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Open Farm Day at Sanctuary One
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

Open Farm Day at Sanctuary One

Meet the animals, see the farm, and join the party!
Join Sanctuary One on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM for a fun-filled day at the farm.

This event is free to the public, so bring your friends! Registration required.

This is the last day of tour season and Sanctuary One would like to celebrate it with you!

Food, drinks, and more will be available for purchase to benefit the care farm and keep us thriving.donated at the time of your arrival).

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Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon - Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov
28
to Nov 29

Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon - Thanksgiving Weekend

  • Oregon United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On Free Fishing Weekends, you don’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon.
That’s no license, no tag, no endorsement needed.

The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. In the past, ODFW and its partners have sponsored several free fishing events throughout the state.

In the meantime, we've pulled together everything you'll need to plan your own DIY free fishing day adventure.

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STATEWIDE FREE FISHING WEEKEND
Jun
7
to Jun 8

STATEWIDE FREE FISHING WEEKEND

On Free Fishing Weekends, you don’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon.
That’s no license, no tag, no endorsement needed.

The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. In the past, ODFW and its partners have sponsored several free fishing events throughout the state.

In the meantime, we've pulled together everything you'll need to  plan your own DIY free fishing day adventure.

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KIDS DAY AT CRATER ROCK MUSEUM
Apr
12
10:30 AM10:30

KIDS DAY AT CRATER ROCK MUSEUM

Kids Day is the second Saturday of every month. This is a special day that the museum sets aside to expose children to the world of earth sciences, fossils, dinosaurs, and other really cool things we know they would like.

Thanks to our community partners, there are new give aways  each month, beginning at 10:30am and continuing through 3:30pm.

There is a rockyard for rockhounding with great prices on specimen collecting. We have a large sluice to pan for gem stones. Gem Stone Panning Bags are $1 off on Kids Day. All kids apparel is 10% off. And don’t forget to fill out the free kids raffle after touring the museum.

Museum Admission
17 years old or younger – FREE (because it’s Kids Day!)

Adults – $7.00

Seniors & Veterans – $6.00   

Any Student – $5.00

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FREE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY at ROGUE GALLERY & ART CENTER
Mar
8
12:00 PM12:00

FREE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY at ROGUE GALLERY & ART CENTER

All ages welcome.

2nd Saturday of the month, 12 pm-2 pm

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.


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FREE Kid's Day at Crater Rock Museum
Mar
8
10:30 AM10:30

FREE Kid's Day at Crater Rock Museum

Kids Day is the second Saturday of every month. This is a special day that the museum sets aside to expose children to the world of earth sciences, fossils, dinosaurs, and other really cool things we know they would like.

Thanks to our community partners, there are new give aways  each month, beginning at 10:30am and continuing through 3:30pm.

There is a rockyard for rockhounding with great prices on specimen collecting. We have a large sluice to pan for gem stones. Gem Stone Panning Bags are $1 off on Kids Day. All kids apparel is 10% off. And don’t forget to fill out the free kids raffle after touring the museum.

Museum Admission
17 years old or younger – FREE (because it’s Kids Day!)

Adults – $7.00

Seniors & Veterans – $6.00   

Any Student – $5.00

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Statewide Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon
Feb
15
to Feb 16

Statewide Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon

On Free Fishing Weekends, you don’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon.
That’s no license, no tag, no endorsement needed.

The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. In the past, ODFW and its partners have sponsored several free fishing events throughout the state.

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Butterflies and Moths with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us, 3+ Years at the Phoenix Library
Feb
8
1:00 PM13:00

Butterflies and Moths with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us, 3+ Years at the Phoenix Library

Celebrate the Phoenix Library planting a butterfly garden in 2025 by attending John Jackson's Butterflies and Moths program! Explore the most beautiful of the insects as we interact with some of the biggest and most spectacular preserved specimens on earth! This program highlights lifecycles, importance in the environment as well as examples of some very rare butterflies and moths from all over the world. Visitors receive handouts detailing differences between butterflies and moths, and butterfly stickers. 

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FREE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY at ROGUE GALLERY & ART CENTER
Feb
8
12:00 PM12:00

FREE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY at ROGUE GALLERY & ART CENTER

  • Rogue Gallery and Art Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All ages welcome.

2nd Saturday of the month, 12 pm-2 pm

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.


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FREE Kid's Day at Crater Rock Museum
Feb
8
10:30 AM10:30

FREE Kid's Day at Crater Rock Museum

Kids Day is the second Saturday of every month. This is a special day that the museum sets aside to expose children to the world of earth sciences, fossils, dinosaurs, and other really cool things we know they would like.

Thanks to our community partners, there are new give aways  each month, beginning at 10:30am and continuing through 3:30pm.

There is a rockyard for rockhounding with great prices on specimen collecting. We have a large sluice to pan for gem stones. Gem Stone Panning Bags are $1 off on Kids Day. All kids apparel is 10% off. And don’t forget to fill out the free kids raffle after touring the museum.

Museum Admission
17 years old or younger – FREE (because it’s Kids Day!)

Adults – $7.00

Seniors & Veterans – $6.00   

Any Student – $5.00

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FREE PUPPET SHOW:  THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY CLOSET by THE STORYTELLING GUILD
Feb
2
4:00 PM16:00

FREE PUPPET SHOW: THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY CLOSET by THE STORYTELLING GUILD

Nearly every Indigenous culture in the world tells ‘trickster tales’. Prevalent in North America are stories about the infamous Coyote! Legends of Coyote is a compilation of two hilarious stories and is performed with puppets, masks, and costumes inspired by Pacific Northwest Native American art. Learn more at: http://www.storytellingguild.org/puppet-theater.html

FREE ADMISSION: Donation of new or gently used children's book appreciated for the Storytelling Guild's Pass the Book winter Book Drive. http://www.storytellingguild.org/pass-the-book.html

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FREE PUPPET SHOW:  LEGENDS OF COYOTE sponsored by THE STORYTELLING GUILD
Feb
2
1:30 PM13:30

FREE PUPPET SHOW: LEGENDS OF COYOTE sponsored by THE STORYTELLING GUILD

Nearly every Indigenous culture in the world tells ‘trickster tales’. Prevalent in North America are stories about the infamous Coyote! Legends of Coyote is a compilation of two hilarious stories and is performed with puppets, masks, and costumes inspired by Pacific Northwest Native American art. Learn more at: http://www.storytellingguild.org/puppet-theater.html

FREE ADMISSION: Donation of new or gently used children's book appreciated for the Storytelling Guild's Pass the Book winter Book Drive. http://www.storytellingguild.org/pass-the-book.html

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FREE Entry into National Parks - Crater Lake - Veteran's Day
Nov
11
12:30 PM12:30

FREE Entry into National Parks - Crater Lake - Veteran's Day

National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.

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Bear Creek Salmon Festival
Oct
12
to Oct 13

Bear Creek Salmon Festival

  • North Mountain Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the Bear Creek Watershed and the return of the salmon with a day of free, family activities, live music and good food at North Mountain Park. Kids will enjoy crafts, games and exploring Bear Creek. The whole family will enjoy a variety of live entertainers at the pavilion, salmon-cooking near the amphitheater and delicious food from a local food truck.

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FREE Entry into Crater Lake - National Public Lands Day
Sep
28
12:30 AM00:30

FREE Entry into Crater Lake - National Public Lands Day

National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all the time. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.

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