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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Eugene, Cascades & Coast Holiday Open House
December 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p,m.
- 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.
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Kids' Adventure Club Winter Family Day
January 05, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. noon
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting at the Adventure Center
January 08, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting
February 12, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting - Date Change
March 12, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Moved to Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.
- Admission: $10 Pre-Registered Members, $15 Non-Members & At the Door
- 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.
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Business After Hours
March 13, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Admission: $10 pre-registered members, $15 non-members & at the door
- 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.
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Spring Family Day
March 16, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - Noon
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting
April 09, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting
May 14, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Hook It and Grill it at Cabela's
June 02, 2012 -
June 03, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday, 1 & 2 p.m.
- Location: Cabela's
- Address: 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-349-5760
Meet Pro Staffers Scott and Tiffany Haugen at Cabela's for this fun info class. Scott will share secrets for catching summer steelhead and spring chinook while Tiffany introduces plank cooking.
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Kids' Adventure Club Summer Family Day
June 02, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 - noon
- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-484-5307
Local cycling experts will help kids learn how to properly inspect their bikes, wear a helmet, pump a tire and fix a flat. Kids can practice their handling skills on a bike rodeo course and even put them to the test at the bike bowling station. Guests will also learn about family-friendly local trails, resources and upcoming events, ranging from mountain biking opportunities to metro area group rides designed especially for kids. Throughout the morning, kids can make bike-themed crafts and enter...
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Moonlight Five
June 02, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
- 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.
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SmartTrips Bike Maintenance Class
June 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97440
- Phone: 541-682-6112
Want to learn how to fix a flat tire? Local bike mechanic will teach basic skills so you can work on your own bike, save money and improve the comfort of your ride. Bring a bike if you have one.
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Pan Terra's Tao of Photography Weekend
June 07, 2012 -
June 10, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday - Sunday
- 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.
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Mike Davis playing at The Washburne Cafe
June 08, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-746-7999
Mike Davis will be performing the music of The Beatles, Doobie Brothers, America and others.
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Watercolor Secrets Revealed, 5-Day Watercolor Workshop, Tom Lynch
June 11, 2012 -
June 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Admission: $490 members; $530 non-members
- 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.
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3 Way Street performing at The Washburne Cafe
June 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-746-7999
Three Way Street will perform. This group of young musicians play popular cover songs from artists such as the Rolling Stones.
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Swing Shift
June 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
- Location: Wildish Theater
- Address: 630 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-868-0689
A double bill of trumpeter Bobby Shew and saxophonist Dick Oatts.
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Swing Shift presents trumpeter Bobby Shew and saxophonist Dick Oatts
June 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: $10; $8 students & seniors
- 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.
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Prost 8K
June 17, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 8 a.m.
- 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.
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Breaking the Mold, 3-Day Pastel Workshop, Dawn Emerson
June 18, 2012 -
June 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $320 members; $350 non-members
- 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.
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Summer Solstice Dash & Bash Festival
June 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Admission: $15 - $20; Bash Free
- 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!
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Ballet Fantastique: White Lights of Russia
June 23, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-342-4611
The Academy of Ballet Fantastique presents a bright and poetic evening celebrating their beautiful technique, artistry and training in the Russian Vaganova method.
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Roving Park Players present As You Like It
June 23, 2012 -
June 24, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday, 6 p.m.
- 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.
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Just for Kids Talent Show
June 27, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, noon
- 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!
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Jim Olson Trio
June 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-746-7999
The Jim Olsen Trio combines flute/saxophone, bass and drums/percussion to explore standards and classic jazz tunes by Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter and Tadd Dameron, as well as original compositions by the group members.
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Women's Climb Night with REI at Willamalane
June 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
Join REI and Willamalane for a bonus hands-on learning experience for women. Learn the rock climbing basics, then tie in and try it out. Gear included.
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Light of Liberty Celebration
July 04, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Admission: $5 advance; $7 door
- 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.
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Inoke at The Washburne Cafe
July 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5-8 p.m.
- Location: The Washburne Café
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-746-7999
Inoke Baravilala plays a variety of music from R&B, covers from the 70’s & 80’s to gospel.
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Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
July 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting
July 10, 2012 -
October 09, 2012 - Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
- Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Park Social
July 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Volunteer Park
- Address: 4350 Mt Vernon Rd,, Springfield, OR 97478
Frisbee, football and more in this sports-themed gathering of friends and neighbors.
