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Hello my friends!
It's the final days of May — and Saturday is PACKED! Good luck choosing what to do this weekend!
Before I dive into the highlights, here's a personal favorite of mine this time of year: picnic at Hendricks Park. We wander the trails, look at the remaining blooms, find a shady spot or bench, and enjoy some snacks. There are swings by one of the parking lots, and it's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle temporarily. I always feel like Alice in Wonderland wandering those trails — which is perfect timing since Alice in Wonderland is performing at the Hult Center this weekend!
Here are this weekend's highlights:
🏴 Eugene Scottish Festival Saturday 9am-6pm! Live music, bagpipes, Highland games, kids activities, dog parade + food. $8 adults, $5 seniors, kids 12 & under FREE!
📚 FREE Books by OSEA Saturday 10am-2pm at North Eugene HS! Over 30,000 free books (kids get up to 10, families up to 30). PLUS hundreds of free LEGO brickboxes while supplies last + free popcorn! Arrive early — first-come, first-served!
🎭 Alice in Wonderland Ballet Friday & Saturday 7:30pm + Sunday 2pm at Hult Center! Visually stunning with playful narration and whimsical design. A delightful take on the beloved tale!
🦁 The Lion King Jr. Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 2pm at Upstart Crow! The African savanna comes alive with Simba, Rafiki, and classic songs like "Hakuna Matata." $11.58-$20.94.
🎡 Camas Ridge Community School Carnival Friday & Saturday 5:30-7:30pm! $5 bracelet for unlimited games (photo booth, obstacle course, basketball), plant sale, bake sale, raffle baskets + silent auction with amazing prizes!
🚗 Function 4 Junction Classic cars take over! Friday 6:30-9:30pm cruise + Saturday 8am Show 'n Shine with raffles, food booths, bingo, face painting. Saturday 6-9pm cruise features pre-1974 cars!
🍵 Eugene Tea Festival Sunday 10am-4pm at Farmers Market Pavilion! Explore global tea culture, immersive tea circles, local artisans + brewing traditions. FREE (register in advance for wristband)!
🚲 Bike Month Wrap-Up Party Sunday 1-3:30pm at The Garden on Friendly! Bring your Bike Month Passport for exclusive swag available only at this event!
Plus: FREE art supply swaps, ambient music in the park, Kidical Mass family bike ride, farmers markets, Whiteaker Community Market, open gyms, swims, and more!
Warmly,
Jess
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FRIDAY, MAY 29
🎨 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
🎨 All-ages Art, Craft & Maker Supplies Swap 2:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Bring supplies you no longer need and take home new-to-you art and maker materials at this community swap! More info
🎭 Puppet Show: Indigenous Oregon 4:30–5:30pm • Kids & families • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy a puppet show created and performed by 4J high school students celebrating Indigenous Oregon! More info
💦 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
🎡 Camas Ridge Community School Carnival 5:30–7:30pm • All ages • $5 bracelet for unlimited games
📍Camas Ridge Community School, Eugene
A community carnival open to all! $5 bracelet gives unlimited play on all carnival games including a photo booth, obstacle course, and basketball. Plus a huge inflatable obstacle course, plant sale, bake sale, and themed classroom raffle baskets ($1 tickets). Silent auction running through June 1 with prizes including passes to Bounce Gymnastics, Eugene Family YMCA membership, summer camp at Rose Children's Theatre, Enchanted Forest, Eugene Science Center, and more! 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
🚗 Function 4 Junction • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Junction City, Hwy 99 (Ivy St), Junction City
Take a step back in time as hot rods and classic cars take over Junction City! Friday May 29: open cruise downtown 6:30–9:30pm — bring chairs to watch from the sidewalks. Saturday May 30: Show 'n Shine at 8am showcasing all makes and models, plus raffles, food booths, bingo, face painting, and more! Saturday evening cruise (6–9pm) features exclusively cars from 1974 and earlier. 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
🤸 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
🎭 Eugene Opera: Three Decembers 7:30pm • All ages • $37+
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Eugene Opera presents Jake Heggie's intimate American opera spanning three decades — 1986, 1996, and 2006. Following Broadway star Madeline Mitchell and her two adult children as they confront long-buried secrets and navigate love, loss, and the longing for connection. Starring renowned mezzo-soprano Emily Pulley. More info
🦁 The Lion King Jr. 8:00pm • All ages • Adults $20.94, Seniors/Students $11.58
📍Upstart Crow Youth Theater, 2101 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene
The African savanna comes to life on stage! Join Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast on their journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again. Featuring classic songs including "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "He Lives in You," and "Hakuna Matata." More info
SATURDAY, MAY 30
🏴 Eugene Scottish Festival 9:00am–6:00pm • All ages • $8 adults, $5 seniors, kids 12 & under free
📍Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Dr, Eugene
A lively celebration of Scottish culture featuring live music, bagpipes, kilts, Highland dress, food, kids activities, a dog parade, and a traditional Highland games throwing event! More info
📚 FREE Books by OSEA 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍North Eugene High School, 250 Silver Lane, Eugene
Over 30,000 free books for kids, families, and educators! Each child receives up to 10 free books for their home library (max 30 per family). School employees can grab up to 50 books for their classrooms. Hundreds of free LEGO brickboxes available while supplies last, plus fun family activities and free popcorn! First-come, first-served — arrive early. More info
🚗 Function 4 Junction • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Junction City, Hwy 99 (Ivy St), Junction City
Take a step back in time as hot rods and classic cars take over Junction City! Saturday May 30: Show 'n Shine at 8am showcasing all makes and models, plus raffles, food booths, bingo, face painting, and more! Saturday evening cruise (6–9pm) features exclusively cars from 1974 and earlier. 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
🎨 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
🎨 All-ages Art, Craft & Maker Supplies Swap 10:30am–12:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Bring supplies you no longer need and take home new-to-you art and maker materials at this community swap! 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
💦 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
🦁 The Lion King Jr. 2:00pm • All ages • Adults $20.94, Seniors/Students $11.58
📍Upstart Crow Youth Theater, 2101 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene
The African savanna comes to life on stage! Join Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast on their journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again. Featuring classic songs including "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "He Lives in You," and "Hakuna Matata." More info
🚲 FREE: Kidical Mass Bike Ride 2:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Meet at Sladden Park, Eugene
A family-friendly group bike ride with kids! Meet at Sladden Park then ride to Island Park to see flowers and trees in bloom.
