Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (Aug 10-13, 2026)

Hi Friends! 👋

I'll be honest with you — finding the right preschool almost broke me. The endless research left me feeling defeated. Too small. Too chaotic. Too expensive. Not enough space for a kid who needs to move.

My daughter is that kid. The one who needs to run laps before she can sit still. The one who comes home and immediately asks if she can go back.

When we found Willamalane's Tiny Ducks Preschool, something just felt different walking in. The space was bright and welcoming, the teachers were caring, and there was ROOM — like, real room. Gyms, playgrounds, outdoor space. Room to be a kid.

She went. She thrived. She started telling me she loved her teachers "so so so much because they let us ride bikes in the gym." And honestly? Same, girl. Same.

What I didn't expect was how affordable it would be. I had completely talked myself out of it, assuming it would be out of our budget. It wasn't even close to what I feared.

Enrollment for 2026-27 opens August 12 at 8am. If you're in the thick of the preschool search right now, take a tour. You can even do a virtual one at willamalane.org/preschool. And feel free to DM me — I could talk about this program all day. 🦆💛

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💦 Lap swim and kiddie pool drop-in at Splash 8:45am-12:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🎵 Miss Jen's Music and Movement 10:00–10:45am • Ages 0-8 & caregivers • Free
📍Veneta City Park Amphitheater, 25192 E Broadway Ave, Veneta
A time of musical exploration and discovery for young children and their caregivers! Bring a blanket to sit on. Runs every Monday through August 10. More info

🪼 Little Jellies Parent Support and Play Group Mondays 10am–12pm • Birth-24 months • Free
📍Pearl Buck Center, 3690 W 1st Ave, Eugene
Connect with other parents navigating the joys and challenges of early parenthood, share experiences, ask questions, exchange helpful tips, and get support during your child's first years. Safe space for caregivers to make connections and build a support system while infants and toddlers play and explore in a developmentally appropriate, nurturing space. Open to all. More info

📚 Toddler Storytime Mondays at 11am • Toddlers • Free
📍River Road Santa Clara Volunteer Library, 105 Oakleigh Lane, Eugene
Weekly toddler storytime with Gail! (Closed for federal holidays.) More info

🎬 Regal Summer Movie Express — $1 Movies Tickets start at 11am, Mon-Thu, June 1–Aug 13 • All ages • $1/movie
📍Regal Cinemas, Eugene
Affordable family fun all summer long! Catch family favorites back on the big screen for just $1. More info

🎨 Monday Sensory Activity 11:30am • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Sensory activity for young children at the museum (museum admission required). More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon Pool 11:30am–1:00pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Family swim time in the multi-use pool. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

👶 Baby Clinic Mondays 12:00–1:30pm • Postpartum & babies • Free
📍Our Community Birth Center, 188 West B Street, Building O, Springfield
Free drop-in support for postpartum families and baby feeding! Have your baby weighed, get lactation and feeding questions answered, and connect with other parents. Open to anyone in the community regardless of where you gave birth. More info

🏊 Baby Swim at Sheldon 12–1pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Special swim time for babies and young children with caregivers. Warm water pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 1:30–3:30pm & 7–8:30pm• All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Rec swim time at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1-4pm & 4:30-7:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Outdoor Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45-4:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon Pool 1:45–4:30pm & 7:00–8:30pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open recreation swim — slides, diving platform, hot tub, and sandbox. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 12-1:15pm & 7:15-8:30pm• All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Family swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🎸 Monday Open Jam 5:30–6:30pm • All ages • Free (donations welcome)
📍MEPAA Music & Arts Center, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Explore various instruments, jam out on your favorite songs, and meet new friends with supportive music mentors! No experience required — all instruments and equipment provided. Happens every Monday. More info

💦 Lap swim and kiddie pool drop-in at Splash 8:45am-12:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🌽 Lane County Farmers Market 9:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza, 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
A laid-back mid-week farmers market stocked with locally grown and produced goods.

