Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (March 13-15, 2026)

Hi Friends!

This weekend is PACKED with once-in-a-while opportunities you won't want to miss.

Friday kicks off big: Bluey's Big Play tickets go on sale at 10am (for shows in September—willing to bet they'll sell fast). Plus, the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale starts Friday and runs through Saturday with thousands of books at $2 each (and a $5 bag sale Saturday at 2pm!).

Saturday is absolutely stacked: Get free advance tickets for the Reptile Man show during Spring Break. Celebrate the Power of Music at the Hult Center with hands-on activities AND free instrument vouchers (while supplies last!).
Pi Day at Mathnasium features THREE $3,140 sweepstakes plus pie-throwing contests. Teens can connect with local employers at the Teen Job Fair. And there's still the Farmers Market, storytimes, nature walks, and more.

Plus: Spring Break is just over a week away! If you haven't locked down camp plans, check Registration Alerts—there are still spots in nature camps and history adventures.

This is one of those weekends where you'll want to pick a few favorites and GO. The best memories happen when we show up. 💛

Let's jump right in!

–Jess

📚 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Friday 10am–5pm & Saturday 10am–3pm • All ages • Most items $2
📍City Hall Lobby, 225 5th St, Springfield
Shop thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs from a variety of genres! Unique and collectible books, games, puzzles, and more available at special pricing. All proceeds benefit Springfield Public Library and History Museum programs and services. Saturday special: $5 bag sale starting at 2pm! Free parking. Can't make it? Visit the library's ongoing store during open hours or shop the Friends' online store. More info

🎨 All-Ages Open Studio 10am–3pm • 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 10:15–10:45am • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 2450 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. 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

🤸 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 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

🏊 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

📚 Sprouts Reading Club 3:30–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Read, craft and have fun with books! Grown-ups welcome. 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

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

🎭 Once Upon a Mattress 7:30–9:30pm • All ages • Pay-what-you-can at the door
📍Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Academy of Arts & Academics High School presents this musical retelling of "The Princess and the Pea"! Twenty-two A3 students bring Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairytale to the stage. Doors open at 6:30pm, house at 7pm, performance begins at 7:30pm. Family-friendly! (Also showing Thursday 3/12, Saturday 3/15, and Sunday 3/16 at 7:30pm.) 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

📚 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Saturday 10am–3pm • All ages • Most items $2
📍City Hall Lobby, 225 5th St, Springfield
Shop thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs from a variety of genres! Unique and collectible books, games, puzzles, and more available at special pricing. All proceeds benefit Springfield Public Library and History Museum programs and services. Saturday special: $5 bag sale starting at 2pm! Free parking. Can't make it? Visit the library's ongoing store during open hours or shop the Friends' online store. 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

🌱 Nature Walks: Spectacular Seeds 10am • Families with babies • Free, registration required
📍Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Education Building, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene
Learn to carry your baby and join us for a guided nature walk with Mt. Pisgah naturalists! As things begin to bud out or bloom, we'll search for the season's first flowers and discover how their seeds disperse. Sensory-based time to explore what makes a seed so spectacular! Meet at the education building for a quick babywearing demo and to pick up your free parking pass, then head out for a walk in nature. Connect with other parents, families, and friends. Everyone welcome! More info & register

📚 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

🎵 You're Invited: The Power of Music 10:30am–12pm • All ages • Free
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Celebrate the joy and impact of music at this free, all-ages event! Explore a wide variety of musical styles through hands-on activities led by local music and arts organizations, and discover new ways to engage with music in your community. No prior music knowledge required! Bonus: Receive a voucher for a FREE instrument while supplies last through the Instruments for All Instrument Drive (in partnership with MEPAA). Have an instrument at home collecting dust? Bring it to donate to the Instruments for All Instrument Drive and help music play on in the hands of others! 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

🌸 FREE JCPenney Kids Zone Craft 11am–12pm • Kids • Free
📍JCPenney, 300 Valley River Center, Eugene
Create a flower wreath! Kids get a free craft, ID badge, lanyard, collector's pin each month, and craft medallion after completing 6 crafts. Parents get an extra 10% off coupon to boost your savings! More info

🌱 Grassroots Garden with Little Hands Can 11am–12pm • All ages • Free
📍Grassroots Garden, 1465 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Join Grassroots Garden for weeding, planting, sorting, and possibly harvesting! All produce goes to FOOD for Lane County food bank. Come dressed ready to get your hands in the dirt, rain or shine. More info & register

📚 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

💼 Teen Job Fair 12–4pm • Ages 14-18 • Free, registration required
📍Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Connect with local employers offering part-time, seasonal, and entry-level jobs! Get resume tips, interview practice, and career resources to help you explore work opportunities, build skills, and gain confidence. A great first step toward future employment and professional growth. Register online

🤸 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

🎵 Nestlings: Music for Toddlers 12:45–1:25pm • Ages 18 months-2.5 years • Free, $10 suggested donation
📍Pavilanis School of Music, 388 E 3rd Ave, Eugene
Musical space for toddlers to explore instruments, music storybooks, musical games and their voice! Activities include painting, dancing, musical games, puppet songs and music story time. Seats fill up fast — sign up early! 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. More info

🎨 Kids' Crafting Time: Bookmarks! 1:30–2:30pm • Ages 6-12 • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, Kids & Tweens Area (window corner), 225 5th St, Springfield
Early Release Friday crafting program! Make and decorate bookmarks during the annual Friends' Book Sale happening in the lobby. Bring your imagination! Drop-in welcome. More info

