Eugene Family Scoop - Weekday Edition (Sept 21-24, 2026)

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Fall is officially settling in, and I love it. Cooler mornings, cozy vibes, and a fresh start energy that makes me want to try new things. This week has some cool offerings — from learning to ride a bike to the Eugene Symphony opening their season in style. Scroll down for the full lineup! 🍂

Here are the highlights this week:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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MONDAY, SEPT 21

🪼 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

🎸 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, SEPT 22

🌽 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

📚 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

🌸 Tweens: Make Pressed Flower Keychains 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 9-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Save pressed flowers in resin to make a beautiful charm for a keychain! More info

🚲 Learn to Ride — Drop-In Event 4:30–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍859 Willamette St, Eugene
Never learned to ride a bike? Now's your chance! Join Safe Routes to School, local school districts, Cascadia Mobility, and Shift Community Cycles for a free learn-to-ride event with bike checks, minor tune-ups, free helmets, and info about bike share. No bike required — just bring yourself! Helmets and bikes welcome if you have them. More info

🎭 Inside Out and Our Feelings 4:30–7:30pm • Moms & elementary-aged kids • $40-$60 (sliding scale)
📍576 Olive St #300, Eugene
Watch Inside Out together, enjoy snacks, then explore emotions through arts and crafts inspired by joy, sadness, fear, anger, and disgust! A fun and meaningful workshop for moms and their elementary-aged kiddos. More info

🎲 Teens: D&D for Beginners 5:00–7:00pm • Teens • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
New to Dungeons & Dragons? Learn to play in this beginner-friendly intro session! More info

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23

📚 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, 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

📿 Discover Together: Beaded Bracelets 2:30–3:30pm • Kids & tweens • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Discover the art of bracelet making in this fun weekly hands-on activity! More info

🦁 Kids: Make Alebrije Animal Masks 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Color, cut, and shape a vibrant 3D animal mask to wear! Inspired by the colorful Mexican folk art tradition of Alebrijes. More info

🚴 Twilight Cyclocross 4:30pm • All ages • Check website for pricing
📍Oak Hill School, 86397 Eldon Schafer Dr, Eugene
A fun, high-energy cyclocross series on short, varied courses featuring pavement, grass, dirt, mud, sand pits, and barriers! From beginners to elite athletes — everyone gets cheered on at this big friendly cowbell party. Runs every Wednesday through September 30. More info

🎨 Teens: Meet a Tattoo Artist 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Meet up and learn from tattoo artist Ty Haworth! A unique behind-the-scenes look at the art of tattooing. 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

THURSDAY, SEPT 24

📚 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

🎪 Westside Indoor Playground Open House 10:00am–12:00pm • Ages 0-5 • Free
📍Westside Indoor Playground, 4445 Royal Ave, Eugene
Come check out everything Westside Indoor Playground has to offer! A free open house perfect for little ones ages 0-5. 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

📚 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

🎨 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

🎱 Bingo at Spencer Creek Grange 6:00–9:00pm • All ages • Check website for pricing
📍Spencer Creek Grange, 86013 Lorane Hwy, Eugene
Bingo is back! Come support local 4H and FFA projects while winning at Bingo. A fun family night out in the country! More info

🎸 Rooster's Blues Jam 6:30–10:30pm • All ages • No cover (minimum $9 purchase)
📍Mac's Restaurant, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
Live blues hosted by Skip Jones and Byron Case! Don't forget to tip the artists. More info

🎺 Eugene Symphony: Fanfares for the Common Man and Uncommon Woman 7:30pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Hult Center for the Performing Arts, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The Soreng Chamber Series opens with a program of brilliance, power, and ceremonial grandeur! Music Director Alex Prior leads the ensemble in a celebration of bold brass sounds featuring Fanfare for the Common Man and Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. More info

💡 REGISTRATION ALERTS

🌿 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
🌻 Children's Garden Club — Ages 5-12, Wednesdays 4–6pm
🌼 Mom & Me — Ages 0-4 + mom, Fridays 10–11:30am
🐰 Farmily Fun Group — Ages 0-4 + 1-2 caregivers, Saturdays 10–11:30am
Seeds of Success scholarships and payment plans available. Register here

🌱 Saturday Farmily Fun Group Saturdays 10:00–11:30am • All ages & 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 September 5–November 14. Drop-in option available — choose the Saturday that works for you! Scholarships available. More info

💡 ALWAYS ON THE TABLE

⛳ 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 you can use the same day. 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. First session focuses on understanding your situation. Spots are limited — book your first session today.

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