Friday, Oct 9

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Davis Family Farmstand. Davis Family Farm, 4380 Hwy 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more. Cost: $8/activity bracelet. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

Susan Murrell: Future Islands. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Struck by the fragility and paper-thin atmosphere of this planet hanging in the vastness of space, they are overwhelmed by an obvious and imperative need to protect it. As awe-inspiring as our journey with technology might be, however, exploitation and greed often hijack the ride and we are left with a cascade of negative consequences. Susan Murrell is an artist who creates painting-centric installations and 2-D work as a meditation on passageways, life transitions and the constancy of matter. Visit Susan Murrell: Future Islands | Oregon State University for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children of all ages. Storytime is where many lasting friendships begin. Drop in, first come, first serve. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

66 Birds/3 Degrees and Return to Life. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit confronts viewer with the direct gaze of birds struggling to survive. Both projects should be viewed not as a statement of what will be, but as an informed warning of what is at risk. The paintings are meant to inspire action and involvement with the recovery of all creatures affected by climate change. Visit 66 Birds/3 Degrees and Return to Life | The Arts Center for more info.

Photographic Memory. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Corvallis artist John Ritchie visually explores the faults of memory through double exposure on film. The final compositions are created by embracing the randomness of his process. Visit Photographic Memory | The Arts Center for more info.

School of Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall, 415, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.12 pm. Featuring Tyler Giles, Professor of Economics, Wellesley College. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Bring a stuffed animal to the library to spend the night. Come back the next day to pick them up and get a picture of their adventures. Visit Stuffed Animal Sleepover | CBCPL for more info.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 2 – 6 pm. Bring a stuffed animal to the library to spend the night. Come back the next day to pick them up and get a picture of their adventures. Visit Stuffed Animal Sleepover | CBCPL for more info.

Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.

SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Author Event with Marina Richie: Feathered Forest. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A narrative of perception change, memoir, and kinship, Feathered Forest is a soaring ode to birds and wild trees. Richie spoke and collaborated with many Oregon State University-affiliated scientists and researchers for this book project, including those at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. At the event, Matt Betts from the College of Forestry will introduce Richie and researcher Nina Ferrari will share a short presentation about her bird research that informed the project. Visit Author Event with Marina Richie: Feathered Forest | PRAx for more info.

Romantasy Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Romantasy Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

A Trip to The Moon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Rated G. Set in the transformative summer of 1969, A Trip to the Moon tells the story of people reaching for their dreams of love, dreams of equality and dreams of the stars. Told around the time of the moon landing, this vignette-style play is comprised of 16 scenes, each named after an iconic song from 1969. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Hilltop Big Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Johnny Miller Jr. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Whipsaw and Adam Larson. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors at 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/advance, $20/door. Whipsaw is a two man Guitar/Banjo – Drum duo from the weeping woods of Portland Oregon. Visit Whipsaw and Adam Larson | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Saturday, Oct 10

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Great Willamette Cleanup. Multiple locations with morning start times. Registration required, register for your preferred location. A one-day event where Willamette Riverkeeper pairs with organizations throughout the valley to run both on-land and on-water trash cleanups along the banks of the Willamette River. This is a day to celebrate the beloved river, find community in fellow volunteers, and make a meaningful impact for the health and beauty of the Willamette. Visit Great Willamette Cleanup | Willamette Riverkeeper for more info.

Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance: Second Saturday Field Trip. Details provided upon registration. Visit Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

Farmers’s Market Tabling: Budget Gap. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am. The City of Corvallis is facing a budget gap that will impact core services as early as 2027. City Councilors will be available at the Farmers’ Market to share information and talk about possible solutions for the budget gap, including new revenue options to preserve core services. Visit Farmers’ Market Tabling – Budget Gap | City of Corvallis for more info.

Banned Books Read In. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. An opportunity to protest book censorship. In collaboration with Silent Book Club and Libro FM. Visit Banned Books Read In | Grassroots Books for more info.

Native Bulb Planting Success Class. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. In this 30-minute class, discover the keys to establishing native bulbs. Featuring info on soil preparation, proper planting depth for various species, timing, and ongoing care to help native bulbs flourish and continue to return. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

OSU Department of Horticulture Tailgate. Oak Creek Center, 843 SW 35^th St, Corvallis.
10 am – 3 pm. Cost: $20. BBQ lunch at noon, with the opportunity to see local horticulture research. Visit OSU Department of Horticulture Tailgate at Oak Creek Center for more info.

Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | The Arts Center for more info.

Gentle Yoga. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Class members learn simple, doable, gentle yoga practices and other practical mind-body exercises to improve breathing, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, rest, and mood. Sitting, standing, and mat postures will be offered. Led by certified yoga instructor Celinda Miller. Visit Gentle Yoga | CBCPL for more info.

OSUAA Tailgate Town. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. Band and cheer performances, table top and yard games, coloring activites and photo opportunities. Visit OSUAA Tailgate Town for more info.

2^nd Saturdays at the TAC. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. A monthly drop in crafting opportunity. All are welcome. Supplies provided. Visit 2nd Saturdays at TAC | The Arts Center for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Drag Story Time. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 2 -3 pm. Featuring Petunia Rufflebottom. Visit Drag Story Time | Grassroots Books for more info.

Jay A Baker. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Jay A. Baker is an indie singer-songwriter from Corvallis by way of New Mexico and Colorado who performs in the PNW under their own name as well as Tom Foe. For this special performance, Jay will be performing solo with voice and guitar playing a combination of meaningful covers and their favorite originals. Visit Jay A Baker | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

A Trip to The Moon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Rated G. Set in the transformative summer of 1969, A Trip to the Moon tells the story of people reaching for their dreams of love, dreams of equality and dreams of the stars. Told around the time of the moon landing, this vignette-style play is comprised of 16 scenes, each named after an iconic song from 1969. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Oregon State University Football vs San Diego State. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Visit Oregon State Football for more info.

Musical Traditions in Conversation: Inside the Music of Seffarine. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Free, $10 suggested donation. Experience how music carries memory—and songs preserve history and identity in this intimate conversation and live demonstration with Seffarine. Visit Musical Traditions in Conversation: Inside the Music of Seffarine | Benton County Museums for more info.

Chamber Music Corvallis: Telegraph Quartet. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $35-$45/general, $5/students and youth. The Telegraph Quartet formed in 2013 with an equal passion for standard and contemporary chamber music repertoire. The Telegraph Quartet is currently the Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Michigan. They have performed in concert halls, music festivals and academic institutions across the United States and abroad. Visit Chamber Music Corvallis: Telegraph Quartet | PRAx for more info.

Melanie’s Birthday Show. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Celebrate local musician Melanie Reid’s Birthday and the new moon as she performs favorite songs and originals, joined by special guest musicians. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Jar of Lies: Alice in Chains Tribute. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $20/advance, $25/same day. All the crushing riffs and haunting vocal harmonies of the real thing. Live and with raw authority. Visit Jar of Lies: Alice in Chains Tribute | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Unfamiliar Friends. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Sunday, Oct 11

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Best Practices: Winter Cleanup in the Lawn, Landscape and Garden. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Learn about the fall chores to maintain and improve gardens and landscapes – what is finishing, what to look out for, and even what to plant to make the most of the garden’s quietest season. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis Harvest Festival. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Pumpkins for sale, proceeds benefiting local immigrants. Visit Harvest Festival | UU Corvallis

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.

Corvallis Celtic Session. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. An opportunity to learn and have fun. Listeners welcome. Visit Old World Center for more info.

The Exorcist. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist. Visit The Exorcist | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Cheers to the Land: Beer Festival. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free. Each year, Oregon Agricultural Trust invites brewers from around the state to create specialty beverages with ingredients grown on Oregon farms, as a way to support Oregon farmers and the critical work of protecting their land. Play a game, eat dinner, and try a beverage of choice. Visit Cheers to the Land for more info.

Mid Valley Belly Dance Collective. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

The Power of Kindness: A Benefit Concert for Seeds for the Sol. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost:$25/ticket, sliding scale available, no one turned away for lack of funds. Featuring CantNeverCould, Julie Williams, and more. Proceeds benefiting Seeds for the Sol’s programs. Visit Seeds for the Sol | Instagram for more info.

Monday, Oct 12

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Alebrije Workshop. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 – 5:30 pm. Ages 6 and up. Learn about Pedro Linares’ original creations and the history of cartonería folk art. Then design a fantastic creature using inspiration from animals and sculpt them with paper and clay to bring these creatures to life. Visit Alebrije Workshop | CBCPL for more info.

Department Director Meet-and-Greet. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. This session will introduce candidates to City of Corvallis Department Directors. Possible quorum. Visit Department Director Meet-and-Greet | City of Corvallis for more info.

