Hello my friends!
Schools are back in session this week — but if you're still riding that Spring Break energy (or looking for ways to fill after-school hours), this week is packed with activities!
⚠️ Important note: Swim times are different than usual this week! Double-check the times below before heading to the pool.
Here are the highlights:
🎂 Heceta Head Lighthouse Birthday Party on Monday (11am-3pm) — The lighthouse turns 132! Free event with food, beverages, live music, and beautiful coastal views. Perfect day trip to cap off Spring Break (1.5 hours from Eugene, $10 parking).
🎨 Youth Art Wall Collective with Esteban Camacho registration deadline is TUESDAY, March 31! 10-week workshop Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm starting April 1. Work with the artist who created the YMCA Aquatics Center Mural to create large-scale community art. Ages 11-18, financial assistance available.
🎨 You are Y: Self-Portrait Project registration deadline is April 3! Mondays 4-6pm starting April 6. Create multimedia self-portraits with artist Alex Ever. Ages 11-18, financial assistance available.
🐰 Easter events continue — Photos with the Easter Bunny through April 4, MEGGA Hunt tickets on sale for April 4, and Bunny Farm Tour at Parker Learning Gardens on April 4!
Plus: Free fencing and Bhangra dance classes, Farmworker Solidarity Celebration, storytimes, open gyms, and all your weekly favorites.
Schools are back, but the fun doesn't stop! Let's jump right in!
–Jess
MONDAY, MARCH 30 (No School for Eugene Students)
🪼 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
🎂 Heceta Head Lighthouse 132nd Birthday Party 11am–3pm • All ages • Free, $10 parking
📍Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, 92072 Hwy 101, Florence (1.5 hours from Eugene)
Celebrate the lighthouse's 132nd birthday! Free family-friendly event with food, beverages, and live music at the scenic lightstation. Enjoy the walking trail to the Assistant Keeper's House, gift shop, and lighthouse. Local agency representatives will talk about the area's natural features. Perfect Spring Break day trip to the coast! 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
Evening recreational swim 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: Zootopia 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
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
📚 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
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info
🎩 Teen Tuesdays: Magic Tricks 4:30–6pm • Ages 12+ • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, Library Meeting Room, 225 5th St, Springfield
Weekly programming for teens! Topics and activities change weekly including games, movies, special guests, STEM activities, art, civics, and more. Teen Advisory Board helps choose programming. Email Librarian Cara at [email protected] for info or to be added to regular update emails. Thanks to Friends of Springfield Public Library for making teen programming possible! More info
📚 Tweens: Tell Your Story in Comics 4:30–6pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Hands-on workshop with professionals Betsy Wheeler and Harper Shin! More info
🏊 Family Swim 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time 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
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
📚 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
📚 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
Evening recreational swim 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
🏊 Aquatics Hiring Event 4–6pm • Ages 15+ • Free
📍Willamalane Park Swim Center, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield
Join the pool squad at Willamalane! Learn more, meet the team, and jump into the pool — you might even get a job offer on the spot! Willamalane fully pays for all necessary certifications so you can be ready to save lives. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Candidates will perform a brief swimming test at the event. Minimum age: 15 years old. More info & job details
🌾 Farmworker Solidarity Celebration | Celebración de Solidaridad con los Campesinos 4–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Springfield City Hall Lobby at Springfield Public Library, 225 N 5th St, Springfield
Celebrating César Chávez & Dolores Huerta's birthdays! Bilingual event with community tabling, free healthy snacks, childcare, history talk, Mariachi del Sol & Ballet Folklórico Calibrí performances, arts & crafts for K-12 students, and SAfER Human Rights Leadership Award. Preview for Springfield History Museum's summer exhibit. More info
🎐 Create a Beaded Wind Chime 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Make a colorful windchime! More info
🎬 Teen Watch Party: The Meg 4:30–6pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Watch the science fiction action film together! 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
🤺 Try Fencing for Free 6–7pm • Ages 12+ • Free, registration required
📍Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
Fencing is a classic martial sport with much history, art, style, and drama — plus it's a fun physical activity for kids and parents! This intro class focuses on foil fencing, discipline, balance, coordination, sportsmanship, and above all, fun. Equipment provided. Register online | 541-682-5373
