Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (Oct 19-22, 2026)

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Scroll down for this week’s full event lineup! 💛

Here are the highlights this week:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

💃 Babywearing y Bailando
🧟 Teens: Create a Zombarbie
👻 Fright! at the Springfield History Museum

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MONDAY, OCT 19

🪼 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

🎸 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

TUESDAY, OCT 20

🎃 Adventure!’s Pumpkin Trail Oct 13–31 • All ages • Free
📍Pick up packets at Adventure! Children’s Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
The Pumpkin Trail is back! Pick up your packet at Adventure!, then visit stops around town to spot pumpkins, collect letters, and solve the puzzle. Collect special treats at each stop during business hours. Return completed packets to Adventure! for a goodie bag. No pre-registration — packets available first-come, first-served starting October 13. Limit one packet per child. 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.

🦘 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

🤸 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

📋 Preparing for Divorce: A Decision-Making Workshop for Women 2:00–3:30pm • Women • $75
📍Facing Giants, 576 Olive St #300, Eugene (also available online)
A 90-minute workshop helping women considering, preparing for, or navigating divorce get organized around key decisions — property, finances, debt, parenting, support, and more. Registration includes a Divorce Decision-Making Workbook. Space is limited — advance registration required. More info

🦕 Tweens: Create a Cryptid Case File 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Imagine and document your own mythical creature! More info

🎲 Teens: Play D&D 5:00–7:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Get together to play Dungeons & Dragons — beginners welcome! More info

WEDNESDAY, OCT 21

👶 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

👶 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

🏗️ Kids: Building Challenge 2:30–3:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Get together for a building challenge! More info

✨ Crafty Science: Make It Glow 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Glow-in-the-dark science fun! More info

🐍 Teens: Make Planter Snakes 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Use air-dry clay to make decorative snake friends for your plants! More info

🔬 An Evening with Bill Nye 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The Science Guy himself comes to Eugene! An entertaining and enlightening evening with Bill Nye exploring science, climate, and the future. Check the website for ticket information. More info

THURSDAY, OCT 22

📚 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

🌽 Amazon Farmers Market Thursdays 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
Pick up fresh produce, grab a delicious pastry, or brighten someone's day with fresh cut flowers! Runs every Thursday, June 11–October 29. No market on June 19. Plenty of parking right off Hilyard Street. 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

🎨 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

💃 Babywearing y Bailando 1:00–2:30pm • New & expectant parents • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Learn to carry and dance with your baby while connecting with other new and expectant parents! Bilingual (English/Spanish). 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

🧟 Teens: Create a Zombarbie 4:00–5:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Reconfigure old Barbies into creepy zombies! More info

👻 Fright! at the Springfield History Museum 4:00–8:30pm • All ages • Adults $5, Kids 5-17 $3, Under 5 free, Family of 5+ $20
📍Springfield History Museum, 590 Main St, Springfield
The 5th annual Fright! at the Museum fundraiser transforms the historic Oregon Power Company substation into a spooky journey through local history! Family-friendly haunted experience 4–6pm (less scary, more lights). Full scare mode 6:30–8:30pm (great for older kids and adults). Recovery station with photo ops and free snacks at the end! Running October 22–24 and 29–31. All proceeds support the Springfield History Museum. 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

REGISTRATION ALERTS & FALL ADVENTURES

👻 Haunted House at Dorris Ranch 7:00–10:00pm • Ages 13+ recommended • Ticketed
📍Dorris Ranch, Springfield
Make your way through the historic Tomseth House featuring live actors, animatronics, and scary special effects! Also open Fridays and Saturdays through October 31. Get tickets in advance — any remaining tickets available onsite. Note: multiple flights of stairs and narrow hallways; not wheelchair accessible. Get tickets

🎃 Haunted Bamboo Forest 2026: Freak Show Maze October 24, 25 & 31 • $15 per person, $65 groups of 5-10
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Enter the haunted maze if you dare! Two experiences available:🌟 Family Friendly Maze or 👹 Freak Show Maze Get tickets

🐰 Farmily Fun Group Saturdays 10:00–11:30am • Caregivers & kids of all ages • $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 September 5–November 14. Drop-in option available — choose the Saturday that works for you! More info

🎃 Walt's Wild Wagon Ride & Pumpkin Patch at Johnson Farms Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm • All ages • Tickets required for hay rides & pumpkin train
📍Johnson Farms, 89733 Armitage Rd, Eugene
Fall has arrived at Johnson Farms! Enjoy wagon hayrides, a U-pick pumpkin patch, pumpkin slingshots, apple cider, and other fall treats. Plenty of room for exploring and photo opportunities. Open daily through October 31! More info

🍎 Apple Daze at Detering Orchards 9:00am–5:00pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Detering Orchards, 30946 Wyatt Dr, Harrisburg
Fall fun at its finest! U-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, cow train rides, corn maze, tractor rides, apple blaster, corn cannon, mechanical bull rides, craft beer and cider, homemade caramel apples, and pies. U-pick fruits and vegetables available daily — call ahead for produce availability. Runs every weekend through October 25! More info

🌿 Parker Learning Gardens: Fall Classes Now Open!
📍31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Eleven weeks of outdoor learning, animal care, harvesting, cooking, art, and real-world skills on a 33-acre educational farm! Fall season runs August 31–November 14. Space available in all four classes:

🛠 Youth Discovery Project — Ages 13-17, Mondays 4–6pm
🐰 Farmily Fun Group — Caregivers & kids of all ages, Saturdays 10–11:30am Register here

💡 ALWAYS ON THE TABLE

⛳Ghostly Golf • 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

🏊 Swimming at Amazon Pool Open May–October • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Eugene's beloved outdoor pool featuring three tanks, two water slides, a diving platform, hot tub, sandbox, and lap lanes. Offers rec swim, family swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! 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

🌊 Splash at Lively Park Open through September 7 • Check website for pricing
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Eugene-Springfield's ONLY indoor waterpark! Wave pool, huge waterslide, waterfall fountain, kiddie pool, lap swimming, and more. Offers waterpark swims, lap swim, and swim lessons. Mon–Sat 1–4pm & 4:30–7:30pm, Sun 1–5pm. 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

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