Friday, Oct 24
Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.
From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.
What does the Fox Say? Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm. This fun and educational exhibit explores the fascinating world of onomatopoeia—words that imitate the sounds they describe. From “meow” to “woof” and “cock-a-doodle-doo,” onomatopoeic words bring animal sounds to life. Designed for visitors of all ages, this exhibit offers a hands-on experience for preschoolers and anyone curious about how language shapes the way people hear the world. Available through October 26. Visit Benton County Museum | What Does the Fox Say? for more info.
Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agricultural Hall, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring Anna Guasco, OSU Marine Studies, presenting “Victors, Victims, or Villains of the Anthropocenes: Gray Whales at the End of the World.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series – Oregon State University for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Weight. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Weight, an exhibition by Washington artist Crista Ann Ames, questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. The coil-built clay human figures in this exhibition, which Ames sees as vessels, re-imagine classic sculptures, historic narratives and symbolism. Her practice embraces both craft and the concept of “personal as political.” Visit Weight – Crista Ann Ames – The Arts Center for more info.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
Solar System Ambassador: Exoplanets. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. Local Solar System Ambassador Erika shares about the many planets beyond our solar system. Planets orbiting their stars closer than Mercury, spinning faster than Earth, and ones larger and hotter than Jupiter. Visit Solar System Ambassador: Exoplanets | CBCPL for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Joanne Broh Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
The Magic Barrel. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Doors at 6 pm, Reading at 7 pm. A night of food, drink, music, and readings by writers in the PNW raising funds to fight hunger in our area. Benefiting Stone Soup. Visit Home | Magic Barrel for more info.
Marvelous Monster Mash. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5/ticket, available at the door. 18+. An inclusive social event welcomes all ghouls and ghosts to groove the night away. This dance is co-sponsored by the Arc of Benton County and provides a space for people of all abilities. Visit Marvelous Monster Mash | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Haunted Corn Maze. The Melon Shack, corner of Hwy 20 and NE Garden Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Visit Corn Maze Haunted Maze | The Melon Shack for more info.
Eel Salad, Fern Spores. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Saturday, Oct 25
Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st 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.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide are all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
The Galleria. First Hills Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 9 am – 2 pm. An annual food and craft fair, proceeds benefiting Operation School Bell and other Benton County philanthropic programs. Visit The Galleria | Assistance League – Corvallis for more info.
From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.
What does the Fox Say? Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm. This fun and educational exhibit explores the fascinating world of onomatopoeia—words that imitate the sounds they describe. From “meow” to “woof” and “cock-a-doodle-doo,” onomatopoeic words bring animal sounds to life. Designed for visitors of all ages, this exhibit offers a hands-on experience for preschoolers and anyone curious about how language shapes the way people hear the world. Available through October 26. Visit Benton County Museum | What Does the Fox Say? for more info.
People and Pianos Day. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 11 am. Performances by students and community members and a family concert featuring the music and story of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Visit People and Pianos Day | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Tour. Multiple locations throughout Philomath area, see map. 12 – 5 pm. Tour 35+ artists at 13 locations in Philomath. Handy yellow signs mark stops, with maps available online and in person locations. Art includes polymer clay jewelry, mixed media, fiber arts, ceramics, and more. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour for more info.
Reading and Demonstration with Sharon Trammell. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis.
12:30 pm. Sharon Trammell is an award-winning author, lifelong forager, fisherwoman, creator of the Forage & Thrive brand, and the voice behind Outdoorsy Momma YouTube channel. From gathering wild food as a child in the Pacific Northwest to writing for leading outdoor magazines, Sharon blends storytelling, survival skills, and recipes into everything she creates. Visit Reading and demonstration with Sharon Trammell | The Book Bin 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.
Myth and Mystery Concert and Haunted House. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 2 pm haunted house opens, 3 pm concert begins. Free. The band will bring to life some of the most iconic and haunting works ever written, including Night on Bald Mountain, selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, and soundtracks from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Beetlejuice. Audience members are encouraged to dress in costume. Visit Halloween Concert: Myth & Mystery | Willamette Valley Concert Band for more info.
Family Flix: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $5. It’s time for tricks and treats when Elmo and Abby visit Count von Count’s spooky castle for a very special Halloween. Family Flix are not as long, with lower volume and brighter lights. Visit Family Flix | Majestic Theatre for more info.
