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

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It's 4th of July weekend and there is SO much happening — let's jump right in!

🎆 4th of July Weekend Highlights:

Friday, July 3

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🦕 Free First Friday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History 10:00am–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Free admission on the first Friday of every month! Explore Oregon's amazing fossils, ecosystems, and cultural history — from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Indigenous communities. Reserve your tickets in advance. 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

🐾 Harrisburg Pet & Costume Parade 11:00am (check-in 10:30am) • All ages • Free
📍Harrisburg Riverfront, 1st Street, Harrisburg
Dress up your pets, wagons, bikes, trikes, or wheelchairs for this family-friendly riverfront tradition! No registration required. Pets must remain leashed — no aggressive pets or motorized vehicles. Pet safety tip: if your pet may be uncomfortable in the heat, bring a favorite stuffed animal instead. 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

🌟 SUMMER GLOW Dance Party 4:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍The Hybrid Gallery, 941 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Ahoy mateys, it's time to glow overboard! Join Solin Sanctuary for a pirate-themed glow dance party with black lights, glowing decorations, music, and dancing. An inclusive community event centered around the IDD community and open to all. Wear your brightest neon colors! Bring friends, family, DSPs, and community members. More info

🎵 First Friday ArtWalk 5:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Farmers Market Pavilion & Downtown Eugene, 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy live music by Eugene Symphony musicians in the DAC Lobby as part of the First Friday ArtWalk! This month's highlight: Words Out Loud Poetry and Prose Open Mic at the Farmers Market Pavilion (5:45–8pm), emceed by Jorah LaFleur with featured spoken-word performers Wynter Eddins and Santiago Navia, then an open mic for the community. All wordcraft welcome — poetry, prose, fiction, storytelling, and more. Free to attend and free to perform. Dozens of downtown locations showcasing local art throughout the evening. More info

🎵 Concert at The Hangar 5:30–8:30pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍29030 Hollis Lane, Eugene
Kick off Independence Day weekend with live country music! Country artist Brett Sheroky performs, hosted by the Soaring by the Sea Foundation. Food and drinks available. 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

🏺 Kids Pottery Workshop 6:00–9:00pm • Kids • Check website for pricing
📍Color Cocktail Factory, 3295 Cross St, Eugene
An all-inclusive hand-building pottery class designed for children of all abilities! More info

🤠 Eugene Pro Rodeo: First Responders Night 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene
A special evening honoring the brave men and women who serve our communities! Enjoy professional rodeo action and patriotic moments as we celebrate our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, and emergency personnel. Bring your family and help us pack the stands to salute our everyday heroes. 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

🎉 Creswell Fourth of July Celebration 8am–dusk• All ages • Free
📍Downtown Creswell & Holt Memorial Park
Start the day with a pancake breakfast, enjoy the community parade and military flyover, then stick around for food vendors, live entertainment, and fireworks at dusk. More info

🌊 Florence Old-Fashioned Fourth of July • All ages • Free
📍Historic Old Town Florence
Make it a day trip to the coast! Enjoy a parade, family activities, and fireworks over the Siuslaw River. 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

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

🎺 Harrisburg Fourth of July Parade & Celebration 11:00am • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Harrisburg & Harrisburg Riverfront
A classic small-town Fourth of July! Enjoy a community parade, food, music, family fun, and riverfront festivities throughout the day. Fireworks at dusk. More info

🇺🇸 Yankee Doodle Celebration 11:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Broadway Street, Veneta
Celebrate Independence Day in Veneta with a community parade, live music, food vendors, bounce houses, water slides, cornhole competitions, and family-friendly activities all day! 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

🎨 July 4th Art Hop at Studio West Glassblowing 12:00–7:00pm • Ages 6+ • $20-$40 per piece
📍Studio West Glassblowing, 3580 W 1st Ave, Eugene
A drop-in glass blowing event! Make your own ornament, float, or paperweight ($40) or create a tie-dye t-shirt ($20). First come, first served. Cash, card, or Venmo accepted. New artist work on display in the gallery. (Ages 21+ only from 7pm onwards with live demos and free adult refreshments.) More info

🏃 Prefontaine Classic 12:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Hayward Field, 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Day two of the world's premier track and field meet! Watch the world's best athletes compete at legendary Hayward Field, plus a drone light show. 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

💦 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

🎇 SUB's Light of Liberty Celebration 4:00–10:30pm • All ages • Ticketed (kids 4 & under free)
📍Island Park, Springfield
One of the area's most popular Fourth of July celebrations! Enjoy live music, family activities, food vendors, and a stunning fireworks show synchronized to music. Fireworks begin at approximately 10:00pm. More info

🎸 Bad Reputation at the Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration 5:30–9:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Riverfront Park, 100 S 1st St, Harrisburg
Celebrate Independence Day on the river with live music from Bad Reputation! Part of Harrisburg's full 4th of July celebration at scenic Riverfront Park. 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

🤠 Eugene Pro Rodeo: Military Appreciation Night 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene
Celebrate Independence Day with a powerful evening honoring our active-duty service members, veterans, and military families! Enjoy professional rodeo action and patriotic moments as the community comes together to say thank you to those who defend our nation. More info

🚤 Harrisburg Flag Boat Parade 8:00–9:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Harrisburg Riverfront Park
Watch river jet boats parade down the Willamette River displaying American flags before the evening fireworks! Gather along the riverfront for music, food vendors, and patriotic festivities leading up to fireworks at dusk. More info

🏁 Cottage Grove Speedway Fireworks • All ages • Ticketed
📍Cottage Grove Speedway, Cottage Grove
Catch exciting racing action followed by a fireworks show! 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

🏊 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

💦 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

🤠 Eugene Pro Rodeo: Family Night 4:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene
One of the most fun nights of the rodeo — Family Night! Enjoy professional rodeo action, family-friendly entertainment, and plenty of moments the kids will never forget. Whether it's your first rodeo or a family tradition, grab your boots and come make some memories! More info

🏺 Kids Pottery Workshop 4:15–6:30pm • Kids • Check website for pricing
📍Color Cocktail Factory, 3295 Cross St, Eugene
An all-inclusive hand-building pottery class designed for children of all abilities! 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

🌙 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

🏕️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

🔍 Natural Scientists Summer Camp July 13–17 • Ages 5-9 & 10-14 • $350/child (sibling discount & scholarships available)
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg, OR
Follow your curiosity and explore the natural world through hands-on science, farm ecology, and arts activities! Kids will care for goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and rabbits; experiment with fermentation and cooking; dig into soil and decomposition science; forage for medicinal plants; explore water ecosystems; and study farm ecology and weather. Camp runs 9am–3:30pm with flexible drop-off and pick-up 30 minutes before &after camp hours. Scholarships and payment plans available. 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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