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.
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Featured
Eugene, Cascades & Coast Holiday Open House
December 11, 2012
- Event Times: Tuesday 4 p.m. - 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
Annual event to celebrate the members and staff of Eugene, Cascades & Coast. Adult beverages tastings, samplings from local restaurants and door prizes will highlight the evening.
Kids' Adventure Club Winter Family Day
January 05, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. 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
Fun for the whole family - join us for winter crafts, prizes and treats. Learn about skiing, tubing and snowboarding in the Cascades.
Tuesday Tasting at the Adventure Center
January 08, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Join us for the monthly Tuesday Tasting at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast - Travel Lane County Adventure Center in Springfield. Meet Beverly Biehls from B2 Wine Bar and taste B2 wines. Dick Lamster of the Lane County Audubon Society will be on hand to talk about the Lane County birds and the Christmas bird counts. At 5:30 p.m. he will do a presentation on winter birding.
Tuesday Tasting
February 12, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 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
The theme for this month's Tuesday Tasting is Eugene Marathon! So run down here to learn about this year's Marathon. Enjoy free tastes from High Pass and Sarver.
Tuesday Tasting - Date Change
March 12, 2013
- Event Times: Moved to Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 Pre-Registered Members, $15 Non-Members & At the Door
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.746.1651
Our Tuesday Tasting has been cancelled for the month of March, but we will be having Business After Hours on March 13th! Join us for food and beverages and door prize drawings.
Business After Hours
March 13, 2013
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 pre-registered members, $15 non-members & at the door
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.746.1651
Join us at the Adventure Center for food and beverages and Business After Hours. There will be door prize drawings and a 50/50 drawing at the end of the evening.
Spring Family Day
March 16, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 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
Kids and their families are invited to go on a geocaching adventure. Geocaching experts will be on-site to teach kids and their families about geocaching basics and provide all the equipment needed to go on a geocaching treasure hunt during the event. Geocaching and related activities will take place in and around the Adventure Center. Kids can also make geocaching themed arts and crafts throughout the morning and enter to win prizes.
Tuesday Tasting
April 09, 2013
- 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
Join Claim 52 Brewing and Agrarian Ales for this month's Tuesday Tasting at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center. Both will be pouring samples of their artisan craft beers.
Tuesday Tasting
May 14, 2013
- 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
Join Travel Lane County for a special Tuesday Tasting Tweet-up. Come ready to blog, tweet, and facebook about J Scott, Territorial Vineyards and Sweet Cheeks' wines.
Events
Movie in the Park: The Adventures of Tintin
August 31, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Ruff Park
- Address: 1161 N 66th 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.
For ArtSake Exhibit
September 04, 2012 - September 29, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Times: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Noon - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $2, children are free
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- Location: Springfield Museum
- Address: 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.2300
The Springfield Museum is hosting an exhibit featuring nine artists from for ArtSake Gallery, an artist's co-op in Nye Beach. Come and see a variety of artistic styles.
Tuesday Tasting
September 11, 2012 - October 09, 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.
Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: downtown
- Address: Main St between Pioneer Pkwy W & 8th St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.345.7106
Events, food, fun, friends, and plenty of art. Look for map handouts to know where all the fun things are happening.
For ArtSake Reception
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield Museum
- Address: 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.2300
The For ArtSake reception is part of the second Friday Art Walk in downtown Springfield. Come by and see the artistic styles of nine artists from Nye Beach.
Theo's Trio
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Theo's Trio plays both classical jazz and their own award-winning music.
REHAB with Moonshine Bandits
September 16, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
- Event Admission: Adv. $10; Day of $12
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- Location: Whiskey River Ranch
- Address: 4740 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478
REHAB with Moonshine Bandits will preform at Whiskey River Ranch on Sunday. Show is 21+
A Color-Making Workshop with Artist Tilke Elkins
September 21, 2012 - September 23, 2012
- Recurring daily
- 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 by painting 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.
Springfield Justice Center Open House
September 22, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield Justice Center
- Address: 230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.3731
Take part in tours of the Springfield Justice Center, police canine demonstrations, S.W.A.T. van, police motorcycles, police bicycles and patrol cars. Meet McGruff the Crime Dog, see the inner workings of the Springfield police department and enjoy free hot dogs. Kids activities also available.
5th Annual Harvest Festival for Human Rights
September 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
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- Location: Springfield First Baptist Church
- Address: 1175 G Street, Springfield, OR
- Phone: 541.485.1755
Come out to enjoy free food and live music and raise awareness for human rights. There will be children's activities, games, produce, clothing give-away information tables and more!
