Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (Aug 17-20, 2026)

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We're in that in-between season — many summer programs are wrapping up and fall hasn't quite kicked in yet. But here's the silver lining: the farmers market is absolutely at its peak right now. The variety and selection are incredible, and everything is at its most nutritious. My kids and I are completely obsessed with figs and tomatoes at the moment, and somehow this is the only time of year I actually crave a simple salad — high-quality greens, a ripe tomato, and a good dressing. That's it. Peak summer perfection. 🍅

If you have SNAP benefits, the Double Up Food Bucks program at the farmers market is a game-changer. It matches up to $20 per day in EBT spending on fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, dried beans, fresh herbs, and veggie starts. Those specialty berries that felt out of reach? Now they're accessible. Just bring your SNAP card and stop by the market information booth to get your tokens before shopping. 💛

📣 Quick note on pool listings: Pool hours change so frequently that we've moved them out of the daily section and into our "Always on the Table" section below. If you relied heavily on those specific listings, let me know and I'm happy to add them back!

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🪼 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

🎨 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

👶 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

🎒 FREE Community School Supply Pickup 1:00–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Chick-fil-A, 3450 Gateway St, Springfield
Pick up free basic school supplies while supplies last! Open to all members of the Eugene and Springfield communities. Any remaining supplies will be distributed through Springfield Public Schools' Care & Connection team. 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

🌽 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.

🦘 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

🎵 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

🤸 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

🎨 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

🃏 Teens: Magic the Gathering Draft for Beginners 5:00–7:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Learn to create a Magic the Gathering deck to play with and keep! More info

☕ Coffee and Play 10:00–11:30am • Babies & toddlers • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
A relaxed playtime for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups! 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

🎻 Instrument Petting Zoo at Bethel Branch Library 10:30–11:30am • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Hear, touch, and try a variety of orchestral instruments with the Eugene Symphony! 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

👶 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

🎻 Instrument Petting Zoo at Sheldon Branch Library 2:00–3:00pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Hear, touch, and try a variety of orchestral instruments with the Eugene Symphony! 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

🌽 Teens: Make a Corn Husk Doll 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn the traditional craft of making a corn husk doll! More info

🏀 NAACP Free Basketball Open Gym 5:00–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍4646 Barger Dr, Eugene
Free weekly open gym for youth, teens, and adults of all skill levels! Stay active, build confidence, develop basketball skills, and connect with community in a welcoming environment. Happens every Wednesday. More info

🌸 YMCA Walk it Off: Flower Power Day 5:30–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene
Celebrate Flower Power Day with a guided walk at Alton Baker Park! Part of the YMCA's weekly Walk it Off summer series featuring guided and independent walks, weekly raffles, and family-friendly fun. Happens every Wednesday. More info

🎵 Music in the Courtyard 5:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Oakway Center, 2300 Oakmont Way, Eugene
Free live music in the courtyard! Enjoy food and beverages from Oakway eateries. No outside food or beverages in the courtyard. More info

🎵 Free Summer Concert and Outdoor Fun Series 6:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Scobert Gardens, 1180 W. 4th St, Eugene
The final concert of the summer series! 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

🧸 Family Playtime 10:15–11:00am • Young children • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Come play together with your little ones! 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

🤸 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

🌊 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

🛼 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 in kids' size 10 through men's 14. Featuring local and regional DJs and live music. Come be a part of the Village on Wheels! More info

🎭 Non-Stop Players: Bye Bye, Birdie 6:30–8:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene
Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy a free outdoor performance of "Bye Bye, Birdie" on the outdoor stage! More info

🔒 Kids Firearm Safety Class 6:30–7:30pm • Kids & parents • Free
📍Bass Pro Shops, 2800 Gateway St, Springfield (upstairs classroom)
A one-hour firearm safety course teaching children what to do if they encounter a gun, basic safety rules, and proper handling and storage. Each student receives a Certificate of Completion. Parents encouraged to attend. Registration required. 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

🌳 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

🍱 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

🏊 Swimming at Amazon Pool Open May–October • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Eugene's beloved outdoor pool featuring three tanks, two water slides, a diving platform, hot tub, sandbox, and lap lanes. Offers rec swim, family swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Swimming at Echo Hollow Pool Open year-round • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Indoor and outdoor pools featuring a 25-yard indoor pool, 25-meter outdoor pool, water slide, hot tub, water basketball, and splash play. Offers rec swim, family swim, water volleyball, lap swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Swimming at Sheldon Pool Open year-round • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Indoor pool complex featuring a 25-yard tank, diving well, and warm water pool. Offers rec swim, family swim, baby swim, sensory swim, lap swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🌊 Splash at Lively Park Open through September 7 • Check website for pricing
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Eugene-Springfield's ONLY indoor waterpark! Wave pool, huge waterslide, waterfall fountain, kiddie pool, lap swimming, and more. Offers waterpark swims, lap swim, and swim lessons. Mon–Sat 1–4pm & 4:30–7:30pm, Sun 1–5pm. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! 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

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