🏗️ Fun with Building 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with building! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. More info
🎸 Kidz Rock the Axe & Fiddle 4:00–8:45pm • All ages • Free (donations welcome)
📍Axe and Fiddle, 657 E Main St, Cottage Grove
A fundraiser concert supporting free music programming for low-income families and underrepresented youth artists! Packed lineup featuring Anna Star, Orias, The Indestructibles, The American Idiots, S.O.N.G., Ian W. & Friends, and The Friday Crew. Plus auctions, raffles, art, and dancing. All proceeds provide free instruments, repairs, instruction, and mentorship for youth. More info
🎵 Ambient Ecology: Ambient Music in the Park 5:30–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Maurie Jacobs Park, Fir Lane, Eugene
A calming outdoor concert experience blending music with nature through ambient soundscapes. Drawing on composer Pauline Oliveros' concept of Deep Listening, this series features diverse composers and performers in an immersive riverside setting along the Willamette River. Part of a three-concert series: May 30, June 6 & 13. More info
🏎️ Kids Night at Cottage Grove Speedway 6:30–10:00pm • All ages • Adults $16, Seniors/Juniors/Military $13, Kids 12 & under free
📍Cottage Grove Speedway, 2150 N Douglas St, Cottage Grove
A night of high-speed family fun! Kids 12 and under get in free and are entered to win a new bike. Sign up for the Jr. Fan Club for a chance at even more prizes. Featuring Modifieds, Sportmods, Street Stocks, Sport Compacts, and Dwarfs on the track. Don't miss the candy booth! More info
🦁 The Lion King Jr. 7:00pm • All ages • Adults $20.94, Seniors/Students $11.58
📍Upstart Crow Youth Theater, 2101 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene
The African savanna comes to life on stage! Join Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast on their journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again. Featuring classic songs including "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "He Lives in You," and "Hakuna Matata." More info
🎭 Eugene Ballet: Alice in Wonderland 7:30pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
A delightful and surreal take on the beloved tale! Created by Toni Pimble, this visually striking ballet features entertaining choreography, playful narration, and whimsical design. Silk fabrics become the flowing Pool of Tears as Wonderland comes alive through a child's curious lens. More info
SUNDAY, MAY 31
🍵 Eugene Tea Festival 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • Free (registration required)
📍Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
A day dedicated to global tea culture and regional craftsmanship! Explore immersive tea circles, curated selections from local artisans, and various brewing traditions in a community celebration of sustainability. Register for your free wristband in advance. More info
🚲 FREE: Bike Month Wrap-Up Party 1:00–3:30pm • All ages • Free
📍The Garden on Friendly, 2760 Friendly St, Eugene
Send off Bike Month in style! Bring your May is Bike Month Passport for exclusive Bike Month swag available only at this event. 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
🏊 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
🧵 Embroidered Bookmark — Invite Grandma! 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Bring grandma for a fun free crafting event! Make monogram embroidered bookmarks together in celebration of the grandma core trend. A perfect activity to share across generations. 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
💦 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
🦁 The Lion King Jr. 2:00pm • All ages • Adults $20.94, Seniors/Students $11.58
📍Upstart Crow Youth Theater, 2101 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene
The African savanna comes to life on stage! Join Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast on their journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again. Featuring classic songs including "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "He Lives in You," and "Hakuna Matata." More info
🎭 Eugene Ballet: Alice in Wonderland 2:00pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
A delightful and surreal take on the beloved tale! Created by Toni Pimble, this visually striking ballet features entertaining choreography, playful narration, and whimsical design. Silk fabrics become the flowing Pool of Tears as Wonderland comes alive through a child's curious lens. 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
🎭 Eugene Opera: Three Decembers 3:30pm • All ages • $37+
📍Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene
Eugene Opera presents Jake Heggie's intimate American opera spanning three decades — 1986, 1996, and 2006. Following Broadway star Madeline Mitchell and her two adult children as they confront long-buried secrets and navigate love, loss, and the longing for connection. Starring renowned mezzo-soprano Emily Pulley. More info
🎶 Oregon Children's Choir Finale Concert 4:30–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St, Eugene
Come hear the Oregon Children's Choir perform their final concert of the season! Choirs ranging from grades 1-12 will sing selections from contemporary, classic, and a cappella repertoire. A free, family-friendly event open to the public. 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
🗓️ REGISTRATION ALERTS
🏕️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
💡 DROP-IN ANYTIME
⛳ 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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