🧱 Fun with LEGO 3–5pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop in to get creative with LEGO! Grown-ups welcome. More info

📚 Story Time 3pm • Ages 0-5 • Free
📍Dreamery Fabric, 245 W 8th Ave, Eugene
Stories selected and read by Alexandra (8 years old)! Geared towards littles aged 0 to 5. More info

🥧 Everyone Is Invited to PI DAY! 3:30–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Mathnasium, 1733 Pearl St, Eugene
Math's biggest & most popular day of the year! Join us for pie, pizza, ice cream, games, activities, rewards, Pi Day Champion contests, a raffle every 30 minutes to win prizes, and THREE $3,140 sweepstakes! Contests include basketball/soccer/tennis/golf shots, doing the hula-hoop, memorizing then writing the number pi, and even throwing pie at our staff's faces! Bring your kids, their friends, your friends, your neighbors—everybody is invited! More info

🎭 Once Upon a Mattress 7:30–9:30pm • All ages • Pay-what-you-can at the door
📍Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Academy of Arts & Academics High School presents this musical retelling of "The Princess and the Pea"! Twenty-two A3 students bring Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairytale to the stage. Doors open at 6:30pm, house at 7pm, performance begins at 7:30pm. Family-friendly! (Also showing Thursday 3/12, Saturday 3/15, and Sunday 3/16 at 7:30pm.) More info

📄 Make it! Workshop: Recycled Paper 11am–2pm • All ages • $10-15 suggested donation
📍Bring Recycling, 4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
Discover the art of papermaking in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop! Learn how to transform recycled paper scraps into beautiful, textured sheets of handmade paper using simple tools and sustainable techniques. We'll guide you through the process—from pulping and blending to pressing and drying. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers of all ages. You'll leave with your own custom pieces, ready for writing, gifting, or crafting. Drop-in, no registration required. Pay-what-you-can, sliding scale. Materials available first-come, first-served. 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

🥚 Kids Club: Kids Tissue Painted Eggs 1–3pm • Ages 4+ • Free
📍Michaels, Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Decorate plastic eggs with tissue paper and paint! All supplies included. Beginner-friendly. More info & register

💦 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. More info

🧲 Fun with Magnets 1–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in to get creative with magnets! Grown-ups welcome. More info

🎸 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

🎭 Once Upon a Mattress 7:30–9:30pm • All ages • Pay-what-you-can at the door
📍Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Academy of Arts & Academics High School presents this musical retelling of "The Princess and the Pea"! Twenty-two A3 students bring Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairytale to the stage. Doors open at 6:30pm, house at 7pm, performance begins at 7:30pm. Family-friendly! (Also showing Thursday 3/12, Saturday 3/15, and Sunday 3/16 at 7:30pm.) More info

⛺ Forest Path Nature Spring Break Camp March 23–27, 9am–3pm • Ages 6-10 • $250 per child, $220 siblings
📍Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St, Springfield
Adventure camp exploring the woods around the Living History Village! Learn about plants, animals, seasonal changes, edible foods and medicines, indigenous traditional knowledge and more. Play games daily and enjoy historical buildings like the pioneer cabin and cedar plankhouse. All genders and abilities welcome—happy to discuss accommodations. $40 deposit required to hold spot. Questions? Email [email protected] More info & register

🏛️ Old School History Camp for Today's Kids March 23–25, 9am–2pm • Ages 6-10 • $160 per child, $130 siblings
📍Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, 303 Willamette St, Eugene
Three-day Spring Break adventure at Eugene's Victorian mansion! Have fun learning about Oregon history through games and activities, indoors and out. Take home your creations each day. Max 12 students. Open to kids of all gender expressions with non-gendered dress-up clothing provided. Bring your own lunch and water bottle (lunch/snacks available for low-income families upon request). $35 nonrefundable deposit holds your spot (deducted from final tuition). Happy to discuss accommodations—note: no elevator, most activities on ground floor. Co-presented by SCEC and SMJ House. More info & register

🦎 Reptile Man Tickets Available Starting Saturday! Pick up during library hours • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Get your FREE advance tickets for the Reptile Man shows on Wednesday, March 25 during Spring Break! Three show times: 10:30am, 12pm, and 1:30pm in Council Chambers. See and learn about 15 live animals including large lizards, boas, pythons, a rattlesnake, an alligator, a snapping turtle, a tortoise, and more! Tickets available starting Saturday, March 14 — one set per family, pick up in person at the library. Note: Advance tickets valid until 10 minutes before showtime, so arrive early! No food or beverages (including water) permitted in Council Chambers. Space is limited. More info

🎭 Bluey's Big Play - Tickets On Sale Friday! Sale starts Friday, March 13 at 10am • All ages
📍Hult Center, Silva Concert Hall, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Mark your calendars! Tickets for Bluey's Big Play go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10am 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

✨ Spring Equinox Retreat: Pre-Spring Break Recharge Friday, March 21, 2026 • 10am–6pm • $244
📍Gleneden Beach Community Hall, Gleneden Beach (1.5 hours from Eugene)
Need a powerup before Spring Break hits? Mark the Spring Equinox with a full-day retreat dedicated to renewal, balance, and embodied awareness. This intentionally curated immersion weaves together somatic movement, breathwork, energy practices, sound healing, nourishing food, and seasonal ritual in an intimate community setting. Designed to be both grounding and expansive — perfect for clarity, healing, or deeper spiritual alignment. Work-trade and scholarship options available. Overnight accommodations available nearby. More info & register

🎨 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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Jess
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