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FRIDAY, OCT 30

🩰 Eugene Ballet: Taming of the Shrew Various times • All ages • Ticketed
📍Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, One Eugene Center, Eugene
Eugene Ballet brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through stunning choreography and performance! Check the website for showtimes and ticket information. 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

📚 Preschool Storytime 10:30–11:00am • Preschoolers • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for preschoolers with their grown-ups! More info

🐱 Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Adventure! Children’s Museum 11:00am–5:00pm daily • All ages • Included with admission ($7) or membership
📍Adventure! Children’s Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Hey Gabby, take us to the museum! Follow the paw prints to take a photo with a Gabby’s Dollhouse backdrop, find the hidden Gabby Cat(s) to win a prize, and enjoy special crafts, coloring pages, and activities all week! Dress up as your favorite Gabby’s Dollhouse character! Running through November 1. 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

🎡 Rawlin Spooky Carnival 3:30–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍The Rawlin at Riverbend Memory Care, 3491 Game Farm Rd, Springfield
A fun Halloween carnival with ring toss, axe throwing, games, a tattoo booth, costume prizes, music, bites, and festive treats! Costumes encouraged. More info

🎃 Springfield City Hall-O-Ween 3:30–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Springfield City Hall, 225 N 5th St, Springfield
A public Halloween gathering hosted by the City of Springfield! Costumes welcome. More info

🚛 EWEB’s Halloween Truck or Treat! 4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Lane Events Center Exhibit Hall, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Trick-or-treat from EWEB’s magically transformed work trucks! Collect candy, enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about EWEB. A fun and electrifying way to jumpstart Halloween! More info

🍬 Trunk or Treat at Evergreen Senior Living 4:00–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Evergreen Senior Living, 3760 N Clarey St, Eugene
A free Halloween celebration with lots of candy, a petting zoo, trunk-or-treat fun, and family-friendly activities! Costumes encouraged. Come meet the residents and celebrate Halloween together! More info

👻 Fright! at the Springfield History Museum 4:00–8:30pm • All ages • Adults $5, Kids 5-17 $3, Under 5 free, Family of 5+ $20
📍Springfield History Museum, 590 Main St, Springfield
The 5th annual Fright! at the Museum fundraiser! Family-friendly haunted experience 4–6pm (less scary, more lights). Full scare mode 6:30–8:30pm for older kids and adults. Recovery station with photo ops and free snacks at the end! Also open October 30 & 31. More info

🎇 Halloween Laser Shows: Spooktacular, Stranger Things & Grateful Dead Starting 5:00pm • All ages • $8 general, $7 seniors, $4 members, ages 0-2 free
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Three Halloween laser shows in one night — shows sold separately!
🎃 5pm — Halloween Spooktacular
👁️ 6pm — Stranger Things Season Five
💀 7pm — Grateful Dead
More info

🎬 Dive-in Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas 5:00–7:00pm • All ages • $4–$13 regular admission
📍Willamalane Park Swim Center, 1276 G St, Springfield
Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas from the pool! A spooky themed recreation swim and dive-in movie night. No advance registration required — just drop by! More info

🚗 Hooligans Car Club 6th Annual Trunk or Treat 5:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Covered Parking at Springfield City Hall, 225 N 5th St, Springfield
A family-friendly trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles and candy for kids in the covered parking area beneath Springfield City Hall and the Springfield Public Library! Vehicle spaces are first come, first served. Scariest trunk award! More info

🏐 Oregon Ducks Volleyball vs. Maryland Terrapins 6:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Cheer on the Oregon Ducks volleyball team as they take on the Maryland Terrapins! More info

🏌️ Ghostly Golf 6:00–9:30pm • All ages • Regular Camp Putt admission (costumes get $2 off!)
📍Camp Putt, 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
Spooky mini golf on glowing greens! 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

🤸 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

👻 Haunted House at Dorris Ranch 7:00–10:00pm • Ages 13+ recommended • Ticketed
📍Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris St, Springfield
Live actors, animatronics, and scary special effects! More info

SATURDAY, OCT 31 (Halloween!)

