Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (July 17-19, 2026)

Hi Friends! 👋

It's still blueberry season, and we're basically fangirls of Upriver Organics — their organic, GIANT blueberries are at the Saturday Farmers Market in downtown Eugene, plus they offer you-pick at their Leaburg location on the McKenzie Highway. On Saturday, don't miss the free 15th Annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival with animals, food trucks, huge slides, music, and this year — a magician!

Quick heads-up: Registration is open for the new Incredible INFANTs Parenting Class (starting July 29, every other Wednesday 6-7:30pm). It's a 10-session group for parents with babies 0-4 months to connect with other new parents, learn responsive parenting, explore self-care, and support your baby's brain development through play. Scholarships available. This is the kind of early parenting support that makes all the difference! 👶

Fair warning: this is the third weekend of the month, and it's PACKED. Good luck choosing!

Here are the highlights for the weekend:

FRIDAY, JULY 17

SATURDAY, JULY 18

SUNDAY, JULY 19

PLUS: Free lunches, storytimes, art classes, gymnastics open gyms, and more family activities all weekend!

Scroll down for the full details! 💛

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🐝 Family Fun in the Sun: Bees and Bugs 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • $7 general, free for members & UO ID
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Jump, slither, flap, and skitter through hands-on stations exploring how insects and small creatures play a big role in our ecosystem! Discover crafts, interactive experiments, and activities in the museum's native plant courtyard. Plus check out the "Buzz About Bees" exhibit inside. More info

🎨 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 10:15–11:00am • Young children • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children 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

🍱 Free Lunch on the Fountain Plaza 11:30am–12:30pm • Ages 2-18 • Free
📍City Hall Fountain Plaza, Springfield
Food For Lane County provides a free lunch for kids every weekday all summer long, while supplies last! In case of inclement weather, lunches move inside to the City Hall Lobby. Young children must be accompanied by an adult, and meals must be eaten on-site. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon 11:30am–1:00pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open family swim time at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 11:30-1:15pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
A great time for parents and children to enjoy the water at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Baby Swim at Sheldon 12:00–1:00pm • 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1-4 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 1:30–3:30pm & 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More

🏊 Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45-4:30pm & 7:00-8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🐝 Kids and Tweens: Bee Amazed! 2:00–3:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Hands-on fun and learning about bees with educators from the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History! More info

🏊 Family Swim at Sheldon 5:30–6:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening family swim at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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

🎬 Wildish Movie Night: The Muppet Movie (G) 6:30–8:30pm (doors at 6:00pm) • All ages • General admission
📍Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood in this beloved classic! Concessions available. More info

⚾ Eugene Emeralds: Moana Jersey Night & Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway 6:35pm (gates at 5:30pm) • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Set sail for a night of island adventure! Enjoy hula dancers, vibrant music, and the spirit of the sea throughout the ballpark. First 1,000 fans receive a free Emeralds Hawaiian shirt — arrive early! Specialty Moana-themed jerseys auctioned during the game benefiting the Emeralds Community Fund. 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

🤸 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

🎬 Dive-in Movie: Shark Tale 8:00–11:00pm (movie starts 9pm) • All ages • Regular Splash admission
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Watch Shark Tale on Splash's outdoor sun deck while moving freely between the indoor pool and the movie outside! Bring a towel or blanket to enjoy the movie on the lawn. No registration required — just stop by! Note: no 4:30–7:30pm waterpark swim on movie nights. More info

🎬 Movies in the Park: A Minecraft Movie (PG) 9:00–11:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Acorn Park, 1501 Buck St, Eugene
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for a free outdoor movie night! Four misfits are pulled through a portal into a cubic wonderland — a family favorite on the big screen under the stars. No tickets required. No glass containers, alcohol, smoking, or pets. Subtitles available. Subject to weather. 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🌽 Lane County Farmers Market 9:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza, 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
Eugene's largest farmers market featuring locally grown foods from 100+ farmers and food artisans. All items grown or produced in Oregon. More info

🐝 Family Fun in the Sun: Bees and Bugs 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • $7 general, free for members & UO ID
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Jump, slither, flap, and skitter through hands-on stations exploring how insects and small creatures play a big role in our ecosystem! Discover crafts, interactive experiments, and activities in the museum's native plant courtyard. Plus check out the "Buzz About Bees" exhibit inside. More info

🛶 Conservation Rafting at Green Island 10:00am–4:00pm • Ages 12+ • $60 residents, $75 non-residents
📍Riverhouse Outdoor Center, 301 N Adams St, Eugene
Explore one of the Willamette Valley's most pristine natural areas on this special rafting trip! Immerse yourself in the confluence of the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers, with plenty of time to stop and enjoy the riverside. Bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration required. 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

