Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (Feb 13-16, 2026)

Happy Thursday!

Your weekend is packed with Valentine's fun AND President's Day activities. Here's what's happening...

Let's jump right in!

–Jess

📚 Family Storytime 10:15am • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. More info

📚 Preschool Storytime 10:30am • Ages 3-6 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Interactive stories, songs, and activities build early literacy and social skills. More info

🏊 Baby Swim 10:30–11:30am • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Special swim time for babies and young children with caregivers. 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 Sing & Sign 1–2pm • Ages 0-12 months • Free
📍Daisy's Place, 1270 Charnelton St 2nd floor, Eugene
Daisy's Sing & Sign offers a fun environment to interact with other families through singing and dancing together. On Fridays, we offer our original music class format for families and caretakers of infants. More info

🏊 Family Swim 1–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. More info

📚 Kids' Crafting Time 1:30–2:30pm • Ages 6-12 • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St Suite 301, Springfield
Go to the library for a fun Early Release Friday crafting program! Arts and crafts materials, plus fun projects: pop-up creatures, squishy packing peanut sculptures, valentines, and more! More info

📖 Sprouts: Budding Readers 3:30–4:30pm • Early readers • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Reading enrichment program for early readers. More info

💦 Water Park Swim 4:30–6:30pm • 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. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

📚 TWEENS - OBOB Celebration: Trivia Games 4:30pm • Ages 8-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Oregon Battle of the Books celebration with trivia games for kids. More info

🤸 Bounce All Ages Open Gym 6–8pm • All ages • $16 per child (or $80 for 6-visit pass)
📍Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts Center, 329 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Open gym for all ages to explore gymnastics and circus arts equipment. More info

🎉 Laser Show: Valentine Edition 6pm • All ages • $8
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Enjoy being immersed in music from your favorite artists synced to mesmerizing laser imagery in Eugene Science Center's planetarium! More info

🏊 Family Swim 6pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Family swim time at Sheldon Pool. More info

🎭 Stellaluna 6:30pm • All ages • See website for pricing
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Live performance of the beloved children's story Stellaluna. More info

🎉 DJ Night at Get Air 7–10pm • Ages 9+ • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Jump to the music with awesome lights and party atmosphere every Friday night! More info

🏊 Rec Swim 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🤸 Gymnastics NW School Age Open Gym 7–8:30pm • School age • $6 per child
📍Gymnastics Northwest-River Rd Parks and Rec, 30043 Leghorn Ave, Eugene
Open gym time for school-age children to explore gymnastics equipment. More info

🤸 NAAG Open Gym 7:30–9:30pm • All ages • $10 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Evening open gym time for kids to explore gymnastics equipment. More info

🎭 The Magical Moombah! 10–11am • All ages • $5 per person
📍The Shedd Institute, 868 High St, Eugene
Interactive musical performance for families. More info

🚂 37th Annual Swap Meet and Train Show 10am–5pm (Saturday), 10am–3pm (Sunday) • All ages • Early bird $10 (9am), standard $6 (10am), ages 6-12 $2, under 6 free
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Two-day train show and swap meet. Admission good for both days! More info

🎨 Craft Event at Michaels: Valentine’s Keychain and Mardi Gras Mask 10am–12pm • All ages • Free
📍Michaels Craft Store, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Free hands-on craft activity for kids at Michaels. More info

📚 Baby & Toddler Storytime 10:15am • Ages 0-3 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Songs, rhymes, and playful learning for your youngest library visitors. More info

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

📚 Family Bilingual Storytime 10:30am • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St Suite 301, Springfield
Librarians share stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. Perfect for bilingual families or anyone wanting to introduce kids to Spanish! More info

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11:25am–12:25pm • Preschool age • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Open gym time for preschoolers to explore gymnastics equipment. More info

🤸 Bounce Preschool Open Gym 12:15–1:30pm • 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. More info

🏊 Rec Swim 12:30–2pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🎭 The Magical Moombah! 1–2pm • All ages • $5 per person
📍The Shedd Institute, 868 High St, Eugene
Afternoon performance of interactive musical show for families. 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
Extended afternoon water park swimming. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

