Eugene & Willamette Valley
Springfield Events
Springfield's event calendar is jam-packed with family-friendly activities such as park concerts, outdoor movies, childrens' teas, roller derbies, fishing tournaments, holiday festivals and ongoing performing arts. Willamalane Park and Recreation District offers fun recreational opportunities for adults, seniors and kids and The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center near Gateway Mall hosts the Adventure Club for kids.
Other event highlights include Fiesta Latina, Oregon's largest Latino gathering and Springfield's "Oldest and Coldest" downtown Christmas parade. Springfield's Island Park is also ideal for fireworks on the Fourth of July. Search the event calendar below for more Springfield festivals and activities.
Events
Vineyards & Violins
May 05, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $20 advance, $25 door
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- Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center
- Address: 215 W. C St., Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.736.4444
Browse a huge array of silent auction items, including weekend getaways, restaurant gift certificates, golf, entertainment, gifts and much more. Listen to violin music while enjoying a buffet of delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Sip wine or sparkling cider. All proceeds benefit Willamalane Adult Activity Center programs.
Hop Valley Tie Dye Party
May 06, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 1 - 4:20 p.m.
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- Location: Hop Valley Brewing Company
- Address: 980 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR 97477
Come on down, have a pint, and tie dye your very own Hop Valley T-shirt. Experts will be on hand to help you out.
Spring Cling: Climbing Wall Open House
May 12, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 1:30 -3:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Get a grip on spring "rockreation" at Willamalane! Get your spring climbing season started right with tips, tricks, and demos from experts. Lots of free swag, and raffle prizes from local and international vendors. Everybody gets one chance to win; additional tickets are $5. All proceeds support the Willamalane children's summer climbing program.
Carnaval Latino
May 18, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: $1
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- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.736.4520
Enjoy carnival games, roller skating, basketball, a climbing wall, indoor soccer, music and family fun! Food available for purchase.
Hershey's Track & Field Games
May 24, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Silke Field
- Address: 326 Centennial Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4516
Participants may compete in three events to qualify for the state meet in July, including sprints, distance runs, relays, standing long jump and softball throw. For ages 9 - 14. Register online.
Life After War
May 25, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 1:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center
- Address: 215 C St., Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.736.4444
A free conversation with photographer James Lommasson. When does a war end? Does it ever? Many returning soldiers bring wars back with them, and these wars can reach beyond the battlefield or firefight, infiltrating the very thing that defines comfort and safety: home.
Kids' Adventure Club Summer Family Day
June 02, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 - noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Enjoy a morning of hands-on kids' activities and learning focused on cycling in the local region.
Moonlight Five
June 02, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
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- Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
- Address: 3333 RiverBend Dr, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.9883
A glowing 5 mile night run illuminated by thousands of luminarias and colored LED lights lining the route.
Pan Terra's Tao of Photography Weekend
June 07, 2012 - June 10, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
- Event Admission: $775
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- Location: Tipi Village Retreat
- Address: 39615 Wendling Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
- Phone: 541.933.1145
Chuck Feil is collaborating with well known photo-digital surrealist, Dale O'Dell, to present a workshop that combines the intuitive with post-processing. While improving your photography, you'll also be introduced to the new medium of 'digital art' to transform your imagery 'beyond photography.' Price includes lodging, meals and workshops.
Watercolor Secrets Revealed, 5-Day Watercolor Workshop, Tom Lynch
June 11, 2012 - June 15, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $490 members; $530 non-members
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- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.8595
Put drama, emotion, and conviction into your art. This award-winning artist will show you how to push the limits of color, contrast and light. All skill levels.
Tuesday Tasting
June 12, 2012
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Finish the day with the tantalizing taste of local wines. Swing by for sips and enjoy 20% off your wine and beer purchase.
Swing Shift presents trumpeter Bobby Shew and saxophonist Dick Oatts
June 15, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10; $8 students & seniors
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- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St., Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.485.8868
The 17-piece big band Swing Shift with internationally distinguish musicians trumpeter Bobby Shew and saxophonist Dick Oatts, two of the nation's best jazz musicians.
Prost 8K
June 17, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 8 a.m.
- Event Admission: $15 - $35
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- Location: Oregon Urology Institute
- Address: 2400 Hartman Lane, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.9883
The courses are flat, fast and scenic, starting at the Oregon Urology Institute, looping behind Gateway Mall, crossing over I-5 via the new bike bridge, covering a loop through the surrounding neighborhoods to the west of I-5, crossing back over the bridge and finishing at Gateway Mall.
Breaking the Mold, 3-Day Pastel Workshop, Dawn Emerson
June 18, 2012 - June 20, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $320 members; $350 non-members
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- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.8595
Intensive, fun, fast-paced workshop that will introduce you to new ways of combining pastel with mixed media. Find and keep the “gesture” of your subject & go beyond the strictly representational. All skill levels.
Summer Solstic Dash & Bash Festival
June 20, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $15 - $20
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- Location: Booth Kelly Complex
- Address: 303 S 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.682.6860
A fun family run for everyone to celebrate the start of summer! Enjoy live music by country star Amy Clawson and a celebration afterward including games, face painting, bounce house, food, beer garden and more!
