Tree and menorah lightings, parades, holiday concerts and more — find your favorite seasonal fun with Go! Rogue’s guide to local holiday events.

Holiday Greens Sale: The Jacksonville Garden Club will offer table arrangements, wreaths, swags and holiday decorations and more at its annual Holiday Greens sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, near the Jacksonville Post Office on the corner of Oregon and California Streets. Sweet treats made by club members will also be available for purchase. Proceeds support local scholarships and beautification projects. Call 541-899-5708.

Selfies with Santa: The Village at Medford Center, 711 Medford Center, will kick off the holiday season with “Selfies with Santa,” from 4 to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23. There is no cost to attend, but donations are encouraged as the event features a different Santa every week who will be supporting a different local charity. For further information, see thevillagemedfordcenter.com, email rcoy@lbgmgmt.com or call 541-500-2402.

Rogue World Music Wassailing: Rogue World Music will hold two community holiday wassailing sessions from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, starting from Ashland’s downtown plaza then traveling in song to many of Ashland’s downtown businesses; and from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, around many of Talent’s downtown businesses, ending with 30 minutes of song on Wagner Plaza to kick off Talent Maker City’s annual Lights on Bikes Celebration. Participation levels of all types are welcome. For more information, see rogueworldmusic.org/events.

Scout Troops’ Christmas Tree Sale: Ashland Scout Troops 112 and 8112 will hold their 65th annual Christmas Tree Sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in the Elks Lodge parking lot at Lithia Way and First streets in downtown Ashland. This year, the troops will have farmed trees in the 6- to 8-foot range, as well as local mountain-cut noble firs up to 12 feet tall. Mistletoe, decorated holiday wreaths, hot chocolate and coffee will also be available for purchase. Scouts will be on hand to help select the best tree, carry it to your car and tie it on top, if needed. Sale of these trees helps to support the troops’ activities throughout the year. The troops’ and the Ashland Lions Club’s Christmas Tree Recycling is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 6, and it is recommended that trees are curbside the night of Friday, Jan. 5. The recycled trees are chipped and used throughout parks in Ashland. For more information about the Troop 112 Annual Christmas Tree Sale or Troop 112, call 408-839-8470 or 512-695-9941, or see troop112.com.

Jacksonville Victorian Christmas: The annual holiday tradition of a “Victorian Christmas,” is rung in with a Victorian Christmas parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, along California Street. Residents can catch Father Christmas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 17, at the Beekman Bank, on the corner of California and Third Street, Jacksonville. There is no charge for taking your own photos with Santa. Special activities and tours will continue each weekend through mid-December, including narrated trolley rides. For further information, see jacksonvilleoregon.org or call 541-899-8118.

Rogue Winterfest: Josephine County’s largest holiday festival, Rogue Winterfest, will be held at Evergreen Federal Bank’s Bear Hotel, 2101 Spalding Ave., Grants Pass. Each year, the venue undergoes a spectacular transformation into a winter wonderland, bringing the community together to help support the area’s mental health organizations — Family Solutions, Kairos and Options for Southern Oregon. Family friendly activities take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, during the weekend holiday events. Also look for a virtual silent auction beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, and running through 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. For details, see roguewinterfest.org or call 541-660-3430.

Beekman House Christmas Tour: See how Christmas was celebrated in the late 1800s and learn about holiday tradition origins during guided tours from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday Dec. 2-17, at the historic Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. One-hour tours will begin every 20 minutes. Learn the Victorian origins of popular Christmas traditions and about typical Victorian presents the Beekmans exchanged, find the good luck German pickle on the Christmas tree, hear how Clement Moore and Charles Dickens reinvented the holiday, and sample one of Mrs. Beekman’s sugar cookies. Also look for “Mrs. Beekman’s Christmas Bazaar,” which has antiques, collectibles, old-fashioned toys, handcrafts, holiday items and more available for purchase. Admission to the “bazaar” is free. Tickets for the tour are $10, $5 for children ages 12 and younger. Tours are not recommended for children under 6 years, and groups are limited to eight people at a time. You do not need to go on a tour to attend “Mrs. Beekman’s Christmas Bazaar.” For tickets and further information, see historicjacksonville.org/victorian-christmas. Proceeds from both the tours and the bazaar go toward maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings, programs and events. For questions, call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

