Family Event Calendar
Find kids' events and family-friendly activities in Eugene - Springfield, on the Oregon Coast and in the Cascades. From parades to petting zoos there are hundreds of fun things to do. Sign up for our free Kids' Adventure Club to receive monthly kids' event calendars, quarterly newsletters and special invitations via email.
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Bohemia Mining Days
July 18, 2013 - July 21, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
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- Location: Downtown Cottage Grove
- Address: Cottage Grove, OR
Celebrate the discovery of Gold at Bohemia Mining Days. Listen to music, be in a parade, explore living history exhibits, and shop at the many vendor stalls.
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Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
June 01, 2013 - October 01, 2013
- Recurring monthly on the 1st
- Event Times: Friday, 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Varies
- Address: Eugene, OR
Breakfast at the Bridges is designed for path users and commuters to grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of coffee, meet city staff, learn more about transportation in Eugene, and get a bicycle safety check all at the same time.
Function 4 Junction
June 01, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m.
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- Location: Downtown Junction City
- Address: Junction City, OR
Take a step back in time as hot rods and classic cars take over Junction City. Show and Shine until 4 p.m. followed by one of the best cruises in the state from 6 - 9 p.m.
National Trails Day
June 01, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 1 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free - $5
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- Location: Alton Baker Park
- Address: Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
Join Nearby Nature, REI & volunteers all over the world for this family-friendly event. Win prizes, Geo Cache, Get Dirty & feel good.
Prefontaine Classic
June 01, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Saturday
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- Location: Hayward Field
- Address: 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
Arguably the best international track meet in the United States. The Pre Classic has a rich history at Historic Hayward Field and promises to continue in the tradition of fast times, massive throws and jumps.
Ridgeline Celebration Day
June 01, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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- Location: Spencer Butte Trailhead
- Address: 85385 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
Celebrate National Trails Day at one of Eugene's favorite trails. Hike with friends, and learn more about recreation in the region.
The Oregon Gran Fondo
June 02, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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- Location: Bohemia Park
- Address: Bohemia Park, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Premier recreational riding and racing event and largest Gran Fondo in Oregon. Start/Finish, Expo, Beer Garden (free post ride meal/brew) & Raffle at Bohemia Park in historic downtown Cottage Grove.
Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-Kindergarteners
June 05, 2013
- Event Times: Wednesday, 11 a.m. - noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Arts, Culture & Wine)
- Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
- Phone: 541.346.3024
Children are invited to the museum for a reading of "Fish is Fish" by Leo Lionni. Fun games and science activities will follow!
NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
June 05, 2013 - June 08, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Wednesday - Saturday
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- Location: Hayward Field
- Address: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
- Phone: 180.0.1800
The top collegiate track and field athletes and teams will compete at Historic Hayward Field for the national collegiate championship title.
5K on the Runway
June 08, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 3 p.m.
- Event Admission: Pre-register $20, Race day $25
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- Location: Eugene Airport
- Address: 28801 Douglas Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
5k on the Runway will take place at 3 p.m. with a free kids fun run starting at 2:30 p.m. This is only one event of many at the Eugene Airport Air Fair and Aircraft Display. Post event celebration will include a drawing for 2 round-trip airline tickets.
Eugene Airport Air Fair
June 08, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene Airport
- Address: 28801 Douglas Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
The Eugene Airport Air Fair will include a fly-in, static aircraft display, antique car display, kid zone, 5K on the Runway and Young Eagles flights. Music for the Air Fair will be played by Coup de Ville.
Kipsters Gymnastics, Dance & Fitness Open Gym - Demo
June 08, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: $6
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- Location: Kipsters Gymnastics, Dance & Fitness
- Address: 475 W. 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.914.6040
Open gym will be in combination with sample demos of some of our classes. Come in & play, find out about our great programs & summer camps & sample some classes.
Camp Harlow Open House
June 09, 2013
- Event Times: Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Camp Harlow Retreat & Conference Center
- Address: 3850 Country Farm Rd, Eugene, OR 97408
- Phone: 541.683.5416
Annual Open House. Free to all ages. Try out a variety of our Camp Activities. Food available. Registration for summer events available.
