Family events in Eugene, OR

Families can gather at Thurston Park for a relaxed weekly picnic with Eugene Mom Exchange. Pack a blanket, lunch, and anything your family needs for comfort. Kids are welcome to play, share snacks, and make new friends while moms visit, trade, and build community. In the spirit of the exchange, bring gently used items for children and families to swap or pass along, including clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, maternity pieces, and books. Please plan to take home anything that is not claimed, and leftover swap items can be collected for future community exchanges. The quiet neighborhood setting keeps the vibe calm and intimate, making it easy to slow down and enjoy time with other local families.

Round two of the SCROR vendor pop-up offers a weekend of local sellers, handcrafted items, tasty offerings, and chances to build community while backing a cause centered on rescuing animals and supporting people in their healing. Details on participating vendors will be announced before the event. Opportunities exist for vendors, volunteers, and sponsors.

Celebrate local creativity at the First Friday ArtWalk, held at the Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza. You can stroll through the pavilion to meet artists, browse visual art exhibits, and check out interactive experiences, including one-of-a-kind handmade pieces. The evening also pairs nicely with the nearby farmers market, local vendors, and downtown attractions, making it a fun outing for visitors of all ages.

Outlaw 'Shine brings a lively mix of country and Southern rock to Island Park as part of the outdoor Concerts in the Park series, which highlights a different band and genre each night. The performance is presented in two sets with a brief intermission. Lawn seating is encouraged, so blankets or chairs are a good fit. Beer, wine, and food are available for purchase, and personal picnic dinners, refillable water bottles, and sealed nonalcoholic beverages are welcome. Admission is $5, or free with a donation of two nonperishable canned food items. The series is presented by Peak Community Credit Union, Lookout Eugene-Springfield, and NW Natural. Be wary of vendor scams and avoid interacting with accounts that claim to sell vendor spaces for these events.

This signature summer series welcomes guests to explore the Center once regular visiting hours have ended. Meet the resident birds of prey up close and enjoy light refreshments with a drink as you look around. Capacity is limited to 60 attendees per event, so advance reservations are encouraged.

A casual, family friendly soccer night at Thurston Middle School has no fees and no registration. Background checked, experienced coaches and board volunteers will be on hand to support kids so families can get fresh air, have fun, and exercise. Attendees can play, ask questions, and learn about AYSO’s fifty years of youth recreational soccer. There is also interest in gathering enough adults to start an adult league.

A Yu-Gi-Oh! event with a $5 entry fee. Prize credit adjusts based on turnout, and the field is capped at 20 players.

Free Shakespeare in the Park Theatre Company partners with the Amazon Community Center to present Shakespeare’s romantic tale The Winter’s Tale at the Amazon Park South Lawn Amphitheater. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome so families and friends can relax together in the park. Every show is free, family friendly, and ADA accessible, with two performances featuring ASL interpretation. Presented with support from City of Eugene Art in the Parks.

Make the most of a visit to Cascades Raptor Center with the Summer Sunday Tour series. Enter before regular public hours and explore alongside a member of the animal care team. Learn about the birds directly from the trainers who care for them, and bring your questions for a raptor professional.

Grab your team and head to Trophy Room for a fun trivia night hosted by What Do You Know? Trivia. It is a good time for all ages, and the winning team gets a $25 voucher to Trophy Room. Come ready to show off your smarts.

A live, family friendly trivia night hosted by Elliott Martinez offers no-cost entry and plenty of prizes. It is open to all ages, and team participation is encouraged. Enjoy drink specials suited for a family crowd while you put your knowledge to the test.

Join kids ages 8 to 11 for a week of biking adventures at Wild Waves 'n Wheels Bike Camp. Campers will ride along area bike paths, explore the river’s route from the mountains to the sea, and practice their skills while enjoying fun outdoor activities. For the ride sessions, participants must be able to cycle up to ten miles per day, and they should have or borrow a helmet that fits and a working bike (bike and helmet loans may be available on request).

