Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (March 16-19, 2026)

Hi there!

This week kicks off St. Patrick's Day week, and while we don't have any big parades or festivals, we've got something better: your everyday routines wrapped in a little extra green. 🍀

Monday night brings a free showing of Luck of the Irish at 5th Street Market — perfect for getting the kids in the spirit while you grab dinner downtown.

Tuesday and Wednesday, the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater takes the Hult Center stage. If you snagged free passes earlier this month, this is your show! (And if you didn't, tickets start at $35.)

New this week: A monthly Parent Coffee Meet Up at South Pine Bakery (Wednesday 10am) hosted by The Arc Lane County — specifically for parents of kids with disabilities. Share resources, swap stories, or just take a breath with people who get it.

Plus all your regulars: storytimes, open gyms, music classes, and those drop-in spots that save the day when cabin fever hits.

Spring Break reminder: It's one week away! If you still need camp plans, check Registration Alerts — the Old School History Camp at SMJ House still has spots (March 23-25).

Let's jump right in!

–Jess

🪼 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. For more information, contact 541-484-4666 ext. 5150. More info

📚 Toddler Storytime Mondays at 11am • Toddlers • Free
📍River Road Santa Clara Volunteer Library, 2530 Hilyard St, 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

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍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) $6, Adult $7
📍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

🎬 Movies in the Market: Luck of the Irish 5:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Market Alley, 5th Street Public Market, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
Free family-friendly movie night in Market Alley! Bring the whole crew and grab dinner at 5th Street Market before the show. More info

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

📚 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

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • 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. More info

📚 Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias 10:30am • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Bilingual family storytime in English and Spanish! Located in the Kids & Tweens area 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
Story time at the Adventure Children's Museum (museum admission required). More info

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍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) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

📚 Teen Tuesdays: Synthesized Music with Matt Olmos 4:30pm • Teens • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
More info

📚 Tweens: Free Period 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Join a get-together for tweens only! More info

🎲 Teens: Play D&D 5–7pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 2450 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Play Dungeons & Dragons - beginners welcome! More info

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

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

💃 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Tue 3/17 & Wed 3/18 at 7:30pm • All ages • From $35
📍Hult Center, Silva Concert Hall, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
World-renowned dance company performs classic works including the iconic Revelations plus new contemporary pieces. Different program each night. Part of Broadway in Eugene series. Get tickets

📚 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

☕ Parent Coffee Meet Up: Parents of Kids with Disabilities 10am • Parents • Free
📍South Pine Bakery & Café, 2866 Crescent Ave, Eugene
Monthly coffee meet up hosted by The Arc Lane County! Sit for a spell, enjoy a warm drink, and chat with other parents who understand the disability journey. Share resources, swap stories, or simply take a breath in good company. Welcoming and supportive environment for parents of children with disabilities. 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

📚 Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias 10:30am • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Bilingual family storytime in English and Spanish! 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

👶 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

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍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) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. 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

💦 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

🎵 Nestlings: Music for Toddlers 4:30–5:10pm • Ages 18 months-2.5 years • Free, $10 suggested donation
📍Pavilanis School of Music, 388 E 3rd Ave, Eugene
Musical space for toddlers to explore instruments, music storybooks, musical games and their voice! Activities include painting, dancing, musical games, puppet songs and music story time. Seats fill up fast — sign up early! More info

🎨 Make Block Prints 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn to carve and print with rubber blocks! More info

🧵 Teens: Learn Mini-Loom Weaving 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn to weave on a mini-loom! More info

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

💃 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Tue 3/17 & Wed 3/18 at 7:30pm • All ages • From $35
📍Hult Center, Silva Concert Hall, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
World-renowned dance company performs classic works including the iconic Revelations plus new contemporary pieces. Different program each night. Part of Broadway in Eugene series. Get tickets

🎵 Hatchlings: Music for Infants 9:30–10:10am • Birth-18 months • Free, $10 suggested donation
📍Pavilanis School of Music, 388 E 3rd Ave, Eugene
Create a musical environment for babies to experience through sound, sight and touch. Parents and caretakers share a musical space with their baby in an explorative manner. Instructor plays/sings songs, musically interacts with each baby, and introduces a variety of musical sounds and instruments. Seats fill up fast — sign up early! More info

📚 Family Storytime 10:15–10:45am • Young children • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups! 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

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • 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. 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

🎵 Fledglings: Music for Preschoolers 11:10-11:50pm • Ages 2.5-5 years • Free, $10 suggested donation
📍Pavilanis School of Music, 388 E 3rd Ave, Eugene
Foster musical skills while encouraging creative responses and developing autonomy in musical expression. Musical games, puppet songs, music story time, painting and dancing. Seats fill up fast — sign up early! NOTE: The 4:30pm Nestlings class and 5:15pm Fledglings class are not running this week. 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 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍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) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Echo Hollow Pool. 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

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

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

Spring Break camps are filling up! Here's one with spots still available:

🏛️ Old School History Camp for Today's Kids March 23–25, 9am–2pm • Ages 6-10 • $160 per child, $130 siblings
📍Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, 303 Willamette St, Eugene
Three-day Spring Break adventure at Eugene's Victorian mansion! Have fun learning about Oregon history through games and activities, indoors and out. Take home your creations each day. Max 12 students. Open to kids of all gender expressions with non-gendered dress-up clothing provided. $35 nonrefundable deposit holds your spot (deducted from final tuition). More info & register

✨ Spring Equinox Retreat: Pre-Spring Break Recharge Friday, March 21, 2026 • 10am–6pm • $244
📍Gleneden Beach Community Hall, Gleneden Beach (1.5 hours from Eugene)
Need a powerup before Spring Break hits? Mark the Spring Equinox with a full-day retreat dedicated to renewal, balance, and embodied awareness. This intentionally curated immersion weaves together somatic movement, breathwork, energy practices, sound healing, nourishing food, and seasonal ritual in an intimate community setting. Designed to be both grounding and expansive — perfect for clarity, healing, or deeper spiritual alignment. Work-trade and scholarship options available. Overnight accommodations available nearby. More info & register

🎨 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

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Here's to the journey!

Jess
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