Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (June 26-28, 2026)

Hello, my friends!

Saturday is packed with things to do, which is probably for the best, since the forecast calls for cool, rainy weather. Whether you decide to brave the elements or stick to indoor fun, there's plenty to choose from this weekend!

It's also Pride weekend in Eugene-Springfield, with celebrations happening Friday through Sunday. Here are the highlights:

Pride Weekend:

🏳️‍🌈 Teens: Pride Dance Party — Friday, 6-7:30pm at Sheldon Branch Library. Free dancing, games, and snacks for ages 13-19.

🏳️‍🌈 2026 Eugene/Springfield PRIDE — Saturday, 11am-7pm at Lane County Events Center. 150+ drag queens, musicians, comedians, and artists across three stages, plus food vendors, exhibitor booths, and family activities. Preceded by a rally and march from Kesey Square.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Picnic in Cottage Grove — Sunday, 11am-3pm at Coiner Park. Cottage Grove's first-ever Pride Picnic with local vendors, games, and an All-Star Drag Show.

More weekend fun:

🎉 Children's Celebration 2026 — Saturday, 10am-2pm at Island Park. Inflatables, live music, and a full stage lineup. Free with a non-perishable food donation.

🧘 Wellness Block Party — June 27-28 at 5th Street Public Market. Free fitness classes, custom leather keychains, DEXA scan specials, and more.

🎆 Eugene Emeralds Baseball & Fireworks — Friday, 6:35pm at PK Park. Cap off the Emeralds' series against Everett with a fireworks show.

🎬 Dive-in Movie: Zootopia 2 — Friday, 8-11pm. UPDATE: Moved indoors to Willamalane Park Swim Center due to weather — swim and watch from the pool!

Scroll down for the full weekend lineup! 💛

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🎨 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

🌊 All Ages: Paint the Ocean 11:00am–12:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Listen to stories and music while painting ocean-inspired art! 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 • 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 • 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

🍌 All Ages: Bananas Bingo 3:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Join in the fun and games! More info

🖍️ Chalk Fest 3:30–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Historic Downtown Cottage Grove, Main Street, Cottage Grove
Turn the new sidewalks into works of art! Register at 7th & Main Street (3:30-5:30pm), pick up a box of chalk, and claim your spot. Judging and awards at 7:30pm. A free, family-friendly event fun for all ages. 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

🏳️‍🌈 Teens: Pride Dance Party 6:00–7:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Celebrate Pride with dancing, games, and snacks! 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

🌺 Noches en Comunidad 6:00–9:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Kesey Square, 10 E. Broadway, Eugene
A vibrant evening of folkloric dance, traditional music, leather work, roping demonstrations, art prints, and embroidery! Concludes with an open dance floor for all. Free food while supplies last. More info

🎬 Wildish Movie Night: Muppet Treasure Island 6:30–8:30pm (doors at 6:00pm) • All ages • General admission
📍Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
A sleepover-style movie night with the Muppets! Bring stuffed animals and blankets to stretch out on the stage floor, or grab a cushy theater seat for this surround-sound big-screen spectacular. Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang search for buried treasure in this wacky 1996 musical comedy. Concessions include popcorn, wine, and beer. Rated G. More info

🍌 Meet and Greet with The Savannah Bananas 6:30–8:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Dairy Queen, 1602 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Meet the Savannah Bananas at the Coburg Road Dairy Queen! Enjoy games, raffles, giveaways, and prizes while helping raise funds for Children's Miracle Network. Take photos, collect autographs, and join in on the fun. More info

🎆 Eugene Emeralds Baseball & Fireworks 6:35pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Cheer on the Eugene Emeralds as they wrap up their series against the Everett Aquasox! End the evening with a dazzling fireworks show in honor of the upcoming Fourth of July. 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 at Sheldon 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 7:00-8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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: Zootopia 2 8:00–11:00pm • All ages • Regular admission rates
📍Willamalane Park Swim Center, Springfield
UPDATE: Due to weather, this movie has moved indoors! Swim and watch from the pool at Willamalane Park Swim Center. Rec swim starts at 8pm, movie at 9pm. No extra cost beyond regular admission — no registration needed, just stop by! 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

🎡 Lowe's MrBeast Swarm Spinner Workshop 10:00am–1:00pm • Kids • $14.98 (kit purchase)
📍Lowe's, Eugene
Build a giant Ferris wheel for your MrBeast Swarm! Spin it, decorate it, and feel like you're riding high in your own theme park. Kit includes a wooden builder toy, instructions, and an exclusive badge. Spots are limited — register and pay in advance to secure your kit. More info