🚲 Duck Pen Bike Valet & Tailgate — Halloween Edition! 8:00am–5:00pm • All ages • $5 per bike, bag, or stroller
📍2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
A spooky Halloween tailgate with delicious food, drinks, tricks, and treats! Secure your bike, bag, or stroller for just $5 — all proceeds go back to kids in Lane County. More info

🌿 Poisonous Plant Walk at Parker Learning Gardens OCTOBER 31, 9:00am–5:00pm • All ages • $5/person, $15/family (suggested) or free with farmstand purchase
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A self-guided autumn walk along the Southern Hedgerow Trail exploring the strange, beautiful, useful — and sometimes deadly — world of poisonous plants! How well do you know the plants you should NOT eat? WIC Farm Direct Dollars accepted for fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs. Advance purchase required. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit and student scholarships. Get tickets

🎃 Walt's Wild Wagon Ride & Pumpkin Patch at Johnson Farms Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm • All ages • Tickets required for hay rides & pumpkin train
📍Johnson Farms, 89733 Armitage Rd, Eugene
Fall has arrived at Johnson Farms! Enjoy wagon hayrides, a U-pick pumpkin patch, pumpkin slingshots, apple cider, and other fall treats. Plenty of room for exploring and photo opportunities. Open daily through October 31! 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

🎭 Magical Moombah: Monster Mash! 10:00am & 1:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍The Shedd Institute, 298 E 8th Ave, Eugene
The Halloween edition of the beloved Magical Moombah! Monster Mash, Thriller, Witch Doctor, Purple People Eater and more — plus fun, contests, jokes, and dancing! Special Magical Moombah Music Box at 11:15am (free with ticket). Two shows available — 10am and 1pm. More info

📚 Radar Toys Trick or Read Free Comic Book Day 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Radar Toys, 3061 W 11th Ave, Eugene
A spooky Halloween celebration with free comics, candy, roll the dice for a prize, and costume contest prizes! Featuring artists Jacob Strouckel and Nathan Quarry. Come dressed up for a chance to win! More info

🎃 Adventure! Pumpkin Trail Finale! 10:00am–6:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Adventure! Children’s Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
Today is the LAST DAY of the Pumpkin Trail! Visit your final stops before close of business, solve the secret phrase, and bring your completed card to Adventure! for a goodie bag. Plus:
🎨 Free Halloween coloring books for all visitors
🎁 Wear a costume to enter a door prize drawing — winner selected at 6pm!
Pick up packets while they last! More info

🍬 Rylea’s Sweet Bites Halloween Maze 10:00am–9:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Rylea’s Sweet Bites, 5148 Trevon St, Eugene
A free Halloween maze with candy and goodies all day long! More info

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

📚 Family Storytime 10:30am & 11:15am • Young children • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Fun and learning for young children and family! Two sessions available. More info

💪 Self-Defense for Middle School Boys and Moms — 8-Hour Two-Day Intensive Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am–3:00pm, both days • Middle school boys & moms • $75–$150
📍576 Olive St #300, Eugene
Two days of hands-on self-defense skills designed specifically for middle school boys and their moms! Build confidence and safety together. Get tickets

📚 Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias 11:00–11:30am • Babies through early elementary • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
A bilingual family storytime featuring songs, dancing, rhymes, games, and books in English and Spanish! Perfect for families with babies through 2nd grade. 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

🦆 Oregon Ducks Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats 12:30pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Autzen Stadium, 2700 MLK Jr. Blvd, Eugene
The Ducks take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Halloween! Clear bag policy in effect — visit goducks.com/clearbag for details. More info

🍬 Trick or Treat with Our Residents 1:30–4:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Trustwell Living at River Run Place, 1155 Darlene Ln, Eugene
Bring the kids for a heartwarming afternoon of trick-or-treating with the residents! A beloved community tradition connecting generations on Halloween. More info

📚 Storytime at Barnes & Noble 2:00–2:30pm • Young children • Free
📍Barnes & Noble, 1163 Valley River Dr, Eugene
A fun storytime for young readers!

🎃 Family Fun: Halloween Puppets 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Get creative making Halloween puppets! For ages 5-12 with a grownup. More info

🍬 Trunk or Treat at Norkenzie Christian Church 4:00–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Norkenzie Christian Church, 2530 Crescent Ave, Eugene
Costumes, candy, decorated cars, and lots of fun! A safe, family-friendly Halloween evening for church families, preschoolers, and the community. Please note: no scary costumes. More info

🎃 Kiefer’s Halloween Family Fest 4:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Kiefer Kia (345 Goodpasture Island Rd) & Kiefer Mazda (383 Goodpasture Island Rd), Eugene
Two locations, one spooktacular night! Enjoy trunk-or-treating, candy, hot cocoa and cider, bounce houses, and games at Kiefer Kia — plus meet Caesar the No Drama Llama from 5–8pm! Head next door to Kiefer Mazda for a haunted house and more Halloween fun. More info