🫐 15th Annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival: "Blues and Brews" 10:00am–6:30pm • All ages • Adults $12, Kids $5 (suggested donation)
📍Adkins Blueberry Farm, 85995 Gossler Rd, Eugene
A beloved summer tradition! Enjoy three live bands, a magician performance, food vendors, craft booths, and activities for kids. Local first responders and military groups will make appearances, and the event supports CASA of Lane County. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the sunshine — no outside alcohol please. More info

🌏 Oregon Asian Celebration 10:00am–9:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene
An annual festival celebrating cultural awareness and community among diverse Asian groups! Enjoy traditional music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, and a wide range of Asian cuisine from numerous vendors. A welcoming celebration for all. More info

🎪 Market Fest at 5th Street Public Market Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 9am–4pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
The 5th Street Public Market transforms into a free community festival! Enjoy live music, interactive art, car shows, delicious food and beverages, kids' activities, and additional vendors. Free to enter, open to all ages. More info

📚 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15–11:00am • Ages 0-3 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Fun and learning for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups! More info

🎉 Santa Clara Park Grand Opening 11:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Santa Clara Park, 860 River Loop 2, Eugene
Come celebrate the grand opening of Santa Clara Park! A fun community event for the whole family.

🧸 Teddy Bear Picnic with the Library 11:00am–12:00pm • Young children & families • Free
📍Amazon Community Center Park, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
A beloved community tradition! Bring snacks and your teddy bear or favorite stuffy to celebrate Summer Reading in the park. Enjoy free activities and live music by Mike and Carleen McCornack and the Garden Variety Band. 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 12:15pm–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

🎨 Arts Access Program 12:30–2:00pm • Children with disabilities • Free
📍Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene
A studio art workshop for children with disabilities, led by artists and teachers in a creative and caring atmosphere. Registration recommended — contact [email protected] or call 541-346-6443. More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1–4pm • 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45–4:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

📿 Fun with Friendship Bracelets 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop in and get creative making friendship bracelets! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info

⚾ Eugene Emeralds: Bluey Night 5:05pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Whackadoo! Bluey is coming to PK Park! Meet Bluey, snap a professional family photo, play Keepy Uppy, and enjoy the hilarious Parade of Grannies. A night full of laughter, games, and Emeralds baseball the whole family will love! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon 7:00–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🦅 Sunday Guided Tours at Cascades Raptor Center 8:45–10:00am • All ages • Ticketed
📍Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd, Eugene
Tour the Cascades Raptor Center before regular public hours with a member of the animal care team! Learn about the birds from the people who know them best — their trainers. Get all your raptor questions answered by the pros. More info

🌽 Springfield Sunday Market 9:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Springfield City Hall Lot, 225 5th St, Springfield
Head to Springfield for the weekly Sunday Farmers Market! Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and more. More info

🧑‍🌾 Whiteaker Community Market 10:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Scobert Gardens Park, 1100 W 4th Ave, Eugene
Eugene's only Sunday farm and artist market! Browse farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts from 30+ vendors, plus live music. More info

🎪 Market Fest at 5th Street Public Market Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 9am–4pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
The 5th Street Public Market transforms into a free community festival! Enjoy live music, interactive art, car shows, delicious food and beverages, kids' activities, and additional vendors. Free to enter, open to all ages. More info

🌿 Make it! Workshop: Terrariums 11:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Pay-what-you-can ($10-$15 suggested)
📍BRING Recycling, 4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
Craft miniature ecosystems using repurposed glass containers, gleaned natural elements, and other discarded materials! A family-friendly drop-in workshop in the Garden of Earthly Delights. Materials available first-come, first-served. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon 11:30am–1:00pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open family swim time at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 12–1:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Sunday afternoon recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🦕 Fun with Dinosaurs 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in and explore Oregon's dino history! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info

🍦 National Ice Cream Day Craft at Michaels: Frozen Friendly Pots 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free (purchase pot)
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by decorating your own ice cream-themed pot! Just buy your pot and use our supplies to decorate. 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon 1:45–4:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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

🎵 The Sugar Beets Concert at Emerald Park 4:00–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Dr, Eugene
A beloved free community concert is back! Bring friends, family, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes for an evening of music and community spirit. Food trucks from DW Smokehouse and Red Five Hotdogs open at 3pm, with non-alcoholic drinks served by the gymnastics team for their summer fundraiser. 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

👶 Incredible INFANTs Parenting Class Wednesdays every other week starting July 29 • 6:00–7:30pm • Parents of babies 0-4 months
📍Willakenzie Crossing, 3057 Willakenzie Road, Eugene
A 10-session parenting group for families with new babies! Connect with other new parents, learn to respond to your unique baby, explore self-care, and help your baby grow a healthy brain through play and relationship. Meets every other week through September 30. Scholarships available. Registration required. More info

🌙 Parents' Night Out — 6:00–9:00pm • Multiple Ages • $36 members, $46 non-members
📍Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at the Y! Drop off your little ones for an evening of gym games, arts and crafts, fun activities, and delicious snacks with friendly staff. Registration required. More info

🎭 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

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