Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (Oct 5-8, 2026)

Hi Friends! 👋

The weather right now is absolutely stunning — don't let it slip by! If you haven't gotten out to see the fall foliage yet, there's still time. 🍂 The changing colors are worth the trip, whether it's a hike up to Proxy Falls or just a stroll through your neighborhood.

With weather this good, I highly recommend taking advantage of all the outdoor fall options too — Ghostly Golf, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and scenic picnics. My kiddos aren't quite old enough for Ghostly Golf yet, so for now we're keeping it simple: bike rides in the park and stocking up on every variety of pumpkin and squash we can find. 🎃

Here are the highlights this week:

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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

🎭 Free Monthly Tour of the Hult Center 11:00am–12:00pm • All ages • Free (tickets required)
📍Hult Center for the Performing Arts, One Eugene Center, Eugene
Go behind the scenes of Eugene's most beautiful performing arts venue! Learn about the history of the building, explore the public art, and even get a chance to walk backstage. Free tickets must be reserved online in advance — first come, first served. Get tickets

📚 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

🌽 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

🌿 Tweens: Young Ecologists Club 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Hands-on learning about the environment! More info

🤝 Teen Team Volunteering 4:30–5:30pm • Teens • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Sign up to volunteer at the Downtown Library this fall! More info

🧵 Bordemos (en español) 6:15–7:15pm • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
¡Ven a bordar en español! Para todas las edades, desde niños hasta adultos. More info

🎭 & Juliet Various times • All ages • Ticketed
📍Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The Tony Award-winning musical hits the Hult Center stage! What if Juliet didn't die? & Juliet reimagines Shakespeare's classic with a joyful, modern pop soundtrack. 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

🤸 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, 580 Valley River Drive, Suite 160, Eugene, OR 97401
Connect with other parents of babies. Topics vary weekly. More info

🃏 Kids: Play Uno 2:30–3:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Get together and play Uno! More info

🧸 Teens: Create Frankenstuffies 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Combine parts from used stuffies to create your own monster masterpiece! More info

🎃 Craft 3D Paper Pumpkins 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn to make a 3D paper pumpkin decoration! More info

👻 Teens: Graveyard Shift — Haunted Dolls 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Get together to explore mysteries, aliens, ghosts, and the macabre! More info

🎭 & Juliet Various times • All ages • Ticketed
📍Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The Tony Award-winning musical hits the Hult Center stage! More info

🎨 Art Exhibit: Love Your Library All day • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
See the entries to the 2026 "Love Your Library" art contest on display at the library! 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

🪐 Walk the Planets 10:00–11:15am • All ages • $10 per person
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Celebrate World Space Week and Walktober with a 1.5-mile guided walk along Pre's Trail through Alton Baker Park! Start with a live planetarium show, then explore our solar system with 5 interpretive stops along the way. 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

🦘 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

🤸 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

💃 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: Anime Watch Party 4:00–5:00pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Get together for an anime watch party! More info

🧪 Teens: Make a Decorative Potion Bottle 4:00–5:00pm • Teens • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Decorate a potion bottle in magical or spooky style! 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

🎸 Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku, Led Kaapana, Jeff Peterson 7:30pm • All ages (minors with parent/guardian) • Ticketed
📍The Shedd Institute, 868 High St, Eugene
Three of Hawaii's most celebrated musicians bring the beautiful sounds of slack key guitar to Eugene! An unforgettable evening of Hawaiian music and culture. More info

🎭 & Juliet Various times • All ages • Ticketed
📍Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The Tony Award-winning musical hits the Hult Center stage! More info

🧹 Historic Broom Making Workshop at Parker Learning Gardens
Second Saturdays 10:00am–1:00pm • Families welcome • Sliding scale $0–$15 (+ $25 to take home your broom)
📍31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Learn a nearly lost craft! Make traditional hand-tied brooms using broomcorn and locally sourced hazelwood handles with local broom artist Stefanie Songchild. Part of the Living Systems: Second Saturday Farm Workshops series. Register here

🎃 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:

⛳ 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

🏊 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

💛 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.

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