Community Calendar

The Best of the Best features high school students from Southern Oregon. The show is juried on who gets to show their art; each school is allowed 10 projects. Once the museum puts the art on display a committee of local artists judge the art for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Show is up until May 5th. Come down and show these young artists your support.

First Friday Bike Rides are family-friendly bike rides for people of all ages and abilities. We celebrate every first Friday, all year long, Ashland’s future where it is safe, convenient and efficient to bicycle for short in-town trips from anywhere to everywhere. Join us for a fun and short bike ride in and around town.

First Friday Art Walk: May 1, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for First Friday Art Walk!

We are thrilled to share a diverse array of inspiring work on display by each of our member locations. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each space.

For a complete list of participating locations and a map, please visit the link below.

www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk

May Day & Beltane celebration in Ashland, Oregon on May first, 2026 in the space between Gil’s & Ruby’s Neighborhood Restaurant. Music by Ashland’s own “Cooler Heads” Come celebrate May Day with your friends and neighbors. Also… Join us for International Workers’ Day after party! Music begins at 6:00pm and goes till 9:00pm.

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

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

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having their Legion Market Breakfast starting on every
Sat March 21st from 9-11am.
206 NW F St Grants Pass
Checkout the Legion Market and enjoy their Breakfast.
Serving Biscuits and Gravy plus a Full Bar service plus Bloody Marys and Mimosa Specials.
Prices vary depending on the order.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

Sparking Action! invites all ages to explore the science of fire, wildfire prevention, and how Rogue Valley communities are working together for a healthier, more resilient future.

Presented by the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC) and partners, this free event features live fire science demonstrations in the ScienceWorks Dome and hands-on preparedness activities. Learn how slope, fuel density, moisture, and wind impact flame height and severity.

Heron’s Flight is a 5k Run/Walk and Wellness Fair that promotes health, connects families to local wellness providers, and raises funds for The Carmen Bernal Compassionate Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students in Douglas County pursuing a degree in nursing.

A fun, inclusive, community-centered, hands-on music experience for all ages.

There’s so much to explore—from learning how to DJ and trying out instruments at the 'petting zoo' to enjoying a silent disco, musical arts and crafts, and interactive story time with music.

The event will also feature a sensory-friendly Zen Zone, demonstration music lessons for different age groups, refreshments, and more.

A schedule of activities will be released soon so you can plan your visit. You can check our events page for more up-to-date information at ashlandoregon.gov/parkevents