Upcoming Events

Have you received a phone call, email, or letter demanding payment in the form of pre-paid debit cards, gift cards, or wire transfers?  IT’S A SCAM! Pre-paid debit cards, gift cards, and wire transfers are  popular targets for scammers. If they claim to be from the IRS, a police agency, or a utility company and demand payment in one of these forms, IT’S A SCAM! If they tell you that you have missed jury duty, have a warrant out for…

The Eugene Astronomical Society presents SUN-days in the park... The public has an opportunity to view the sun through specially filtered telescopes and observe a variety of solar phenomena.  This event begins at noon each Sunday that the sky is clear, near the scale model Sun near the duck pond in Alton Baker Park. Come see solar prominences, filaments, sunspots, spicules, faculae, and various other difficult to pronounce but beautiful features visible in our scopes. Some days the Sun is…

Eugene Folklore Society presents a Contra Dance Saturday, September 22nd at 7:30PM, with a workshop at 7:00PM.  No partner or experience needed, all dances will be taught... all you need is soft-soled shoes for dancing. Love music will be provided by Huckleberry Jam, and Mary Devlin will be calling. Cost is $8-10, $6-10 for EFS members and students.  The event is happening at Village School at 34th and Willamette. Learn more by clicking here.

Eugene Sunday Streets returns Sunday September 23rd between Noon and 4PM!  This traffic-free event in the Churchill area of West Eugene  promotes healthy, active living by opening the city's largest public space—its streets—for people to walk, bike and roll to discover active transportation in a safe, car-free environment. Download a Sunday Streets LTD pass and ride FREE down to the event! Plus, use the code SundayStreets18 to get a free hour of PeaceHealth Rides throughout the day too. Pick up the Eugene Weekly the week of…

Eugene Transportation Options is presenting Breakfast at the Bike Bridge Friday, September 28, from 7 to 9:30AM on the Ruth Bascom River Path on the South Side of Autzen Footbridge.  This event provides bike path users and commuters the chance to meet City of Eugene staff, learn more about transportation in Eugene and get a free bicycle safety check, plus free bike maps and bike bells. There's also a free  breakfast of bagels, cream cheese and coffee provided by Full…

The City of Springfield, in partnership with Point2Point at Lane Transit District, will host Wheels by the Willamette from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, September 28, on the Northbank Path at Aspen and W D Street in Springfield. Wheels by the Willamette promotes walking and biking as healthy transportation options. The event will feature free bicycle safety checks provided by Hutch’s Bicycles, bicycle and pedestrian materials (i.e. bike maps, lights, etc.), snacks, and refreshments to support and appreciate people walking and…

Join Oregon Wild, the Oregon Brewshed Alliance, SOLVE Oregon, and Willamalane, on the morning of Saturday, September 29th for a river cleanup along our local stretch of the Middle Fork Willamette River. This event will provide a chance to give back to our river by picking up litter, pulling invasive weeds, and caring for native plants. Volunteers will enjoy refreshments and pizza from our event sponsors, Mountain Rose Herbs and Falling Sky. Come prepared to get a little dirty, and…

You’re invited to hit the trails on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 29th, between 9AM and Noon to help maintain the northernmost section of the City of Eugene’s Ridgeline Trail system. Volunteers will help with maintenance and restoration of a section of trail in Hendricks Park. This is a family-friendly event, and no experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. More information is available by clicking here.