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Movie in the Park: Nanny McPhee
July 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Douglas Gardens Park
- Address: 3455 S Redwood Dr, 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.
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McKenzie River Cleanup
July 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $3 parking fee
- Location: Hendricks Bridge Park
- Address: 38870 Hendricks Park Rd, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-465-1800
Join the McKenzie River Guides Association, McKenzie Flyfishers and McKenzie Watershed Council invite for this traditional event. Help keep the river scenic and clean and enjoy food and prizes after the cleanup.
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14th Annual Springfield Cruz
July 20, 2012 -
July 21, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.
- Admission: $30 per vehicle entry, free to watch
- Location: Fin's Drive-In 4090 Main St; Briggs Middle School, 2350 Yolanda Ave.; Downtown Springfield
- Address: Downtown, Springfield, OR 97477
"Hang-Out" at Fins Drive-In. First 500 cars - 1976 and older vehicles only. Cruise winds its way through downtown on Saturday night.
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SmartTrips Family Bike Ride
July 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Springfield Farmer's Market Stand
- Address: 5th and A St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-682-6213
Enjoy a slow paced 3 mile ride through town ending at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center for ice cream treats and free bike tune ups from Hutch’s in Springfield.
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Springfield SummerFair
July 20, 2012 -
July 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Sunday
- 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.
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Kids' FishingFair
July 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-736-4544
Vendors will teach kids how to tie a fly, catch a fish and more. Part of the Springfield SummerFair.
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National Night Out Kick Off
July 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-3731
Activities at the kick-off include free games for the children, public safety displays, police and fire vehicles, a police K-9 demonstration, and drug and crime prevention information – including free fingerprint kits.
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Open Air Flea Market
July 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Location: Springfield Elks Lodge
- Address: 1701 Centennial Bvd, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-0448
Come out and do some treasuring hunting and shopping at this big, one-day only flea market.
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Gluten Free Retreat
July 24, 2012 -
July 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday & Wednesday
- 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.
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Make-A-Wish Oregon® Waffles & Wishes
July 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Royal Caribbean Call Center
- Address: 1000 Royal Caribbean Way, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 503-802-6071
Celebrate local wishes with a breakfast that includes waffles and special wish moments. Attendees will hear from local Make-A-Wish supporters and experience the magic of a local wish.
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Park Social
July 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Clearwater Park
- Address: Clearwater Ln, Springfield, OR 97478
Frisbee, football and more in this sports-themed gathering of friends and neighbors.
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Movie in the Park: Justin Beiber: Never Say Never
July 27, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Fiesta Latina
July 28, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Admission: $5, free under age 10
- 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.
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Park Social
August 01, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St, Springfield, OR 97477
Play in the water! Sprinklers, Nerf water balls and other water toys make for a lively evening.
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Movie in the Park: The Princess and the Frog
August 03, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Royal Delle Park
- Address: 401 Blackstone 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.
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Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Festival
August 03, 2012 -
August 04, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 3:30 - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Admission: $17 day, $22 weekend pass
- 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.
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Cabela's Family Campout
August 10, 2012 -
August 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Saturday, 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
- 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.
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Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
August 10, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Park Social
August 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Bluebelle Park
- Address: 50th Place & Bluebelle Way, Springfield, OR 97477
It's an ice cream social — complete with sprinkles on top! Make sure to round up your neighbors for a sweet taste of summer.
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BBQ & Bluegrass
August 17, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 6:15 - 9 p.m.; dinner, 5:30 p.m.
- Admission: $10 advance; $15 door
- 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 by the Pump Cafe.
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Movie in the Park: The Game Plan (in Spanish)
August 17, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Skate Competition @ Willamalane
August 18, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
- Admission: $5, free to watch
- Location: Willamalane Skatepark
- Address: 1276 G St, Springfield, OR 97477
All ages and abilities welcome. Register at 4 p.m. If under 18, a parent must register participant. Enjoy the competition along with hot dogs, prizes and music.
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Kelly Butte Classic
August 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 6 p.m.
- Location: Eastgate Woodlands Park
- Address: 512 Aspen St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-484-9883
The 8K and 5K courses will start on the bike path, hit the streets for an ascent and descent of Kelly Butte, with a final section in the eastern portion of Alton Baker Park.
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Drive-in Movie
August 24, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 9 p.m.
- Admission: $10 per car in advance; $20 at gate
- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
Enjoy the movie "Footloose" (2011, rated PG-13) from the comfort of your own car. Limited to the first 100 cars. Concessions available; proceeds support the free summer movie program.