📚 Baby Storytime 9:45am & 10:30am • Ages 0-12 months • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for babies with their grown-ups. Two sessions available! More info

🦘 Toddler Time at Get Air 10am–12pm • Under 46" tall • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Toddler-only jump time in a safe, age-appropriate environment. More info

📚 Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias 10:30–11:00am • Babies through early elementary • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Bilingual family storytime in English and Spanish! Sing songs, dance, share rhymes, play games and read books. | Acompáñanos en nuestra hora del cuentos familiar en inglés y español. More info

🎵 Baby Pop Music: Free Family Music Class 10:30–11:15am (open playtime 11:15am–12:00pm) • Ages 0-5 • Free
📍Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta
A fun music class with singing and sign language for young children and their families! Air conditioned. Stay after for open community playtime from 11:15–12:00pm. Also offered August 18 & 25. More info

🌳 Tot Tuesdays at Tugman — 10:30–11:45am • Ages 0-6 • Free
📍Tugman Park, Eugene
A free weekly mom & child social meetup. Join a seated circle with introductions, a question of the week, and open playground time to connect with other moms. Drop in anytime throughout the series — no commitment required. Runs every Tuesday through September 8th. More info

🧜 Mermaid Stories and Songs at the Library 10:30–11:30am • Young children • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy stories and songs about mermaids, sea creatures, and ocean life — and meet a real mermaid! More info

🤸 Bounce Preschool Open Gym 11:15am–12:30pm • Preschool age • $10 per child (or $50 for 6-visit pass)
📍Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts Center, 329 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Preschoolers can explore gymnastics and circus arts equipment during open gym time. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon Pool 11:30am–1:00pm & 5:30–7:00pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Family swim time in the multi-use pool. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🎨 Tuesday Storytime at Adventure Children’s Museum 11:30am • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Story time at the Adventure Children's Museum (museum admission required). More info

🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 12-1:15pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Family swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1-4pm & 4:30-7:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊Rec Swim at Sheldon 1:30–3:30pm & 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Rec swim time at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Outdoor Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45-4:30pm & 7:15-8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon Pool 1:45–4:30pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open recreation swim — slides, diving platform, hot tub, and sandbox. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🪄 Tweens: Craft a Wand 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Make a magic wand with natural materials! More info

🦆 Willamalane Fall Registration Day Opens at 8:00am • All ages
📍Online at willamalane.org
Registration opens for fall programs including youth sports, Kids Club, Tiny Ducks Preschool, trips, classes, swim lessons, and more! Preview programs now at willamalane.org/activities. More info

💦 Lap swim and kiddie pool drop-in at Splash 8:45am-12:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

📚 Toddler Storytime 9:45am & 10:30am • Ages 12-36 months • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for toddlers with their grown-ups. Two sessions available! More info

🤸 Gymnastics NW Preschool Open Gym 10am–12pm • Preschool age • $6 per child
📍Gymnastics Northwest-River Rd Parks and Rec, 30043 Leghorn Ave, Eugene
Open gym time for preschool-age children to explore gymnastics equipment. More info

💃 Bollywood Bhangra Dance Party with DJ Prashant 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Free
📍City Hall Fountain Plaza, Springfield
Teleport to a Bollywood musical at this interactive dance party! DJ Prashant leads the crowd through synchronized dance moves set to the world's greatest dance music. The final event of the Summer Reading Celebration series! Free lunch for kids at 11:30am while supplies last. More info

🎬 Regal Summer Movie Express — $1 Movies Tickets start at 11am, Mon-Thu, June 1–Aug 13 • All ages • $1/movie
📍Regal Cinemas, Eugene
Affordable family fun all summer long! Catch family favorites back on the big screen for just $1. Bonus: attendees get $3 off Dippin' Dots and a Snack Pack with a junior drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies. More info

🤸 Bounce Preschool Open Gym 11:15am–12:30pm • Preschool age • $10 per child (or $50 for 6-visit pass)
📍Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts Center, 329 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Preschoolers can explore gymnastics and circus arts equipment during open gym time. More info

👶 Baby Connection 11–12pm • Parents with babies 0-12 months • Free
📍Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Connect with other parents of babies. Topics vary weekly. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon Pool 11:30am–1:00pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Family swim time in the multi-use pool. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Baby Swim at Sheldon 12–1pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Special swim time for babies and young children with caregivers. Warm water pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