🎃 Fall Fest at Santa Clara Church 5:00–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Santa Clara Church, 175 Santa Clara Ave, Eugene
A free family Halloween celebration with door-to-door trick-or-treating through the kids wing, carnival games, candy, cocoa, cider, and more in the gym! Come in costume for a great time and lots of treats. More info

🍬 Trunk or Treat at Fairfield Baptist Church 5:00–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Fairfield Baptist Church, 3991 Elmira Rd, Eugene
Games and candy for the whole family! Trunk or treat takes place in the north parking lot near the playground. Rain or shine — moves indoors if it rains. More info

🍬 Real Life Church Trunk or Treat 5:00–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Veneta Elementary School, 88131 Territorial Hwy, Veneta
A safe and fun Halloween celebration with candy at every stop, free hot cocoa, and decorated trunks! A welcoming community atmosphere open to everyone. Costumes encouraged! More info

🍬 City First Church Trunk-or-Treat 5:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍City First Church, 1052 Fairfield Ave, Eugene
A free Halloween celebration with food, carnival games, and plenty of candy! Event takes place in the gated parking lot by the gym. More info

🍬 Trunk or Treat at Irving Grange 5:30pm • All ages • Free
📍Irving Grange, Eugene
A community trunk-or-treat providing a one-stop trick-or-treating opportunity for local youth! $25 prize for the Best Decorated Car (people’s choice). Want to host a trunk? Register by October 25 to receive a free bag of candy — visit IrvingGrange.org to sign up! More info

🍬 Calvary Open Bible Trunk or Treat 6:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Calvary Open Bible, 1116 Centennial Blvd, Springfield
A family-friendly trunk or treat with decorated cars, candy, costumes, and Halloween fun for all ages! More info

🏌️ Ghostly Golf 6:00–9:30pm • All ages • Regular Camp Putt admission (costumes get $2 off!)
📍Camp Putt, 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
Spooky mini golf on glowing greens! More info

👻 Haunted House at Dorris Ranch 7:00–10:00pm • Ages 13+ recommended • Ticketed
📍Dorris Ranch, Springfield
Live actors, animatronics, and scary special effects! More info

🎃 Haunted Bamboo Forest 2026: Freak Show Maze October 31 • $15 per person, $65 groups of 5-10
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Enter the haunted maze if you dare! Two experiences available:
🌟 Family Friendly Maze 7–8pm • All ages
👹 Freak Show Maze 8–10pm • Ages 13+ recommended
Advance tickets required. All proceeds support Parker Learning Gardens’ nonprofit and student scholarships. Get tickets

SUNDAY, NOV 1

🏐 Oregon Ducks Volleyball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes 1:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Cheer on the Oregon Ducks volleyball team as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes! More info

🎨 Family Fun 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in to create, play, learn, and try new things! For ages 5-12 with a grownup. 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 & FALL ADVENTURES

👻 Haunted House at Dorris Ranch Fri & Sat Oct 9–31, 7–10pm (also Thu Oct 15) • Ages 13+ recommended • Ticketed
📍Dorris Ranch, Springfield
Make your way through the historic Tomseth House featuring live actors, animatronics, and scary special effects! Tickets go on sale October 1 — get them in advance as remaining tickets sell out fast. Note: Haunted House tickets do not include access to the separate Haunted Hayride event. Get tickets

🏌️ Ghostly Golf 2026 Sun–Thu 6–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 6–10pm • All ages • Regular Camp Putt admission (costumes get $2 off!)
📍Camp Putt, 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
Mini golf goes spooky! Step onto glowing greens filled with spooky scenes and eerie fun at Camp Putt. No registration required. Wear a costume for $2 off admission! Weather dependent — check the Camp Putt Facebook page before heading out. Runs through October. More info

🐰 Farmily Fun Group Saturdays 10:00–11:30am (optional community time until noon) • Kids of all ages with 1-2 caregivers • $21 drop-in per family
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A weekly farm adventure for families with kids of all ages! Explore the farm, feed animals (bunnies, chickens, geese, pigs, and goats!), harvest food, and connect with other families. Fall season runs through November 14. Drop-in option available — register before class begins and choose the Saturday that works for you! More info

🛠️ Youth Discovery Project Mondays 4–6pm • Ages 12-17 • $29 drop-in per teen
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A weekly farm workshop series for teens engaging in creative and sustainable skills — carving, building projects, art installations, food preservation, animal care, and more! Fall season runs through November 14. Drop-in option available — register before class begins and choose the Monday that works for you! More info

💡 ALWAYS ON THE TABLE

⛳ Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park Fri 4–7pm, Sat-Sun 12–7pm • 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 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

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