Things to do in Ashland, Oregon
Make a day around Lithia Park and downtown, see a performance, or plan an indoor family stop. Check schedules before heading out.
LITHIA PARK · ASHLANDCheck the linked original source for current hours, access and any fees.
Specific things to do in and around Ashland
Read the visit summary here, then open the existing RVN guide for more detail. Official information and booking remain available for every option.
Spend time in Lithia Park
Walk beside Ashland Creek and explore the park near downtown. Use the city's park page for maps, rules and facilities.
Check City of Ashland for details ↗See a play at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The festival's season calendar lists the shows playing in Ashland and current ticket details.
Check Oregon Shakespeare Festival for details ↗Try ScienceWorks with the family
This hands on museum offers an indoor activity. Check admission and hours on its visitor page.
Check ScienceWorks for details ↗Explore North Mountain Park
Follow the nature trails or the paved path through the park. The city says the paved route from the Nature Center to the southern parking area is wheelchair accessible; check the park page for access details.
Check City of Ashland for details ↗Visit the Schneider Museum of Art
See the current exhibition for an indoor art stop near Southern Oregon University. Check the museum's visit page for exhibition dates and hours.
Check Schneider Museum of Art for details ↗Plan a Jackson WellSprings soak
The operator publishes separate soaking bookings, a public soaking schedule and events. Choose the session and read its current admission and participation rules before going; an event ticket or overnight stay is a different product.
Check Jackson WellSprings for details ↗Choose a day that fits you
These are ways to combine the sourced places below, not fixed itineraries. Check each operator’s hours and the day’s conditions before choosing.
A downtown park and performance
Start with a park walk, then choose a show if its schedule suits your day.
Before you go: Use the festival calendar for dates and tickets; confirm park rules.
An indoor art or family stop
Choose the museum that fits your group and its current exhibition or program.
Before you go: Check each institution's hours and admission before traveling.
A gentler nature outing
Compare two city-managed parks and choose the route that suits your access needs.
Before you go: Use the city's park pages for paths, surfaces and current access.
Practical details for your visit
ScienceWorks: hours, cost and access
At 1500 East Main Street, ScienceWorks opens Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. General admission is $12.50 for ages 18–64 and $10.50 for ages 3–17, seniors and students; children two and under enter free. The first Sunday of each month is $5 for ages three and up. Buy general admission at the front desk. Ask there for sensory toolkits and the calm theater space. October 31 closes early at 2 p.m.; check other holiday closures and special hours before visiting.
Check ScienceWorks visitor information ↗A free indoor art stop
Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, is free and normally open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Its visitor information describes wheelchair access and large-print handouts. Check the current exhibition calendar when planning a visit.
Check Schneider Museum of Art ↗Plan around a performance
Choose an Oregon Shakespeare Festival performance and ticket first, then fit a downtown walk around its start time. For a day without a show, compare Lithia Park with North Mountain Park below. Use the Ashland events calendar for activities happening today or this weekend.
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The park and theater district are close enough to make a simple downtown day. Check performance times and park information before you set out.