Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (May 4-7, 2026)

Hello my friends!

Quick heads up: Eugene Library storytimes are on break for the month of May. But there are lots of other storytime options in the area—Springfield Library, Bethel Branch, and River Road Santa Clara are all still going strong!

Theatre season is heating up! This week brings three amazing shows: 🎭 Mamma Mia! at Hult Center (Wed & Thu) — ABBA hits on a sunny Greek island! 🎭 The Addams Family — A New Musical at South Eugene Theater (Thu) — Darkly comedic fun! 🤠 Ballet Fantastique: As You Like It — A Wild West Ballet at Hult Center (Thu) — Shakespeare meets cowboy boots!

Other highlights this week:

🚲 Springfield Bike Month Kick-Off Monday 4-6pm! Free swag (stickers, bells, pins, t-shirts!), free bike safety checks and minor repairs with Shift Community Cycles, plus maps, resources, and bike lights.

💼 Job Opportunity: Communications Coordinator at Parenting Now! Part-time 20hrs/week, $21-$24/hour, hybrid. Manage content across newsletters, social media, website, and print materials.Watch A Video About Why People Love Parenting Now

👶 Parenting Classes starting soon!
Incredible INFANTs class (for parents of babies 0-4 months) and
Thrilling THREEs class (for parents of 3-year-olds). Scholarships available for both!

Plus Tot Tuesdays at Tugman, farmers markets, open gyms, swims, and plenty of creative activities all week!

Warmly,
Jess

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🪼 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

🎨 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

🚲 FREE: Springfield Bike Month Kick-Off 4:00–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Riverbank Path at D Street, Springfield
Roll your bike over for free Bike Month swag including stickers, bells, pins, and t-shirts! Free bike safety checks and minor repairs with Shift Community Cycles, plus maps, resources, bike lights, and more. Chat with City staff about local bike projects. 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

🏊 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

🌽 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.

🦘 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

📚 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 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: Zine Workshop 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Create your own zine in good company! More info

💙 Family Connections Support Group 6:00–7:00pm • Parents & caregivers • Free
📍Online via Zoom
A safe, welcoming space for parents and caregivers of children experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Share, listen, and support one another in a judgment-free environment. Access helpful resources for navigating services and systems. All caregivers welcome — parents, grandparents, foster parents, and more. Meets the first Tuesday of every month. More info

🏓 Bounskee Night at PLAY 6:00–9:30pm • All ages (until 9pm) • $5/person or $10 for 3
📍PLAY, 232 W 5th Ave, Eugene
Try Bounskee — a fun ping pong ball toss game with several variations on classic games you know and love! Rules and scorecards provided. Happens on the first Tuesday of every month. More info

🎨 Noche de Artesanías: Pintando Maracas (en español) 6:15–7:15pm • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
¡Una noche de artesanías para todas las edades! Ven a pintar maracas en un evento en español para niños y adultos. 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

🤸 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

🎨 Kids: Decorate a Tote Bag 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Use paint markers to decorate your very own tote bag! More info

🪨 Teens: Make Pet Rocks 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Adopt and decorate your very own pet rock! 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

🏊 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

🎭 Mamma Mia! 7:30pm • All ages • $34+
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Set on a sunny Greek island, this beloved musical tells a tale of love, friendship, and identity through the timeless hits of ABBA. More info

📚 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

🎨 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
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

🎭 The Addams Family — A New Musical! 7:00pm • All ages • $10-$15
📍South Eugene Theater, 400 E 19th Ave, Eugene
A darkly comedic musical about the quirky Addams family facing chaos when daughter Wednesday brings home a "normal" boyfriend and his conventional family. More info

🤠 Ballet Fantastique: As You Like It — A Wild West Ballet 7:00pm • All ages • $24+
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Shakespeare's best romcom gets a Wild West makeover! Ballet Fantastique brings cowboy boots, barroom brawls, and a hoedown finale to one of the most classic love stories of all time. Perfect for Mother's Day weekend! More info

🎭 Mamma Mia! 7:30pm • All ages • $34+
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Set on a sunny Greek island, this beloved musical tells a tale of love, friendship, and identity through the timeless hits of ABBA. More info

👶 Incredible INFANTs Parenting Class Thursdays every other week May 14–Sep 17 • 5:30–7:00pm • Parents of babies 0-4 months • $ Scholarships Available
📍Parenting Now
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

🧒 Thrilling THREEs Parenting Class Tuesdays May 12–Jul 14 • 5:30–7:30pm • Parents of 36-47 month olds • $ Scholarships Available
📍Parenting Now
A 10-week parenting class designed for caregivers of three-year-olds! Learn warm and firm discipline strategies, explore brain development, and connect with other parents navigating this exciting and challenging stage. Scholarships available. 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

🌿Forest Family Day: Native Plants and Cordage Saturday, May 9, 1–2:30pm • Ages 8+ • $12 per person
📍Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St, Springfield
Wild Spring plant adventure with clinical herbalist Ana Bradley! Use "owl eyes and raccoon touch" to identify and try plants like Stinging Nettle (learn to safely eat it AND make cordage!), Plantain, and Licorice Fern. Learn ethical harvesting and plant identification skills to meet plant friends for food, medicine, and tools. More info

🌱 Centennial Elementary PTO Plant Sale Saturday, May 9, 9:00am–1:00pm • All ages • Low-cost plants
📍Centennial Elementary, Eugene
Support student gardeners at this community plant sale! Browse low-cost starts including veggies, flowers, herbs, berries, trees, and houseplants — many grown by Centennial students themselves. Free kids activity while supplies last. A great way to get your garden going and support your local school! More info

🎨 Natural Dyeing Workshop Saturday, May 9, 1–3pm • All ages • Sliding scale $0-$15
📍Parker Learning Gardens, Eugene
The day before Mother's Day, explore creative natural dye processes using plants, metals, and fungi. Leave with dyed prints & fabric plus plenty of inspiration! Registration required— Sliding scale pricing supports free & low-cost skills education. More info & register

🌿 Nature Out Loud No School Day Adventure Monday May 25, 8:30am–4:30pm • Ages 5-11 • $70 members, $80 non-members
📍Alton Baker Park & Learnscape, Eugene
Hike, discover, and make music in nature! Become a forest floor investigator, play in the Sound Garden, make melodies from recycled materials, and sing silly songs on the Star Stage. Groups of 12 kids. Scholarship aid available — use coupon code ECO at checkout. More info

🏕️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

⛳ 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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