👨‍👧 Fatherhood Unfiltered 2nd Wednesday of every month • 12:00–1:30pm • Free
📍Online via Zoom
A monthly virtual gathering for dads who want a space to pause, reflect, and connect! Honest conversations about the realities of being a dad — the wins, the worries, and everything in between. Judgment-free and confidential. New dads, seasoned dads, and father figures all welcome. More info

👶 New Parent Support 12–1:30pm • Parents with babies 0-12 months • Free
📍Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Connect with other new parents and share the joys and challenges of early parenthood. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 12-1:15pm & 7:15-8:30pm• All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Family swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1-4pm & 4:30-7:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info'

🏊Rec Swim at Sheldon 1:30–3:30pm & 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Rec swim time at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Outdoor Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45-4:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon Pool 1:45–4:30pm & 7:00–8:30pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open recreation swim — slides, diving platform, hot tub, and sandbox. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🎨 Watercolor Wednesdays with Teacher Mel 4:00–5:00pm • All ages • Included with admission ($7)
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Join Mel in the Art Lab every Wednesday all summer! Learn new watercolor techniques, practice brush control, and make some art. No RSVP required — adult must accompany a child. Free for members. More info

🦙 Make a Llama Marionette 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Create your own llama marionette puppet! More info

🧚 Teens: Craft a Rustic Fairy House 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Craft your own rustic fairy house! More info

🎵 Eugene Symphony Performance at Oakway Center 5:30–8:00pm (Instrument Petting Zoo 4–5:15pm) • All ages • Free
📍Heritage Courtyard, Oakway Center, Eugene
A special evening of free live music by Eugene Symphony musicians in Oakway Center's beautiful Heritage Courtyard! Arrive early for the family-friendly Instrument Petting Zoo from 4–5:15pm — try violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. Food and beverages available for purchase from Oakway Eateries. More info

🎵 Free Summer Concert and Outdoor Fun Series 6:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Scobert Gardens, 1180 W. 4th St, Eugene
Join your friends and neighbors for a free evening concert in the park! Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or grab food from a nearby restaurant and enjoy the Whiteaker neighborhood. More info

💦 Lap swim and kiddie pool drop-in at Splash 8:45am-12:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🇸🇪 Scandinavian Festival Thu–Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–8pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Junction City, W 6th Ave & Greenwood St
Four days celebrating the cultural heritage of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway! Enjoy three stages of folk dancers, choral and instrumental groups, traditional food, blacksmithing demonstrations, Scandinavian storytelling, shopping, and more. Each day highlights a different country: Thursday is Swedish Day, Friday is Danish Day, Saturday is Finnish Day, and Sunday is Norwegian Day. Bring cash and arrive early for popular shows! More info

🌽 Amazon Farmers Market Thursdays 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
Pick up fresh produce, grab a delicious pastry, or brighten someone's day with fresh cut flowers! Runs every Thursday, June 11–October 29. No market on June 19. Plenty of parking right off Hilyard Street. More info

🦘 Toddler Time at Get Air 10am–12pm • Under 46" tall • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Toddler-only jump time in a safe, age-appropriate environment. More info

🌳 Family Storytime in the Park 10:15–10:45am • Young children • Free
📍Petersen Park, Eugene
Fun and learning in the park for young children with their grown-ups! More info

🎬 Regal Summer Movie Express — $1 Movies Tickets start at 11am, Mon-Thu, June 1–Aug 13 • All ages • $1/movie
📍Regal Cinemas, Eugene
Affordable family fun all summer long! Catch family favorites back on the big screen for just $1. Bonus: attendees get $3 off Dippin' Dots and a Snack Pack with a junior drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies. More info

🤸 Bounce Preschool Open Gym 11:15am–12:30pm • Preschool age • $10 per child (or $50 for 6-visit pass)
📍Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts Center, 329 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Preschoolers can explore gymnastics and circus arts equipment during open gym time. More info

