Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (July 20-23, 2026)

Hi Friends! 👋

Some of you have asked about daycares and preschools in the area — happy to share our pre-k experience! Of all the places we toured, I can't recommend Willamalane's Tiny Ducks Preschool enough. Our daughter absolutely thrived there. The teachers were phenomenal, the facilities are incredibly spacious with access to huge gyms, parks, and playgrounds, and the curriculum is fantastic — she came home saying she had the "best day ever" more times than I can count. And it's surprisingly affordable. If you're on the fence, take a tour! 🦆 And feel free to email me with any specific questions, parent-to-parent.

⏰ Fair alert! If you want unlimited rides at the Lane County Fair (July 22–26), you MUST buy your Unlimited Ride Bracelet online — they won't be sold on-site. The deadline is midnight July 21!

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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

🐘 Animals Around the World 9:00am–12:00pm • Kids • Check website for pricing
📍Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene
A studio art program exploring animals from around the world at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. More info

🎵 Miss Jen's Music and Movement 10:00–10:45am • Ages 0-8 & caregivers • Free
📍Veneta City Park Ampitheater, 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

🌳 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

🎭 Puppet Show: Stellaluna at Peterson Park 11:00am • All ages • Free
📍Petersen Park, 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene
A delightful outdoor puppet performance of "Stellaluna" presented by Pegasus Puppets! Follow a young fruit bat who becomes separated from her mother and is taken in by a family of birds — a heartwarming story of friendship, differences, and finding your way home. 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

🎭 Puppet Show: Stellaluna at Acorn Park 1:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Acorn Park, 1501 Buck St, Eugene
A delightful outdoor puppet performance of "Stellaluna" presented by Pegasus Puppets! Follow a young fruit bat who becomes separated from her mother and is taken in by a family of birds — a heartwarming story of friendship, differences, and finding your way home. 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: Crafting Extravaganza 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Let your creativity run wild with a ginormous collection of craft supplies! 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

🎵 Ratie D: Unity in Community 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Free
📍City Hall Fountain Plaza, Springfield
Back by popular demand! Zimbabwean-born singer/songwriter Ratie D and her band showcase the power of unifying local artists in an uplifting performance to inspire youth and spread love. Part of the Summer Reading Celebration series. Free lunch for kids at 11:30am while supplies last. More info

🎡 2026 Lane County Fair July 22–26, 11:00am–8:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Five days of summer fun! Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, concerts, fair food, animal exhibits, agricultural displays, local vendors, and family activities. One of Lane County's longest-standing community traditions — something for everyone! 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

👶 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

🎨 Art After School (Drop-In) 2–5pm • Ages 5+ • $10 per child
📍Pudding Art Studio, 911 River Rd, Eugene
Open-ended art session with several art invitations available. Kids can explore and work on their own creative ideas. Siblings welcome with parental supervision. Drop-in, no registration required. 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

🏃 All Comers Meets — 12 and Younger (OTC) 4:00pm • Ages 12 & under • Free for OTC members, $7 non-members
📍Hayward Field, 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene
The final All Comers Meet of the summer! A TrackTown tradition since the late 1940s — run, jump, and throw with Oregon Track Club at Hayward Field. Sign up for your chosen events the day of the meet. More info

🦕 Kids: STEAM Dinosaurs 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Hands-on fun and learning about the dinosaurs who once lived here! More info

🐱 Teens: Paint a Whimsi-Kitty 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Draw on your imagination to create a playful cat painting! 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. Runs every Wednesday through August 19. More info

🏎️ Sprint Car Challenge Tour 6:30–10:00pm • All ages • Adults $20, Juniors/Seniors/Military $18, Ages 6-12 $6, Ages 5 & under free
📍Cottage Grove Speedway, 2150 N Douglas St, Cottage Grove
The best 360 Sprint Cars from California make their way to Oregon for a Wednesday night stop at the best sprint car track in the state! Concessions and beer garden available. Free parking. 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

🌽 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

🎡 2026 Lane County Fair July 22–26, 11:00am–8:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Five days of summer fun! Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, concerts, fair food, animal exhibits, agricultural displays, local vendors, and family activities. One of Lane County's longest-standing community traditions — something for everyone! 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

🎨 Kids Art Club 4–5:30pm • Ages 5+ • $15 per child
📍Pudding Art Studio, 911 River Rd, Eugene
Directed art projects — exploring sculpture and 3D work throughout March! This week: finish and paint mini papier-mâche wall hangings. RSVP required: [email protected] 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

🛼 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

🪨 Crafts in the Courtyard: Rock Painting 6:00–7:00pm • All ages • Included with admission ($7), free for members & UO ID
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Paint bees and native flowers onto small rocks to brighten your garden or outdoor spaces! A relaxing activity for all skill levels. Supplies included with admission. Oregon Trail/EBT card holders receive a discount. No registration required. More info

🎵 Thursdays in the Park: The Lloyd Tolbert Band 6:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Emerald Park, Eugene
Blues music from The Lloyd Tolbert Band! Food truck: Jing Jing's Filipino starting at 5:30pm. More info

🎡 Lane County Fair: Unlimited Ride Bracelets • All ages • $54.95 online only until July 21
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Purchase your ride bracelet online before the fair and save! Includes unlimited rides plus 3 carnival games. Valid any single day of the fair, redeemable 11am–8pm Wed–Sat (rides until 10pm) and 11am–5pm Sunday (rides until 7pm). Fair admission not included. Bracelets will NOT be sold on-site — order before midnight July 21. More info

🌙 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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