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Cabela's Big Game Classic
August 25, 2012 -
August 26, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday
- Location: Cabela's
- Address: 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97404
- Phone: 541-349-5760
Gear up for fall hunting and fishing at Cabela's. There will be seminars, product demonstations and seminars by TV host and author Gary Lewis, and by local guide and expert fisherman Todd Harrington.
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First Annual Driathlon
August 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Location: D Street and Aspen Street natural area
- Address: 500 Aspen Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-915-2259
World's first Driathlon - you don't have to get wet. Event features 1000 meter stand up paddleboarding, 15 K bike and 5 K run.
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Willamette Valley Rumbleque
August 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Location: Whiskey River Ranch
- Address: 4740 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-953-3439
Vendors and backyard chefs will compete for bragging rights to the area’s best barbecue. Local judges will decide on the best chicken, tri-tip and pork ribs. Food, music and fun for the whole family.
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Movie in the Park: The Adventures of Tintin
August 31, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- 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.
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For ArtSake Exhibit
September 04, 2012 -
September 29, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Noon - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $2, children are free
- 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.
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Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk
September 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- 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.
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For ArtSake Reception
September 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- 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.
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Theo's Trio
September 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Theo's Trio plays both classical jazz and their own award-winning music.
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REHAB with Moonshine Bandits
September 16, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
- Admission: Adv. $10; Day of $12
- 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+
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A Color-Making Workshop with Artist Tilke Elkins
September 21, 2012 -
September 23, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Sunday
- 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.
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Springfield Justice Center Open House
September 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- 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.
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5th Annual Harvest Festival for Human Rights
September 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
- 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!
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Bill Dellinger Invitational
September 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday
- 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!
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Kids' Adventure Club Fall Family Day
September 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon
- 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 Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Admission: $10 - $20, free kids 400 meter fun run
- 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.
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Strides: Lions Walk For Diabetes Awareness
September 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Admission: $15, $20 race day
- 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.
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Colonial Harvest Days
October 02, 2012 -
October 31, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
- Admission: $5, $20 per family, children 5 and under free
- 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.
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Springfield Mayor's Art Show Artists' Reception
October 05, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- 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.
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Lady's Day Out Event
October 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- 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 Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Inaugural Nick Symmonds Springfield 800
October 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 1 p.m.
- Location: Washburne Historic District
- 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.
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Jo Dunnick: Let Watercolor Do It's Thing
October 15, 2012 -
October 18, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Admission: $190 EAC members, $230 nonmembers
- 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.
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The Ty Curtis Band
October 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 9:00 p.m.
- 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+
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Official Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour Launch
October 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.
- 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 Days & Times: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
- Admission: Free with donation of two cans of food for FOOD for Lane County
- 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.
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William Sullivan Booksigning
October 27, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
- 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.
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Chamber Music Amici: Concert 1
October 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Tuesday Tasting
November 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Thanksgiving Buffet
November 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: Adults $15.99; Children (6-11 Years Old) $7.99
- 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.
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Springfield Emblem Club #506, CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
November 23, 2012 -
November 24, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 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.
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Home for the Holidays
December 01, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Admission: $16 Adults, $9 Youth
- 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.
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Springfield Christmas Parade
December 01, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 1 p.m.
- 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.
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Chamber Music Amici: Concert 2
December 03, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- 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).
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Holiday Marketplace
December 03, 2012 -
December 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- 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!
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"It's A Wonderful Life"
December 07, 2012 -
December 09, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
- 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.
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Springfield High School Winter Choral Concert
December 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Breakfast with Santa
December 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Admission: $8 Adults, $5 Children under 12, (Children under 3 eat free)
- 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.
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Karaoke Night at the Fireside with The Willamettans
December 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
- Admission: Adults $12.50; AANR/Naturist members $10
- 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.
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StandUp Comedy Night
December 30, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 5 p.m.
- Admission: Adults $12.50; AANR/Naturist members $10
- 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.
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Glittering New Years Eve Dance with Paul Biondi Band!
December 31, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday, 5 p.m.
- Admission: Adults $12.50; - AANR/Naturist members $10. Overnight sites $10 to $15.
- 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.
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Mandala in Glass Mosaic, with Mark Brody - Workshop
January 14, 2013 -
January 17, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Admission: $290 (EAC members: $250)
- 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.
