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Most weeks the weekday newsletter has 5-10 new events, with the rest being recurring favorites. Not this week — there are LOADS of new things happening, plus tons of new swim times. Every day can feel like the weekend with this many options for fun!
Here are some highlights:
Monday-Thursday, 11am, all summer: 🎬 Regal Summer $1 Movie Express — family favorites for just $1 a ticket!
Tuesday-Friday: ⚾ Eugene Emeralds vs Everett Aquasox at PK Park. Don’t miss Princess Night on Tuesday, Wild Weenie Wednesday, and the Country Night doubleheader on Thursday!
Wednesday: 🎨 Kids: Crafting Extravaganza at Downtown Library, 4:30-5:30pm, free for ages 5-9.
Wednesdays: 🏃 All Comers Meets for kids 12 and under at Hayward Field, 4pm — a TrackTown tradition since the 1940s!
Wednesday: 💛💙 Veselka Ukrainian Dancers perform at Fountain Plaza, 10:30-11:30am, free for all ages.
Thursdays: 🌊 Summer Reading 2026: Our River Home at River Road Santa Clara Library, 2:30pm, free, runs through August 27. Followed by 🎨 Crafternoon at 4pm — also free, every Thursday all year.
Thursday: 🛼 Pop-out Roller Rink at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 6-10pm, $10 entry plus skate rental.
EVERY Weekday: 🍱 Free Lunch on the Fountain Plaza in Springfield, 11:30am-12:30pm, free for kids ages 2-18, all summer long. Click here to check out more locations serving free lunches throughout Lane County.
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MONDAY, JUNE 22
💦 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
🪼 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. Bonus: attendees get $3 off Dippin' Dots and a Snack Pack with a junior drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies. 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 • 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 • 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
🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info
🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 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
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
💦 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. Kids 12 and under receive $5 Little Lettuce tokens to spend on fresh produce. EBT/SNAP accepted with $20 Double Up Food Buck match available.
📚 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. Families with babies, preschoolers, kindergarten, and early elementary aged children welcome. | 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
🤸 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 • 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 • 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: Nintendo Switch Gaming 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Meet up to play co-op games on the library's Nintendo Switch! More info
⚾ Eugene Emeralds vs Everett Aquasox: Princess Night 6:35pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Get ready for a magical night at the ballpark! Meet your favorite princesses and enjoy face painting on the concourse, presented by Party Perfection Oregon. Plus, kids who met their reading goals through the Eugene Emeralds Reading Program (presented by OCCU) can redeem free tickets for the game. More info
🏊Rec Swim at Sheldon 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 7:15-8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
💦 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
💛💙 Veselka Ukrainian Dancers 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Free
📍City Hall Fountain Plaza, Springfield
Celebrate Ukrainian culture and traditions with music and dance! Veselka ("rainbow") is Springfield's Ukrainian dance group, featuring dancers ages 5 to 30 bringing love and passion to one of Ukraine's most beloved art forms. Part of the Summer Reading Celebration series, with a 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
👶 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 • 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 • 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
🏃 All Comers Meets — 12 and Younger (OTC) Wednesdays 4:00pm, June 24–July 22 • Ages 12 & under • Free for OTC members, $7 non-members
📍Hayward Field, 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene
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. A special addition meet also takes place July 1 at the Prefontaine Classic. More info
🎨 Kids: Crafting Extravaganza 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Let your creativity go wild with a gazillion arts and crafts supplies! More info
📺 Teens: Animanga Club Watch Party 4:30–6:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Get together for an anime watch party! More info
⚾ Eugene Emeralds vs Everett Aquasox: Wild Weenie Wednesday 6:35pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
$2 hot dogs, themed games, and outrageous fun as hot dogs take over the ballpark! Sponsored by Kiefer Mazda and Childers Meat. Plus, don't miss your chance to Win a Car for $1, presented by Kiefer Used Cars! More info
🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info
🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 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
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
💦 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
🎬 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 • 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 • 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 at 3:30pm. 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
⚾ Eugene Emeralds vs Everett Aquasox: Country Night Doubleheader 5:05pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Double the excitement at this thrilling doubleheader — two 7-inning games for the price of one ticket! Join the Emeralds for another hoedown throwdown with Country Night. 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
🏊 Family Swim at Sheldon 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family 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 7:15-8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info
📣 REGISTRATION ALERTS
👶 Incredible INFANTs Parenting Class Tuesdays every other week starting June 30 • 5:30–7:00pm • Parents of babies 0-4 months
📍Willakenzie Crossing, 3057 Willakenzie Road, Eugene
A 10-session parenting group for families with new babies! Connect with other new parents, learn to respond to your unique baby, explore self-care, and help your baby grow a healthy brain through play and relationship. Meets every other week. Scholarships available. Registration required. 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
🔍 Natural Scientists Summer Camp July 13–17 • Ages 5-9 & 10-14 • $350/child (sibling discount & scholarships available)
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg, OR
Follow your curiosity and explore the natural world through hands-on science, farm ecology, and arts activities! Kids will care for goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and rabbits; experiment with fermentation and cooking; dig into soil and decomposition science; forage for medicinal plants; explore water ecosystems; and study farm ecology and weather. Camp runs 9am–3:30pm with flexible drop-off and pick-up 30 minutes before &after camp hours. Scholarships and payment plans available. More info
💡 DROP-IN ANYTIME
⛳ 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
☕ PlaySpace Cafe Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri-Sun 9am-7pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍2420 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Custom designed indoor play areas, book nook, and Apollo Art Room perfect for little ones to be creative, exercise, and imagine! Enjoy hot coffee, fresh pastries, light lunch, and fast internet while your kids play. Comfortable seating options available. Private party room (The Voyager) available for rent. More info
🎬 Regal Summer $1 Movie Express First showtime, Tue & Wed, 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
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