A free story and activity with Grandpa Bil at Wild Geese Books. All ages welcome; grown-ups stay with their children.

Enjoy a free evening of country originals and covers with Kourtney Branchfield at Axe & Fiddle in Cottage Grove on September 27, from 6–8 p.m.

Meet local law-enforcement representatives for coffee and informal conversation during Creswell’s free monthly Coffee with a Cop gathering at Blue Valley Bistro.

Catch Adam Gabriel’s acoustic soul and Southern blues at Axe & Fiddle on September 25. Free live music in downtown Cottage Grove, 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Americana singer-songwriters Alexa Wildish and Hannah Delynn bring their Hum & Howl Tour to Axe & Fiddle for a free, intimate night of live music in downtown Cottage Grove.

Writers, readers, musicians, and poetry lovers are invited to a welcoming evening of creative expression at The Cottage Events Venue. Admission is free, and an optional dinner and beverages will be available for purchase.

Experienced sewists and people interested in learning can gather for a free day of sewing and Quilts of Valor projects at Creswell VFW Post 4039.

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard debris into healthy garden compost during this free, hands-on workshop at Cottage Grove’s Community Sharing Garden.

Award-winning New York singer-songwriter Rachael Sage brings her expressive blend of alt-pop, folk and Americana to Axe & Fiddle for a free downtown Cottage Grove concert.

Enjoy a free evening of belly dancing, artistic expression and joyful movement with Diana at Axe & Fiddle in downtown Cottage Grove.

Wild at Heart brings an evening of oldies and classic rock ’n’ roll to Axe & Fiddle in downtown Cottage Grove. Admission is free.

Local musicians, poets, comedians and other performers take the stage during a free Open Mic Night hosted by Bradly Shepherd at Axe & Fiddle.

Children ages 5–11 can design, fold and test their own paper airplanes during this hands-on STEAM activity at Creswell Library.

Unplug, grab a seat and enjoy an evening of board games, friendly competition and plenty of laughs at Axe & Fiddle in downtown Cottage Grove.

Enjoy food, drinks, trivia and an accessible community science presentation during the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council’s free Science on Tap gathering.

Bluesman and musical storyteller Walker T Ryan brings fingerpicked slide guitar, original songs and roots music to Axe & Fiddle. Admission is free.

Families can explore Cottage Grove’s history through gold panning, interactive activities, cultural experiences, a Heritage Bites Trail, and more at this free event.