Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (Nov 2-5, 2026)

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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

👶 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

👶 Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group 1:00–2:30pm • Late pregnancy through 9 months postpartum • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St, Suite 205, Eugene
A gentle, peer-facilitated support group for parents in the postpartum season. A consistent space to share honestly, feel less alone, and connect with others who understand the many transitions of early parenthood. Register here

🏀 Oregon Women’s Basketball vs. Hawaii Warriors 3:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Cheer on the Oregon women’s basketball team as they take on the University of Hawaii Warriors! Doors open one hour prior to game time. Clear bag policy in effect. Get tickets

🎸 Monday Open Jam 5:30–6:30pm • All ages • Free (donations welcome)
📍MEPAA Music & Arts Center, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Explore various instruments, jam out on your favorite songs, and meet new friends with supportive music mentors! No experience required — all instruments and equipment provided. Happens every Monday. More info

🎨 MuseArt — Live Music and Visual Arts Workshop 6:30–7:30pm • All ages • Free (donations appreciated)
📍MEPAA, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Create art while being inspired by live music! A low-sensory arts activity for the whole family. All art supplies provided, all ages and skill levels welcome. Drop in anytime! More info

🎨 GRRRLZ ROCK MuseArt: Student Recital & Art Gallery Showcase 6:30–7:30pm • All ages • $5 suggested donation
📍MEPAA, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Create art while being inspired by live music! Featured performances by Annabelle & JJ (6:30pm), Liz & Rowan (6:45pm), and The Tucker Family Band (7:00pm). Art supplies provided — just bring your creativity. All proceeds support youth music programming for girls in our community. More info

🏀 Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball vs. Montana Grizzlies 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Cheer on the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team as they take on the University of Montana Grizzlies! Doors open one hour prior to tip-off. Clear bag policy in effect. Get tickets

🦘 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

🤱 Latch Lounge 10:30–11:30am • Nursing & pumping parents • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St, Suite 205, Eugene
Get guidance and support from an IBCLC lactation consultant, doulas, and peers! Ask questions about latch, supply, pumping, and feeding transitions. No registration required — just drop in. More info

📚 Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias 10:30–11:00am • Babies through early elementary • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
A bilingual family storytime featuring songs, dancing, rhymes, games, and books in English, Spanish, and ASL! Perfect for families with babies through 2nd grade. More info

🤸 Open Gym at Northwest Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 11:00am-12:00pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 drop-in per child
📍Northwest Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, Eugene
Flip, play, repeat! Free choice fun for kids to play, practice skills, and burn off energy in a safe, supervised space. Parent supervision required — adults may assist but are not allowed on trampolines. 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

👨‍👩‍👶 New Parent Circle 12:00–1:30pm • Early postpartum parents • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St, Suite 205, Eugene
A bilingual (English/Spanish) open peer support group for parents in the early weeks and months of parenthood. Welcoming and accessible for Spanish-speaking families and all parents navigating early postpartum adjustment. No registration required — just drop in. More info

🎺 OcTUBAfest 7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍UO School of Music and Dance, 1212 Willamette St, Eugene
A free tuba and euphonium celebration presented by the UO School of Music and Dance! More details to come. More info

👶 Parent Connections 9:30–11:00am • Parents & caregivers with babies ~6-18 months • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St, Suite 205, Eugene
A peer support group for parents and caregivers with mobile infants! Children are welcome and encouraged to be present. A relaxed, accessible space for relationship-building and community connection. No registration required — just drop in. More info

📚 Hora de Cuentos Bilingües / Bilingual Storytime 9:45am & 10:30am • Young children & families • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Bilingual storytime for young children and families in English and Spanish. 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 10:30–11:00am • Babies through early elementary • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
A bilingual family storytime featuring songs, dancing, rhymes, games, and books in English, Spanish, and ASL! Perfect for families with babies through 2nd grade. More info

🤸 Open Gym at Northwest Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 11:00am-12:00pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 drop-in per child
📍Northwest Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, Eugene
Flip, play, repeat! Free choice fun for kids to play, practice skills, and burn off energy in a safe, supervised space. Parent supervision required — adults may assist but are not allowed on trampolines. More info

👶 Baby Connection 11–12pm • Parents with babies 0-12 months • Free
📍Parenting Now, 580 Valley River Drive, Suite 160, Eugene, OR 97401
Connect with other parents of babies. Topics vary weekly. 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

🏀 NAACP Free Basketball Open Gym 5:00–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍4646 Barger Dr, Eugene
Free weekly open gym for youth, teens, and adults of all skill levels! Stay active, build confidence, develop basketball skills, and connect with community in a welcoming environment. Happens every Wednesday. More info

📚 Toddler Storytime 9:45am & 10:30am • Toddlers & grown-ups • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for toddlers with their grown-ups. Two sessions available! More info

🕊️ Open Loss Circle 10:00–11:30am • All • Free
📍WellMama, 576 Olive St, Suite 205, Eugene
A weekly peer support circle gently guided by facilitators who share the lived experience of loss. A safe space to share, process, and bond with others who understand. No registration required — drop in anytime. More info

📚 Family Storytime 10:15–11:00am • 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

🤸 Open Gym at Northwest Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 11:00am-12:00pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 drop-in per child
📍Northwest Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, Eugene
Flip, play, repeat! Free choice fun for kids to play, practice skills, and burn off energy in a safe, supervised space. Parent supervision required — adults may assist but are not allowed on trampolines. 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

🎨 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

🌈 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

🐰 Farmily Fun Group Saturdays 10:00–11:30am (optional community time until noon) • Kids of all ages with 1-2 caregivers • $21 drop-in per family
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A weekly farm adventure for families with kids of all ages! Explore the farm, feed animals (bunnies, chickens, geese, pigs, and goats!), harvest food, and connect with other families. Fall season runs through November 14. Drop-in option available — register before class begins and choose the Saturday that works for you! More info

🛠️ Youth Discovery Project Mondays 4–6pm • Ages 12-17 • $29 drop-in per teen
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A weekly farm workshop series for teens engaging in creative and sustainable skills — carving, building projects, art installations, food preservation, animal care, and more! Fall season runs through November 14. Drop-in option available — register before class begins and choose the Monday that works for you! 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

🏊 Swimming at Echo Hollow Pool Open year-round • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Indoor and outdoor pools featuring a 25-yard indoor pool, 25-meter outdoor pool, water slide, hot tub, water basketball, and splash play. Offers rec swim, family swim, water volleyball, lap swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Swimming at Sheldon Pool Open year-round • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Indoor pool complex featuring a 25-yard tank, diving well, and warm water pool. Offers rec swim, family swim, baby swim, sensory swim, lap swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! 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

💛 Parenting Now: One-on-One Parent Coaching • Ongoing enrollment • Ages 0-18 • $300 (3 sessions) or $550 (6 sessions)
📍 Virtual (nationwide) or in-person (Eugene, Oregon area) | 541-434-4343 | [email protected]
Get matched with a trained Parenting Educator for personalized one-on-one coaching built around your family's actual challenges — no scripts, no courses, just real strategies. Perfect for bedtime battles, big transitions, power struggles, discipline that fits your kid, and more. Sessions available virtually anywhere or in-person in the Eugene area. Spots are limited — book your first session today.

📣 A Note from Jess

Many of you know me as the person behind Eugene Family Scoop — but I also help local businesses with their marketing! And I want to offer that same support to any of you or your partners.

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If you’re a small business owner who knows you need a marketing strategy but doesn’t have the budget for a full-time marketing hire — this is for you.

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Jess
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