Pregnancy Care Center Gala

Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2: 6:30pm - 9pm

The Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass invites you to the 2026 Gala Fundraiser, “Way, Truth, Life.”

Josephine County Fairgrounds: 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass

Talent Harvest Festival - Piñata Esperanza

Saturday, October 3: 11am - 2pm

Wander a gallery of original piñatas created by artists of all ages, from 12 inches to 5 feet tall.

Talent Community Center: 104 E Main Street, Talent

ACCESS - Community Builders Celebration

Thursday, October 8: 5pm - 8:30pm

ACCESS is proud to host the Community Builders Celebration, an evening to honor the broader community of ACCESS supporters, highlight the invaluable partnerships that help make our work possible, and raise vital funds for our mission.

Bigham Knoll Event Center: 525 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville

BASO - Builders Golf Rodeo

Friday, October 9: 8:30am

Trade the jobsite for the fairway and join us for one of Southern Oregon's favorite industry traditions!

Grants Pass Golf Club: 230 Espy Road, Grants Pass

Southern Oregon Land Conservancy - Conservation Celebration

Saturday, October 10: 5pm - 8:30pm

Join us for the 2026 Conservation Celebration, an evening of delicious food and wine, live music by Phoenix Sigalove, a robust silent auction, and an art exhibition by Fiona Barnacle. Our captivating keynote presentation by John Muir Laws will highlight his work in inspiring people of all ages to deepen their connection with the natural world through observation, curiosity, and creativity.

Rogue River Room in Stevenson Union: 118 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland

Pride of the Northwest Marching Band Competition

Saturday, October 10: 12pm

Since the early 90's, Pride of the Northwest has been a staple in the Oregon marching band circuit bringing together high schools from across the state.

Mel Ingram Field: 830 NE 9th Street, Grants Pass

2026 Empty Bowls

Monday, October 12: 6pm

This important event, held in partnership with Options for Southern Oregon and the Josephine County Food Bank raises vital funds to help address food insecurity and hunger in Josephine County.

Josephine County Fairgrounds: 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass

Rivalry Game - Hidden Valley Vs. North Valley

Friday, October 16: 7pm

Evergreen will be at the game with swag and the Rivalry Bears BearFest Statue with the winning team getting to display them at their school. See you at half-time!

Hidden Valley High School: 651 Murphy Creek Road, Grants Pass

WCST Fall Clothing Fair

Help support the Women’s Crisis Support Team by donating your gently used clothing, shoes, and purses to the Fall Clothing Fair. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, October 7th at the drop-off location outside Evergreen’s Bear Hotel, 2101 NE Spalding Avenue, Grants Pass.

The Fall Clothing Fair SALE will be held at Evergreen’s Bear Hotel on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-2pm. All money raised will benefit WCST.

Southern Oregon Open Studios

Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18: 11am - 5pm

Have you ever wondered how artists find their creative muse? Southern Oregon Open Studios is a free event that is presented by the Ashland Gallery Association that allows our community to visit the very places where art happens.

Studios are located throughout Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and Medford.

Evergreen's Shred & Fed Event

Friday, October 23rd: 11am - 2pm

Drive through Evergreen’s Bear Hotel parking lot and securely shred up to 10 boxes of paper documents. Bring some canned or prepackaged food in support of the Josephine County Food Bank and Evergreen will match $1.00 for every food donation you bring, up to $1000!

Evergreen Federal Bank is pleased to host this SHRED & FED EVENT in honor of COMMUNITY BANK WEEK.

Evergreen's Bear Hotel: 2101 NE Spalding Avenue, Grants Pass

2026 Monster Dash - Run for Education

Saturday, October 24

The Monster Dash supports grants in the Ashland Public Schools, and YOU (and your family, and friends, and neighbors…) can help us make this year’s Monster Dash bigger than ever. Get ready for a ghastly good time!

Lithia Park, Ashland