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Klamath Falls Community Calendar
Week of October 6 – 12, 2025
Monday, Oct 6
Getting Ready for Retirement Seminar — Klamath Community College
5:30 – 6:30 PM • 7390 S 6th St
Whether you’re five years from retirement or simply starting to plan ahead, this free one-hour seminar covers the essentials: how to estimate your future income needs, coordinate Social Security benefits, manage pensions or 401(k)s, and avoid the most common mistakes first-time retirees face. Instructors from KCC’s continuing-education department present the material in plain language and answer questions at the end.
Tuesday, Oct 7
Smart Start-Up (In-Person) — Klamath IDEA / SBDC
5:30 – 7:30 PM • 803 Main St, Suite 103
This two-hour evening workshop is designed for anyone who’s ready to turn a hobby, skill, or big idea into a small business. Trainers from the Small Business Development Center walk participants through step-by-step market research, how to register and license a business in Oregon, the basics of choosing a legal structure, and how to approach banks or investors for start-up capital. Attendees receive worksheets and a checklist to keep them on track after class.
Thursday, Oct 9
Construction Contractors Board (CCB) Prep & Exam — Klamath IDEA
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (continues Fri) • 803 Main St, Suite 103
A complete two-day course required for anyone opening a construction-related business in Oregon. Day 1 covers contracts, lien law, job-site safety, environmental rules, and how to avoid liability disputes. Day 2 concludes with a review session and the official state CCB exam on-site, saving students a trip to a testing center.
Friday, Oct 10
Opening Night Fall Fest — Kingman Farmstead Pumpkin Patch
4:00 – 7:00 PM • Kingman Farmstead Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate the first evening of pumpkin season under colorful fall foliage. Guests can hand-pick pumpkins straight from the patch, enjoy dinner plates prepared by local caterers, and treat themselves to warm seasonal desserts and pumpkin-spice lattes. Andrew Marshall provides live acoustic music as families take part in raffles (one entry per admission; the first 20 guests get an extra ticket—winners announced at 6 PM). Admission is $10 for adults; children 14 and under enter free.
“Night at the Cemetery” — Klamath County Museum
5:30 – 7:30 PM • Linkville Cemetery, Upham St
A lantern-lit walking tour that turns Linkville’s 19th-century cemetery into a living storybook. Local actors portray Klamath Falls pioneers—merchants, homesteaders, teachers, and veterans—sharing dramatic, often touching true tales of the Basin’s earliest days. Tours are guided in small groups to keep the experience intimate and atmospheric; advance reservations are recommended.
Saturday, Oct 11
Klamath Falls Farmers Market — Downtown
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 100 S 9th St (between Main & Klamath Ave)
The autumn harvest is in full swing: locally grown apples, pears, winter squash, and pumpkins fill the stalls alongside fresh-baked breads, local honey, jams, flowers, and handmade crafts. Buskers and small acoustic groups provide a festive soundtrack as you shop downtown’s seasonal market.
Fire Prevention Week — Community Safety Fair
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S 6th St
This free, family-oriented event teaches lifesaving home-safety skills in a fun way. Children can climb aboard real fire engines, operate a kid-sized fire hose, and meet Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog, while parents learn about smoke-detector maintenance, home-escape plans, and wildfire preparedness.
3rd Annual Pumpkin Festival — Presented by 541 Jump & United Way of the Klamath Basin
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S 6th St
A Gold Country Radio Partner event offering free admission to the public. Features include more than 10 giant bounce houses, pumpkin-bowling lanes, mini-golf, a small-scale tractor pull for kids, face-painting, photo booths, food trucks, and craft vendors. An unlimited-play wristband for all inflatable attractions is only $15, making it a budget-friendly family outing.
“Night at the Cemetery” — Second Night
5:30 – 7:30 PM • Linkville Cemetery, Upham St
Saturday’s encore of the popular historical tour offers another chance to hear the stories of Linkville’s founders beneath the autumn night sky.
Sunday, Oct 12
Pumpkin Festival — Day Two
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S 6th St
A second day of fall fun: bounce-houses remain open, games and crafts continue, and food trucks serve seasonal favorites. Admission stays free, and the $15 wristband still covers unlimited bounce-house play.
Looking Ahead (after Oct 12)
Lorrie Morgan — Live in Concert
Sat, Oct 18 • 7:00 PM • Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N 7th St
Country-music star Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to launch a career with three consecutive Platinum albums, takes the Ragland stage for an intimate evening of her chart-topping ballads and witty storytelling. She will also feature tracks from her brand-new album Dead Girl Walking (Cleopatra Records) — the final production of the late Grammy-winning producer Richard Landis.
More info: ragland.org
Klamath Basin Potato Festival
Sat & Sun, Oct 18 – 19 • Merrill, Oregon
A Basin harvest tradition for more than 80 years celebrating the region’s famous spuds and farming heritage. Saturday kicks off with the Potato Festival Parade at 11 AM through downtown Merrill, followed by live music, farm exhibits, vendor booths, kids’ games, pie-baking contests, and plenty of potato-themed dishes. Sunday keeps the celebration going with more entertainment and local food.
Festival details: klamathbasinpotatofestival.com
Baldwin Hotel Museum — Flashlight Tours
Fri – Sat, Oct 17 – 18 & Oct 24 – 25 • Evenings • Baldwin Hotel Museum (Main St)
Guides lead small groups through four floors of the 1905-era Baldwin Hotel Museum by flashlight, sharing rarely-told stories about early hoteliers, visiting dignitaries, and artifacts usually hidden in daylight tours. Space is limited; reservations are recommended.
“The New Drug Talk” — Community Screening & Discussion (Free)
Thu, Oct 23 • 6:30 PM • Ross Ragland Theater
A free community screening that explores how the landscape of youth drug use has changed over the last decade. A panel of local educators and prevention specialists will lead a Q & A afterward, offering practical strategies for families.
Venue info: ragland.org
Uncovering Boarding Schools — OPB Oregon Experience Documentary (Free)
Fri, Oct 24 • 7:00 – 9:00 PM • Ross Ragland Theater
This OPB documentary examines the history and lasting impact of Native American boarding schools in Oregon and across the U.S. A moderated community conversation follows the film.
More info: ragland.org
Trunk or Treat — Community Family Events
Fri, Oct 24 • 4:00 – 6:00 PM • Multiple Sites Across the Basin
Neighborhood groups and civic organizations host family-friendly trick-or-treating from festively decorated car trunks. A safe way for kids to enjoy costumes and candy before Halloween night.
Paul Reiser — Comedy Night
Sat, Oct 25 • 7:00 – 9:30 PM • Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N 7th St
Actor-comedian Paul Reiser — known for Mad About You, The Kominsky Method, and Stranger Things — brings his sharp, self-deprecating humor and stories from Hollywood to the Ragland stage for one night only.
Tickets: ragland.org
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