🎉 Children's Celebration 2026 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free with non-perishable food donation
📍Island Park, Springfield
Celebrate the start of summer with inflatables, live music, and creative activities hosted by community exhibitors! Stage lineup includes a magic show (10:30am), DJ entertainment (11:15am), Music with Miss Jen (12:15pm), and West African drumming (1:15pm). Shuttle parking available at Booth Kelly, with accessible parking and a dedicated calm-down area on-site. More info

🎻 Instrument Petting Zoo at Willamalane Children's Celebration 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free with non-perishable food donation
📍Island Park, Springfield
Try out a variety of orchestral instruments hands-on with Eugene Symphony's popular Instrument Petting Zoo! Learn how to make a sound on the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. No prior experience necessary. More info

🫐 Blueberry Wellness Fair 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍The Archer of Crescent Park, 2951 Coburg Rd, Eugene
A vibrant community event centered on health, connection, and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit! Explore local vendors, discover helpful resources at informational booths, and enjoy interactive activities — all with a fun, blueberry-inspired twist. More info

✈️ Cottage Grove Wings & Wheels 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • Prices TBA
📍Oregon Aviation Historical Society & Museum, 2475 Jim Wright Way, Cottage Grove
The 12th Annual Wings & Wheels event features vintage airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles! Support local artists and try your luck in the raffle, with proceeds funding museum and aircraft restoration. Gift shop items 20% off. Free registration via email. Note: no dogs allowed due to hot tarmac conditions. More info

🐷 Kids Club: Hamm Piggy Bank 10:00am–12:00pm • Ages 4+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Make your own Hamm Piggy Bank to celebrate the release of Toy Story 5! A fun free in-store craft event for ages 4 and up. More info

🌱 Little Hands Can at Grassroots Garden 10:00–11:00am • All ages • Free
📍Grassroots Garden, 1465 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Join Little Hands Can for a morning of weeding, planting, sorting, and maybe even harvesting! All produce goes to the FOOD for Lane County food bank. Come dressed ready to get your hands in the dirt, rain or shine. 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

📚 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

🃏 Small Town Cards & Collectibles Show 11:00am–5:00pm • All ages • $5 entry, kids 12 & under free
📍The Graduate Eugene, 66 E 6th St, Eugene
Join the hobby community for the Eugene edition of this card and collectibles show! Browse Pokémon, MTG, One Piece, sports cards, and other collectibles. More than just a show — it's where the community connects. More info

🏳️‍🌈 2026 Eugene/Springfield PRIDE 11:00am–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave, Eugene
A celebration of all that makes our community great! Enjoy 150+ drag queens, musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, DJs, and other artists across three stages, plus dozens of food vendors, hundreds of exhibitor booths, and family activities. Veteran's Village, Sober Circle, Sensory Zone, and Interfaith Area return this year. Preceded by a rally and march from Kesey Square downtown, with an after-party to follow. More info

🧘 2026 Summer Series — Week 6: Wellness Block Party 11:00am–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market, 550 Pearl St, Eugene
Get moving with free fitness classes (bring your own mat) — Healthy Moves Funk at 11am, WARRIOR Group Fitness at 12:30pm, and Eugene Yoga at 2pm. Create hand-embossed keychains at the Will Leather Box Car, enjoy live music from a strings quartet (3-5pm), and save 20% on red-light therapy sessions at Amplify Wellness. 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

💦 Water Park Swim 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 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 Ocean Creatures 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with ocean creatures! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info

🏊 Rec Swim 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

🌽 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

🧘 2026 Summer Series — Week 6: Wellness Block Party 12:00–4:30pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market, 550 Pearl St, Eugene
Continue the wellness weekend! WARRIOR Group Fitness at noon and Eugene Yoga at 2pm (bring your own mat), hand-embossed keychain crafting, DEXA scan specials, and 20% off contrast therapy sessions at Amplify Wellness. Wrap up the day with a family movie screening of Inside Out (PG) at 4:30pm in the Eateries & Bar. More info

🎉 4th of July Party Celebration 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Enjoy demos, a free party popper craft, and more in-store. 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. 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

🎲 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 Tuesdays every other week starting June 30 • 5:30–7:00pm • 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. 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

🏕️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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