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Nancy Ericksen Ward: "Fixing Problems in Watercolor"
January 26, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $45 (EAC members: $40)
- 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!
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Chamber Music Amici: Concert 3
January 28, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- 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 3 features Dvorak Piano trio, Haydn Trio for 2 violins, cello and guest Kathryn Lucktenberg, violin.
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2013 Outback River Run - 10k/8k/5k
February 03, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 10 a.m.
- Location: Clearwater Park
- Address: Clearwater Lane, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-484-9883
All distances are out-and-back ("outback") on the new bike path along the Willamette River. The courses offer spectacular views and blazing fast times!
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Fe-BREW-ary
February 05, 2013 -
March 01, 2013 - Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday, Noon - 4 p.m.
- Location: Springfield Museum
- Address: 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-2300
The Fe-BREW-ary exhibit focuses on Springfield's brewing past, as well as the beer renaissance that's lead Springfield to be the starting point for Ninkasi, Hop Valley and Plank Town Brewing.
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"Scooped" ("His Girl Friday")
February 08, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-868-0689
Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux does a radio version of “His Girl Friday” as a theatrical production. Live sound effects, historic commercials, period ambient music. All-star cast: Dan Pegoda and Kim Donahe
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Block Kids Competition
February 09, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Gateway Mall
- Address: 3000 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
Join us again for the Annual Block Kids Competition, co-sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction and the Science Factory. Kids in the competition design and build any structure they want, using interlocking blocks, then share their vision with judges from the local construction industry.
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Geoffrey McCormack: A Lifetime of Watercolor Techniques, Textures, Triads Plus! Workshop
February 11, 2013 -
February 14, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $380 (EAC members: $340)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
In this fun, lively 4-day workshop, learn techniques and materials the instructor learned over 45 years as a professional artist! Focus on dynamic design and composition with rich color and lighting.
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Oregon Filmmaker Katherine Wilson
February 14, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, 6:30 p.m
- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-232-3437
Wilson will present about the early days of MOPAN (OPAN) and OMPA, and why these networking groups are important to filmmakers. She will also talk about her latest film, "Animal House of Blues" How a Community Helped Create a Hollywood Blockbuster. She will share artifacts and photos from her Oregon Film Factory Movie Museum.
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Romantic Valentine's Getaway at McKenzie Orchards
February 15, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Sunday
- Admission: $319 per couple for event. Optional additional night B&B $150.
- Location: McKenzie Orchards Bed and Breakfast Inn
- Address: 34694 McKenzie View Dr, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-515-8153
Romantic Valentine's getaway at beautiful McKenzie Orchards B&B. Includes cooking class, gourmet 4-course dinner paired with wines, chocolates and roses, B&B with deluxe breakfast.
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Nancy Ericksen Ward: Part One, Watercolor Portraits - Easier than You Think!
February 16, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $45 (EAC members: $40)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Have FUN building wonderful portraits using the subject's favorite sayings, nicknames and hobbies. Gain skill in skin tones, achieving a likeness, drawing from a photo without knowing how to draw!
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Eileen Sorg: Colored Pencil Stew - Workshop
February 18, 2013 -
February 20, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $360 (EAC members: $320)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Learn how to use pen and ink, watercolor and colored pencil together to create richly detailed art. This approach quickly adds color and value while leaving room for beautiful detail and control.
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Nancy Ericksen Ward: Part Two, Watercolor Portraits - Easier than You Think! Workshop
February 23, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $45 (EAC members: $40)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Building on Part One, you will continue creating watercolor portraits using elements of the subject's identity as background in the painting. Create unique and cherished portraits while having fun!
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Chamber Music Amici: Concert 4
March 04, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- 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 4 features Owen Quintet for Amici, Beethoven “Kakadu Variations” for piano trio, Mozart Quintet for oboe and strings, and guests Amy Goeser Kolb, oboe and Anne Ridlington, cello.
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The Dance Factory Jazz Companies present "Up Close" A benefit concert for Courageous Kids
March 09, 2013 -
March 10, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m.
- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-484-2700
The Dance Factory is thrilled and honored to be able to host their first annual, two-day, one-of-a-kind benefit show with all net proceeds going directly towards a worthy non-profit: Courageous Kids.
