Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend Edition (May 22-24, 2026)

Hello my friends!

Happy Memorial Day weekend! If you're planning to stay in town this long weekend, we have SO much happening for families. From martial arts tournaments to 1950s dance parties, farmers markets to free crafts — there's truly something for everyone!

Here are some highlights this weekend:

🎸 Magical Moombah: At The Hop! Only $5!

🥋 Oregon State Hanmadang: Martial Arts Expo & Tournament Friday evening expo & Saturday all-day tournament at Lane Events Center! Watch amazing martial arts demonstrations, archery, and competitions. Plus donate used Christmas lights to spin the Prize Wheel! $10-$15.

🔖 Kids Club: DIY Bookmarks at Michaels Saturday 10am-12pm! Kick off summer reading by making your own bookmark. FREE in-store craft for all ages.

🚲 Bike Ride: Library to Library Saturday 11am! Meet at Downtown Eugene Library and ride together to Springfield Library. A fun Bike Month adventure for all ages. FREE!

🌺 Noches en Comunidad Friday 6-9pm at Kesey Square! Folkloric dance, traditional music, roping demos, art, and embroidery with an open dance floor to close the night. FREE food while supplies last!

Plus: Fiddler on the Roof at North Eugene HS, Los Dreamers at UO, Rebelle Summer Soiree dance showcase, free crafts (LEGO fun, Native Innovation, junk journals, CD animal art at MECCA), open gyms, swims, and more!

☀️ NO SCHOOL MONDAY? Nature Out Loud has a No School Day Adventure at Alton Baker Park — hike, make music in nature, and explore with forest floor investigations! Ages 5-11, scholarships available.

Warmly,
Jess

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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

🏊 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

🤸 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

🏊 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

💦 Water Park Swim 4:30–6:30 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. More info

🥋 Oregon State Hanmadang: Martial Arts Expo 4:30–9:00pm • All ages • $10 (kids under 5 free)
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave, Eugene
Kick off the Hanmadang with a vendor fair, demonstrations, presentations, and a Lion Dance starting at 5:30pm! Bring used Christmas lights to donate to NextStep Recycling for raffle tickets and a spin on the Prize Wheel. 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

🌺 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

🤸 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 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. More info

🎭 Fiddler on the Roof 7:00pm • All ages • $8-$14
📍North Eugene High School Auditorium, 250 Silver Lane, Eugene
Don't miss this emotional classic! Set in 1905 Ukraine, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a Jewish milkman navigating tradition, faith, and change as outside influences challenge everything he holds dear. General admission $14, seniors $10, students $8. Arrive 15 minutes early — no refunds. More info

🎭 Los Dreamers 7:30pm • All ages • $8-$10 (UO students free)
📍University of Oregon Miller Theatre Complex, 1109 Old Campus Lane, Eugene
A romantic political comedy following Scoobi, an undocumented law student, her revolutionary mother, and a soldier-ghost as they navigate personal and political borders under the constant threat of deportation. Adult $10, seniors/students/youth $8, UO students free. 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

🥋 Oregon State Hanmadang: All Styles Martial Arts Tournament 8:00am–late • All ages • $15 (kids under 5 free)
📍Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave, Eugene
The full tournament day! Featuring an archery tournament (8-9am), opening ceremonies at 9:30am, and all-styles martial arts competition starting at 10am. Bring used Christmas lights to donate to NextStep Recycling for raffle tickets and a spin on the Prize Wheel. 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. 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. EBT/SNAP accepted with $20 Double Up Food Buck match available for fresh produce. More info

🔖 Kids Club: DIY Kid's Bookmarks Craft at Michaels 10:00am–12:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Kick off your summer reading by making your very own DIY bookmark! A fun free in-store craft event for kids of all ages. More info

🎸 Magical Moombah: At The Hop! 10:00am • All ages • $5
📍Shedd Jaqua Concert Hall, 868 High St, Eugene
The wild and wacky Moombahteers are time-traveling back to the rockin' 1950s! Packed with contests, jokes, songs, and dancing to hits like "Peggy Sue," "Rock Around The Clock," "La Bamba," and more. 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 Playtime 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

🚲 Bike Ride: Library to Library 11:00am–1:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Meet at the Downtown Eugene Library and ride together to the Springfield Public Library! A fun Bike Month ride for all ages. 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 12:15pm–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

🏊 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

🎭 Fiddler on the Roof 1:00pm • All ages • $8-$14
📍North Eugene High School Auditorium, 250 Silver Lane, Eugene
Don't miss this emotional classic! Set in 1905 Ukraine, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a Jewish milkman navigating tradition, faith, and change as outside influences challenge everything he holds dear. General admission $14, seniors $10, students $8. Arrive 15 minutes early — no refunds. 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 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with LEGO! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info

🎭 Fiddler on the Roof 7:00pm • All ages • $8-$14
📍North Eugene High School Auditorium, 250 Silver Lane, Eugene
Don't miss this emotional classic! Set in 1905 Ukraine, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a Jewish milkman navigating tradition, faith, and change as outside influences challenge everything he holds dear. General admission $14, seniors $10, students $8. Arrive 15 minutes early — no refunds. More info

💃 Rebelle Summer Soiree 7:30–9:30pm • All ages • $24 youth/students, $28 adults
📍Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
The 5th Annual Rebelle Summer Soiree brings together an incredible lineup of local dance talent! Featuring Elite Dance Company, Rebelle Movement, Rebelle Burlesque, Boom! Dance Company, Eugene Bhangra, Flex Studios, Moxie Dance Collective, and The Dance Collective. One stage, one night, nonstop excitement! More info

🎭 Los Dreamers 7:30pm • All ages • $8-$10 (UO students free)
📍University of Oregon Miller Theatre Complex, 1109 Old Campus Lane, Eugene
A romantic political comedy following Scoobi, an undocumented law student, her revolutionary mother, and a soldier-ghost as they navigate personal and political borders under the constant threat of deportation. Adult $10, seniors/students/youth $8, UO students free. 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. Kids under 12 receive a $5 token to spend on fresh fruits and veggies. EBT/Oregon Trail Card accepted with Double Up Food Bucks available. More info

🎨 Analog Kids Craft 11:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free (donations welcome)
📍MECCA, 555 High St, Eugene
Turn old CDs into colorful animal art! Drop in for a playful afternoon of creativity where kids transform discarded media into something fun and new. Part of MECCA's Analog Month celebrating creative reuse. All supplies provided, no registration required.

🏊 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

🪶 Fun with Native Innovation 1:00–4:00pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in for hands-on learning and exploration! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info

📔 Junk Journals Craft at Michaels 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Learn all about junk journaling and make your very own small junk journal! A fun free in-store event for analog hobby enthusiasts. 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

🎨 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

🏕️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

🌿 Nature Out Loud No School Day Adventure Monday May 25, 8:30am–4:30pm • Ages 5-11 • $70 members, $80 non-members
📍Alton Baker Park & Learnscape, Eugene
Hike, discover, and make music in nature! Become a forest floor investigator, play in the Sound Garden, make melodies from recycled materials, and sing silly songs on the Star Stage. Groups of 12 kids. Scholarship aid available — use coupon code ECO at checkout. More info

🔍 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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