Bring ages 5-7 for a fun climbing camp focused on building strength and coordination. Kids will work on top-rope climbing and bouldering challenges in a supportive environment. Climbing gear is included, and families should pack a sack lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Daily camp hours run from late morning into the afternoon across four days.

Make art in a calm setting while musicians provide inspiration. This low sensory activity welcomes the whole family, with supplies provided and space for all ages and skill levels. Musicians vary by week, offering a new creative spark each time. It is a drop in format, and donations are appreciated.

Breaking the Mold Summer Camp is designed for ages 11 to 14, grades 6 through 8, and focuses on creating with molds through four hands-on sessions. Guided by Ame Beard, participants begin with molded candles, working with wax, assorted add-ins, and decorative details to craft pieces with a personal touch. Another session features chocolate skills with a professional chocolatier, from pouring into molds to finishing and wrapping using a range of decorative techniques. A day with a master resin artist covers resin pouring, the use of alcohol inks, and ways to embed natural or found items for one-of-a-kind designs. The week concludes with soap and bath fizzles, encouraging experimentation with different ingredients to create a custom blend. The cost is $300 for the full week or $75 per day.

An interactive Bollywood and Bhangra dance party on Fountain Plaza features DJ Prashant guiding participants through coordinated steps set to energetic dance music. Presented in partnership with H.O.N.E.Y. and the Eugene-Springfield NAACP, this outdoor celebration is part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read, the annual multicultural series at the Springfield Public Library that welcomes everyone and highlights renowned artists and cultural leaders each week. The event is free and open to all ages. After the party, Food for Lane County provides complimentary lunch on the plaza for children ages 1 to 18 while supplies last. The series is presented in collaboration with Springfield Public Schools, H.O.N.E.Y., Native Youth Wellness, Chifin Native Youth Center, UO Home Flight Scholars Program, Many Nations Longhouse, UO Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education Program, 4J NATIVES, Bethel Native Youth Empowerment, LCC Longhouse and NASA, NAACP, Black Cultural Initiative, Lane County Government, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, Eugene Arte Latino, Asian Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center, and The Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Springfield.

Join AARP members and friends for Social Security’s 91st birthday at a summer picnic at Mount Pisgah Arboretum. It’s a relaxed afternoon to connect with the community, enjoy the outdoors, and take part in games and activities. Food and drinks will be available, and you’ll also have a chance to learn how to help protect and strengthen Social Security for current and future generations. All are welcome, but registration is required.

Coburg’s Concerts in the Park gathers neighbors and visitors at Pavilion Park for an eight-week tradition that blends live music, food, and community. Bad Reputation brings decades of experience and a genre-spanning set that moves from rock to pop to country rock, offering the variety and energy of three bands in one.

Enjoy a summer evening filled with food, games, dessert, and friendly company. This edition features Fun Night, part of a four-event series where each evening highlights a different theme, such as Construction Worker Night, Sports Rivals Night, and Gardening Night. Participants may attend one night or all four. A raffle takes place at every gathering, and an extra ticket is awarded for each friend a participant brings, increasing the chances to win.

Enjoy live music among the trees at Island Park as the Concerts in the Park series showcases a different band each night across a range of styles. This performance features Honey Brown Band, a country group blending contemporary hits with familiar favorites. The show is presented in two sets with a 20 minute intermission. Admission is $5, or free with a donation of two cans of nonperishable food. Bring blankets or chairs to get comfortable. Concessions offer beer, wine, and food, and you are welcome to bring a picnic, a water bottle you can fill, and sealed nonalcoholic drinks. Check online for information about transportation, parking, and event rules. The series is supported by Peak Community Credit Union, Lookout Eugene-Springfield, and NW Natural. Be alert for fraudulent offers of vendor spaces and avoid engaging with links or accounts claiming to sell them for Willamalane events.

The summer concert series concludes with a Country Rock performance by Pendleton Highway. Kento Japanese Hibachi will be on site as the featured food truck. Emerald Broadband is the title sponsor of Thursdays In The Park.