🏊 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
📚 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
🤸 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
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info
💬 Teen Talk: Periods - What's Normal? 4–5pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Chat and learn with JiAna Rae, Endo Ease Health Coach. 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
💃 Try Bhangra Dance for Free 5:30–6:30pm • Ages 12+ • Free, registration required
📍Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
Dance through dynamic and challenging workouts with bhangra, an energetic North Indian folk dance with a touch of Bollywood! Build strength and stamina with an instructor who has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. Register online | 541-682-5373
🏊 Family Swim 7–8pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time 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
📣 REGISTRATION ALERTS
🐰 Hop into Spring: Bunny Love & Farm Tour 10:30am–1pm • All ages • $5 per person or $15 per family suggested (pay what you can)
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 39259 Delight Valley School Rd, Dexter
Tour the farm with a special focus on our two rabbits—Mufasa & Orin! Meet our goats, pigs, chickens, and baby sheep Gordo. Forage a salad for the bunnies while touring the farm, then spend lots of time with bunny snuggles and pets. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy samples of farm-grown foods and herbal tea! Uneven terrain but doable with toddlers and babywearing. More info & tickets
🐰 Photos With The Easter Bunny March 20–April 4, various hours • All ages • Photo packages vary
📍Valley River Center, Center Court, 293 Valley River Center, Eugene
The Easter Bunny is back! Visit in Center Court starting March 20. Book your photo session online for the easiest experience and get exclusive perks: FREE Yankee Candle photo label + $10 off $30 purchase, plus FREE 3-month Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets app trial. Reservations preferred, walk-ins welcome. Hours vary by date: March 20-22 (Mon-Fri 2-7pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm), March 23-29 (Mon-Thu 2-7pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm), March 30-April 4 (Mon-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-9pm). Pet Nights: Monday March 23 & 30, 4-7pm. Reserve online
🥚 MEGGA Hunt - Tickets On Sale! Saturday, April 4, 9am–12pm • All ages • $7 per hunter
📍Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Springfield's largest annual egg hunt! Tickets required for anyone hunting (parents free). Multiple hunt types: competitive (by age), baby/toddler, inclusive, and adaptive. Free activities: crafts, balloon animals, face painting, train rides, food trucks. Bring a basket! Get tickets
🎭 Bluey's Big Play - Tickets On Sale! • All ages
📍Hult Center, Silva Concert Hall, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Mark your calendars! Tickets for Bluey's Big Play are now on sale for shows September 29-30, 2026. When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Get tickets
📚 Spring Into Reading Challenge April 1–May 9 • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Join Springfield's favorite celebration of Spring! This Beanstack challenge offers a fun way to celebrate the new season, write poems for National Poetry Month, and get moving with Bike Month in May. Track your reading, complete activities, and enjoy springtime with the library! Sign up on Beanstack
🎵 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
🎨 Youth Art Wall Collective with Esteban Camacho Wednesdays 3:30–4:30pm, April 1–June 3 • Ages 11-18 • Y members $110, Non-members $130
📍Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
10-week workshop to create large-scale meaningful artwork for the community! Work with artist Esteban Camacho (YMCA Aquatics Center Mural creator) to learn public artwork development—research, sketching, composition, collaboration, execution. Explore environmental and cultural stewardship through art. Final work displayed at Eugene Family YMCA! Minimum 5 registrants required. Financial assistance available: [email protected] or 541-686-9622. Registration deadline: March 31. Register
🎨 You are Y: Self-Portrait Project (LaneARTS) Mondays 4–6pm, April 6–June 1 • Ages 11-18 • Y members $150, Non-members $175
📍Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
Create a large-scale, multimedia self-portrait installation rooted in identity and experimentation! Local artist Alex Ever (they/them) guides middle and high school students through charcoal, watercolor, collage, marker, and more—combining exploration with intentional design. Skill builders and warm-ups become textures, mistakes become layers, experimentation becomes structure. Think big, get messy, and build something entirely your own! Final work displayed at Eugene Family YMCA. Minimum 5 registrants required. Financial assistance available: [email protected] or 541-686-9622. Registration deadline: April 3. Register
💡 DROP-IN ANYTIME
🎨 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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