Families and friends can get their treat on during Liam’s Trunk-or-Treat, a free Halloween event held at Twin Creeks Park in Central Point. See listing for details.

Harvest festivals, haunted houses, spooky tales, costume and dance parties — find your favorite seasonal fun with Go! Rogue’s guide to local autumn events. For even more fall festivities, check out our listings online at rv-times.com/go_rogue.

Halloween Pumpkin Painting: Celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin craft for all ages from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Jacksonville Community Center, 160 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Learn creative painting and decoupage techniques to create silly, spooky, eye-catching decorations. Bring your own pumpkin to decorate or choose one provided by the JCC. Crafters of all ages are welcome. Tickets are $5. For tickets and further details, see jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org/event or call 541-702-2585.

‘Just Scream’ Haunted House: Just Scream Halloween will present a haunted house featuring the theme “The Things Nightmares are Made of,” from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20; from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21; and from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, at the old Elks building, 202 N. Central Ave., in downtown Medford. Travel through a dark world of zombies, ghouls and goblins. Children younger than 7 will not be admitted, child care will be available. Kids 7 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $8 at the door. All proceeds benefit animals at Southern Oregon Humane Society. See sohumane.org or call 541-779-3215.

FOTAS Fall Festival: Support Friends of the Animal Shelter during this community event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Ashland Food Co-Op, 237 N. First St., Ashland. Look for live music by Jodie Jean Marston and Friends, food, Walkabout Brewing craft beer, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. All proceeds from this event will support the Friends of the Animal Shelter in Jackson County. For further details, see fotas.org/event or call 541-774-6654.

Liam’s Trunk or Treat: Families are invited to a free family Halloween event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing Loop, Central Point. Children can wear their costumes and trick-or-treat for Halloween goodies while going from car to car ( some of the cars will be decorated), and play games. For more information, see centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec, email at parks@centralpointoregon.gov or call 541-664-3321, ext. 188.

Ashland YMCA Trunk or Treat: Dress in your Halloween best for Ashland YMCA’s family-friendly “spooktacular” activities from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Ashland YMCA, 540 YMCA Way, Ashland. In addition to trunk or treating, the event will feature bounce houses, games and crafts, food trucks and more. For details find Ashland YMCA on Facebook or call 541-482-9622.

Pheasant Fields Farm: The 19th annual Harvest Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 29, at the 20-acre farm, located at 1865 Camp Baker Road, Phoenix. Activities include a corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin-picking, animal exhibits, three tractor-powered train rides, a paintball shooting gallery and vendors with local organic produce, handcrafted items, bread, caramel apples, espresso drinks and more. Once the sun goes down, guests can ride the zombie train and shoot undead targets throughout the ride and more. The final two weekends of the Harvest Festival will feature additional activities that include “The Rise of The Walkers” “haunted” barn experience. Live music will be performed from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout the festival. Admission is $13 in advance, $15 at the gates. Children 2 and younger get in free. The farm also offers a variety of ticket options. For tickets and further information, see pheasantfieldsfarm.com or call 541-535-3873.

Gold Hill Haunted House & Graveyard: A two-story, family-friendly haunted house more than 100 years old is the setting for ghoulish good fun and treats for all ages from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28, at 504 First Ave., Gold Hill. The haunt does not do gore and also offers a “no scare” option. Additional activities include a fortune teller, bake sale and kids activities. Activities will be available for young children. Tickets are $5 for ages 13 and older, $3 for ages 6 to 12, $1 for ages 3 to 5 and free for ages 2 and younger. All proceeds go toward the Gold Hill Historical Society for museum and preservation projects. Call 541-855-1182 or find Gold Hill Haunted House & Graveyard on Facebook.

KLZ Farms: The annual KLZ Farm Pumpkin Patch, 4283 Fern Valley Road, Medford, will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 29. The farm will also offer a variety of activities including a hay pyramid and slides, games, paintball shooting, wagon and horse rides, corn and pumpkin cannons, food trucks, vendors and more. Real monster truck rides will be offered Fridays through Sundays, Oct 27-29. Admission to the farm is free; activity tickets are $8-$10; family package deals available. For more information, including a schedule of events, find KLZ farms on Instagram and Facebook or call 541-576-4208.

Nightmare Chamber Haunted House: The Randall Theatre’s annual horror haunt, The Nightmare Chamber, will bring all your own worst nightmares to life. This year’s theme will be “Paranormal,” a haunt where the spirit world runs rampant and seeks vengeance on the living. The haunt runs from 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28; and from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 29-31, and Nov. 4, at 10 E. Third St., the corner of Front and Third Streets in Medford. The Nightmare Chamber is a high-scare haunted house. It is not recommended for children 10 and under, if you are pregnant, prone to seizures or have problems with flashing lights and loud sounds. Regular tickets are $18. Fast passes are $25; a combo ticket to attend both the Nightmare Chamber and the Nightmare on the Rogue haunts can be purchased for $45. Fast passes allow visitors to skip wait time with a scheduled appointment. For more information, tickets and rules, see nightmarechamber.com or call 541-632-3258.

