Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (April 24-26, 2026)

Hello my friends!

This weekend is packed with hands-on creativity and fun! 🎨

Highlights this weekend:

🎭 Rose Children's Theatre: Something Rotten Jr. runs all weekend (and into next week!) at Wildish Theater. This hilarious musical comedy about two brothers trying to write the world's first musical features big song-and-dance numbers and wacky characters. Multiple showtimes through May 3rd!

🎺 FREE interactive family concert: The Spectacular Brass Galaxy Saturday 10am at the Hult Center! This FREE interactive family concert explores trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba. Arrive early for the Musical Kid Zone with an Instrument Petting Zoo and hands-on projects!

🦆 Eugene Marathon Duck Dash for Kids Saturday 9:30am at Hayward Field! A fun 1K race with Nike shirt, finisher medal, and pancake breakfast. Pay what you can (free entry available). Kids 6 and under run with an adult.

🌍 Family Day & Earth Day at PLAY Saturday 11:30am-6pm! FREE celebration with a children's sensory room (balloons, laser lights, music, galaxy projection). Connect with Kids First (noon-2pm) for family resources, plus a FREE magic show with Dr. Delusion at 4pm!

🎨 SO MANY hands-on activities! This weekend features LEGO building, birdhouse painting, derby horseshoes, newt counting at Tugman Park, instrument exploration, and more. Check out all the creative events below!

Plus laser shows (K-Pop & Taylor Swift!), El día del niño celebration, library anniversaries, storytimes, swims, and more!

Let's make it a creative 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

📚 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

💦 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 5:00pm • All ages • Paid admission
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
A high-energy laser show bringing the pulse-pounding music of K-Pop Demon Hunters to life! Dazzling laser effects for fans of all ages. Advance tickets available online. Note: contains bright/flashing lights and loud music. More info

🎉 El día del niño, el día del libro / Children's Day, Book Day 5:30–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Guy Lee Elementary, Springfield
Springfield's 20th annual Children's Day, Book Day celebration! Enjoy live music and dance performances, crafts, food, a visit from Sluggo and Caesar the Llama, and a free book for every youth. A joyful community event celebrating our community's stories, languages, and cultures. More info

🎇 Laser Taylor Swift 6:00pm • All ages • Paid admission
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Taylor Swift's biggest hits brought to life in dazzling laser light! A must for Swifties of all ages. Advance tickets available online. Note: contains bright/flashing lights and loud music. More info

🏊 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

🧠 All-ages Trivia Night 6:00–7:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Get together for a fun evening of trivia! All ages welcome. 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

🎭 Rose Children's Theatre Presents: Something Rotten Jr. 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Wildish Theater, Eugene
A hilarious musical comedy about two brothers determined to write the world's first musical! Blending Shakespeare with Broadway flair, this fast-paced show features big song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of characters. 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

🎵 Free Hult Center Passes: The Okee Dokee Brothers Available April 25 • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Pick up a Cultural Pass for a free pair of tickets to see The Okee Dokee Brothers at the Hult Center on May 2nd at 7:30pm! Passes available for checkout at the Springfield Public Library on April 25th while supplies last. 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

🧑‍🌾 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

🦆 Eugene Marathon Duck Dash for Kids 9:30am • Ages 2-12 • $0–$20 sliding scale
📍Hayward Field, Eugene
A fun 1K race for kids as part of Eugene Marathon weekend! Includes a Nike running shirt, finisher medal, water bottle, reusable goodie bag, and a free Krusteaz pancake breakfast. Kids 6 and under must run with an adult chaperone. Pay what you can — free entry available for families in need. More info

🦎 11th Annual Wow Newts Nature Quest! 10:00am–12:00pm • All ages • Free for members, $10/family for non-members
📍Tugman Park, Eugene
Join naturalist Tom Titus for the 11th annual newt count! Learn all about newts as you count these cool critters in Tugman Park's creek. Meet outside the picnic shelter. Pre-registration required. More info

🎺 The Spectacular Brass Galaxy 10:00am–12:00pm • Ages 0-12 • Free
📍Hult Center Lobby, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Blast off into the musical cosmos! Explore the brass family — trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba — in this interactive family concert. Arrive early at 10am for the Musical Kid Zone featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo and hands-on projects with Adventure Children's Museum. 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

📚 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

🤸 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

🎉 Celebrate 25 Years of Sheldon Branch 12:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Celebrate 25 years of neighborhood library services at the Sheldon Branch! More info

🤸 Bounce Preschool Open Gym 12:15pm–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

💦 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

🎭 Rose Children's Theatre Presents: Something Rotten Jr. 2:00pm & 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Wildish Theater, Eugene
A hilarious musical comedy about two brothers determined to write the world's first musical! Blending Shakespeare with Broadway flair, this fast-paced show features big song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of characters. More info

📚 PANIC! at the Bookstore: A History of Comics Censorship 3:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn the fascinating history of comics censorship with Dr. Andréa Gilroy of Books With Pictures. More info

🧱 Fun with LEGO 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with LEGO! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info

🌍 Family Day & Earth Day at PLAY 11:30am–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍PLAY, 232 W 5th Ave, Eugene
A free family-friendly Earth Day celebration! The golf suite transforms into a children's sensory room with balloons, laser lights, music, and galaxy projection. Kids menus available. Connect with Kids First from noon–2pm to learn about local family resources, plus a free magic show with Dr. Delusion at 4pm. More info

🌸 Eugene May Day Celebration 2026 12:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Park Blocks, Eugene
A day of celebration with free food, art, music, games, workshops, a maypole, speeches, and more! A fun community event you won't want to miss. More info

🏊 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

🎨 Paint a Spring Birdhouse or Make a Derby Horseshoe 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Come in for a free crafting event! Paint a birdhouse just in time for spring or make a derby horseshoe craft. All materials included. More info

🏗️ Fun with Building 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with building! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. 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

🎭 Rose Children's Theatre Presents: Something Rotten Jr. 2:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Wildish Theater, Eugene
A hilarious musical comedy about two brothers determined to write the world's first musical! Blending Shakespeare with Broadway flair, this fast-paced show features big song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of characters. 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

🏕️Singing Creek Summer Camps Various weeks June-August • Ages 6-11 • $250/week
📍Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St, Springfield
History and nature-based summer camps! Choose from Forest Path Nature Camp, Earth Ways Indigenous Camp, Pioneer Homesteading Camp, Opal Whiteley Nature Fairies Camp, or Lewis & Clark Explorers Camp. 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Hands-on crafts, games, stories, outdoor exploration, cooking, music, and special guests! Scholarships available. View full schedule & register

🎭 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

🎭 Rose Children's Theatre Presents: Something Rotten Jr. Multiple dates April 24–May 3 • All ages • Ticketed
📍Wildish Theater, Eugene
A hilarious musical comedy about two brothers determined to write the world's first musical! Blending Shakespeare with Broadway flair, this fast-paced show features big song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of characters. Show times: April 24 at 7pm; April 25 at 2pm & 7pm; April 26 at 2pm; May 1 at 7pm; May 2 at 2pm & 7pm; May 3 at 2pm. More info

⛳ 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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