Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend of Sept 11-13, 2026

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🎵 Free Hult Center Passes: My Hero Academia in Concert Available September 11 • All ages • Free
📍Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St, Springfield
Pick up a Cultural Pass for a free pair of tickets to see My Hero Academia in Concert at the Hult Center on September 18th at 7:30pm! A 15-piece live band performs Yuki Hayashi's iconic score alongside striking visuals from all eight seasons. Passes available for checkout at the Springfield Public Library on September 11th while supplies last. 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

🎨 Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk 5:00–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Springfield History Museum, Springfield
Join the Springfield History Museum during the Second Friday Art Walk hosted by the Emerald Art Center! Special programming, crafts, refreshments, and access to exhibits and resources. 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

🌽 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

🎨 Kids Club: Quilted Foam Art 10:00am–12:00pm • Ages 4+ • Free
📍Michaels Crossroads Center, 3318 Gateway St, Springfield
Make your own quilted foam collage in this fun free kids craft event! More info

🎀 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck 10:00am–7:00pm • All ages • Free to visit
📍Valley River Center, near Regal Theaters entrance, Eugene
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling into Eugene! Stop by for super cute treats and merchandise while supplies last. 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

📚 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

🎡 The Arc Lane County Carnival 1:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍The Arc Park, 4181 E St, Springfield
A free afternoon of carnival fun for the whole family! Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, carnival games, exciting prizes, and activities for all ages. More info

🏈 Movie: Remember the Titans 3:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Celebrate the start of football season with this beloved film inspired by a true story of unity and teamwork! More info

🎉 The Block Party 2026 powered by SELCO 4:00–10:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Historic Downtown Springfield, 326 Main St, Springfield
Lane County's largest free community celebration is back for its 7th year! Twelve city blocks of live music, local food, craft beverages, family games, face painting, a mechanical bull, photo booths, karaoke, and 200+ local businesses and nonprofits. 15,000 neighbors come together for one magical night in Historic Downtown Springfield! More info

🎤 Family Karaoke at the Wildish! 6:00–8:00pm (open mic after party 8:30pm) • All ages • Free
📍Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Free family karaoke night at The Block Party powered by SELCO! Belt out your favorite songs from 6–8pm, then stick around for an open mic after party at 8:30pm. 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

🚗 Heroes & Hot Rods Car Show 10:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free
📍American Legion, 3650 River Rd, Eugene
A classic car show at the American Legion! 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

🌊 4th Annual River Celebration 11:00am–3:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Willamette Greenway/Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path, Filbert Grove (McClure & Stults) to Rasor Park, Eugene
A beloved neighborhood celebration along the river! Enjoy a children's parade at 11am (paint your wagon and bring the family!), a harvest table produce exchange, apple cider press, song circles, live performances (marimba, brass band, jazz trio, folk artists), children's activities and prizes, craft and maker skill-sharing, food carts, and local organizations. Bike, walk, or roll to the event! Parking at River Road Health Mart. More info

🎭 Gilbert Park Community Days: Performances in the Park 11:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Gilbert Park, 615 Gilbert St, Eugene
A free monthly community celebration featuring live performances, a book walk, scavenger hunt, storytime, art projects, sensory area, and community partners. This month's theme: Performances in the Park! More info

🧱 LEGO Club 12:00–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍1334 Oak Alley, Eugene
Come build and create at the monthly LEGO Club! More info

🎨 Family Fun 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with crafts, games, and more! For ages 5-12 with a grownup. More info

🎉 Eugene Family YMCA Welcome Festival 2:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Eugene Family YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene
A free, welcoming community festival featuring cultural performances, food trucks, family games and activities, and community resource booths. Open to everyone! 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

🎵 Music on the Square: The Feelgoods — Final Concert of the Season 6:00–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Eugene Masonic Cemetery Public Square, 2498 Miami Ln, Eugene
The final Music on the Square concert of 2026! The Feelgoods bring original Country, Rock, and Roots music with good vibes and honest grooves. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. No parking on cemetery grounds — park on city streets. Mobility drop-off available at the southeast entrance on Elinor St. 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

🏊 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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