Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend of Aug 28-30, 2026

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Summer is winding down, but this weekend is going out with a bang! From equestrian acrobatics under the big top to free outdoor movies, book sales, car shows, and live music all weekend long — there's truly something for everyone. Cheers to soaking up every last drop of summer! ☀️

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

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🦕 Oregon's Dino-Story 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
Explore the rare history of dinosaurs in Oregon! Examine fossil clues and engage in hands-on activities, creative crafts, and experiments focused on the Age of Dinosaurs 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

🤸 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 Back to School Supply Swap at MECCA Fri 12–6pm, Sat 11am–5pm • All ages • Free
📍MECCA, 555 High St, Eugene
Swap school supplies, notebooks, backpacks, art supplies, kids' shoes, and outerwear! Bring at least one item to access the swap. Drop items off August 25–27 during open hours (11am–6pm) to receive a ticket for early access. Items must be clean and in good condition. More info

🎵 LTD Performance at the Plaza: Bongo Latte 2:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Rosa Parks Plaza, 10th & Olive, Eugene Station, Eugene
Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian rhythms in the heart of downtown Eugene! Bongo Latte brings lively percussion, infectious grooves, and feel-good energy to the Plaza. More info

🎲 All-ages Board Game and Puzzle Swap 3:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Donate and/or pick up free board games and puzzles for all ages and skill levels! More info

🎇 Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 5:00pm • All ages • Paid admission
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
A high-energy laser show bringing the pulse-pounding music of K-Pop Demon Hunters to life! Advance tickets available online. Note: contains bright/flashing lights and loud music. 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

🎲 Adventure! Game Night 6:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free for members & donors
📍Adventure! Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
A special thank-you evening for membership families and donors! Enjoy board games, tabletop games, Tonie stories, and cold drinks. RSVP required — call 541-653-9629. 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

🎬 Dive-in Movie: The Lion King (1994) 8:00–11:00pm (movie starts 9pm) • All ages • Regular Splash admission
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Watch the original animated Lion King on Splash's outdoor sun deck while moving freely between the indoor pool and the movie outside! Bring a towel or blanket. Food and drinks from Most Wanted Espresso available. No registration required — just stop by! Note: no 4:30–7:30pm waterpark swim on movie nights. More info

🎬 Movies in the Park: The Wild Robot (PG) 9:00–11:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Sladden Park, N. Adams St. & Cheshire Ave., Eugene
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for a free outdoor movie night! No tickets required. No glass containers, alcohol, smoking, or pets. Subtitles available. Subject to weather. More info

📚 Big Used Book Sale at Irving Grange 8:00am–2:00pm • All ages • $1–$2 per book, Sunday fill-a-bag for $20
📍Irving Grange, Eugene
The biggest book sale of the year with thousands of books! Saturday: kids' books $1, adult books $2. Sunday: fill a bag for just $20! Plus on Saturday, enjoy a Classic Car Show, Scout pancake breakfast, and hot dog lunch. More info

🎵 Free Hult Center Passes: Work Wife Available August 29 • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Pick up a Cultural Pass for a free pair of tickets to see Work Wife at the Hult Center on September 5th at 8pm! Passes available for checkout at the Springfield Public Library on August 29th while supplies last. 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

🚗 Eugene Mission 1st Annual Car Show 9:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Eugene Mission, 1542 W 1st Ave, Eugene
A free community celebration featuring classic cars, custom builds, music, food, and games! Plus an art exhibit showcasing creative work made by Eugene Mission guests. Learn about the transformational programming changing lives every day. More info

🦕 Oregon's Dino-Story 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
Explore the rare history of dinosaurs in Oregon! Examine fossil clues and engage in hands-on activities, creative crafts, and experiments focused on the Age of Dinosaurs 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

🧸 Baby and Toddler Playtime 10:15–11:00am • Babies & toddlers • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
A relaxed playtime for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups! More info

🎲 All-ages Board Game and Puzzle Swap 10:30am–12:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene
Donate and/or pick up free board games and puzzles for all ages and skill levels! More info