Four Outsiders: Locals Who Changed the World. 6:30 pm. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St,
Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Cost: $11/regular, $15 /advance. Hear remarkable sidewalk stories of locals whose struggles, triumphs, and contributions defied societal norms and odds to leave an indelible mark. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Children’s Halloween Party. Parking Garage at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Ages 2-12 years old. Assisted by local high school volunteers, this party is safe, exciting and not too spooky for young children and their parents. Halloween trinkets and candy will be provided while supplies last. Visit Children’s Halloween Party | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Brewery Tour, Tasting and Beer’s Local Backstory. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $15/early, $19/general. A behind the scenes look at Oregon Trail Brewery‘s rare brewing equipment, wild tales of floods, gold miners, and prohibition, and fresh pours of craft beer. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
SpecTACular: A Monster Ball Fundraiser for The Arts Center. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $100/ticket. 21+. Featuring live painting, a silent auction, and live entertainment. Visit SpecTACular | The Arts Center for more info.
Vampy Halloween Party. Grassroots Book, 261 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. RSVP needed, see website. Authors Rosiee Thor and Scott Craven will be in store to celebrate their new cozy vampire mysteries and Halloween. In addition to reading from their new books, Dead & Breakfast and Upton Arms, they will be interviewed by thriller author, Kate Alice Marshall. Snacks and spooky mocktails will be provided, and costumes are encouraged. Visit Vampy Halloween Party | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.
Children’s Halloween Party. Corvallis Club, 1850 SW Whiteside Dr, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8 pm. Cost: $10/child. Open to the public. A night of not so spooky fun, featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts, a costume contest and more. Visit Corvallis Club | Facebook for more info.
Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5-$15. All Ages. Move freely to the rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. Live music from master percussionist Dave Chiller and friends, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Visit Unitarian Universalist Calendar for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $19. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
October Swing Dance. 7 pm for lesson, 8 pm for dance. Sliding scale $10-20, no one turned away. All ages, individual and partners welcome. Welcome back event after summer hiatus. Visit October Swing Dance | Corvallis Swing for more info.
Space Neighbors. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Big Foo with Alive. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors open at
7:30 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. A night of high-energy rock with Big Foo, bringing your favorite 90s hits to life. Halloween costume contest included. Visit Big Foo with Alive | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Cosmic Head. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Sunday, Oct 26
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
Sunday Brunch with Revel’n. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Willamette Bewitched Halloween Paddle. Crystal Lake Sports Fields, 100 SE Fischer Lane, Corvallis. Activities beginning at 10 am, launch at 11:30 am. Experienced local paddlers take to the Willamette River for a spooky paddle. Craft booth and costume contest preceding paddle. Kayaks, SUPs, and canoes only. Life jackets are a must. Visit Halloween Paddle 2025 | Facebook for more info.
Goth Garden Walk. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 11 am. Looking to make a garden a little more spooky for Halloween, or maybe just love darker shades and colors. Join us for a short walk around the garden center to talk about some of our favorite plants that make a great goth garden. Visit Shonnard’s Nursery | Classes for more info.
Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis.
11 am – 3 pm. Fresh local produce, wood-fired pizza, baked foods, hand-crafted items, and more. Visit Philomath Farmers Market for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Tour. Multiple locations throughout Philomath area, see map. 12 – 5 pm. Tour 35+ artists at 13 locations in Philomath. Handy yellow signs mark stops, with maps available online and in person locations. Art includes polymer clay jewelry, mixed media, fiber arts, ceramics, and more. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour for more info.
What does the Fox Say? Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. This fun and educational exhibit explores the fascinating world of onomatopoeia—words that imitate the sounds they describe. From “meow” to “woof” and “cock-a-doodle-doo,” onomatopoeic words bring animal sounds to life. Designed for visitors of all ages, this exhibit offers a hands-on experience for preschoolers and anyone curious about how language shapes the way people hear the world. Available through October 26. Visit Benton County Museum | What Does the Fox Say? for more info.
Celtic Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Robert Michael Pyle Poetry Reading. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Author of over 30 books, he will be reading from his two most recent poetry collections: The Last Man in Willapa and Swimming with Snakes. Visit Robert Michael Pyle Poetry Reading | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.
