Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend of Aug 14-16, 2026

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🐾 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie — Now in Theatres! Opening August 14 • All ages • Theatre pricing
📍Regal Cinemas & theatres everywhere
The PAW Patrol pups crash land on a dino-filled tropical island and must stop Mayor Humdinger from causing a volcanic eruption! Bigger adventures than ever before. Check local showtimes and find first-movie prep ideas, crafts, and activities at pawpatrol.movie. More info

🪨 Geology Rocks! at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • $7 general admission, free for members & UO ID
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Discover the science behind volcanoes, earthquakes, and fossils through hands-on experiments, unique rock specimens, and geology-themed crafts in the museum's native plant courtyard! More info

🍎 Back to School Clothing Drive August 7–September 8, 10:00am–9:00pm • All ages • Free to participate
📍Valley River Center, next to JCPenney, Eugene
Help local kids start the school year with new clothes! Select an apple-shaped donation tag from the green hedges, purchase the listed clothing item, and drop it in a nearby donation bin. Donations benefit Every Child's Brighter Side Clothing Closet. Bonus: bring your apple tag to JCPenney for 30% off your donation purchase! More info

📚 Family Storytime 10:15–11:00am • Young children • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups! More info

♻️ All Ages: Listen and Create 11:00am–12:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Create recycled art while listening to music and stories! 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

🍱 Free Lunch on the Fountain Plaza 11:30am–12:30pm • Ages 2-18 • Free
📍City Hall Fountain Plaza, Springfield
Food For Lane County provides a free lunch for kids every weekday all summer long, while supplies last! In case of inclement weather, lunches move inside to the City Hall Lobby. Young children must be accompanied by an adult, and meals must be eaten on-site. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon 11:30am–1:00pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open family swim time at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Family Swim at Echo Hollow 11:30-1:15pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
A great time for parents and children to enjoy the water at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Baby Swim at Sheldon 12:00–1:00pm • 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1-4 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 1:30–3:30pm & 7–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Open family swim time at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More

🏊 Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45-4:30pm & 7:00-8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🎵 LTD Performance at the Plaza: Harlan Music Live 2:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Rosa Parks Plaza, 10th & Olive, Eugene Station, Eugene
An afternoon of Americana, Country, and Classic Rock featuring powerful vocals, skilled guitar work, and a mix of beloved favorites and original songs. Feel-good summer vibes in the heart of downtown Eugene! More info

🏊 Family Swim at Sheldon 5:30–6:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Evening family swim at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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

🎸 Concerts in the Park: The Sugar Beets 6:00–9:00pm (gates at 5:30pm) • All ages • $5 or free with 2 non-perishable food donations
📍Island Park, Springfield
A local favorite bringing rock, funk, and country to keep the energy high! Two sets of live music with a 20-minute intermission. Food vendors include Flying Fancy Cotton Candy, Eugene Kettle Corn, The Fizzy Fern, Tucky's, and Vintage Vibes Sodas. Local art from Wildling Collaborative Arts and Asian Pacific Artists. Shuttle parking at Booth Kelly, plus bike valet at D St entrance 5:30–9pm. More info

⚾ Eugene Emeralds: Wicked Movie Night & Drone Show 6:35pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
A magical night where baseball meets the Emerald City! Enjoy live performances from Rose Children's Theater, an Elphaba live singing performance, a Glinda Glitter Station benefiting Girls on the Run, face and hair sparkles, and an Emerald City costume parade on the dugout. Stay after the final out for a full drone show! Wear pink or green. 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

💦 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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. More info

🪨 Geology Rocks! at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • $7 general admission, free for members & UO ID
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Discover the science behind volcanoes, earthquakes, and fossils through hands-on experiments, unique rock specimens, and geology-themed crafts in the museum's native plant courtyard! More info

🇸🇪 Scandinavian Festival 10:00am–10:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Junction City, W 6th Ave & Greenwood St
It's Finnish Day! Celebrate Finnish culture with folk dancers, choral and instrumental groups, traditional food, blacksmithing demonstrations, shopping, and more. Three stages of entertainment all day long. Bring cash and arrive early for popular shows! More info

🍎 Back to School Clothing Drive August 7–September 8, 10:00am–9:00pm • All ages • Free to participate
📍Valley River Center, next to JCPenney, Eugene
Help local kids start the school year with new clothes! Select an apple-shaped donation tag from the green hedges, purchase the listed clothing item, and drop it in a nearby donation bin. Donations benefit Every Child's Brighter Side Clothing Closet. Bonus: bring your apple tag to JCPenney for 30% off your donation purchase! More info

📚 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15–11:00am • Ages 0-3 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Fun and learning for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups! More info

🎭 Adventure! Saturday Performance: Roving Park Presents "The Wind in the Willows" 11:00–11:30am • All ages • Included with admission
📍Adventure Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
The Roving Park Players bring "The Wind in the Willows" to life in this short preview performance! Kids will love the critters and their adventures. Stick around after to learn about upcoming park performances. 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

