Philomath Farmers' Market Dates: May 24 to October 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Philomath Community Library (1050 Applegate St.) Mission: • Empower local food growers, producers, […]

Sunday, July 5 from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy four hours of great blues tunes while sipping wine in the shade under the oak trees! Featuring Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Band, […]

The Philomath chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9 a.m. Mondays at Peace Lutheran Church with weigh-in preceding the meeting from 8:30-9 a.m.

Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at Timber Towne Coffee in Philomath. From the organizer: “Come savor this casual opportunity to connect and laugh with people with dementia/Alzheimer’s and caregivers.”

Jamie Lee Dancing presents Moonlight Country Mixer. Every Monday 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Marys River Grange, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. Cost: $5. All ages welcome. Parking limited to Grange Hall lot. Country swing and line dance lessons from 6:30-7:30.

The Benton County Board of Commissioners typically meet for regular meetings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays each month at the Kalapuya Building. Holidays and special events […]

This summer we are hosting Playdate In The Park. Join us at the Philomath City Park, 231 S 23rd St from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays from June 16th to August 18th. Children of any age are welcome. Bring the family! If you have any questions, contact Sarah at sarah.srf@ruralfamilies.org Event poster: https://philomathnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2060926-Playdate-In-The-Park.png

Free meal and fellowship — everyone welcome! Live music, prayer room, delicious meal. Sponsored by Philomath Area Churches.

The Benton County Planning Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Kalapuya Building.

The Philomath Evening Book Club meets at the Philomath Community Library on the first Tuesday of each month (unless noted). Copies of book club books are available monthly at the library; please ask at the front desk.

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music.

Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and "messy" play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity.

Board meetings are scheduled monthly — currently, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month — at the Wren Community Hall. All meetings are open and welcome to the public.

Craft Buffet is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m., at Philomath Community Library. Age Group: Everyone Drop in craft program for all ages  

A Mario Kart Tournament is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 3:30 p.m., at Philomath Community Library. Registration required. Age Group: Teens Registration is required for this event. Go to this page and find the "register" button: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mariocart-tournement-28926 Registration will close on July 10, 2026 @ 3:30pm. This event is for registrants age 13 to 18. […]

Marys River Grange No. 685 hosts bingo on the second Friday each month from 6-8:30 p.m. at Marys River Grange Hall.

Call for Volunteers at the Cemetery Volunteers are needed this Saturday, April 11th at Mount Union Cemetery, where every second Saturday of the month, from now through October, the community […]

Creating a Mixed Carnivorous Plant Bog Workshop Saturday, July 11th | 10am & 2pm $55 / Person Learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. This workshop will have a selection of outdoor hardy carnivorous plants, like venus flytraps and pitcher plants for the creation of a beautiful mixed bog planter. Register for the class […]

Creating a Mixed Carnivorous Plant Bog Workshop Saturday, July 11th | 10am & 2pm $55 / Person Learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. This workshop will have a selection of outdoor hardy carnivorous plants, like venus flytraps and pitcher plants for the creation of a beautiful mixed bog planter. Register for the class […]