Community Calendar

Is your child going to be age 5 by September 1st? Then it is time to enroll for Kindergarten. Ashland School District enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

Each summer, the 6 farms of the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail open their gates for two memorable weekends celebrating lavender in all its forms!

During the festivals you will find lavender plants, hand-crafted lavender goods, and u-pick lavender at most of the destinations. You can also expect to find extra events and activities at many of the locations, including food and beverage vendors, wine, cider, live music, kid-friendly activities, lavender-related demonstrations and classes, other vendor booths, and more!

Each farm offers its own welcoming experience, with thoughtfully planned activities, so be sure to visit them all! Find a convenient map on our website to help you plan your trip.

These festivals have become a beloved part of Southern Oregon’s seasonal rhythm. We invite you to slow down, explore at your own pace, and enjoy the simple beauty of lavender in bloom—an experience meant to be savored and remembered.

Stretch your legs in the comfort of morning temperatures while hearing the stories of the people who transformed a gold rush town into the 19th century center of regional government, commerce, and society when you join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on one of our weekly Saturday 1-hour guided “Walk through History” tours. Tours leave from Jacksonville’s New City Hall at 10am and cover about 1 mile with multiple stops. Guests hear how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed and preserved the town.
Tours are FREE, but donations are always welcomed—all monies go towards maintaining and preserving historic buildings seen on the tour.

Tanabata – Saturday, July 11 2026 10:00am to 1:00pm

Join us at the Ashland Japanese Garden to celebrate Tanabata. Tanabata is an annual event celebrated on July 7th every year in Japan. On this day, people hang colorful papers where their wishes are written and placed onto bamboo branches to come true. Join us at the Japanese Garden to write your wishes and hang them on bamboo, and learn more about this annual Japanese festival.

Get a taste of the "old West" and Jacksonville's gold mining days when you step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest. The 1863 Beekman Bank Museum, located at 110 W. California Street in Jacksonville, saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters during the town’s heyday in the late 1800s—the equivalent of over $1.5 billion today. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; enter the vault that stored all those millions in gold!
Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged with all monies going towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy!

Family & Friends Art Day
All ages welcome.
2nd Saturday of the month
12 pm–1 pm & 1 pm–2 pm
May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th.

Come create, explore, and enjoy discovering art at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center the second Saturday of each month. Create interesting art projects in the Rogue Studio and explore our Main, Community, and Members’ Gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt the whole family will enjoy! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

ALL AGES WELCOME. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. NO CHARGE.

The Kinetic Sculpture Lab is opening its doors to the community for creativity, curiosity, and glory at its Open House on July 11th from Noon to 2:00 PM at its new home 1680 Samoa Boulevard in Arcata.

Come explore the Lab’s new space, meet the makers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible human-powered art machines that define Humboldt’s beloved kinetic culture. This is a chance for the community to connect with local artists, engineers, and builders who bring these larger-than-life sculptures to life.

Event Details:
What: Kinetic Sculpture Lab Open House
When: July 11th 2026, noon – 2:00 PM
Where: Kinetic Sculpture Lab, 1680 Samoa Blvd., Arcata, CA

Whether you're a longtime fan of the Kinetic Race or brand new to the scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the Lab’s new home, support local teams, and bask in the glory of it all.

Children's Festival JULY 11-13, 2026
The Storytelling Guild proudly presents the 60th Annual Children’s Festival
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This innovative 3-day event will bring out the creativity of both the young and young at heart as it has for generations. Be prepared for lots of hands-on fun with over 30 arts & crafts booths including, clay, face painting, science, gold panning, leather, carpentry, storytelling, child-focused stage performances, and much, much more!

You won't want to miss these fun-filled days of family entertainment!
Children's Festival will be held at the following times:
Saturday, July 11, 4:30-8:30pm
Sunday, July 12, 4:30-8:30pm
Monday, July 13, 9:30am-1:00pm
Admission to the Children's Festival is only $4 per person. Children and parents can enjoy over 30 hands-on arts, crafts, and science projects {All included with the price of admission!} In addition to our fun hands-on projects, you can sit back and enjoy child-focused entertainment and stage performers! Food will be available for purchase at Dragon Deli, and families are always welcome to bring a picnic from home. You won't want to miss our popular litter eating and recycling Dragons, Rosabelle and Pebbles! 🎪📚
All admission and food sales benefit The Storytelling Guild, a non-profit organization.

Is your child going to be age 5 by September 1st? Then it is time to enroll for Kindergarten. Ashland School District enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.