💦 Water Park Swim at Splash 1–4pm • 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Echo Hollow 1:45–4:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Echo Hollow Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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

⚾ Eugene Emeralds: Simpsons Night 5:05pm • All ages • Prices vary
📍PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
Springfield, Oregon is the REAL Springfield! Celebrate the legendary animated world of The Simpsons with music, moments, and mischief inspired by your favorite yellow-hued residents. A night of baseball, laughs, and hometown pride. More info

🎭 Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale 6:00–8:15pm • All ages • Free
📍Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a magical evening of Shakespeare under the open sky! ADA accessible. Runs every Saturday and Sunday through August 23. ASL-interpreted performances August 22 & 23. More info

💃 DanceAbility Inclusive Performance 7:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Riverfront Park, 701 E 8th Ave, Eugene
Two inclusive dance performances showcasing the beauty of inclusion! Following the performance, a community jam invites audience members to move from spectator to participant and embody the art of DanceAbility. More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon 7:00–8:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Evening recreational swim at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🎸 McBros at Mac's 24th Anniversary Weekend 7:00–10:00pm • All ages • No cover (minimum $9 purchase)
📍Mac's Restaurant, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
A festive outdoor anniversary celebration featuring McBros with the McConnell Brothers, Charlie Rae, and Little Walter Edmunds on guitar! Don't forget to tip the artists. More info

🔭 Dark Sky Star Party 8:30pm–midnight • All ages • Free (parking $10, up to 50 cars covered by the club)
📍Dexter State Recreation Site, Dexter
The Eugene Astronomical Society's biggest star party of the year! View star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies, and double stars through telescopes under a truly dark sky. Two telescopes will be given away to kids ages 8-18! Come early for club-covered parking. Dress warmly and leave dogs at home. Weather and smoke permitting — check the website before heading out. More info

🏃 Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon 8:00am • All ages • Ticketed
📍Kiwanis Park, Eugene
Beat the heat with a sweet summer race! Choose your distance — 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon — and cross the finish line to receive an ice-cold popsicle and custom finisher medal. Awards for top finishers in all age groups starting with 10 & Under. Check-in opens at 6am. More info

🦅 (THE LAST) Sunday Guided Tours at Cascades Raptor Center 8:45–10:00am • All ages • Ticketed
📍Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd, Eugene
Tour the Cascades Raptor Center before regular public hours with a member of the animal care team! Learn about the birds from the people who know them best — their trainers. Get all your raptor questions answered by the pros. This is the last one for the season! More info

🌽 Springfield Sunday Market 9:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Springfield City Hall Lot, 225 5th St, Springfield
Head to Springfield for the weekly Sunday Farmers Market! Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and more. More info

🇸🇪 Scandinavian Festival 10:00am–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Junction City, W 6th Ave & Greenwood St
It's Norwegian Day — the final day of the festival! Celebrate Norwegian culture with folk dancers, traditional food, live entertainment, shopping, and more. Bring cash and arrive early for popular shows! 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. More info

🏊 Family Swim at Amazon 11:30am–1:00pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Open family swim time at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Sheldon 12–1:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Sunday afternoon recreational swim at Sheldon Pool. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

⚽ Oregon Soccer: Youth Day 1:00–3:30pm • All ages • Free for kids under 12, $5 adults
📍Pape Field, 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Kick off the Ducks' home season with Youth Day! Enjoy the Kid Zone with yard games and a bounce house until halftime, then cheer on the Ducks and stick around after the match for a postgame autograph session with the team. Tickets available at the gate. More info

🎭 Fun with Masks 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in and get creative making masks! 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. Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Rec Swim at Amazon 1:45–4:30pm • All ages • Youth (3-17) $6, Adult $7, Senior $6
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Afternoon recreational swim at Amazon Pool! Heads up — pool hours and availability change often. Check the website before you go! 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

🎭 Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale 6:00–8:15pm • All ages • Free
📍Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene
Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a magical evening of Shakespeare under the open sky! ADA accessible. Runs every Saturday and Sunday through August 23. ASL-interpreted performances August 22 & 23. More info

🦆 Willamalane Tiny Ducks Preschool — Enrollment Opens August 12! Ages 3-5 • Full-time & Part-time options • Springfield
📍 Bob Keefer Center, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year opens Wednesday, August 12 at 8am! Tiny Ducks Preschool is one of the most affordable and highest-quality early childhood programs in the area. Newly renovated classrooms, a brand-new playground, bilingual staff, and a curriculum focused on kindergarten readiness. Full-time, morning, and afternoon options available. ERDC accepted, sibling discounts, and scholarships available. Take a virtual tour or schedule a visit at willamalane.org/preschool.

🌙 Parents' Night Out — 6:00–9:00pm • Multiple Ages • $36 members, $46 non-members
📍Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
Enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at the Y! Drop off your little ones for an evening of gym games, arts and crafts, fun activities, and delicious snacks with friendly staff. Registration required. 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

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