Corvallis Repertory Singers: Beginnings. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $30/ticket. In celebration of their 25th year, the concert features, “Wachet auf” by J.S. Bach, followed by Mozart’s remarkable work, the “Great Mass in C minor.” Visit Corvallis Repertory Singers: Beginnings | PRAx for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night with Dustin Nickerson. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
5 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. Rated PG-13. Following in the footsteps of such dad joke legends as Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Brian Regan, Dustin writes hilarious jokes about marriage and family that the whole family can enjoy. He’s been on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden and After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 4:30 pm sign up, 5 pm start. Old World’s Open Mic night. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night with Dustin Nickerson. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. Rated PG-13. Following in the footsteps of such dad joke legends as Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Brian Regan, Dustin writes hilarious jokes about marriage and family that the whole family can enjoy. He’s been on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden and After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Ghostbusters. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. Visit Ghostbusters | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Monday, Oct 27
20th Anniversary Exhibition: Philomath Open Studio Tour. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. The exhibition will feature a selection of work from past and present studio tour artists, offering a rare opportunity to see the evolution of the region’s creative community in one place. Mediums will range from painting, printmaking, and sculpture to glass, fiber, photography, ceramics, and mixed media. Visit Philomath Open Studio Tour | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Climate Action Advisory Board meetings. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info
Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 pm. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit City of Corvallis | City Council Meeting for more info.
The Departures Music, Smoosh. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, Oct 28
Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Greeters: Lucca Tavern. 150 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Greeters: Lucca Tavern for more info.
Board of Commissioners Information Sharing Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Board of Commissioners Calendar for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 am. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime. Visit CBCPL | Little Listeners Storytime for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Weight. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Weight, an exhibition by Washington artist Crista Ann Ames, questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. The coil-built clay human figures in this exhibition, which Ames sees as vessels, re-imagine classic sculptures, historic narratives and symbolism. Her practice embraces both craft and the concept of “personal as political.” Visit Weight – Crista Ann Ames – The Arts Center for more info.
Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether using Grace Center’s services or not. Respite Care is available during the support group. Services are FREE for the duration of the support group. If the individual is not an enrolled participant, call in advance to discuss care needs. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar 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 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Environment/Safety Subcommittee meeting. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit City of Corvallis | Downtown Vitality 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.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd 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.
Art & MLK Park. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. A special reception to celebrate this meaningful project and honor those who have helped make it possible. Meet the Art Curator for the Park, hear about the themes shaping the art and interpretive elements, learn about the upcoming Call for Artists, and discover how art can bring Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community” to life in Corvallis. Visit Art & MLK Park | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Provost’s Lecture Series: Margot Lee Shetterly. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, talks about race, gender, science, the history of technology, and the surprising ways women and people of color have contributed to American innovation. In sweeping, dramatic detail, she sheds light on a forgotten but key chapter in our history, instilling a sense of wonder and possibility. Visit Margot Lee Shetterly | PRAx for more info.
Riot Riot and Pretty Deadly. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, Oct 29
Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Riverfront, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek event highlighting local agriculture. 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 Wednesday Market for more info.
From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms | Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at 1-3 year olds. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Weight. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Weight, an exhibition by Washington artist Crista Ann Ames, questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. The coil-built clay human figures in this exhibition, which Ames sees as vessels, re-imagine classic sculptures, historic narratives and symbolism. Her practice embraces both craft and the concept of “personal as political.” Visit Weight – Crista Ann Ames – The Arts Center for more info.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. This meeting is open to the community. Visit Corvallis Forest Stewardship | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Green Drinks. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A casual, fun gathering of people who want to hang out with their favorite “green” folks and meet new ones. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Green Drinks for more info.
2025 Thomas Condon Lecture by Nick Zentner. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Nick Zentner, lecturer in geology at Central Washington University and star of the PBS show, “Nick on the Rocks,” loves to explore this kind of mystery. In this lecture, he will ask the seemingly simple question, did the lava that erupted from the Yellowstone hotspot 16 million years ago, known to geologists as flood basalt, make its way across the Cascade Range and to the Washington and Oregon coasts? Visit 2025 Thomas Condon Lecture by Nick Zentner | OSU for more info.
Blue Egyptian. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Historic Resources Commission Meeting. 6:30 pm. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit Historic Resources Commission Meeting | Benton County for more info.
Ghostbusters. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. Visit Ghostbusters | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
VIDA Quartet. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $30-$40/regular, $5/student. VIDA Quartet brings together four guitarists of exceptional artistry, praised by Gramophone for their “unerring musical instinct.” Visit VIDA Quartet | PRAx for more info.
An Hour for the Ears. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/general, $5/student. A sensory journey of immersive listening under the guidance of composer and Patricia Valian Reser Director of the School of the Arts, Peter Swendsen. Visit An Hour for the Ears | 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 30
Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.
From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.
