Eugene Family Scoop - Weekend of Sept 4-6, 2026

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Wowza, this back-to-school season is a wild one in my household, so I apologize for the late newsletter, but it is here nevertheless.

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🐱 CatVideoFest 2026 Various times • All ages • $7–$11
📍Art House, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene
The internet's best cat videos on the big screen! A family-friendly celebration of all things feline, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CRAN of Springfield. Screening dates: September 4–8 & 10. Check the website for showtimes. More info

🥔 Big Idaho Potato Truck Visits Eugene 10:00am–2:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Safeway, 145 E 18th Ave, Eugene
The famous four-ton Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into Eugene! Stop by for photos with the giant spud, meet the Oregon Duck and Spuddy Buddy at noon, and grab an Idaho potato pre-signed by Oregon senior edge rusher Teitum Tuioti while supplies last. The Idaho Potato Commission will donate $1,000 to Food for Lane County as part of the visit! More info

🦕 Free First Friday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History 10:00am–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Free admission on the first Friday of every month! Explore Oregon's amazing fossils, ecosystems, and cultural history — from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes. Reserve tickets in advance at mnch.uoregon.edu/visit. 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

📚 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

🎵 LTD Performance at the Plaza: Yaad & Abroad 2:00–5:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Rosa Parks Plaza, 10th & Olive, Eugene Station, Eugene
Jamaican-inspired global jazz, roots music, and reggae in the heart of downtown Eugene! Yaad & Abroad brings infectious rhythms and danceable grooves for an uplifting afternoon of live music. More info

🎵 First Friday ArtWalk with the Eugene Symphony 5:00–7:00pm • All ages • Free
📍DAC Lobby, 999 Willamette St, Eugene
Enjoy live music by Eugene Symphony musicians as part of the First Friday ArtWalk! Dozens of locations showcasing local art and artists throughout downtown Eugene. Beer, wine, and soda available for purchase. More info

🦆 Rally in the Alley Before Duck Games 5:30pm • All ages • Free
📍5th Street Market Alley, 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
Flock with fellow Duck fans the evening before the UO football home game! Enjoy vendors with Duck specials, a screen showing UO highlights, and craft beverages. Go Ducks! More info

🌺 Fiesta Cultural at the First Friday ArtWalk 5:30–10:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza, 85 E. 8th Ave, Eugene
The 12th annual Fiesta Cultural — con cultura, con corazón y orgullo! A celebration of the diverse cultures, traditions, and expressions across Latin America through music, movement, art, and community connections. A beautiful evening for the whole family. More info

🏐 Oregon Ducks Volleyball vs. LIU Brooklyn 6:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Cheer on the Oregon Ducks volleyball team in their home opener! 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

🐱 CatVideoFest 2026 Various times • All ages • $7–$11
📍Art House, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene
The internet's best cat videos on the big screen! A family-friendly celebration of all things feline, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CRAN of Springfield. Screening dates: September 4–8 & 10. Check the website for showtimes. More info

🔨 Kids Workshop: School Bus Organizer 9:00am–12:00pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Home Depot, Eugene
Build your own school bus organizer at Home Depot's free monthly Kids Workshop! Registration recommended. 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

🍎 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 • 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

🤸 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

🛹 Battle at Blairally: Skate Competition & Punk Rock Festival 12:00–8:00pm (all ages), 8pm–1am (21+) • All ages until 8pm • Ticketed
📍Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd, Eugene
An all-day S.K.A.T.E. tournament and outdoor punk rock festival featuring The Unbranded, Bad Luck Blackouts, CallowRuse, No Place Or Time, and more! Food trucks, vendors, and community organizations on site. Proceeds benefit the Y.E.S.S. Foundation's effort to build an indoor skatepark and youth center in downtown Eugene. 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. Boise State Broncos 12:30pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Autzen Stadium, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene
The Ducks take on the Boise State Broncos in what promises to be an exciting home opener! Clear bag policy in effect — visit goducks.com/clearbag for details. More info

🧵 Applegate Sewing Club 1:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free (donations welcome)
📍Applegate Regional Theater, 87230 Central Rd, Veneta
A welcoming sewing club for all skill levels! Covers basic hand-stitching to beginner machine techniques. Bring a personal project or just come to learn and share ideas. Sewing machines available, though you're encouraged to bring your own. Under 18 must have an adult present. Please call or email ahead to let them know you're coming. More info

🎨 Family Fun with Watercolors 3:00–5:00pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Bethel Branch Library, 1260 Willamette St, Eugene
Drop in and get creative with watercolors! For ages 5-12 with a grownup. More info

📚 Comics College: Manga Mania 3:00–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Learn about the history of manga with Dr. Andréa Gilroy of Books With Pictures! More info

🩰 Ballet in the Vineyard 5:30–8:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Hinman Vineyards, 27012 Briggs Hill Rd, Eugene
An enchanting outdoor concert in wine country featuring live music and site-specific choreography from the international dancers of Ballet Fantastique! Free kids dance lesson at 7pm. Bring family and friends, sip wine, and experience one-of-a-kind performances as the sun sets behind the rolling hills. More info

🚛 Monster Trucks at Cottage Grove Speedway 6:30–9:00pm • All ages • Ages 13+ $25, Ages 3-12 $15, Ages 2 & under free
📍Cottage Grove Speedway, 2150 N Douglas St, Cottage Grove
Monster Trucks are invading Cottage Grove Speedway! Featuring Rockstar, Identity Theft, Spitfire, and more — plus Megasaurus, the fire-breathing, car-eating dinosaur! Ride trucks and souvenir spots available. Free parking. More info

🐱 CatVideoFest 2026 Various times • All ages • $7–$11
📍Art House, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene
The internet's best cat videos on the big screen! A family-friendly celebration of all things feline, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CRAN of Springfield. Screening dates: September 4–8 & 10. Check the website for showtimes. 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

🪶 Native American Arts & Crafts Makers Market 10:00am–4:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza, 85 E. 8th Ave, Eugene
Support regional Native and Indigenous artists by shopping for authentic arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, beadwork, and more! Held on the first Sunday of every month. More info

🏐 Oregon Ducks Volleyball vs. Washington State Cougars 12:00pm • All ages • Ticketed
📍Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Cheer on the Oregon Ducks volleyball team as they take on the Washington State Cougars! More info

🧜 The Mer-Market 12:00–6:00pm • All ages • Free
📍Alton Baker Park, 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene
Dive into a magical mer-folk event! Mermaids and merfolk of all ages, genders, and mer-types are invited to join live mer-actors, dancing, vendors, crafts, and more. An artist-run event, completely free for everyone to enjoy. More info

🎨 Family Fun 1:00–4:30pm • Ages 5-12 • Free
📍Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Drop in for crafts, games, and more! For ages 5-12 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

🚛 Monster Trucks at Cottage Grove Speedway 6:30–9:00pm • All ages • Ages 13+ $25, Ages 3-12 $15, Ages 2 & under free
📍Cottage Grove Speedway, 2150 N Douglas St, Cottage Grove
Monster Trucks are invading Cottage Grove Speedway! Featuring Rockstar, Identity Theft, Spitfire, and more — plus Megasaurus, the fire-breathing, car-eating dinosaur! Ride trucks and souvenir spots available. Free parking. 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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