evil Funhouse, brave the pitch-black Complex: Blackout, loose arrows at Zombie Archery, or cram into one of three mini escape games (Bus 666, Trap House, The Hot Seat). Midway lights stay blazing with Oaks Park thrill rides, a haunted vendor market, coffin-ride “Buried Alive,” food, bars, and roaming monsters—all covered by one grounds pass. 1,000-plus five-star reviews can’t all be wrong.

• Hours & place: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202—free parking right on the riverfront midway. Gates and rides open one hour before haunt time.
• Tickets: Online General Admission from $23–$40 (prices rise closer to Halloween). Add VIP, All-Access, or ride bracelets at checkout to slash waits and pack in more screams.
• Who should come: Intense scares—best for ages 12+. Event runs rain-or-shine under ample cover. Costumes welcome (no full masks/props).

Get your crew, pick a night, and lock in your spot at ScaregroundsPDX.com before Portland’s biggest haunted event sells out.

This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.

All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

Starting May 3, the heart of downtown Ashland will be home to the Saturday Market, running every Saturday until October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Oak St. This exclusive one block long market provides healthy options, fresh organic produce, artisan foods, and more every week for the locals and travelers passing through. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local while cultivating community in Southern Oregon.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p

We will have Raffle items, Tickets $1.00 ea. or $5.00 for 6. A Bake Sale, Art Action, Garden Shed, Country Store, Bazaar Tables & Quilts, Christmas Crafts, Jewelry, Sm. Christmas Trees Decor. Also Cinnamon Rolls, and a $15.00 Takeout Turkey Meal, with a slice of Pumpkin Pie, from 11am to 1pm, or until sold out. We also accept Credit Cards.

Saturday Holiday Bazaar: baked goods, honey, ceramics, blankets, team mugs etc., crafted wood gifts, jewelry, wreaths to order, Christmas and gift items. Many new vendors.

Come experience the fall splendor of the Japanese Garden, and enjoy a display of bonsai from Rogue Bonsai group.

From Rogue Bonsai: "With the changing season, and the Ashland Japanese garden as our backdrop, the Rogue Bonsai group is pleased to present a display of trees in transition. We find this time of the year to be yet another opportunity to understand the nature of our bonsai as they experience the process of abscission, as their colorful foliage beautifully transforms and falls just before entering a period of rest and preservation. A diverse variety of trees will be presented to demonstrate the differing ways that each tree experiences this process."

Enjoy making your own ribbon-based fall wreath and enjoy fresh baked goods while you learn. Reversible wood blocks allow two different fall messages. Take home a beautiful focal-point for your holiday decor. Scones provided by “The Flour Girl” cottage bakery.
Instructor Bio: Kathy Jackson — a lifelong crafter with a heart full of creativity and a glue gun never too far from reach! She has been teaching crafting classes for years and just recently moved to our area.
From paper flowers and homemade cards to seasonal decorations and upcycled treasures, crafting has always been Kathy’s happy place, and she’s thrilled to share that joy with others. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a little inspiration, Kathy is here to help you discover the fun and satisfaction that comes with making something beautiful from scratch. Through her hands-on classes, Kathy will guide you step by step as you create unique projects together.

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.

With the surge of Victorian literature on our screens and shelves, see if you can survive in society with calling cards, fan flirtation, and proper manners. Presenter Carolyn Kingsnorth will help you learn more about these rules and how to break them.

When Carolyn Kingsnorth moved to Jacksonville 20 years ago after a career in marketing management, she fell in love with the historical gold mining town and finally found a use for her BA in History. She has spent much of her "retirement" creating activities, programs, tours, and events that share the stories of the miners, farmers, and merchants who settled the Rogue Valley. She is currently a board member of the Southern Oregon Historical Society and President of Historic Jacksonville, Inc. In both capacities, her stated goal is to "bring history to life". She frequently points out, "History is not the names, dates, places, and battles we may have learned for school tests. It's the people and their stories - they tell us why we are who we are."

Keep your costume out for one last shot at prizes w the valley's best Halloween dance show