Medford Winter Lights Festival: Medford Parks and Recreation will hold its all-ages holiday celebration from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Pear Blossom Park near the Commons, at Fourth and Bartlett streets. The annual event will include a coloring contest and candy cane hunt for kids, photos with Santa, live performances, vendor booths, activities and a fireworks show. For more information or to download coloring pages, see playmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Phoenix Christmas Tree Lighting: The city of Phoenix will hold its annual tree-lighting celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St. Santa will arrive at 5:15 p.m. to light the tree, and Phoenix and Talent Elementary choir students will sing songs of the season. Following the tree lighting, Santa will be available for pictures and gift wishes. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided. For further details, see travelphoenixoregon.com or call 541-622-3630.

Light Up Gold Hill: Santa will light up the community Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Gold Hill City Park, located next to the Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St. Vintage cars, lit up for the holidays, will be in the library parking lot from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Gold Hill Festival of Trees will follow the events in the park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gold Hill IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., with a community dinner, music, decorated trees and more. On Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. a free live musical Christmas performance of “With Every Christmas Card I Write” will be held at the Gold Hill IOOF Hall. On Saturday, Dec. 16, Winter Fest will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. This family-friendly event will include snacks and numerous holiday themed crafts and activities such as Snowball Toss and Gingerbread Golf and more. For further information, see candogoldhill.org or call 541-855-1525.

Grants Pass Christmas Parade: The annual Grants Pass Christmas Parade will kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, down Sixth Street in Grants Pass. An after party will be held at Area 61 Taphouse, 3400 Merlin Road, Grants Pass. Activities and refreshments will be available. For further details, see grantspasschristmasparade.org.

Magical Christmas Murals: Downtown Grants Pass will sparkle with the fiber-optic dazzle of 20 musical Christmas murals and giant nutcrackers through New Year’s Day. The murals weigh 400 pounds each and include sound systems that play old-fashioned Christmas music. The murals, created by local artisans, are 12 inches thick, 10 feet tall, 5 feet wide and are wired with miles of fiber-optic cable and thousands of points of lights. A map of mural locations is available in the downtown welcome center.

Pop-up Hanukkah Gift Shop: Stop by for all your Hanukkah needs, including candles, menorahs, dreidels, gifts and more, from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Dec. 3-7, at the Chabad of Southern Oregon, 1474 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. For further information, see Chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 or call 541-482-2778.

Soroptimist Holiday Home Tour: Soroptimist International of Medford will hold its 30th annual Holiday Home Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The tour features four distinct properties — a 1965 Colonial style home, a 2012 Craftsman style house, a 1945 cottage style home and a 1934 farm house. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at Essentials Home Décor in Medford, Judy’s Florist in Central Point, or Country Quilts in Jacksonville. Tickets may also be purchased at the homes the day of the event or by phone at 541-840-0346. All proceeds support local women and girls in accomplishing their educational and professional goals. For more information, see si-medford.org or find Soroptimist International of Medford on Facebook.

Women’s Menorah Crafternoon: Women are invited to create their own resin menorah with the Jewish Women’s Circle at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Registration required; location provided upon registration. To register or for further details, see Chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 or call 541-482-2778.

Ashland Hanukkah Celebration: The Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon will hold its 20th annual Hanukkah celebration on the first night of Hanukkah beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Plaza in downtown Ashland. Events begin with the ceremony of lighting of a 10-foot menorah. The festivities will include local dignitaries, the Great Chocolate Coin Drop, live music, latkes and doughnuts for sale, singing of traditional Hanukkah songs and more. This event will be held regardless of weather conditions; security will be present. For further information, see chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 or call 541-482-2778.

