Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (April 10-12, 2026)

Hello my friends!

What a FUN weekend ahead! 🎉

Saturday brings the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale—the biggest of the year with most books just $2! Stock up on treasures for your kiddos (and yourself).

Sunday features the magical Art in the Park: Mythical Creatures event at Gilbert Park—FREE unicorn poop hunt, dragon performances, magic shows, and more! This is a don't-miss community celebration.

Magical Moombah: Sail Away! continues its musical adventure across the seven seas (shows Friday-Saturday, $5), and there are Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters shows all weekend at the Science Center for something totally different!

Plus tons of storytimes, open gyms, LEGO building, LARPing workshops for teens, and an inspiring dance benefit concert.

BIG REMINDER: Willamalane Summer Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 at 8am! Set your alarm now—those camps fill FAST!

Let's make it a great weekend!

Warmly,
Jess

🎨 All-Ages Open Studio 10am–2:30pm • All ages • $10 per person
📍Pudding Art Studio, 911 River Rd, Eugene
Open studio time for all ages! Drop in anytime during studio hours. More info

🎵 Magical Moombah: Sail Away! Thu-Fri 10:15am, Sat 10am & 1pm • All ages • $5
📍The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, Jaqua Concert Hall, 868 High St, Eugene
HEE!-HEE!-HEE! Our intrepid Moombahteers embark on a watery excursion to continents and archipelagos in the seven seas in search of pirates, mermaids, wonderful sea critters, and beautiful beaches! As always, everything is worth singing about! Get ready for great tunes like "Sailing, Sailing," "Little Grass Shack," "Aloha 'Oe," "By the Sea," "Anchors Aweigh," "The Wellerman," "Minnie the Mermaid," "My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean," "Blow the Man Down," and more! Tickets

📚 Family Storytime 10:15–10:45am • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 2450 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. More info

📚 Preschool Storytime 10:30–11am • Ages 3-6 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for ages 3-6 with their grown-ups. 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 Swim 11:30–12:30am • 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 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

🧱 Lego Club in the Springfield Library 1:30–2:30pm • Ages 8-12 • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, Library Meeting Room, 225 5th St, Springfield
Join for fun Lego challenges and free build time with the motto "Imagine, Build, Share"! No winners, losers, or competitions—just fun builds and sharing creations. More info

📚 Sprouts Reading Club 3:30–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 with grownups • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Read, craft, and have fun with books! Bring your grownups for this weekly reading club. More info

💦 Water Park Swim 4:30–6:30 pm • All ages •
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. Lap swim and kiddie pool also available. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

✨ Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 5pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍Eugene Science Center Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Dive into the high-energy world of K-Pop demon hunters! Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit movie to life in a spectacular 24-minute experience. Tickets & pricing

🏊 Family Swim 6–7pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening family swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🤸 Bounce All Ages Kids Open Gyms 6-8pm • Ages 1-17 • $16 per child
📍Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts Center, 329 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
All ages can explore gymnastics equipment during open gym time. Ages 7 and younger must have an adult in the building. More info

🤸 Fabulous Friday Open Gym 7–8:30pm • Ages 6-12 • $6 per child
📍Gymnastics Northwest-River Rd Parks and Rec, 30043 Leghorn Ave, Eugene
Practice your skills and have fun making new friends! Our gym is loaded with great equipment. Bring your friends for a funtastic time. Ongoing weekly. More info

🏊 Rec Swim 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🤸 NAAG Friday Night Open Gym 7:30–9:30pm • Ages walking–18 • $10 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Friday night open gym for all ages! Online release form required. More info

💦 Splash lap swim and kiddie pool drop-in 8am–12:30pm • All ages
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Water park swimming with slides and play features. Lap swim and kiddie pool also available. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

📚 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday 10am–3pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Lane Events Center, Performance Hall, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
The biggest book sale of the year! Most books $2, many children's books $1, plus CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and sheet music. Thousands of books at amazing prices—fiction, nonfiction, recent bestsellers, rare and specialty books. Bring a bag or box to carry purchases! Friends of Eugene Public Library members get early admission Saturday at 8am. General admission starts 9am Saturday. More info

