Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (March 27-29, 2026)

Hi Friends!

This is it — the grand finale of Spring Break! It's the last weekend before kids head back to school (and note: Eugene Schools are closed Monday too, so you've got one more bonus day to fill!).

This weekend has Easter fun, quirky Eugene experiences, and last chances to make Spring Break memories:

🐰 Easter everything — Photos with the Easter Bunny at Valley River Center continue through April 4, MEGGA Hunt tickets are on sale for April 4, and you can register for the adorable Bunny Love & Farm Tour on April 4 at Parker Learning Gardens (meet Mufasa & Orin the bunnies, forage their salad, get all the snuggles!).

🍮 Jell-O Art Show on Saturday (5-8pm) — This is peak Eugene. All the art is made of Jell-O (theme: "Jell-O Jamboree"), there's a Tacky Food Buffet, and the Radar Angels play live music at 7pm. Only in Eugene, friends.

✊✋✌️ Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament on Saturday (1pm) at The Bier Stein — After a long week of entertaining the kids, maybe you just want to enjoy a beverage while you and your kid enter a bracket-style competition. Ribbons and gift cards for winners. Win-win.

🐳 Last chance for Whale Watch Week! — Through March 29, volunteers are stationed along the coast to help you spot migrating gray whales. Free, and a perfect way to cap off Spring Break with a coast trip.

🧚 Monday No School? Eugene Schools are closed March 30! Grab a spot at Misty Mountain Magic No School Day Adventure at Hendricks Park (8:30am-4:30pm) — make fairies and gnomes, build tiny homes, create magic wands. Scholarship aid available.

Plus: Star gazing Friday night, Interactive Theater at the library, Jell-O art, farmers market, storytimes, open gyms, swim times, and all your favs.

One more weekend to make it count. Let's finish strong! 💛

–Jess

🎨 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

🎨 Listen and Craft: Nature 4–5pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Make art inspired by music and stories read aloud! More info

🎭 Interactive Theater: The Wind in the Willows 4:30–5:30pm • Kids, tweens & families • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Be part of the show with Narrow Shoes Productions! 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

🤸 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

🔭 Star Gazing at Emerald Park Around dusk • All ages • Free
📍Basketball court behind Emerald Park Community Center, Eugene
River Road Park and Eugene Astronomical Society bring you Urban Star Gazing! Multiple astronomers with telescopes (some as large as 12 inches) will share stunning views of star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. Just show up around dusk and view some of the universe's greatest hits. Weather permitting—check rrpark.org or eugeneastro.org for updates before the event. More info

💦 Water Park Swim(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. 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

🎨 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

📚 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

📚 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

📚 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

🤸 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

✊✋✌️ Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament 1pm (sign-ups start) • All ages • Free
📍The Bier Stein, 1591 Willamette St, Eugene
Get ready to throw down in the ultimate test of timing and strategy! Bracket-style Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament open to all ages. Ribbons and gift cards awarded to top finishers. Whether you're in it for the glory, the prizes, or just some friendly competition, this is your chance to prove you've got the winning throw! 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

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

🍮 Jell-O Art Show: Jell-O Jamboree 5–8pm • All ages • $3 per person or $5 per family suggested donation
📍Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Maude Kerns' innovative and annual Jell-O art show is a crowd pleaser! All the art on exhibit is made of Jell-O with this year's theme "Jell-O Jamboree." See the community's original creations, enjoy snacks from the Tacky Food Buffet, and listen to tunes by the Radar Angels (live music starts at 7pm) with their familiar energetic dance music. Fundraiser for Maude Kerns Art Center. A uniquely Eugene Spring Break experience! 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

💦 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

🎸 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

🐰 Sunday Makebreak: Bunny Wood Frame 1–3pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels, Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Make a decorated frame perfect for Easter memories! Just buy the base and all supplies are included. Beginner-friendly. More info & register

✈️ Fun with Paper Airplanes 1–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in to get creative with your grownups! 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

🐰 Hop into Spring: Bunny Love & Farm Tour 10:30am–1pm • All ages • $5 per person or $15 per family suggested (pay what you can)
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 39259 Delight Valley School Rd, Dexter
Tour the farm with a special focus on our two rabbits—Mufasa & Orin! Meet our goats, pigs, chickens, and baby sheep Gordo. Forage a salad for the bunnies while touring the farm, then spend lots of time with bunny snuggles and pets. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy samples of farm-grown foods and herbal tea! Uneven terrain but doable with toddlers and babywearing. More info & tickets

🎤 Spring Curia Debate Camp for Teens March 27-28 (2-day camp) • Grades 6-12 • Free, pre-registration recommended
📍Springfield Public Library, Library Meeting Room, 225 5th St, Springfield
Learn to speak & debate in this fun, interactive 2-day Spring Break event! Day 1 (March 27): 1-4pm - Speech & Debate classes, workshops, activities, snack provided. Day 2 (March 28): 10am-3pm - More classes, workshops, Curia Debate Culminating Event, lunch provided for pre-registrants. Pre-register by March 24 to receive a free shirt and Saturday's lunch! Can't come to both days? Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]. Sponsored by Young Leaders Program & Springfield Library. Pre-register | More info | Questions: Cara Kinsey, [email protected], 541-726-4653

🐰 Photos With The Easter Bunny March 20–April 4, various hours • All ages • Photo packages vary
📍Valley River Center, Center Court, 293 Valley River Center, Eugene
The Easter Bunny is back! Visit in Center Court starting March 20. Book your photo session online for the easiest experience and get exclusive perks: FREE Yankee Candle photo label + $10 off $30 purchase, plus FREE 3-month Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets app trial. Reservations preferred, walk-ins welcome. Hours vary by date: March 20-22 (Mon-Fri 2-7pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm), March 23-29 (Mon-Thu 2-7pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm), March 30-April 4 (Mon-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-9pm). Pet Nights: Monday March 23 & 30, 4-7pm. Reserve online

🥚 MEGGA Hunt - Tickets On Sale! Saturday, April 4, 9am–12pm • All ages • $7 per hunter
📍Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Springfield's largest annual egg hunt! Tickets required for anyone hunting (parents free). Multiple hunt types: competitive (by age), baby/toddler, inclusive, and adaptive. Free activities: crafts, balloon animals, face painting, train rides, food trucks. Bring a basket! Get tickets

🎭 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

🧚 Misty Mountain Magic No School Day Adventure(March 30) 8:30am–4:30pm • Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade) • Members $75, non-members $85
📍Hendricks Park, 2200 Summit Ave, Eugene
Wander Hendricks Park in search of secret hideaways for the magical among us! Make fairies and gnomes and build tiny homes from forest finds. Listen to stories, read maps, and create your own magic wand! Groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at Hendricks Park. Scholarship aid available Register

🐳 Spring Whale Watch Week March 21–29, 10am–4pm daily • All ages • Free
📍Cape Perpetua Visitor Center & Day Use Overlook, 2400 Hwy 101, Yachats (1.5 hours from Eugene)
It's Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast! Approximately 20,000 gray whales travel north to Alaska during spring migration. Spot gray whales and partake in whale watch counts along the coast. Talk to knowledgeable volunteers at Yachats State Recreation Area, Cape Perpetua, and Heceta Head Lighthouse all week long. An awesome Spring Break day trip! Part of "Whale Watching Spoken Here" by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. 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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