Talent Holiday Tree Lighting: The city of Talent will hold a community Christmas tree lighting celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Talent Old Town Hall, 206 E. Main St., Talent. From 4 to 6 p.m. children can create their own special ornament at Talent Maker City, 304 E. Main St., Talent. Santa will arrive and lead community caroling, followed by holiday greetings from leading community members at 6:15. At 7 p.m., Santa will flick the switch and light up the tree. The event will also feature refreshments, a local goods market, visits with Santa and more. For further information, see cityoftalent.org or call 541-535-1566.

Studio Roxander ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’: Studio Roxander returns to the stage with its annual full-length production of “The Nutcracker.” Productions are scheduled for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8-17, at the Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point. Tickets are $12-$28. For details and tickets, see studioroxander.com or call 541-773-7272.

Siskiyou Singers: The Siskiyou Singers, led by Artistic Director Mark Reppert, will present its holiday concert “Ancient Melodies,” which will take listeners through a musical time warp. The first half will feature ancient works such as two 16th-century Spanish villancicos, Duruflé’s “Tota Pulchra es Maria,” Rachmaninoff’s “Bogoroditse Devo,” and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s “Videntes Stellam Magi;” the second half will include special arrangements and settings of holiday favorites. The program will end with a rendition of “Silent Night” by Ivo Antognini and, as customary for the choir, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” as arranged by John Rutter. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. Tickets are $25, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Tickets are available from choir members, at The Music Coop and Paddington Station shops in Ashland, online at siskiyousingers.org, or at the door.

Children’s Hanukkah Fair: Chabad of Southern Oregon will host a Children’s Hanukkah Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 10, at Chabad of Southern Oregon, 1474 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Kids of all ages can make their own Western Wall menorah, decorate doughnuts, play games, including a dreidel playoff and more. For further information, see chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 or call 541-482-2778.

Grants Pass Hanukkah Party: The Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon will hold its annual Hanukkah celebration at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Waterfront Pavilion, at Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St., Grants Pass. Events begin with the ceremony of lighting a 6-foot menorah. The festivities will include local dignitaries, live music, latkes and doughnuts for sale, singing of traditional Hanukkah songs and more. This event will be held regardless of weather conditions; security will be present. For further information, see chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 or call 541-482-2778.

Hanukkah Community Party: The Chabad Jewish Center will hold a community Hanukkah Party starting 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Chabad Center, 1474 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Authentic New York pastrami and corned beef sandwiches will be served, along with latkes, donuts, matzah ball soup and kugel. Also look for Hanukkah music, games and lighting of a menorah. Registration is required; security will be present. For further information or to register, see chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 or call 541-482-2778.

Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, will present “Home for the Holidays,” a holiday pops concert starring singer and Broadway star Steffanie Leigh, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15; 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, on the historic Angus Bowmer stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. The concert will begin with Grammy Award-winning conductor/arranger Jeff Tyzik’s arrangement of “A Christmas Overture” (variations on “Deck the Halls”), followed by George Bizet’s Farandole “March of the Three Kings” from “L’Arlésienne,” as well as holiday favorites “O Holy Night,” “The Twelve Gifts of Christmas,” “My Favorite Things,” and a special arrangement of The Carpenters’ “Merry Christmas, Darling.” The orchestra will also perform three pieces from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” Hanukkah songs, “Carol of the Bells,” “The Polar Express Overture” and “The Night Before Christmas,” narrated by Ms. Leigh. The concert will close with a “Christmas Sing Along” and the ever-popular “Sleigh Ride.” Tickets are $50-$80; children’s tickets are $10; family pricing available. Tickets and further details can be found at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-708-6400.

Walking In A Winter Wonderland: The Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Hanley Farm, located at 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, will be all lit up — with over 20,000 lights — for the holidays. Free walking tours of the“winter wonderland” will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 14-16. Admission is free. See sohs.org/event or call 541-622-2025 for further details.