🧑‍🌾 Saturday Farmers Market 9am–2pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Farmers Market Pavilion, 8th & Oak (Downtown Eugene)
Lane County Farmers Market presents the Saturday Farmers Market in Downtown Eugene! Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and more. Runs every Saturday through December 19, 2026. More info

🎨 Little Friends Art & Creative Play 10–11:15am • Ages 2-5 • $10 per child
📍Pudding Art Studio, 911 River Rd, Eugene
Weekly art class for little ones! 1-2 art projects plus creative and sensory play options. No pressure to complete projects—kids explore at their own pace. Parented class (no drop-offs), siblings welcome. RSVP: [email protected] More info

🥏 Youth Intro to Ultimate Frisbee Day Saturday, April 11, 10–11am • Grades 2-8 • Free
📍ATA Middle School Gym, 1650 W 22nd Ave, Eugene (access from ATA Turf on south side)
Come try out this fun, inclusive team sport! Free introduction to Ultimate Frisbee clinic designed for new players. Clinic split into boys & girls if numbers allow (minimum 5 of each gender), or combined. Bring athletic clothing and shoes, and water. If your child catches the Ultimate bug, they're welcome to join middle school leagues or summer camps! More info

🎵 Magical Moombah: Sail Away! Thu-Fri 10:15am, Sat 10am & 1pm • All ages • $5
📍The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, Jaqua Concert Hall, 868 High St, Eugene
HEE!-HEE!-HEE! Our intrepid Moombahteers embark on a watery excursion to continents and archipelagos in the seven seas in search of pirates, mermaids, wonderful sea critters, and beautiful beaches! As always, everything is worth singing about! Get ready for great tunes like "Sailing, Sailing," "Little Grass Shack," "Aloha 'Oe," "By the Sea," "Anchors Aweigh," "The Wellerman," "Minnie the Mermaid," "My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean," "Blow the Man Down," and more! Tickets

📚 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15–10:45am • Ages 0-3 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Fun and learning for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. More info

📚 Family Storytime 10:30am & 11:15am • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. Two sessions available! More info

📚 Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias 11–11:30am • Babies through early elementary • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, Kids & Tweens Area (window corner), 225 5th St, Springfield
Bilingual family storytime in English and Spanish! Sing songs, dance, share rhymes, play games and read books. Families with babies, preschoolers, kindergarten, and early elementary aged children welcome. | Acompáñanos en nuestra hora del cuentos familiar. Cantaremos canciones, bailaremos, compartiremos rimas, jugaremos y leeremos libros en inglés y español. More info

🦄 Art in the Park: Mythical Creatures Saturday, April 12, 11am–2pm • All ages • Free
📍Gilbert Park, Eugene
Magical community event featuring unicorn poop hunt at 11am, Cosmo's Dragon performance, noon magic show with Dr. Delusions Illusions, 9 Tailed Fox storytelling, Save the Bee mythology lessons, quests, Medusa the Snake Ladies, fairy & unicorn art, park betterment activities, and more! Family-friendly, all ages encouraged. Free for the community! Search "Gilbert Park Community Days" on Facebook for more info.

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11:25am–12:25pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Saturday morning open gym for little ones. Parent supervision required. More info

✨ Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 12pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍Eugene Science Center Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Dive into the high-energy world of K-Pop demon hunters! Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit movie to life in a spectacular 24-minute experience. Tickets & pricing

🤸 Bounce Preschool Open Gym 12:15am–1:30pm • 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

🏊 Rec Swim 12:30–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

⚔️ LARPing Workshop 12:30–4:30pm • Ages 12-17 • Free, registration required
📍Washington Park Center, 2025 Washington St, Eugene
Build your own foam battle gear and bring your imagination to life! Craft LARP equipment, learn roleplay basics, and take part in an epic fantasy adventure. No experience needed, just creativity and energy. Register online