🎨 Thursday Slightly Messy Art 11:30am • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Get a little messy with art projects at the museum (museum admission required). More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon Pool 11:30am–1:00pm & 5:30–7:00pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Family swim time in the multi-use pool. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 12-1:15pm & 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Family swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1-4pm & 4:30-7:30pm • All ages • Toddler (3 & under) $4-7, Youth (4-17) $7-9, Adult $8-11
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. In-district and out-of-district rates available. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊Rec Swim at Sheldon 1:30–3:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Rec swim time at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Outdoor Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45-4:30pm & 7:15-8:30pm• All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool.Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon Pool 1:45–4:30pm • All ages • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open recreation swim — slides, diving platform, hot tub, and sandbox. Heads up — hours change often, check the website before you go! More info

🌊 Summer Reading 2026: Our River Home Thursdays 2:30pm, June 25–August 27 • All ages • Free
📍River Road Santa Clara Volunteer Library, 105 Oakleigh Lane, Eugene
Come explore the river with us! Each week brings stories, art, and learning about the plants, animals, and friends that share our river home, with a different outside agency leading the activity each Thursday. Followed by a fun craft project. Enjoy nature activities, books, prizes, stories, and crafts all summer long! More info

🎨 Crafternoon Thursdays 4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍River Road Santa Clara Volunteer Library, 105 Oakleigh Lane, Eugene
An all-ages arts and crafts event held every Thursday, all year long! Drop in and get creative. More info

🌈 Sensory Storytime 4:30–5:15pm • Ages 3-8 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
A storytime designed to provide a positive sensory environment for children ages 3-8. More info

🎵 Free Summer Concert and Outdoor Fun Series 6:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Scobert Gardens, 1180 W. 4th St, Eugene
Join your friends and neighbors for a free evening concert in the park! Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or grab food from a nearby restaurant and enjoy the Whiteaker neighborhood. More info

🛼 Pop-out Roller Rink 6:00–10:00pm • All ages • $10 entry, $5-$10 skate rental
📍Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza, 85 E. 8th Ave, Eugene
Eugene Roller Village transforms the Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza into a roller-skating rink! Rental skates available from Riedell and Moxi. Featuring local DJs and live music. More info

🎵 Concerts in the Park: The Honey Brown Band 6:00–9:00pm (gates at 5:30pm) • All ages • $5 or free with 2 non-perishable food donations
📍Island Park, Springfield
Top 40 cover band playing contemporary hits and well-known favorites! Two sets of live music with a 20-minute intermission. Food vendors include Davis NW Smokehouse, Flying Fancy Cotton Candy, Eugene Kettle Corn, and Vintage Vibes Sodas. Local art from Emerald Art Center and Eugene Arte Latina. Shuttle parking at Booth Kelly, plus bike valet at D St entrance 5:30–9pm. More info

🎸 Thursdays in the Park: Pendleton Highway 6:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Emerald Park, Eugene
Country Rock sounds from Pendleton Highway! Food truck: Kento Japanese Hibachi starting at 5:30pm. More info

🎸 Rooster's Blues Jam 6:30–9:30pm • All ages • No cover (minimum $9 purchase)
📍Mac's Restaurant, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
Live blues hosted by Skip Jones and Byron Case! Don't forget to tip the artists. More info

🦆 Willamalane Tiny Ducks Preschool — Enrollment Opens August 12!
Ages 3-5 • Full-time & Part-time options • Springfield
📍 Bob Keefer Center, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year opens Wednesday, August 12 at 8am! Tiny Ducks Preschool is one of the most affordable and highest-quality early childhood programs in the area. Newly renovated classrooms, a brand-new playground, bilingual staff, and a curriculum focused on kindergarten readiness. Full-time, morning, and afternoon options available. ERDC accepted, sibling discounts, and scholarships available. Take a virtual tour or schedule a visit at willamalane.org/preschool.

