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Hey friends!
Happy Memorial Day!
Many storytimes are on break right now, and some usual spots are closed for the holiday, but there's still plenty to do this week!
My personal pick for Monday: 🌲 National Lands Fee-Free Day — the U.S. Forest Service is waiving day-use park pass fees at all agency-managed lands (including Willamette National Forest) in honor of Memorial Day. A perfect day to explore the outdoors for free!
Thinking of a road trip on Monday? The forecast shows cool weather with possible rain here, so it could be fun to venture out! Bend is supposed to be 72° and mostly sunny — and it's a great time to visit since later this summer could be extra hot with a potentially rough fire season due to their lack of snow and rain this year. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen, but good to be aware!
Highlights this week:
🌍 Tweens: Taste Test Challenge Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm at Downtown Library! Try foods from around the world. Ages 9-12, FREE!
🧺 Kids: Weave a Bag Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm at Downtown Library! Learn to use a cardboard loom and weave your own bag. Ages 5-9, FREE!
🎨 All-Ages Art, Craft & Maker Supplies Swap Thursday 6-7:30pm at Downtown Library! Bring supplies you no longer need and take home new-to-you materials. FREE!
✂️ Teens: Summer Inspo Collage Thursday 4-5pm at Bethel Library! Make a collage to inspire your summer. Ages 13-19, FREE!
🏊 May Aquatics Hiring Event Thursday 4-6pm at Willamalane Pool! Looking for a summer job for yourself or your teen? Meet the team, learn about open positions, and take a brief swimming test — you might even get a job offer on the spot! Willamalane fully pays for all certifications. Ages 15+, FREE.
🎵 May Kidz Rock Music and Arts Festival Monday 6:30-7:30pm at MEPAA! Support youth artists while enjoying low-sensory acoustic music with Cerise & Nia Meyer, Tucker Family Band, and Avery R. FREE!
Plus: Tuesday Farmers Market with skating (bring your own or rent for $10!), Tot Tuesdays at Tugman, open gyms, swims, crafts, and parent support groups throughout the week!
Warmly,
Jess
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MONDAY, MAY 25 (Memorial Day)
🌲 National Lands Fee-Free Day — Memorial Day All day • All ages • Free
📍U.S. Forest Service day-use sites, including Willamette National Forest
In honor of Memorial Day, the U.S. Forest Service waives day-use park pass fees at all agency-managed lands. A perfect day to explore the outdoors for free! Note: does not include campgrounds or parks managed by concessionaires. 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
🎨 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
👶 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
💦 Water Park Swim 1-5pm • 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
🎵 May Kidz Rock Music and Arts Festival 6:30–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍MEPAA Music & Arts Center, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Support youth artists at MEPAA's youth art gallery while enjoying low-sensory acoustic music! May 25 lineup: Cerise & Nia Meyer (6:30pm), Tucker Family Band (6:45pm), and Avery R. (7:15pm). More info
TUESDAY, MAY 26
🌽 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.
🛼 Skate & Shop at the Tuesday Farmers Market 9:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free skating, $10 skate rental
📍Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza, 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
Roll through the Tuesday Farmers Market with Eugene Roller Village! Skating is free — bring your own gear or rent Riedell skates for $10. Shop locally grown and produced goods in a laid-back mid-week market atmosphere. Happens every other Tuesday through October: May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25, September 8 & 22, October 6 & 20. 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
🌳 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
🏊 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
🎨 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 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
🌍 Tweens: Taste Test Challenge 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Try foods from around the world in this fun taste test challenge! More info
💙 Families Connected Parent Night & Kids Social Time 4th Tuesday of every month • 5:30–7:00pm • Free
📍505 S. A Street, Springfield
A supportive space for parents and guardians raising a child with an intellectual or developmental disability. Kids enjoy activities and childcare while parents connect, share a group discussion, and have dinner together. 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, MAY 27
🤸 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
🤸 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
🧺 Kids: Weave a Bag 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn to use a cardboard loom and weave your very own bag! 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
📺 Teens: Animanga 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
🏊 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, MAY 28
📚 Family Playtime 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
✂️ Teens: Summer Inspo Collage 4:00–5:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Make a collage to inspire your summer! 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
🎨 All-ages Art, Craft & Maker Supplies Swap 6:00–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Bring supplies you no longer need and take home new-to-you art and maker materials at this community swap! 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
📣 REGISTRATION ALERTS
🎵 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
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