Kids Mountain Bike Day
June 09, 2013
- Event Times: Sunday, 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Green Waters Park
- Address: 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, OR 97463
Kids will learn new skills, including how to position their bodies correctly and balance their bikes with confidence while navigating trail obstacles, gauging speed, tight turns and corners. Shuttled rides are expected to include Flat Creek, Aubrey Mountain, Larison Rock and Alpine Trail. We will also offer guided rides starting from Green Waters Park down the Salmon Creek Trail and rotating skills clinics.
WREN's Wetland Wander
June 11, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Golden Gardens Ponds
- Address: Golden Gardens St & Jessen Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
- Phone: 541.338.7047
Explore, observe, & be inspired in our surrounding natural spaces.
Kids Club!
June 13, 2013
- Event Times: Thursday, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Valley River Center
- Address: 293 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.683.5511
Kids Club is a great opportunity for children to learn in a fun, interactive setting. We've teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play.
OTC Running Series
June 13, 2013 - September 12, 2013
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Thursday
- Event Times: Thursday, 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free for Oregon Track Club Members, $5 for non-members
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- Location: Alton Baker Park
- Address: Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.484.9883
Join us for the third year of this new tradition - on the second Thursday of each month, Oregon Track Club will host a running/walking event. These events are informal, free to OTC members. The courses will be marked, and timed results will be presented.
Kidical Mass - Camping Trip
June 15, 2013 - June 16, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - Sunday, afternoon
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- Location: Monroe Park
- Address: 8th & Monroe, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.790.0243
June ride is our very special (and popular) family bike camping adventure! It's the perfect way to kick off the summer.
Black Sheep Gathering
June 21, 2013 - June 23, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Lane Events Center
- Address: 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
- Phone: 503.804.0014
Take part in one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber.
Summer Solstice Dash & Bash
June 21, 2013
- Event Times: Friday
- Event Admission: Registration fee for those who participate in the 5K; Free for those who come for the entertainment.
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- Location: Old Booth Kelly Mill
- Address: 303 S 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Basic Photography class with Barb Gonzales
June 22, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday - Sunday
- Event Admission: Workshop only $75. Packages incl; workshop, room, dinner & breakfast: $200.
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- Location: Westfir Lodge
- Address: 47365 1st St., Westfir, OR 97492
- Phone: 541.782.3103
Come join Barb Gonzales for a beginners Photography Workshop at the Historic Westfir Lodge. Special room and dinner rates with our package pricing. Call for more info.
Revved Up for Kids
June 22, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free - $20
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- Location: Relief Nursery, Robin Jaqua Child and Family Center
- Address: 850 South 42nd Street, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.343.9706
Poker run and car show (cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome) in addition to children’s activities and Hole in the Wall BBQ.
Eugene Pro Rodeo - Kids' Club
June 26, 2013
- Event Times: Wednesday, 1 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $1 Children 4-12; parents are free
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- Location: Eugene Pro Rodeo Grounds
- Address: 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
- Phone: 541.689.9700
Learn about the history of rodeo while having fun! Take a behind the scenes tour of the rodeo grounds, meet rodeo celebrities including the Queens Court for autographs. Our Junior rodeo princess is only eleven years old! Visit horses and long horn cattle and talk with their trainers. Learn to rope, enter a coloring contest and eat your brown bag lunch in an authentic Souix teepee. There will be face painting, ice cream and helium balloons. Kids will get a free pass Family Night at the Rodeo and ...
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Sand Sculpting Clinic - Animals
June 29, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541.997.6006
Sand Master Park is offering our annual free sand sculpting clinic. Learn how to sand sculpt from the pros! Everyone is welcome to attend or participate.
Family Nature Discovery Day
June 30, 2013 - September 29, 2013
- Recurring monthly on the last Sunday
- Event Times: Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: General admission plus $2 activity fee for kids participating in activities.