Amazigh Voices and Songs: Seffarine’s Lamie Naki and Rachid Berazougui. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. A conversation exploring the ways music connects people across cultures, generations, and communities. Musicians Lamiae Naki and Rachid Berazougu will share family stories, cultural heritage, and musical traditions rooted in the Indigenous Amazigh communities of North Africa. Everyone is welcome to join in a participatory song circle—no prior knowledge or musical experience needed. Visit Amazigh Voices and Songs: Seffarine’s Lamiae Naki and Rachid Berazougui | PRAx for more info.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at OSU. kaku-ixt mana ina haws, 311 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Featuring Farell- Smith, Klamath Modoc visual artist, writer, and activist. Ka’ila will share an artist talk about her work, it’s intersections with Indigenous activism, and how things are in the ten years since the No Dakota Access Pipeline (NoDAPL) movement. The evening will conclude with the Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation signings by both the City of Corvallis and Oregon State University. Visit Indigenous Peoples’ Day at OSU | Oregon State University for more info.

Trivia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Tuesday, Oct 13

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Greeters: Kiwanis Sunrisers. South Corvallis Food Bank,1800 SW 3rd St #110, Corvallis. 8:30 am. A chance to promote individual businesses, learn from a spotlight speaker, and become acquainted with new business connections. The event welcomes individuals and their businesses into the community, supports business success and provides networking opportunities. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. For children zero to twelve months old. Many lasting friendships begin at story time. First come first served, children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in storytime for children of all ages. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 11 am. A chance for socialization and play with library materials. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL for more info.

Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.

Nichos Art Class. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $10/ticket, registration needed. Ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. Nichos are decorative shadow boxes made to honor someone who has died. They come from the traditions around the Mexican celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Participants will have the opportunity to create a small personalized nichos during the Dia de los Muertos workshop. This class is taught by Melissa Vidaña and is available in both Spanish and English. Visit Nichos Art Class | Facebook

Budget Gap Town Hall #4. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison, Corvallis. 6 pm. The City of Corvallis is facing a budget gap that will impact core services as early as 2027. Elected officials are hosting Town Halls across the City to share information and talk about possible solutions for the budget gap, including new revenue options to preserve core services. Visit Budget Gap Town Hall | City of Corvallis for more info.

Figure Drawing Session. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $35/person. 18+. No instruction provided, focused time to create. Visit Figure Drawing Session | The Arts Center for more info.

Teen Tuesday. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6 pm. For teenagers. Play games, create art, and enjoy snacks. Materials, games, and snacks provided. Visit Teen Tuesday | CBCPL for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

Historic Resources Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Wednesday, Oct 14

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Farmers Market 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info.

Coffee with Your Economic Development Office. Good Grounds Coffee Adair, 6020 NE William R Carr St, Corvallis. 10 am. Staff from the Economic Development Office will be on hand to meet with community members and discuss hot topics in economic development both locally and nationally. Bring questions and feedback and get ready to meet the team. Visit Coffee With Your EDO | City of Corvallis for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime for children of all ages. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Aimed at children ages 1 to 3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Toddler Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info.

Environment, Technology and Legacy: Frames and Reframes. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. Presenter: David Bella, Professor Emeritus, College of Engineering, OSU. Drawing upon experiences since the 1960s, Dave Bella will describe how environmental problems have been framed and reframed over decades. The result is that we are on course to leave a tragic legacy for the future — while everyone blames everyone else. As citizens, particularly elders (Dave is 87), we can reframe problems in more hopeful ways. This requires recognizing limitations of technology, problems in higher education, and the difference between hope and optimism. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Family Board Games. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 5:30 pm. Visit Family Board Games | CBCPL for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

The Exorcist. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist. Visit The Exorcist | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Seffarine: Abaraz. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $29-$26/general, $5/students. Abaraz explores the captivating rhythms and melodies that have echoed through the desert sands of North Africa for centuries. Hypnotic Saharan beats, haunting desert blues, Gnawa basslines and compelling stories, all brought to life by the vocals of Lamiae Naki. Drawing on her family’s roots in the region, Naki and the Seffarine ensemble celebrate the enduring spirit and cultural wealth of Mhamid — a town threatened by climate change even as it holds a profound musical legacy. Visit Seffarine: Abaraz | PRAx for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Thursday Oct 15

Paint the Town. Downtown Corvallis. All day. A new Oregon State University Homecoming tradition. fraternity and sorority chapters have teamed up to transform the storefront windows of downtown Corvallis businesses with festive orange and black Homecoming designs. Vote for a favorite via QR codes posted downtown. Visit Paint the Town | Oregon State University for more info.