Children’s Polar Express Event: Kids can join “The Conductor” as he reads the story, “The Polar Express” Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, at the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford. This special event also includes hot chocolate, cookie decorating, crafts, activities and more. “Boarding” times are in 2-hour slots between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for children, $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at tcmso.org, or in-person at the museum. For further details, see tcmso.org or call 541-772-9922.

Maywood Stables: Maywood Stables will hold a holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the stables, 388 S. Stage Road, Medford. The event will feature pony rides, food trucks, local vendors, games and activities, raffles and more. Live music will be performed by Jeff Kloetzel from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free; tickets for activities will be available for purchase. For details, find Maywood Stables on Facebook or call 541-840-3013.

Christmas on a Covered Bridge: The fifth annual Christmas on a Covered Bridge event, hosted by McKee Bridge Historical Society, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the 106-year-old covered McKee Bridge, 354 McKee Bridge Road, Jacksonville. The bridge will be dressed in greenery and lights and decked with a dozen decorated trees. Activities include a raffle to take one of the decorated trees home, bake sale, gift shopping, free hot beverages, and more. Special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on site for visits. All proceeds support the MBHS Scholarship Program. For further details, see facebook.com/McKeeBridgeHistoricalSociety or email at mckeebridge1917@gmail.com.

Winter Fest: Gold Hill will hold its annual Winter Fest from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the IOOF Hall. This family-friendly event will include snacks and numerous holiday themed crafts and activities such as Snowball Toss and Gingerbread Golf, and more. For further information, see candogoldhill.org or call 541-855-1525.

Lights On Bikes: Grab your bike, put some lights on it and ride the streets of Talent with your friends and neighbors to look at holiday light displays Saturday, Dec. 16. Bike decorating will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Talent Maker City makerspace, 304 E. Main St., Talent. Bring your bike and any other decorations you’d like to add. Lights, materials and warm beverages will be provided. The bike parade will begin at 6 p.m. There is no set route or starting point; the ride will finish with a lap around the Roundabout at around 7 p.m. For further information, see talentmakercity.org/lob.

Southern Oregon Repertory Singers: The 60-voice Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will present its holiday choral concert “In Times of Softest Snow,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The concert will be a celebration of holiday music, sacred and secular, familiar and brand new, including traditional and modern carols. Guest instrumentalists will add to the festivity. As is its custom, Repertory Singers will perform a variety of musical styles from around the world singing in French; Old Dutch; Latin; Kituba, an African dialect; and English. Tickets range from $15 to $42, $5 for students and Oregon Trail cardholders. For tickets and further information, see repsingers.org or call 541-552-0900.

‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’: The Tony Award-nominated musical “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” will hit the Craterian stage, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The musical is set on Dec. 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. This performance, jam-packed with holiday hits and classic characters, brings that legendary night to life with a tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. The Craterian Theater is located at 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets are $46-$58. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.mation are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Tomaseen Foley’s ‘A Celtic Christmas’: For more than 20 years, native Irishman (and Talent resident) Tomáseen Foley has brought his unique brand of storytelling magic to captivate holiday theatergoers in packed houses throughout the U.S. With warmth and humor, he and a dazzling tribe of world-class performers carry audiences back in time to a wintry night in an Irish “rambling house” where traditional song, dance, music and stories bring a community together for one wondrous evening. You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate this moving and intimate show that reminds us all of the power and joy of the ancient art of storytelling. This holiday treasure is set for 3 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets are $37, $40, $43, and $26, $29, $32 for ages 22 and younger. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Holiday Open House at Hanley Farm: Take a step back in time as costumed docents guide you through the historic Hanley home and bring history to life with holiday tales and stories about Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Hanley family and farm during this annual event. The historic farmhouse will be decorated and open for tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Tickets are $10, $5 for children 12 and younger. For tickets and further information see sohs.org, call 541-622-2025 or email at info@sohs.org.