💦 Water Park Swim 1–5pm • 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. Lap swim and kiddie pool also available. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

🧱 Fun with LEGO 3–5pm • Ages 5-9 with grownups • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop-in creative building time! Bring your grownups and build with LEGO. More info

♻️ Using Creation Stations for Upcycled Art 3–5pm • All ages • $50
📍555 High St, Eugene
Join MECCA in person for a fun and creative session as part of the Connecting Family & Planet Series! Explore how to use creation stations to turn everyday items into unique, upcycled art pieces. Perfect way to get crafty, connect with your family, make new friends, and do something great for the planet. Bring your energy and imagination—let's make art that matters! More info & register

💃 All That! Dance Company: Overcome Benefit Concert 7–9:30pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Celebrate the spirit of OVERCOME! All That! Dance Company presents a beautiful evening of dance with a heart of service. Each season, the studio chooses a worthy individual or organization in the community as the beneficiary of concert proceeds. Service to others is a hallmark of this studio, allowing dancers to use their artistry to support those in need. Support this inspiring evening! Buy tickets

📚 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Sunday 10am–3pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Lane Events Center, Performance Hall, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
The biggest book sale of the year! Most books $2, many children's books $1, plus CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and sheet music. Thousands of books at amazing prices—fiction, nonfiction, recent bestsellers, rare and specialty books. Bring a bag or box to carry purchases! Friends of Eugene Public Library members get early admission Saturday at 8am. General admission starts 9am Saturday. More info

✨ Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 12 pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍Eugene Science Center Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Dive into the high-energy world of K-Pop demon hunters! Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit movie to life in a spectacular 24-minute experience. Tickets & pricing

🏊 Rec Swim 12–1:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Sunday afternoon recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🎨 Fun with Watercolors 1–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 with grownups • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop-in creative art time! Explore watercolors with your grownups. More info

👜 Analog Bag Demo + Make a Bag Charm 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Learn all about Analog bags and how to make your very own! Plus, make a free bag charm to decorate your Analog bag. Beginner-friendly, 2-hour hands-on crafting event. More info

💦 Water Park Swim 1–5pm • 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. Lap swim and kiddie pool also available. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

🎸 MEPAA Second Sunday Family Jam 1:30–3pm • All ages • $5-10 suggested donation
📍MEPAA Music & Arts Center, 2370 Parliament St, Eugene
Rock camp style workshop on the 2nd Sunday of every month! Drum circle, guided acoustic and electric songs, all ages welcome. No musical experience necessary — all instruments and equipment provided. More info

🎨 Sunday Science Adventures 3pm • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Science activities at the Adventure Children's Museum (museum admission required). More info

🎲 Family Bingo 5:30pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍Drop Bear Brewery, 950 W 8th Ave, Eugene
Sunday family bingo night! More info

🏡 Natural Cob Building Workshop Saturday, April 11, 10am–1pm (+ optional Sunday session) • All ages • Sliding scale $0-$15
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 39259 Delight Valley School Rd, Dexter
Get muddy and learn to build with cob—a natural building material made from clay, sand, and straw! Explore cob recipes and testing, hands-on wall or structure building, and natural building principles. Optional Day 2: Sunday 10am-1pm. Participants can attend one or both days. Register each adult separately and add children's names to registration form. Camping available on-site (reserve via Hip Camp). Register☀️

Summer Registration Day - April 15th! Registration opens 8am • All ages
📍Online registration at Willamalane.org
Mark your calendars! Registration for Willamalane's summer programs opens at 8am. Sign up for summer camps, trips, classes, swim lessons, and more. Programs fill quickly, so set your alarm and be ready to register when the system opens! Register starting 8am

🎭 Bluey's Big Play - Tickets On Sale! • All ages
📍Hult Center, Silva Concert Hall, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Mark your calendars! Tickets for Bluey's Big Play are now on sale for shows September 29-30, 2026. When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Get tickets

⛳ 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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