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- Location: Cascades Raptor Center
- Address: 32275 Fox Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97405
- Phone: 541.485.1320
Cascades Raptor Center invites families to explore the world of birds and nature! From May to September, on the last Sunday of every month, join in for fun family days with special themes and activities. "Passport to Nature" on June 30, "Wildlife Play Hospital" on July 28, "All About Owls" on August 25, and "Migration Station" on September 29.
Pacific International Children's Choir Festival
July 02, 2013 - July 08, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Tuesday - Monday
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- Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
- Address: 7th & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.682.5000
PICCFEST is an inspiring musical event featuring the award-winning youth choirs of OFC.
Creswell July 4th Celebration
July 04, 2013
- Event Times: Thursday
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- Location: Holt Park
- Phone: 541.895.5161
Breakfast, parade, entertainment, food and fireworks.
Independence Day Celebration
July 04, 2013
- Event Times: Thursday, 10 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Old Town Florence
- Address: Florence, OR
Live outdoor music, fireworks over the river, watermelon and pie-eating contests, dog parade, open-air market.
Cascadia Music Festival
July 05, 2013
- Event Times: Friday
- Event Admission: $45 - $60
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- Location: Emerald Meadows
- Address: 34901 Frank Parrish Rd., Eugene, OR 97405
- Phone: 541.461.3900
This summer marks the beginning of something really special in the Pacific Northwest as we kick off the inaugural Cascadia Music Festival! Cascadia is a place where music lovers of all ages come together in a beautiful natural location to experience performances from some of the best live musicians touring today.
Oregon Country Fair
July 12, 2013 - July 14, 2013
- Recurring daily
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- Location: Oregon Country Fair
- Address: Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.343.4298
Celebrate with us and delight in our world class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path We invite you to join us in our wooded setting, 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta, Oregon for an unforgettable adventure.
Kids Adventure Club Family Day
July 13, 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
Bring the family down for a fun morning of sand, boards and sandboard fun!
OBF Kids: Pinocchio
July 13, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - Noon
- Event Admission: $5
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- Location: Soreng Theater
- Address: 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.682.5000
Young ones will be riveted as our wooden hero goes nose-to-nose with Fire Eater, the Blue Fairy, talking donkeys, and a magical penguin.
Touch-a-Truck
July 17, 2013
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Petersen Barn Community Center
- Address: 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
Climb into a fire engine, cement truck, backhoe, dump truck, LTD bus, 18-wheeler and more. A family event that is sure to please all ages. Food available for purchase.
Coburg Golden Years
July 19, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coburg Community Grange
- Address: 32663 E Mill St, Coburg, OR 97408
- Phone: 541.343.9875
Experience a variety of arts and crafts, food booths, unique music and a celebration parade.
Springfield SummerFair
July 19, 2013 - July 20, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $8/person; $25/family
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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.
Summer in the City - Skateboard Competition
July 20, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 4 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5
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- Location: Cal Young Skatepark
- Address: 2555 Gilham Rd, Eugene, OR 97408
- Phone: 541.682.6321
All ages, all abilities welcome to enjoy food, prizes, music and a skateboard competition.
Eugene Sunday Streets - Downtown
July 21, 2013
- Event Times: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Downtown Eugene
- Address: 10th and Monroe St., Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.501.0356
Eugene Sunday Streets is an annual event that promotes healthy, active living by opening the city’s largest public space, its streets, for people to walk, bike & roll to discover active transportation.
Lane County Fair
July 24, 2013 - July 28, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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- Location: Lane Events Center
- Address: 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
- Phone: 541.682.4292
One of the Northwest's finest fairs, offering outstanding concerts, thrilling rides and games and exhibits showcasing Lane County's best.
Blackberry Jam Festival
July 26, 2013 - July 28, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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- Location: Rolling Rock Interpretive Park
- Address: Between Jasper-Lowell Rd and Moss St, Lowell, OR 97452
- Phone: 866.516.5534
The Blackberry Jam Festival is a wholesome community event featuring plenty of great music, unique crafts and delicious food. Events include a car show, fishing derby, quilt show, parade and more!
Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ
July 28, 2013
- Event Times: Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: $6 - $12.50
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- Location: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
- Address: 25181 E Broadway, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.3933
Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ, the longest running event of it's kind in Lane County. Food, Fun, Music, Games and more. This year, Cabela's will have a presence, with games and prizes.
Block Party at Oakway Landing
August 03, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Between Oakway Fitness and Emerald Lanes bowling alley
- Address: 170 Oakway Road, Eugene, OR 97401
- Phone: 541.484.1271
Oakway Road area Block Party. Huge slide and bounce house for kids, balloon tying, DJ, swimming, Zumba, race cars on display, discounted lunches. All activities are free!
Let's Go Camping from Oregon Parks & Rec. Dept.
August 03, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - Sunday, noon
- Event Admission: $30
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- Location: Jessie M. Honeyman State Park
- Address: 84505 Hwy 101 S, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 888.953.7677
Weekend, family camping event for novices. Tent, sleeping bags, & mattress pads provided. Nature hike and lots of fun for all plus s'mores to enjoy around the campfire. Register today to get a spot!
Oakridge Keg & Cask Festival
August 03, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: $15
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- Location: Uptown
- Address: 1st St, between Ash & Beech St, Oakridge, OR 97463
- Phone: 541.782.2147
Uptown will be transformed into a festive outdoor beer and wine tasting street fair. Tasters may enjoy locally produced beer and wine created within 100 miles of Oakridge. Musicians, children’s games, food vendors and arts and crafts dealers will round out the entertainment.
Blackberry bRamble
August 04, 2013
- Event Times: Sunday, 7 a.m.
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- Location: Hilyard Community Center (Regional Activities)
- Address: 2580 Hilyard, Eugene, OR 97405
Whether you’re a road cyclist in top form, a weekend recreational rider, or a parent pulling two kids in a trailer, Eugene’s Blackberry bRamble is the ride for you. The Blackberry bRamble has long been known for its scenic route, extraordinary food at rest stops, reliable support and free blackberry pie and ice cream at the finish.
Archaeology Summer Camp - Session 1
August 05, 2013 - August 09, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $210 General, $190 MNCH Members
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- Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Arts, Culture & Wine)
- Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
- Phone: 541.346.3024
Using the interdisciplinary nature of archaeology, campers ages 7 to 11 will explore Oregon's diverse heritage, natural landscapes, and ecosystems. Visit our website for details.
Scandinavian Festival
August 08, 2013 - August 11, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Downtown Junction City
- Address: , Junction City, OR 97448
- Phone: 541.998.9372
Junction City celebrates the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Offering cultural entertainment and activities in the authentic Scandinavian spirit. Junction City's most known event, drawing thousands from across the region. Dancing, music, food and crafts.
Western Oregon Exposition Heritage Fair and Lumberjack Show
August 16, 2013 - August 18, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $3 and Kids under 12 Free
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- Location: Western Oregon Exposition Fairgrounds
- Address: 2000 N. Douglas Ave. (next to racetrack), Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.6150
Family Fun Fair celebrating 81 years in continuous operation. Lumberjack Competition for cash prizes. Live music. Pet parade. Exhibits. Food Court. Animals. Antique Engines. Photography, Art, Crafts
Aerobeez Monster Fest 2013
August 17, 2013 - August 18, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Carl Henson Air Field
- Address: 92560 Alvadore Rd, Junction City, OR, OR 97448
- Phone: 541.285.5935
Have you ever wanted to see giant scale remote-controlled airplanes fly? Come out and see these amazing pilots from all over the Pacific Northwest.
Archaeology Summer Camp - Session 2
August 19, 2013 - August 23, 2013
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $210 General, $190 MNCH Members
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- Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Arts, Culture & Wine)
- Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
- Phone: 541.346.3024
Using the interdisciplinary nature of archaeology, campers ages 7 to 11 will explore Oregon's diverse heritage, natural landscapes, and ecosystems.
Summer in the City - Skateboard Competition
August 24, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 4 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5
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- Location: Willamalane Skatepark
- Address: 1276 G St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.682.6321
All ages, all abilities welcome to enjoy food, prizes, music and a skateboard competition.