Bill Dellinger Invitational
September 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday
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- Location: Springfield Golf Course
- Address: 90333 Sunderman Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
Come see the Oregon men's and women's cross country squads in their only home meet of the season!
Kids' Adventure Club Fall Family Day
September 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 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
Kids and their families are invited to enjoy a free morning of hands-on activities, crafts and learning opportunities focused on the fall season. Kids will learn why leaves turn colors, make nature-inspired works of art, and find out about kid-friendly fall hikes and harvest events. Kids will also be invited to participate as Oregon Fall Foliage Junior Leaf Reporters. Special guests will include Willamette National Forest staff who will lead activities and share information about hikes, as well ...
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RiverBend 5K Run/Walk & Wellness Expo
September 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: $10 - $20, free kids 400 meter fun run
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- Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
- Address: 3333 RiverBend Dr, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.9883
The expo will feature local businesses and organizations dedicated to helping support your healthy, active life and well being. There will be kid's activities, product demos, samples, program info and more.
Strides: Lions Walk For Diabetes Awareness
September 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: $15, $20 race day
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- Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
- Address: 205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.9883
An event with everyone in mind. There will be three race options: 5K trail, 5K road, or 10K road/trail combined. 10K participants run both 5K loops (one road and one trail), with each participant deciding which loop they will run first.
Colonial Harvest Days
October 02, 2012 - October 31, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5, $20 per family, children 5 and under free
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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 Mayor's Art Show Artists' Reception
October 05, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
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- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.8595
Awards are presented for each of the 12 division categories. Art work is submitted by artists of all ages in a variety of subjects and mediums.
Lady's Day Out Event
October 06, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Cabela's
- Address: 2800 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
Archery for GalsGet your start in archery at Cabela’s. Find out your specs and learn which bow is right for you. From traditional to compounds, we’ll get you set up with a bow sure to hit bull’s-eyes at the range and in the field.Saturday, 11:00 a.m.Location: HuntingHandguns and Heels: Intro to HandgunsHandguns come in all sizes and shapes. Find out which model is perfect for you. Whether it’s personal protection you’re looking for or a backup when trekking the backcountry, we've got you covered...
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Tuesday Tasting & Geocaching 101
October 09, 2012
- 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
During this special Tuesday Tasting, we will also be hosting Geocaching 101 sessions. Come out to learn more about Geocaching, our new Geocaching tour and enjoy a taste from McKenzie Brewing. Tastes will include both beer and root beer. Swing by for sips and enjoy 20% off your wine and beer purchase.
Inaugural Nick Symmonds Springfield 800
October 13, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 1 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5 - $15
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- Location: Washburne Historic District
- Address: , Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.9883
Run with five-time 800 meter U.S. Champion, two-time Olympian and Springfield resident Nick Symmonds as the first of it's kind "Straight 800" meter road race in Springfield. Join Nick, other local elite athletes and community members for this all new road race and community party to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County.
Jo Dunnick: Let Watercolor Do It's Thing
October 15, 2012 - October 18, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $190 EAC members, $230 nonmembers
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- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.8595
One of the great qualities of watercolor is its ability to run, flow and mix to create beautiful images and shapes – all by itself. The goal of this workshop is to encourage us to loosen up and let it.
The Ty Curtis Band
October 19, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 9:00 p.m.
- Event Admission: $7
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- Location: Whiskey River Ranch
- Address: 4740 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478
The Ty Curtis Band plays a mix of blues, blues-rock, funk and swing that grabs the audience’s attention and doesn’t let go. Show is 21+
Official Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour Launch
October 20, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Adventure seekers will soon have a new way to explore the local region, as Travel Lane County prepares to launch the first official Geocaching.com GeoTour on the West Coast--one of only eight nationwide.Stretching from Springfield to the crest of the Cascades, Travel Lane County’s first GeoTour, focused on the McKenzie River region. More than 30 geocaching sites have been selected and prepped for the new tour, officially named the Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour – McKenzie River Edition. The to...
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Family Halloween Movie: Ghostbusters (PG)
October 27, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free with donation of two cans of food for FOOD for Lane County
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- Location: Booth Kelly covered shed
- Address: 303 S. 5th St., Springfield, OR
In this 1984 classic, unemployed parapsychologists set themselves up as "Ghostbusters" to rid New York of ghostly apparitions that are taking over the city. Come in costume and join the costume parade for a chance to win prizes! Bring chairs, blankets and dress warmly for this chilling Halloween event.
William Sullivan Booksigning
October 27, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Address: 1461 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.357.6862
Local hiking expert and author, William Sullivan will be signing all 17 of his titles, including "The Case of D.B. Cooper's Parachute". Open to the public.
