A fireworks show is tentatively planned for Lake of the Woods on July 4, 2026, after the Lake of the Woods Homeowners Association signed a contract with a vendor for the event. Organizers say the show remains dependent on fire conditions, weather and Forest Service guidance.

Greater Klamath CityFest returns to Klamath Falls on Saturday, May 30, bringing free family activities, action sports demonstrations, live music, worship and a Ryan Stevenson concert to downtown Main Street and Veterans Park.

Benefit for the Basin returns Saturday, May 30, at the Klamath County Fairgrounds, bringing together a car show, vendors, family activities and dinner in support of youth, education, community programs and the fairgrounds.

Linkville Playhouse will open A Changed Person, an original dramatic comedy written and directed by Erin Barker, on Friday, May 15. The production follows a group of people whose astral projection workshop goes wildly wrong, forcing them to learn what it really means to walk in someone else’s shoes.

The Oregon Army National Guard is hosting an open house and a Norwegian Foot March in Medford this May, inviting the public to connect with local soldiers and participate.

The Miss Klamath County Scholarship Competition returns to the Ross Ragland Theater this Saturday for the first time in over a decade. The event will feature 15 contestants competing for titles that advance to Miss Oregon, along with scholarship opportunities, performances, and community mentorship programs.

The City of Central Point and the Jackson County Expo have announced that Boomfest 2026 will be the final Independence Day fireworks celebration held at the Expo grounds, citing increased development and rising wildfire risk in the area.

Students from Eagle Ridge New Tech High School gained hands-on construction experience while building a full-scale shed during the KFalls Build My Future event at the John Hancock Event Center, showcasing their skills to the community and peers from across the Klamath Basin.

The Abundance Swap invites community members to rethink holiday gift-giving by sharing quality items they already own instead of buying new ones. The free event takes place Sunday at the Historic Ashland Armory and includes a food drive benefiting the Ashland Community Food Bank.

Medford’s Winter Lights Festival returns to Pear Blossom Park on Dec. 6 with a full evening of holiday activities, including a candy cane hunt, illuminated parade, tree lighting, live performances, Santa photos, and Polar Express-themed fun.

The Ross Ragland Theater has opened registration for its winter classes, offering seven arts and enrichment programs beginning January 12 for students, teens, and adults. Prices vary, and scholarships are available.

Klamath Music and Watershed Row have announced a new partnership for the 2026 Klamath Music Festival, scheduled for July 24–25. Organizers expect to release the full lineup in February and encourage community members to follow updates at KlamathMusic.com.

Students and staff at Chiloquin Junior/Senior High School gathered for a traditional salmon bake and round dance as part of a day dedicated to celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Hosted in partnership with the Klamath Tribes and community organizations, the event highlighted cultural traditions, salmon’s ecological and spiritual importance, and the value of connecting students with their Indigenous heritage.