Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (April 3-5, 2026)

Hello my friends!

Easter weekend is HERE! 🐰 And boy, do we have options for you!

There are egg hunts happening all day Saturday and Sunday across Eugene and Springfield—seriously, you could hit multiple hunts if you wanted to! Our favorite is Willamalane's MEGGA Hunt on Saturday morning at Lively Park. It's not just an egg hunt—it's an entire festival with music, treats, balloon animals, face painting, train rides, food trucks, and tons of fun activities for the kids. Worth the $7 ticket!

But wait, there's more than just Easter! 🎨

Friday is Free First Friday, which means FREE admission at both the UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Perfect opportunity to explore these amazing Eugene resources without any cost!

Saturday morning, the Farmers Market has a special Spring Has Sprung celebration with flower crown making, plant marker crafting, and Spring Crop Bingo (with prizes!). It's all free and runs 9am-2pm.

And don't miss First Friday ArtWalk downtown on Friday night (5:30-8pm, always free!) to explore Eugene's vibrant arts scene.

Ready to make the most of this beautiful April weekend? Let's dive in!

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

🦆 Free First Friday at UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History 10am–5pm • All ages • FREE
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Explore Oregon's past, present, and future for FREE! The museum offers free admission on the first Friday of every month. Journey through fascinating exhibits featuring Oregon's natural history, archaeology, cultural heritage, and more. 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

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • 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

📚 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

🎨 Free First Friday at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art 11am–5pm • All ages • Free
📍Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene
Free admission on the first Friday of every month! Explore art exhibitions at the JSMA. 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

🏊 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

🪲 Teens: Make a Beetle Terrarium 4–5pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Build a terrarium featuring a real beetle specimen! Unique hands-on craft for teens. 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

🎨 First Friday ArtWalk 5:30–8pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene (start at Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8th Ave)
Explore downtown Eugene's vibrant arts scene! Pick up your ArtWalk guide at the Pavilion, shop the Artist Marketplace, then take a self-guided tour of galleries and arts venues. Special programming features live performances and interactive art. Always free! 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

🤸 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

🔨 Home Depot Kids Workshop: Farm Planter 9am • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Home Depot stores (check local Eugene/Springfield stores)
Free hands-on workshop on the first Saturday of every month! Build a farm planter project. While supplies last. More info

🌷 Spring Has Sprung Event! Saturday, April 4, 9am–2pm • All ages • Free
📍Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza, 8th & Oak, Eugene
Celebrate spring at the Saturday Farmers Market with special activities all day long! Make flower crowns using locally-grown flowers (hosted by local flower farmers), create plant markers for your garden beds or potted plants, play Spring Crop Bingo to learn Oregon's seasonal produce (prizes!), and more springtime fun. Shop the market and welcome the season with your loved ones! 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

🥚 MEGGA Hunt Saturday, April 4, 9am–12pm • All ages • $7 per hunter
📍Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Springfield's largest annual egg hunt! Tickets required for anyone hunting (parents free). Multiple hunt types: competitive (by age), baby/toddler, inclusive, and adaptive. Free activities: crafts, balloon animals, face painting, train rides, food trucks. Bring a basket! Get tickets

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 10am • All ages • Free
📍Harvest Community Church, 2700 Gilham Rd, Eugene
Free community Easter egg hunt! More info

🐰 Bounce and Bloom Backyard Bash Saturday, April 4, 10am • All ages • Free
📍Evergreen Senior Living, 3760 N Clarey St, Eugene
Spring celebration with activities! More info

🐰 Spring Carnival Saturday, April 4, 10am–1pm • All ages • Free
📍First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St, Eugene
Free family-friendly Spring Carnival with games, activities, and fun! 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

📚 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

🤸 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

🐰 Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 1pm • All ages • Free
📍Fairfield Baptist Church, 3991 Elmira Rd, Eugene
Free community Easter egg hunt! More info

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival Saturday, April 4, 2pm • All ages • Free
📍Real Life Church at Willamette Leadership Academy, 34020 B St, Eugene
Free Easter egg hunt plus carnival activities! More info

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 2pm • All ages • Free
📍State Street Park, 2135 Wisconsin St, Eugene
Free community Easter egg hunt at the park! More info

💦 Water Park Swim 2–6pm • 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 Bracelets and Keychains Saturday, April 4, 3–5pm • Ages 5-9 with grownups • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop-in creative fun! Make bracelets and keychains with your grownups. More info

🐰 Children's Easter Egg Hunt Sunday April 5, 11:30am • All ages • Free
📍First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1050 E 23rd Ave, Eugene
All children and their friends are invited! Bring a basket to fill and join the fun. Age-specific hunt locations: Infants/toddlers hunt in the front yard (meet in Chapel), Kindergarten-4th grade hunt in preschool backyard (meet in Blue/Yellow Rooms), 5th grade+ enjoy indoor scavenger hunt (meet in Sojourners). Every type of family is welcome! 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

🧱 Fun with LEGO Saturday, April 5, 1–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 with grownups • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop-in creative building time! Bring your grownups and build with LEGO. More info

🐰 Resurrection Sunday Egg Hunt Sunday, April 5, 1pm • All ages • Free
📍Crossfire Church, 942 28th St, Springfield
Free Easter egg hunt on Resurrection Sunday! More info

⚾ Easter Sunday with the Emeralds Sunday, April 5, 1:05pm • All ages • Check pricing online
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Celebrate Easter Sunday at the Emeralds game! America's pastime on Easter—perfect family outing. More info & tickets

🎸 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

🐰 Photos With The Easter Bunny March 20–April 4, various hours • All ages • Photo packages vary
📍Valley River Center, Center Court, 293 Valley River Center, Eugene
The Easter Bunny is back! Visit in Center Court starting March 20. Book your photo session online for the easiest experience and get exclusive perks: FREE Yankee Candle photo label + $10 off $30 purchase, plus FREE 3-month Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets app trial. Reservations preferred, walk-ins welcome. Hours vary by date: March 30-April 4 (Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-9pm). Reserve online

🥚 MEGGA Hunt - Tickets On Sale! Saturday, April 4, 9am–12pm • All ages • $7 per hunter
📍Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Springfield's largest annual egg hunt! Tickets required for anyone hunting (parents free). Multiple hunt types: competitive (by age), baby/toddler, inclusive, and adaptive. Free activities: crafts, balloon animals, face painting, train rides, food trucks. Bring a basket! Get tickets

🎭 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

🎨 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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