🛍️ Kid Made Market 2–4pm • All ages • Free to attend
📍Pudding Art Studio, 911 River Ave, Eugene
Kids showcase and sell their handmade creations at this special market. More info

🎶 Eugene Concert Choir: Songs from the Heart for Kids 2:30pm • All ages • See website for pricing
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Family-friendly concert celebrating Valentine's Day with the Eugene Concert Choir. More info

🎨 Fun with LEGO 3–5pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Drop-in LEGO building time at the library. More info

🫧 Early Bird Toddler Time at Get Air 8–10am • Under 46" tall • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Start your Sunday with bouncing! Perfect for early risers and families who want to get energy out before the rest of the day. More info

🚂 37th Annual Swap Meet and Train Show 10am–3pm (Sunday) • All ages • Early bird $10 (9am), standard $6 (10am), ages 6-12 $2, under 6 free
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Two-day train show and swap meet. Admission good for both days! More info

🏊 Rec Swim 12–1:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $5.50, Adult $6
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. More info

🎨 Fun with Pastels 1–4:30pm • Ages 5+ • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop-in pastel art activity at the library. 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
Extended afternoon water park swimming. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

🏃 Downtown Athletic Club - President's Day Camp 8am–4pm • Ages 6-12 • Members $55, Non-members $65
📍Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Willamette St Suite 200, Eugene
Full-day camp for school-age kids on the holiday. Campers enjoy a mix of fitness, games, swimming, creative projects, and social activities. Bring lunch, snacks, swimsuit, water bottle, close-toed shoes, and comfortable clothes. Lifejacket needed if child cannot swim. Register by emailing [email protected]. More info

🎨 Monday Sensory Activity 11:30am–12pm • Ages 2+ • $7
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Hands-on sensory activity for young children at the museum. More info

💦 Holiday Water Park Swim 1pm - 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. In-district and out-of-district rates available. More info

👶 Incredible INFANTs Program - Starting Feb 12
Thursdays, 6–7:30pm (every other week for 10 weeks) • Ages: 0-4 months • $50+ (scholarships available) • Only 3 spots left!
📍Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Designed for families with newborns 0-4 months old. Connect with other new parents, learn to respond to your baby's unique needs, explore self-care and how relationships have changed, and help your baby develop through play. Group meets Feb 12, Feb 26, and continues every other week through June. "Because of this group, I am more able to cope with stress and better able to soothe our baby." - First 3 Years parent Register now

🌱 Farm & Garden Weekly Classes - Spring Session
Ages 0-17 • March 9–May 23 (11 weeks) • Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 4
📍Parker Learning Gardens
Weekly classes on a 33-acre educational farm! Kids learn through hands-on gardening, farm activities, and nature exploration. Classes: Youth Discovery Project (ages 13-17), Children's Garden Club (ages 5-12), Mom & Me tots (ages 0-4), Farmily Fun Group tots (ages 0-4). $231-318 per season. Scholarships, sibling discounts, and payment plans available. View schedule & register

🌱 Farm & Garden Summer Camp (Registration Open!)
July 6-24 • Ages 5-9 & 10-14 • $350/week (15% sibling discount + scholarships available) • 9am–3:30pm (flexible drop-off 8:30am, pick-up until 4pm)
📍Parker Learning Gardens
Three weeks of hands-on learning, creativity, and outdoor fun on a 33-acre educational farm! NEW this year: two age groups each week. Week 1: Earth & Animals (July 6-10) Week 2: Natural Scientists (July 13-17) Week 3: Creative Roots (July 20-24). Register for one, two, or all three weeks! Scholarships and 15% sibling discounts available. Learn more & register

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 NOW AVAILABLE: Parent Coaching Program
$300 (3 sessions) or $550 (6 sessions)
📍Parenting Now, Eugene
Personalized, one-on-one support with a professional Parenting Educator. Get practical strategies tailored to your family for managing routines, transitions, power struggles, challenging behavior, discipline, and self-care. Based on the Make Parenting A Pleasure curriculum. Supportive conversations and hands-on tools to reduce stress, build confidence, and strengthen parent-child relationships. Learn more & join waitlist

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