Hi there!

Is it just me, or does February feel like the longest month even though it's the shortest? My kids have been bouncing off the walls, so this week we're leaning into all the activities that get us out of the house.

I'm also really excited to share some new discoveries — like MEPAA's Monday Open Jam (free music exploration for all ages!) and MECCA's Community Studio (drop-in art time for just a few bucks).

Sometimes the best antidote to February restlessness is trying something completely new together.

Let's jump right in!

–Jess

📚 Baby Storytime 9:45am OR 10:30am • Ages 0-12 months • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Songs, stories, and rhymes help babies develop early language skills while you connect with other caregivers. More info

🤰 New Parent Connections 10–11:30am • New parents • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St Suite 205, Eugene
Drop-in support group for new parents to connect and share experiences. More info

📚 Family Storytime 10:15am • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Stories and songs for children with their caregivers. More info

🫧 Toddler Time at Get Air 10am–12pm • Under 46" tall • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
The entire park is reserved for your littlest bouncers! Toddlers can safely explore trampolines, foam pits, and more without big kids running around. More info

📚 Family Bilingual Storytime 10:30am • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St Suite 301, Springfield
Librarians share stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. Perfect for bilingual families or anyone wanting to introduce kids to Spanish! More info

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Special swim time for babies and young children with caregivers. More info

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11am–12pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Open gym time for little ones to explore gymnastics equipment and burn off energy. Parent supervision required. 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

🎨 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

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

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. More info

🏊 Family Swim 2–3:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

💦 Water Park Swim 4:30–6:30pm • 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. More info

🎸 MEPAA Monday Open Jam 5:30–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍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 musical experience required, all instruments and equipment provided. Great way to jam out with your rock stars as a family! More info

🎨 MEPAA Monday MuseArt 6:30–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍MEPAA Music & Arts Center, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Create visual art pieces inspired by live music in a low sensory setting. Art supplies provided with various local musical guests every week. Art instructor available for technique support — all skill levels welcome! More info

🏊 Family Swim 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening family swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🏊 Rec Swim 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

📚 Baby Storytime 9:45am OR 10:30am • Ages 0-12 months • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Songs, stories, and rhymes help babies develop early language skills while you connect with other caregivers. More info

🫧 Toddler Time at Get Air 10am–12pm • Under 46" tall • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
The entire park is reserved for your littlest bouncers! Toddlers can safely explore trampolines, foam pits, and more without big kids running around. More info

📚 Family Bilingual Storytime 10:30am • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St Suite 301, Springfield
Librarians share stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. Perfect for bilingual families or anyone wanting to introduce kids to Spanish! More info

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Special swim time for babies and young children with caregivers. More info

🎶 Baby Sing & Sign 11am • Ages 0-2 • Free
📍Fern Ridge Public Library, Veneta
Singing and sign language for babies and toddlers in a fun, drop-in class. More info

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11am–12pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Open gym time for little ones to explore gymnastics equipment and burn off energy. Parent supervision required. 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 11:30am • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Storytime at the Adventure Children's Museum (museum admission required). More info

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. More info

🏊 Family Swim 2–3:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🎮 Tweens: Weave with Yarn 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn to weave with a cardboard loom and colorful yarn! All supplies provided. More info

💜 Families Connected Parent Night + Kids Social Time 5:30–7pm • Parents/guardians of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities • Free
📍505 S A St, Springfield
Parent night = kids social time! While kids enjoy activities and childcare, parents connect with other families, participate in group discussion, and enjoy dinner together. Families Connected supports parents/guardians raising a child with an intellectual or developmental disability. Happens every 4th Tuesday. Contact: Nancy Berge (541) 606-9061 or Julissa Mendez (541) 285-1888. More info

🎲 All-Ages Game Night 5:30–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Kids, tweens, teens, and adults: get together at Sheldon Branch to play a wide variety of games from the library's collection. Fun for the whole family! More info

🎮 Tweens: Weave with Yarn 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn to weave with a cardboard loom and colorful yarn! All supplies provided. More info

🏊 Family Swim 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening family swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🤰 Postpartum Parent Connections 9:30–11am • New parents • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St Suite 205, Eugene
Support group for postpartum parents to connect and share experiences. More info

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

📚 Family Bilingual Storytime 10:30am • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St Suite 301, Springfield
Librarians share stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. More info

🤸 Gymnastics NW Preschool Open Gym 11am–1pm • Preschool age • $6 per child
📍Gymnastics Northwest-River Rd Parks and Rec, 30043 Leghorn Ave, Eugene
Two hours of open gym time for preschoolers to explore gymnastics equipment. More info

👶 Baby Connection 11am–12pm • Ages 0-12 months • Free
📍Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Casual drop-in for parents with babies under 12 months. Get lactation support, have your baby weighed, connect with a parenting educator, and meet other new parents. No registration required. More info

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11am–12pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Open gym time for little ones to explore gymnastics equipment and burn off energy. Parent supervision required. 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

👶 Postpartum New Parent Support 12–1:30pm • New parents • Free
📍Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Support group for new parents navigating the postpartum period. More info

🎶 Baby Sing & Sign 12pm • Ages 0-2 • Free
📍Daisy's Place, 1270 Charnelton St 2nd floor, Eugene
Music and movement class for babies and toddlers. More info

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. More info

🎨 Art After School 2–5pm • Ages 5+ • $10 per child
📍Pudding Art Studio, 911 River Rd, Eugene
Open-ended art exploration on early release Wednesday! Drop in anytime between 2 and 5pm. Emily will have several art invitations available, and kids are welcome to come with their own ideas too. Parents stay on site and are encouraged to make art alongside their kids! More info

🏊 Family Swim 2–3:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🗿 Make a Clay Bobblehead 4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Craft a bobblehead out of clay! All supplies provided. More info

🎌 Teen Anime Watch Party 4:30–6pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Join an anime nerd watch party with snacks and a free raffle for themed prizes! More info

💦 Water Park Swim 4:30–6:30pm • 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. More info

🎬 Movies in the Market: Beauty and the Beast 5:30pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market Alley, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
Free family movie night in the Market Alley! Grab dinner from nearby eateries and settle in for a classic tale as old as time. 🌹 More info

🏊 Rec Swim 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🎶 Baby Sing & Sign 10am • Ages 0-2 • Free
📍Daisy's Place, 1270 Charnelton St 2nd floor, Eugene
Music and movement class for babies and toddlers. More info

💛 Loss Support Group 10–11:30am • Adults • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St Suite 205, Eugene
Support group for those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. More info

📚 Family Storytime 10:15am • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Stories and songs for children with their caregivers. 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-exclusive jumping time! Burn off energy in a safe, age-appropriate environment. More info

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Special swim time for babies and young children with caregivers. More info

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11am–12pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Open gym time for little ones to explore gymnastics equipment and burn off energy. Parent supervision required. 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

🎨 Slightly Messy Art 11:30am–12pm • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Hands-on art activity for young children at the museum (museum admission required). More info

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. More info

🏊 Family Swim 2–3:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🍵 Teen: Mad Libs Tea Party 4pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Enjoy tea and snacks while playing Mad Libs and other games! 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. More info

🏊 Family Swim 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening family swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🏊 Rec Swim 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. 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

💌 Coming to your inbox Thursday: Weekend activities, Friday events, and more!

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