Coffee Hour. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library joy. Visit Coffee Hour | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 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 check baby’s weight, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Open to human milk feeding parents and caregivers in the community. Visit Drop in Feeding Clinic for more info.
Preschool Storytime. 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime aimed at ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Weight. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Weight, an exhibition by Washington artist Crista Ann Ames, questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. The coil-built clay human figures in this exhibition, which Ames sees as vessels, re-imagine classic sculptures, historic narratives and symbolism. Her practice embraces both craft and the concept of “personal as political.” Visit Weight – Crista Ann Ames – The Arts Center for more info.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
A Ghostly Night: Secrets of the Stage and Street. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $17/early bird, $21/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents, with special access to off limits areas of the Whiteside Theatre. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis and the Whiteside Theatre. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Bandemonium. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Sign ups at 6:30, begins at 7 pm. A full band open mic. Amp provided. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Immigration: A National Issue Thru a Local Lens. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Hosted by the Corvallis League of Women Voters as part of their Restoring Democracy project. This session will touch on the questions: what does it mean to live in a sanctuary state/county/city? How do our local law enforcement officers interface with ICE? What support is available for community members who are immigrants? This program will offer attendees an opportunity for networking and small group discussion, as well as providing a range of actions. Visit Immigration | League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
Jacob Jollifif Band. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25-30/regular, $5/student. Featuring an invigorating mix of traditional bluegrass, original compositions and even some unlikely pop covers. Visit Jacob Jolliff Band | PRAx for more info.
A Nightmare on Elm St. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life. Visit A Nightmare on Elm St | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Haunted Corn Maze. The Melon Shack, corner of Hwy 20 and NE Garden Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Visit Corn Maze Haunted Maze | The Melon Shack for more info.
Scott Allen of Cellographic, Eve’s Black Heart, Cliff and Ivy, Post Rapture Party. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $40. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Friday, October 31
Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.
From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.
Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agricultural Hall, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring Surabhi Balachander, presenting “Race and Rural Cosmopolitanism in American Literature.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series – Oregon State University for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Weight. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Weight, an exhibition by Washington artist Crista Ann Ames, questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. The coil-built clay human figures in this exhibition, which Ames sees as vessels, re-imagine classic sculptures, historic narratives and symbolism. Her practice embraces both craft and the concept of “personal as political.” Visit Weight – Crista Ann Ames – The Arts Center for more info.
Reynolds Law Firm Family Halloween Event. Reynolds Law Firm, 555 NW 5th St, Corvallis.
1 – 5 pm. A photo-booth, treats, crafts, games, a movie room, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, and more. Indoor/outdoor event with large parking lot. Visit Family Friendly Halloween Event for more info.
Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.
Downtown Trick or Treat. Downtown Corvallis. 2 – 5 pm. A fun-filled Halloween tradition in Downtown Corvallis. Bring the whole family, dress up in costumes, and enjoy safe, festive trick-or-treating with our downtown businesses. A spooktacular time for all ages. Visit Downtown Corvallis Trick-or-Treat | Downtown Corvallis Organization for more info.
Philomath Trunk or Treat. Downtown Philomath between 12th and 17th St, as well as the Museum parking lot. 3 – 5 pm. Enjoy a Halloween tradition at local businesses. Visit Philomath Trunk or Treat for more info.
Spooky Night at the Library. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Spooky crafts, treats and costumes for all ages. Visit Spooky Night at the Library | CBCPL for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | CBCPL for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Corvallis Contra Dance. First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm intro lesson, 7:30 dance begins. Cost: Sliding scale $12-20, students $6, under 18 free. A New England, American folk dance for everyone. Sober event with gender free calling, no partner necessary. Featuring the Orb Weavers with Issac Banner calling. Costumes encouraged! Visit Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.
Hocus Pocus. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Rated PG. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches who were executed in the 17th century. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Live. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. Doors at 7, show at 8 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. The cult classic film will play on the big screen behind live drag and burlesque performances bringing the iconic songs to life in high camp, high glam style. Featuring a costume contest. Prop bags available for $5. Visit The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Dan Ryker and The Rise. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. A tasty concoction of original music spiced with deep-pocket grooves, musical adventures, and smooth but funky vocals. Opening set from Becky & Hailey Bird. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Haunted Corn Maze. The Melon Shack, corner of Hwy 20 and NE Garden Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Visit Corn Maze Haunted Maze | The Melon Shack for more info.
Rahzel. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $30/advance, $35/door, $20/student. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
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