Roving Park Players present As You Like It
June 23, 2012 - June 24, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.686.2738
Fools lay claim to wisdom and lovers play the fool in this love-at-first-sigh romp through the Willamette Valley of the early 20th century.
Just for Kids Talent Show
June 27, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St., Springfield, OR
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Kids 18 and under perform in this annual talent show. Enjoy individual and group performances including songs, dances, jokes, magic, music and more!
Light of Liberty Celebration
July 04, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5 advance; $7 door
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
Springfield Utility Board presents fun, food and fireworks in this annual celebration by the river. Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
July 06, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Movie in the Park: Nanny McPhee
July 13, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Douglas Gardens Park
- Address: 3455 South Redwood Drive, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Springfield SummerFair
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Fourth annual summer festival featuring PetFair, FamilyFair, BroilerFair and more. Enjoy live music each day along with fun family activities and delicious food.
Gluten Free Retreat
July 24, 2012 - July 25, 2012
- Event Times: Tuesday & Wednesday
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- Location: Tipi Village Retreat
- Address: 39615 Wendling Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
- Phone: 541.933.1145
This event is for the person who is attempting to live a gluten free life. It is to inspire and give new ideas for food preparation. Enjoy delicious food demonstrations and classes.
Movie in the Park: Justin Beiber: Never Say Never
July 27, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St., Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Fiesta Latina
July 28, 2012 - July 29, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5:30 - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5, free under age 10
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.514.7234
Lane County's annual Latin American cultural celebration features great food, local art, car show, fireworks, Latin music and dancing.
Movie in the Park: The Princess and the Frog
August 03, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Royal Delle Park
- Address: 401 Blackstone Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Festival
August 03, 2012 - August 04, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday, 3:30 - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $17 day, $22 weekend pass
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 175 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.915.4039
Enjoy music on three stages along with a huge variety of Oregon microbrews and wines, along with artisan crafts and great food. Headliners include Debbie Davies and Rick Estrin. Advance ticket sales available online.
Cabela's Family Campout
August 10, 2012 - August 11, 2012
- Event Times: Friday - Saturday, 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: $5 - $6
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- Location: Clearwater Park
- Address: Clearwater Lane, Springfield, OR 97478
Come sleep out under the stars! Enjoy dutch oven cooking lessons and a picnic dinner with s'mores for dessert. Ty your hand at fishing with Cabela's instructors along with lessons on tent construction, archery and stargazing. Register in advance; space is limited.
Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
August 10, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Lively Park
- Address: 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
BBQ & Bluegrass
August 17, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6:15 - 9 p.m.; dinner, 5:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 advance; $15 door
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- Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
- Address: 205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR 97477
Bluegrass music and a barbecue in the perfect setting. Relax to the music of the Alder Street All-stars and the Cascadia Folk Quartet. Food and beer garden y the Pump Cafe.
Movie in the Park: HThe Game Plan (in Spanish)
August 17, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St., Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Kelly Butte Classic
August 19, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 8 a.m.
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- Location: Eastgate Woodlands Park
- Address: 512 Aspen Street, Springfield, OR
- Phone: 541.484.9883
An 8K course through up Kelly Butte and then down through the eastern portion of Alton Baker Park.
Drive-in Movie
August 24, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 per car in advance; $20 at gate
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- Location: Community Sports Park
- Address: 32nd Street, Springfield, OR 97478
Enjoy the movie Footloose (2011) from the comfort of your own car. Limited to the first 100 cars. Concessions available; proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
August 31, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Ruff Park
- Address: 1161 North 66th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
A Color-Making Workshop with Artist Tilke Elkins
September 21, 2012 - September 23, 2012
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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- Location: Tipi Village Retreat
- Address: 39615 Wendling Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
- Phone: 541.933.1145
Connect with the land as an artist at a profound, material level bypainting with the very stuff that inspires you: the landscape itself.Spend four days in the woods by the creek at Tipi Village. Sleep in a luxury tipi and learn to make paints from earth, rocks and plants you find and gather yourself.
Colonial Harvest Days
October 01, 2012 - October 31, 2012
- Event Times: Tuesday - Sunday
- Event Admission: TBA
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- Location: Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm
- Address: 36777 Wheeler Rd, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
- Phone: 541.746.5161
Celebrate the harvest season with a unique fall experience. Fun for the entire family. Each weekend enjoy live music, face painting, and a food venue.
Springfield Christmas Parade
December 01, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 1 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Downtown
- Address: Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.988.0955
Celebrate 60 years of the "oldest and coldest" parade in Oregon. This festive parade is a great way for the family to share the warmth of the holiday season.
Markets
Springfield Farmers' Market
May 04, 2012 - October 26, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Event Times: Friday, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Downtown Springfield
- Address: 5th St. & A St., Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.345.7106
An open-air marketplace for locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, plants, prepared food and specialty artisan goods. It is open every Friday during the May-October growing season.
Exhibits & Shows
Mexico
May 01, 2012 - May 31, 2012
- Event Times: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4444
An exhibit featuring the paintings of two local artists with Mexico connections.