🎒 FREE Back to School Supply Swap at MECCA Sat 11am–5pm • All ages • Free
📍MECCA, 555 High St, Eugene
Swap school supplies, notebooks, backpacks, art supplies, kids' shoes, and outerwear! Bring at least one item to access the swap. Drop items off August 25–27 during open hours (11am–6pm) to receive a ticket for early access. Items must be clean and in good condition. 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

🎇 Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters 12:00pm • All ages • Paid admission
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
A high-energy laser show bringing the pulse-pounding music of K-Pop Demon Hunters to life! Advance tickets available online. Note: contains bright/flashing lights and loud music. More info

🎵 2026 Summer Series — Week 15: Curbside Encore 12:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
Live music all weekend as the summer season winds down! Saturday features the Julia Franz Quartet (12–2pm) and an Open Mic for Buskers (2–4pm). 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

🎭 Adventure! Summer Stock Theatre presents: Knock Knock 2:00pm • All ages • Included with admission ($7) or membership
📍Adventure! Children's Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Kids ages 8-15 take the stage in this rapid-fire comedy about two delivery workers who discover that anyone might be behind the next door! A fun performance showcasing five weeks of hard work in acting, set building, and costume making. More info

🚲 Kidical Mass Bike Ride 2:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Meet at Sladden Park, 925 Cheshire Ave, Eugene
A family-friendly group bike ride from Sladden Park to Island Park! A relaxed, welcoming ride for all ages — adults especially encouraged to bring their kids. Happens the last Saturday of every month. 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

🎪 Cirque Ma'Ceo 4:00pm & 7:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene
A spellbinding fusion of elite horsemanship and breathtaking acrobatics under the big top! Last weekend — final performances August 29 & 30. Don't miss it! More info

📚 Big Used Book Sale at Irving Grange 8:00am–2:00pm • All ages • $1–$2 per book, Sunday fill-a-bag for $20
📍Irving Grange, Eugene
The biggest book sale of the year with thousands of books! Saturday: kids' books $1, adult books $2. Sunday: fill a bag for just $20! Plus on Saturday, enjoy a Classic Car Show, Scout pancake breakfast, and hot dog lunch. 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

🧑‍🌾 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

🎵 2026 Summer Series — Week 15: Curbside Encore 12:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Public Market, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
The final weekend of the 2026 Summer Series! Enjoy David Rogers (12–2pm), Open Mic for Buskers (2–4pm), Steve Arriola Trio (4–5pm), and a family movie screening at 4:30pm in the Eateries & Bar. More info

🎃 Sunday Event: Fabric Pumpkin Featuring Coats & Clark 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Make your own fabric pumpkin using Coats & Clark thread! A fun free in-store craft to kick off the fall season. More info

✈️ Fun with Paper Airplanes 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-9 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in and get creative making paper airplanes! For ages 5-9 with a grownup. 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

🦆 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.

⛳ 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

🏊 Swimming at Amazon Pool Open May–October • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene
Eugene's beloved outdoor pool featuring three tanks, two water slides, a diving platform, hot tub, sandbox, and lap lanes. Offers rec swim, family swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Swimming at Echo Hollow Pool Open year-round • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Indoor and outdoor pools featuring a 25-yard indoor pool, 25-meter outdoor pool, water slide, hot tub, water basketball, and splash play. Offers rec swim, family swim, water volleyball, lap swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🏊 Swimming at Sheldon Pool Open year-round • Youth $6, Adult $7, Senior $6, Family $20
📍Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene
Indoor pool complex featuring a 25-yard tank, diving well, and warm water pool. Offers rec swim, family swim, baby swim, sensory swim, lap swim, and swim lessons. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

🌊 Splash at Lively Park Open through September 7 • Check website for pricing
📍Splash at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Eugene-Springfield's ONLY indoor waterpark! Wave pool, huge waterslide, waterfall fountain, kiddie pool, lap swimming, and more. Offers waterpark swims, lap swim, and swim lessons. Mon–Sat 1–4pm & 4:30–7:30pm, Sun 1–5pm. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

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