Chamber Music Amici: Concert 1
October 29, 2012
- Event Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $95 - $120
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- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.868.0689
In its fourth season, Chamber Music Amici: Concert 1 features Brahms Piano quartet in G minor and Herozgenberg String trio.
Tuesday Tasting
November 13, 2012
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Travel Lane County
- Address: 3312 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Get ready for winter with discounted Sno-Park permits and samples from Chocolate Decadence at the Adventure Center.
Thanksgiving Buffet
November 22, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Adults $15.99; Children (6-11 Years Old) $7.99
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- Location: Hole in the Wall BBQ
- Address: 1807 Olympic St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.1200
Hole in the Wall BBQ's annual Thanksgiving Buffet. Enjoy Carved Smoked Turkey, Carved Smoked Ham, Hand Pulled Pork, St. Louis Style Ribs, Dressing, Potatoes, Salads, Desserts and many other items.
Springfield Emblem Club #506, CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
November 23, 2012 - November 24, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield Elks Lodge #2145
- Address: 1701 Cenntennial Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.747.0444
Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the Springfield Emblem Club #506. Emblem proceeds go to our Drug Awareness program. The Springfield Police K-9 Unit.
Home for the Holidays
December 01, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: $16 Adults, $9 Youth
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- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
The Academy of Ballet Fantastique presents: A sweet collection of jazzy new holiday works performed by the next generation of Ballet Fantastique dancers. With an appearance by the Ballet Fantastique Contemporary Chamber Company.
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.
Chamber Music Amici: Concert 2
December 03, 2012
- Event Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $95 - $120
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- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.868.0689
In its fourth season, Chamber Music Amici: Concert 2 features Mozart Piano violin duo, Milhaud Trio for violin, clarinet, piano, Brahms Clarinet Quintet and Guests Jerry Barahal (cello) and Jerry Simas (clarinet).
Holiday Marketplace
December 03, 2012 - December 06, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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- Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4444
Shop the Holiday Marketplace for an amazing array of handcrafted gifts and homemade delicacies. You'll find one-of-a-kind woodcrafts, ornaments, decorations and stocking stuffers. With so many choices and such reasonable prices, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
"It's A Wonderful Life"
December 07, 2012 - December 09, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
- Event Admission: $11-$18
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- Location: Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.868.0689
The heart-warming holiday favorite is presented by Fred Crafts' Radio Redux in the manner of a 1940s radio program, with guest appearance by Register-Guard columnist Bob Welch.
Springfield High School Winter Choral Concert
December 13, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield High School Auditorium
- Address: 875 7th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
The Springfield High School Fine Arts Department will present their Traditional Winter Choral Concert.
Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $6 - 7.50
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- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Make holiday gifts, ride the Willamalane train, take pictures with Santa and meet his live reindeer! Don't miss the balloon clown and ice sculpting.
Breakfast with Santa
December 15, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Event Admission: $8 Adults, $5 Children under 12, (Children under 3 eat free)
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- Location: Holiday Inn Eugene-Springfield
- Address: 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.284.0707
Bring the kids to the Eugene/Springfield Holiday Inn for breakfast with Santa.
Karaoke Night at the Fireside with The Willamettans
December 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Adults $12.50; AANR/Naturist members $10
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- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.933.2809
Sing your heart out! First night of four, New Year's at Nudist RV Park Resort in tall trees.
StandUp Comedy Night
December 30, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Adults $12.50; AANR/Naturist members $10
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- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.933.2809
Stand-up comedy in a clothing optional resort.
Glittering New Years Eve Dance with Paul Biondi Band!
December 31, 2012
- Event Times: Monday, 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Adults $12.50; - AANR/Naturist members $10. Overnight sites $10 to $15.
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- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.933.2809
Come in glitter and sparkle! Ring in the new year dancing to the music of Paul Biondi Band, clothing optional.
Mandala in Glass Mosaic, with Mark Brody - Workshop
January 14, 2013 - January 17, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Event Admission: $290 (EAC members: $250)
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- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.8595
Use this rich, traditional art form to learn about and experience the ancient, step-by-step process of mosaic with Mark Brody. Tools and an incredible selection of gorgeous glass provided. All skill levels welcome.
Nancy Ericksen Ward: "Fixing Problems in Watercolor"
January 26, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $45 (EAC members: $40)
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- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.8595
Bring a handful of your most frustrating unfinished paintings and get new perspectives on what to do next to fix them. Have fun and learn more about watercolor in this exciting, new, 1-day workshop!