Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend of Oct 9-11, 2026

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We’ve got a bug floating around, so I’ll make this short. Scroll down to see this weekend’s full lineup!

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🚐 Eugene Fall RV Show 10:00am–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Browse the latest RVs and travel trailers at the Eugene Fall RV Show! 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

🤸 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

🍄 Adventures Outside-of-School Days: Cork-a-palooza 11:00am–6:00pm • All ages • Included with admission ($7) or membership
📍Adventure Children’s Museum, 490 Valley River Center, Eugene
A full day of creative cork-themed activities! More info

🧱 Early Release Friday: LEGO Club 1:30–2:30pm • Kids • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Drop in for LEGO fun in the baby area! More info

🕷️ Bead Spiders & Skeletons Workshop 4:00–5:30pm • All ages • Check website
📍MECCA, 555 High St, Eugene
Create spooky beaded spiders and skeletons with Ruby Resourceress and Patricia Montoya Donohue! More info

🎇 Friday Night Laser Shows: Daft Punk, K-Pop, Radiohead 5:00–8:00pm • All ages • $12
📍Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Three laser shows in one night! Check website for showtimes. 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

🎃 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

🍎 Apple Daze at Detering Orchards 9:00am–5:00pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Detering Orchards, 30946 Wyatt Dr, Harrisburg
Fall fun at its finest! U-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, cow train rides, corn maze, tractor rides, apple blaster, corn cannon, mechanical bull rides, craft beer and cider, homemade caramel apples, and pies. U-pick fruits and vegetables available daily — call ahead for produce availability. Runs every weekend through October 25! 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

🎨 Art Rescue Sale at Maude Kerns Art Center Multiple days • All ages • Free admission
📍Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Score amazing deals on rescued art supplies and framed artwork! More info

🔒 Kids Firearm Safety 2 — Live Fire 10:00am–12:00pm • Ages 7+ • Free
📍Emerald Empire Gun Club, 36111 McGowan Creek Rd, Springfield
Hands-on live fire safety course. Parents must attend. Registration required. More info

🧹 Historic Broom Making at Parker Learning Gardens 10:00am–1:00pm • All ages • Sliding scale $0-$15
📍Parker Learning Gardens, 31329 Lanes Turn Rd, Eugene
Learn to make traditional hand-tied brooms using broomcorn and hazelwood handles! 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

👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting Now Workshop: Supporting Your Family: Basic Needs, Community & Routines 10:30am–12:00pm • Parents of children ages 0-5 • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Free childcare provided. Registration required. More info

📚 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

🎨 FREE: JCPenney Kids Zone Craft 11:00am–12:00pm • Kids • Free
📍JCPenney, Valley River Center, Eugene
A free kids craft event! 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

🧶 Make Upcycled Yarn Monsters with Eris Tulley 12:00–1:30pm • Families • Check website for pricing
📍MECCA, 555 High St, Eugene
Turn old yarn into quirky, colorful monsters with multi-media artist Eris Tulley! Perfect for all skill levels. Limited to 8 participants/families — adult or guardian must be present. 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. UCLA Bruins 12:30pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Autzen Stadium, 2700 MLK Jr. Blvd, Eugene
The Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins! Clear bag policy in effect. More info

🔒 Kids Firearm Safety Teen Rifle — Live Fire 1:00–3:00pm • Ages 13+ • Free
📍Emerald Empire Gun Club, 36111 McGowan Creek Rd, Springfield
Live fire rifle safety course for teens. Parents must attend. Registration required. 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!

📸 NOH8 Photo Shoot in Eugene 2:00–4:00pm • All ages • Check website
📍102 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Participate in the iconic NOH8 Campaign photo shoot! More info

🧱 Family Fun with LEGO 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with LEGO! More info

🎬 Movie: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil 3:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
A spooky season movie screening at the library! 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

🏃 Running Scared 5K/13K 5:00am • All ages • Ticketed
📍310 Cheshire Ave, Eugene
A spooky season run through Eugene! 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

👧 International Day of the Girl Brunch 11:00am–1:00pm • Girls & families • Check website
📍999 Willamette St, Eugene
Celebrate International Day of the Girl with Ophelia’s Place! More info

🎃 Gilbert Park Community Days: Tricks-n-Treats, Costumes-n-Creeps 11:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Gilbert Park, 615 Gilbert St, Eugene
A Halloween-themed free community celebration! More info

🧻 Family Fun with Origami 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with origami! More info

🧙 Upcycled Witch Doll Workshop with Circle of the Cauldron 2:00–4:00pm • All ages • Check website
📍MECCA, 555 High St, Eugene
Create your own upcycled witch doll! 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

🏌️ 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 Hayride 2026 October 15–17, 6:15–9:30pm • All ages • $18 in-district, $25 out-of-district
📍Dorris Ranch, Springfield
One of Willamalane's most popular annual events — and it often sells out within minutes! Enjoy trailer rides through the orchards with fire dancing, circus arts, glow stick dancers, and more. Advanced registration required, no tickets at the gate. Children 2 & under ride free on an adult's lap. In-district residents — Priority sales begin October 1 at 8am. Open sales — Thursday tickets & remaining Fri/Sat tickets available October 2 at 8am. Waitlist available starting October 2
Add a visit to the Haunted House at Dorris Ranch for extra scares after your ride! Get tickets

👻 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

🧹 Historic Broom Making Workshop at Parker Learning Gardens
Second Saturdays 10:00am–1:00pm • Families welcome • Sliding scale $0–$15 (+ $25 to take home your broom)
📍31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Learn a nearly lost craft! Make traditional hand-tied brooms using broomcorn and locally sourced hazelwood handles with local broom artist Stefanie Songchild. Part of the Living Systems: Second Saturday Farm Workshops series. Register here

🎃 Haunted Bamboo Forest 2026: Freak Show Maze October 24, 25 & 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 or 👹 Freak Show Maze Get tickets

🐰 Farmily Fun Group Saturdays 10:00–11:30am • Caregivers & kids of all ages • $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 September 5–November 14. Drop-in option available — choose the Saturday that works for you! More info

🎃 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

🍎 Apple Daze at Detering Orchards 9:00am–5:00pm • All ages • Free admission
📍Detering Orchards, 30946 Wyatt Dr, Harrisburg
Fall fun at its finest! U-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, cow train rides, corn maze, tractor rides, apple blaster, corn cannon, mechanical bull rides, craft beer and cider, homemade caramel apples, and pies. U-pick fruits and vegetables available daily — call ahead for produce availability. Runs every weekend through October 25! More info

🌿 Parker Learning Gardens: Fall Classes Now Open!
📍31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Eleven weeks of outdoor learning, animal care, harvesting, cooking, art, and real-world skills on a 33-acre educational farm! Fall season runs August 31–November 14. Space available in all four classes:

⛳ 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 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 • 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. Pool hours change often — check the website before you go! More info

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