Truck Beds, Tortoises, and a Decade in the Mojave. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. Presenter: Bryan Reiley, PhD, Environmental researcher. For a decade, Bryan Reiley worked with desert tortoises across some of the harshest, most beautiful country in the American Southwest. He will share field stories and hard lessons, and will describe what today’s tortoise populations reveal about survival in a changing desert environment. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children ages 3 to 5. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Drop in, first come first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Preschool Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Forests Working for Wildlife. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. Presenter: Fran Cafferata, Certified wildlife biologist will showcase the real contributions of privately-managed forests for wildlife in the Northwest. She will highlight positive examples of habitat stewardship for healthy forests and healthy wildlife populations on private lands, key research findings, and practical actions that help keep common species common. The presentation will explore how working forests of all ages contribute to a healthy mosaic of wildlife habitat. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Botany and Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series. Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, 2750 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. Dr. Greg Goralogia, Assistant Professor, Forest Ecosystems & Society, Oregon State University will present “Agrobacterium genes & strains to accelerate woody plant biotechnology. Visit BPP Fall Seminar Series: Calin Plesa | Oregon State University for more info.

Corvallis Arts Walk. Various locations around town. 4 – 7 pm. The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly event held by local artists every third Thursday of each month. View the stunning visual artwork at venues around town and experience the creative spirit of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info.

MUSE: Beneath the Stars and Stripes. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 4 – 7 pm. An opening reception with hands on activities. Featuring responsive works by 11 local artists interpreting the American experience of the last 250 years, the good, the bad, and the ugly, from the perspective of today. Through these works, the Willamette Valley Abstract Group hope to spark dialogue about what it means to live up to our nation’s founding principles and, perhaps, shine some light on what it means to be “an American” in the 21st century. Visit MUSE: Beneath the Stars and Stripes | Benton County Museums for more info.

A Ghostly Night: Secrets of Stage and Street. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Go behind the curtain for an exclusive look into Whiteside Theatre off-limits spaces where spirits still linger. Next, follow a trained local storyteller into the night to uncover the chilling true crime and ghost stories hiding in the streets beyond the glow of the marquee. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

The Champinefu Series: The Scared Commute: Off/On the Rez. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Contemporary folk songs about life as a Native American on and off the reservation will be interspersed with storytelling and poetry that convey the lived experiences of contemporary Native Americans in Western Oregon, as well as those of their ancestors. Joseph Dowd is a descendant of the Santiam, Takelma, and Tututni peoples, and anyone else up and down I-5 in Western Oregon. Joseph is a 2026 Indigenous Place Keeping Fellow through the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Art Program. Visit The Champinefu Series: The Sacred Commute: Off / On the Rez | PRAx for more info.

OSU Bands Present: The James Douglass Memorial Homecoming Concert. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free, donations accepted. Featuring: The OSU Wind Ensemble, led by Director Bands Erik Leung, and The OSU Spirit and Sound Marching Band, led by Olin G Hannum, Assoc. Director of Bands. Visit OSU Bands Present: The James Douglass Memorial Homecoming Concert for more info.

Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance: Birds of Crater Lake. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7:15 pm. In Birds of Crater Lake National Park, published in March 2026, Stewart Janes introduces readers to the unique birds that manage to endure in Oregon’s high country. Visit Monthly Speakers | Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.

Jazz Jam. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Friday, Oct 16

School of Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall, 415, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring AJ Rice, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UC Santa Barbara. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Rose City Distilleries Tasting. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Radical Reads Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Radical Reads Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

Magic Barrel. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $12/advance, $15/same day. An evening of readings by local authors and help feed our community at the same time! Registration supports Stone Soup Corvallis in providing free, nutritious meals–365 days a year–no questions asked, in a manner that honors the dignity of each diner served. Visit Magic Barrel for more info.

Root Vegetables with Exeu. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Lots of brass. Visit Old World Center for more info.

DJ Petricore Corvallis Goth Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast Performance. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. It’s astounding… time is fleeting… and the Erotic Nightmares Shadow Players are ready to do the Time Warp again. Audience participation, prop bags, costumes and more. Visit The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast Performance | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

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