🌙 Parents' Night Out — 6:00–9:00pm • Multiple Ages • $36 members, $46 non-members
📍Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at the Y! Drop off your little ones for an evening of gym games, arts and crafts, fun activities, and delicious snacks with friendly staff. Registration required. More info

🎵 Pavilanis School of Music Classes Various times, Tue-Sat • Ages 0-12 • Free, donations welcomed
📍Pavilanis School of Music, 388 E 3rd Ave, Eugene
Group music classes for all ages! Early Birds (ages 0-5): Hatchlings (birth-18 months), Nestlings (18 months-2.5 years), Fledglings (2.5-5 years) — explore instruments, music storybooks, musical games, painting, dancing, puppet songs. Youth Classes (ages 5-12): Beginner piano, guitar, violin, and bucket drumming. Enrichment classes: PS Music (ages 4-5), My Music Community (ages 5-9), Family Instrument Play (ages 0-5). Classes meet weekly on month-by-month basis. Sign up early — seats fill fast! More info & sign up

🏕️Singing Creek Summer Camps Various weeks June-August • Ages 6-11 • $250/week
📍Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St, Springfield
History and nature-based summer camps! Choose from Forest Path Nature Camp, Earth Ways Indigenous Camp, Pioneer Homesteading Camp, Opal Whiteley Nature Fairies Camp, or Lewis & Clark Explorers Camp. 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Hands-on crafts, games, stories, outdoor exploration, cooking, music, and special guests! Scholarships available. View full schedule & register

🌳 Fun For All Mon-Fri • 10:00am–12:00pm • Ages 0-17 • Free
📍Acorn Park (1501 Buck St) & Petersen Park (870 Berntzen Rd), Eugene
A free drop-in summer park program bringing the community together through games, arts, crafts, and special events! Kids and teens can join and leave anytime. Food for Lane County serves free lunch at both sites from 11:30am–12:30pm. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by someone 15 or older. Program runs until August 21st More info

⛳ Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park Fri 4–7pm, Sat-Sun 12–7pm (starting March 30) • All ages • $6-$7
📍4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
All-ages seasonal outdoor mini-golf park featuring two 18-hole courses spread over two acres of lush greenery, tranquil water features, and scenic landscapes. Youth (11 & under) $6, Adults (12-49) $7, Seniors (50+) $6, Students & Military $6, Family of four $24. ALL-ACCESS Members get one free round daily! More info

🎨 MECCA Community Studio Drop-in during store hours • All ages • Pay-what-you-can ($3-5/hour suggested)
📍MECCA (Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts), Eugene
Need a place to create? MECCA's community studio is open to the public during store hours (Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm). Studio fees include space, supplies, and anything from their pay-what-you-can section. Perfect for rainy days, early release Wednesdays, or anytime creativity strikes! Call ahead for groups: 541-302-1810. More info

🎬 Regal Summer $1 Movie Express Mon-Thurs, June 1–Aug 13 • All ages • $1/movie
📍Regal Cinemas, Valley River Center, Level 1, Eugene
Family favorites are back on the big screen for just $1! Catch a new pair of movies every Tuesday and Wednesday all summer long — from Sing and Kung Fu Panda 4 to The Wild Robot and The Sandlot. Affordable summer fun for the whole family! Check Regal for exact showtimes. More info

🍱 Food for Lane County: Free Summer Lunch Program Mon–Fri 11:30am–12:30pm • Ages 18 & under • Free
📍Multiple locations across Eugene, Springfield, Creswell, Junction City, Thurston & Veneta
Free lunches for kids 18 and under at parks and community centers all summer long! June 22–August 21. Meals must be eaten on-site. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eugene sites: Acorn Park, Amazon Park, Brewer Park, Emerald Park, Petersen Barn Park, Sheldon Community Center, State Street Park, Willamette Garden Apartments
Springfield sites: Bluebelle Park, Bob Keefer Center, Meadow Park, Salvation Army Community Center, Springfield Library, Volunteer Park, Willamalane Park
Also serving: Creswell (Cobalt Activity Center, Holt Park) • Junction City (Laurel Park) • Thurston (Splash! Lively Park, Thurston Park) • Veneta (Veneta City Park)
Rural Grab-n-Go deliveries also available in Dexter, Pleasant Hill, Oakridge, and Triangle Lake/Blachly. More info

🦕 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Planetarium Show Wed–Sun, various times • Ages 6+ • $7.50 general, $6 seniors, free ages 0-2, members 50% off
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Explore the world of dinosaurs and the changes they experienced over millions of years in this stunning planetarium show! Running through July. Check the website for daily showtimes. More info

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