Nightmare on the Rogue — Haunted Mines: Hidden deep in the Front Street Mine, miners opened a tomb, unleashing a darkness beyond their wildest nightmares. The screams of those settlers still live here — along historic main streets, in quiet ghost towns, on windy country roads, and, even now, in the glint of gold flakes that lie beneath the Rogue River. The town that gold built and time forgot … until now. The haunt runs from 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28; and from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 29-31, and Nov. 4, at 335 N. Front St., Medford. The Haunted Mines is a high-scare haunted house. It is not recommended for children 10 and under, if you are pregnant, prone to seizures or have problems with flashing lights and loud sounds. Regular tickets are $18. Fast passes are $25; a combo ticket to attend both the Nightmare Chamber and the Nightmare on the Rogue haunts can be purchased for $45. Fast passes allow visitors to skip wait time with a scheduled appointment. For more information, tickets and rules, see nightmaresontherogue.com or call 541-632-3258.

Fort Vannoy Farms Harvest Festival: The annual fall festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily throughout October at the farm, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. Activities include an 8-acre corn maze, cow train, pumpkin chucker and apple cannon, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, farm stand with local organic vegetables for purchase and more. Admission to the farm is free, tickets for the corn maze, pumpkin chucker and cow train are $8 each. For further details, see fortvannoyfarms.com or call 541-479-3765.

Carnival of Chaos Haunted House: Carnival of Chaos is a frightfully fun haunted attraction for the whole family. A new carnival is coming to Southern Oregon and they are “dying” to meet you. The ring master has cast a spell on the Carnival of Chaos where your only chance to make it out alive is to go through his “Three Rings of Fear.” Do you have what it takes to discover the dark past of this haunted carnival and make it out alive to tell your friends? The haunt runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28, and from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, Oct. 29-31, at 9512 Highway 62, Eagle Point. Tickets are $15; $22 for a Fast Pass. For more information, tickets and rules, see carnivalofchaoshaunt.com or call 541-414-7059.

Nightmare on Redwood Haunted House: One Eleven Theatre Company in Grants Pass will host “Nightmare on Redwood” Haunted House. The haunt, located at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, will be open during the evening Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 19-29, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30-31. Admission is $10. A $5 preview night will be offered on Thursday, Oct.19. Not recommended for children 10 and younger. Call 541-450-9778 or see oneeleventheatrecompany.com/hauntedhouse for further details.

Haunted Trolley Tour: What lurks behind the lace curtains and wooden shutters of Jacksonville’s historic homes? Find out during a ride on Jacksonville’s Haunted Trolley. The 30-minute trolley tours take a lighthearted approach to local “hauntings,” featuring multiple sites with special effects and period character interpreters. Tours begin every half-hour from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday, Oct. 26-30. Tickets are $20, $15 for ages 3 to 10 years old, kids 2 and younger are admitted free. Tours start and finish at the Jacksonville Visitor Information Center, 185 N. Oregon St., on the corner of C and Oregon streets. For further details and to purchase tickets, see jacksonvilleoregon.org/events or call 541-899-8118.

Monster Dash: Run, walk or zombie-stroll to support our local community. The 15th annual Monster Dash Run for Education will have a virtual option and in-person race. Racers can sign up for the 1-mile, 5k or 10k distances — either in-person at Lithia Park in Ashland on race day, Saturday, Oct. 28, or virtually through Tuesday, Oct. 31. An Activity Village near the start and finish line will host free family fun crafts, exhibits, live music, entertainment, contests, and auction items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on race day. All registrants receive a bib and medal. All races are chip-timed, and costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit Ashland public schools. For information and to register, see ashlandmonsterdash.com or call 541-482-8197.

Scarecrow Festival: The Southern Oregon Historical Society will hold its 13th annual Scarecrow Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, at the historic Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Everything you need to build an authentic, straw-filled scarecrow will be provided, including frame, straw, clothes accessories and more. Scarecrow kits are $20. When you complete your scarecrow, you can put it in the farm’s field for judging and take it home later, or take it home right away. Also look for children’s games and a variety of activities, including hayrides around the farm. Admission to the farm and activities is free. Tours of Hanley House will be available; tour tickets are $10, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Voting results will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday. For further information, see sohs.org, email at info@sohs.org, or call 541-773-6536.