Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (March 6-8, 2026)

Hi there!

This weekend is PACKED with amazing FREE opportunities! Saturday brings free admission to TWO museums — the Museum of Natural and Cultural History AND the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Friday for JSMA!). Plus, Springfield Library is giving away free Hult Center passes to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on Saturday (while supplies last!). And for something totally unique: Galactic Grooves Skate Party Saturday afternoon and evening — dress like aliens and astronauts for a cosmic dance adventure on wheels!

Quick heads-up: Spring Break is coming! Eugene schools are out March 23-30 (note the extra Monday off!), and Springfield schools are out March 23-27 (plus March 20 is a no-school day for elementary). What kind of Spring Break content would be most helpful? Camp roundups? Day trip ideas? Free activities? Hit reply and let me know what you're looking for!

Parents: Need a recharge before the chaos hits? There's a beautiful Spring Equinox Retreat at Gleneden Beach on March 21st (the Friday before Spring Break) — a full day of breathwork, movement, sound healing, and seasonal ritual. See details in the "For the Parents" section below.

Let's jump right in!

–Jess

🎨 Free First Friday at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art 11am–5pm • All ages • Free
📍Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene
Free admission on the first Friday of every month! Explore art exhibitions at the JSMA. 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

🫧 Toddler Time at Get Air 10am–12pm • Under 46" tall • Check pricing online
📍Get Air Trampoline Park, 4211 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Toddler-only jump time in a safe, age-appropriate environment. More info

🤸 NAAG Preschool Open Gym 11am–12pm • Ages 6 & under • $8 per child
📍NAAG, 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene
Open gym time for little ones to explore gymnastics equipment and burn off energy. Parent supervision required. 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

📚 Teens: Make Buttons All day • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Come by anytime to make buttons! More info

📚 Teens: Craft a Cosplay "Leather" Pouch 4–5:30pm • Ages 13-19 • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, 2450 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Craft a fake leather pouch for your cosplay! More info

🌟 Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 5–5:30pm • All ages • $8
📍Eugene Science Center Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Premier weekend! High-energy laser show set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Dazzling laser effects bring the action to life in a thrilling, all-ages spectacle. Runtime: 24 minutes. More info

🎭 Beetlejuice: The Musical 8pm • Tickets from $49
📍Hult Center Silva Concert Hall, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The ghost-with-the-most hits the stage! Based on Tim Burton's film, this hilarious Broadway musical is screamingly good fun. Content advisory: Contains strong language and mature references. Runs through March 8 with multiple showtimes. More info & tickets

🎨 First Friday ArtWalk 5:30–8pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene (start at Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8th Ave)
Explore downtown Eugene's vibrant arts scene! Pick up your ArtWalk guide at the Pavilion, shop the Artist Marketplace, then take a self-guided tour of galleries and arts venues. Special programming features live performances and interactive art. Always free! 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

🏊 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

🔨 Home Depot Kids Workshop: Leprechaun Trap 9am • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Home Depot stores (check local Eugene/Springfield stores)
Free hands-on workshop on the first Saturday of every month! Build a leprechaun trap project. While supplies last. 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

🎟️ Free Hult Center Passes: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater All day • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Check out a Cultural Pass for a free pair of tickets to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Hult Center (show March 17 or 18 at 7:30pm). Cultural passes available while supplies last on Saturday, March 7 only. Eugene Public Library also offers Cultural Passes for Alvin Ailey—check with Downtown, Bethel, or Sheldon branches starting Tuesday, March 10 (one week before the show). Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater features classic works and new contemporary choreography celebrating resilience and joy! More info - Springfield | Eugene Library Cultural Passes

🦕 Free First Saturday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History 10am–5pm • All ages • Free
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Free admission on the first Saturday 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 Tribes. 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

🎵 Concert: Youth Orchestra String Quartet 12–1pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy a beautiful concert of classical music! More info

🌟 Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 12–12:30pm • All ages • $8
📍Eugene Science Center Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Premier weekend! High-energy laser show set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Dazzling laser effects bring the action to life in a thrilling, all-ages spectacle. Runtime: 24 minutes. 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

🛼 Galactic Grooves Skate Party 3–5pm • All ages • $8 in-district, $11 out-of-district
📍Bob Keefer Center, 2390 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Embark on a cosmic dance adventure! Skate with an out-of-this-world theme celebrating Electronic Dance Music. Aliens and astronauts encouraged to attend! More info

🎨 Fun with Pipe Cleaners 3–5pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Drop in to get creative with pipe cleaners! Grownups, bring your kids for crafting fun. More info

🛼 Galactic Grooves Skate Party 6–8pm • All ages • $8 in-district, $11 out-of-district
📍Bob Keefer Center, 2390 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Embark on a cosmic dance adventure! Evening skate session with an out-of-this-world theme celebrating Electronic Dance Music. Aliens and astronauts encouraged to attend! More info

🎭 Beetlejuice: The Musical 2pm (from $59) & 8pm (from $49)
📍Hult Center Silva Concert Hall, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The ghost-with-the-most hits the stage! Based on Tim Burton's film, this hilarious Broadway musical is screamingly good fun. Content advisory: Contains strong language and mature references. ASL interpretation available at 8pm show. More info & tickets

💦 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

🏊 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

🌟 Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 12–12:30pm • All ages • $8
📍Eugene Science Center Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Premier weekend! High-energy laser show set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Dazzling laser effects bring the action to life in a thrilling, all-ages spectacle. Runtime: 24 minutes. More info

🌿 Sunday Makebreak: Small Floral Terrarium 1–3pm • Ages 13+ • Free (just buy base, supplies included)
📍Michaels, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Make a mini terrarium out of floral! Just purchase the base and all supplies are included. Beginner-friendly. More info

🎨 Fun with Origami 1–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in to get creative with origami! Grownups, bring your kids for paper-folding fun. 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

🎶 Oregon Children's Choir Spring Concert & Auction 4–6pm • All ages • Free
📍First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St, Eugene
Free children's choir concert at 4:30pm! In-person auction starts at 3:30pm with concessions after the concert. Online auction ends at 6pm. 100% of proceeds benefit Oregon Children's Choir, a nonprofit arts organization serving Lane County for over 40 years. 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

🎭 Beetlejuice: The Musical 1pm (from $59) & 6:30pm (from $39)
📍Hult Center Silva Concert Hall, One Eugene Center, Eugene
The ghost-with-the-most hits the stage! Based on Tim Burton's film, this hilarious Broadway musical is screamingly good fun. Content advisory: Contains strong language and mature references. Final weekend performances! More info & 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

✨ Night of Hope DISCO Gala Friday, March 13, 2026 • 6pm • $150 per ticket
📍Venue 252, Eugene
Parenting Now's annual fundraising gala returns with a dazzling disco theme! Join the community for a groovy gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, heartfelt tributes to families, and dancing beneath the disco ball. Dust off your sequins and support strengthening families across Eugene. Sponsorships, auction item donations, and volunteer opportunities available. Can't attend? Make a gift in lieu of attending. More info & tickets

🎨 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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