Good morning, Medford.

Travel Medford has debuted a new digital wine guide—Rogue Valley Digital Wine Guide—that offers a free mobile passport to explore over 60 local wineries with interactive maps, discounts, and quarterly giveaway entries; visitors get the guide instantly via text or email and can save it on their phone for one-tap access when redeeming offers at local wineries.

SMART Reading is inviting volunteers in Rogue River to support children's literacy by giving one hour a week, and local residents are encouraged to join the longstanding nonprofit’s efforts—empowering young readers.

Approximately 150 Oregon National Guard soldiers returned to Medford after nearly one year in Egypt and rejoined their families at a welcome home ceremony held at Jackson County Expo—where they served on a multinational force in the Sinai Peninsula to help uphold the treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Rogue Community College will host free naloxone training workshops at its Medford and White City campuses; the Riverside Campus event is scheduled for Oct 7 at 2 p.m. in room 132 and the Table Rock Campus event will be held on Oct 13 at 11 a.m.+ participants must register in advance to secure kits and information packets.

Mt. Ashland has tentatively set its 2025 ski season opening for December 13th and offers $100 discounts on season passes bought before October ends—those purchasing by November 21st will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card.

The resort will hold its Winter Kickoff Party on November 22nd and host family events on October 17th and 18th—featuring a haunted trail and chairlift Trick-or-Treat for kids.

Today, Rogue X in Medford hosts Spartan Boxing’s 'Fighting the Good Fight' event—local amateur boxers compete to support youth programs—as doors open at 4 p.m. and fights begin at 5 p.m. General admission is $15 and tickets for ages seven to 17 are $10.

Noam Pikelny & Friends Concert

7-9 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of exceptional banjo music and creativity with Noam Pikelny and his talented ensemble.

The Rogue Marathon

7 a.m.–12 p.m. — Downtown Medford Visitor Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon course through Southern Oregon’s stunning Rogue Valley.

Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail Clinics

October 11-12, 4 a.m. – 10 p.m. — 11910 Blackwell Rd, Central Point, OR — Ticket prices vary — Enhance your riding skills with expert JoLinn Hoover in this transformative clinic experience.

Fall Fest 2025

4-8 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Free entry — Get ready for a two-day harvest celebration featuring local vendors and seasonal treats.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

Oct 20–24 — Medford Online Academy — $2250 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led training in object-oriented design.

Demun Jones Meet and Greet

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Rocky Tonk Saloon — Free autographed merch included — Hang out with Demun and get your picture taken and autographs.

Howl-O-Ween Party for Kids

6-9 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — $5 per person, children under 1 free — Celebrate Halloween with music, games, bounce houses, and a chili cook-off.

Monster Dash Run

8 AM – 5 PM — Lithia Park — Entry fee required — A fun family costume run with options of 1 mile, 5K, or 10K to support the Ashland Parks Foundation.

Last Run Day of the Season

11 AM – 3 PM — Medford Railroad Park — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with themed train rides and festivities for all ages.

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center Spooktacular Halloween Event

12-8 p.m. — Rogue Valley Family Fun Center LLC — Free Mini Golf Trick or Treating and goodie bags for kids — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly activities and a costume contest.