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"Lend Me Your Ears" and Evening of Storytelling with Mark Lewis
March 16, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
- Admission: Adults $15, Students/Seniors $10
- Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
- Address: 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Mark Lewis, Eugene's own, two-time Emmy award-winning professional storyteller invites you to join him for another evening of "Old Wave Special Effects." Mark will perform some of his longer, original stories rarely heard in their entirety. These stories are meant for a more emotionally mature audience, so parental discretion is advised. Come and be reintroduced to the wonder of your own imagination! "Seeing Mark Lewis tell stories is like seeing fireflies for the very first time."
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Casino Night in the Fireside
March 16, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Admission: AANR $10; Visitor $12.50/pp Overnight Camping/RV $10-$15. Rentals $ $35<.
- Location: Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd., Marcola, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-933-2809
All day fun for the whole family. Water Polo @2:pm. Cafe open 5:30. Casino Night in the Saloon @7pm
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McKenzie River Half Marathon
March 24, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 9 a.m.
- Location: Emerald Dance Center
- Address: 2050 Yolanda, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-484-9883
One of the most scenic runs ever! The course winds it's way through the Hayden Bridge neighborhood, before heading out onto Old Mohawk Road, McKenzie View Drive, and then a glorious finish in Armitage Park. The first five miles are mostly flat, the middle six miles are gently rolling, and the final two miles are completely flat along Coburg Road and through Armitage Park. There are many spectacular views of the McKenzie River along the way.
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Brandi York "The Emotion of Color" Portraits in Pastel
March 27, 2013 -
March 29, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $190 EAC members, $250 nonmembers
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Learning the fundamentals of pastel, as applied to portraiture. Understanding the use of color, value and temperature to create a stunning portrait that conveys a mood simply based on color.
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MEGGA Hunt at Lively Park
March 30, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - noon
- Admission: $5 per child; Free for those not hunting
- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-736-4544
This egg hunt goes beyond the ordinary! Hunt for your share of more than 20,000 prize eggs. Meet E. Bunny, ride on the Willamalane Train, enjoy live entertainment and participate in crafts and games.
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Easter Skate
March 31, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 3 - 6 p.m.
- Admission: $3.75 includes quad skates
- Location: Skate World
- Address: 3188 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR
- Phone: 541-746-8424
Skate with the Roller Bunny! Enjoy an Easter egg hunt and an egg scramble.
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Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling “Design Captivating Watercolors”
April 02, 2013 -
April 05, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $330 (EAC Members) $390 (non-members)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Discover how to simplify the complex to create designs with impact! Learn how to manipulate transparent to opaque watercolors for vibrant color, magical textures and luminescent light. Four day watercolor workshop, all skill levels.
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Cabela's Ladies' Day Out
April 06, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Location: Cabela's
- Address: 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97747
- Phone: 541-349-5760
Ladies' Day Out features a fashion show and encourages women to try out new outdoor apparel, camping gear, and learn how to shoot a bow, gear up for a hunt, pick out a handgun, and cedar plank cook.
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Shotgun Trail Blast - 50K/ 25K/ 10K/ 5K
April 06, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Location: Shotgun Creek Recreation Area
- Address: Shotgun Creek Road, Marcola, OR
- Phone: 541-484-9883
This is the fifth annual edition of a trail classic. If you like trees, mud, streams, hills and incredible views, then here's the event for you!
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Dawn Emerson “The Joy of Drawing”
April 08, 2013 -
April 10, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $390 (EAC Members) $450 (non-members)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Using both wet and dry media, and an assortment of traditional and unorthodox tools and surfaces, the goal of this class is to make the experience of drawing as fresh as it was when you were a kid. Three day mixed media workshop, all skill levels.
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The Biggest Loser RunWalk Springfield 5K/15K/Kids One Mile Fun Run
April 14, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 9 a.m.
- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
The Biggest Loser RunWalk is a non-intimidating race series designed to challenge America to get fit. You’ve been inspired by the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” now it’s time to get off the couch and hit the pavement and achieve your fitness goals.
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Flower Child Weekend
April 20, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Admission: AANR - $10; Visitor - $12.50
- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-933-2809
All weekend fun for the whole family (clothing optional). View full schedule online.
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Stalkholder Meeting "Bringing the Farm Downtown"
April 20, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 4 - 8 p.m.
- Admission: $5 Suggested Donation
- Location: Sprout!
- Address: 212 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-345-7106
Local food & beverage vendors, live music & dancing, local celebrity bake-off, family fun and silent auction for Preferred Stalk Certificates.
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Marla Baggetta “Loosen-Up in the Studio”
April 30, 2013 -
May 03, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $385 (EAC members) & $445 (non-members)
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Concentrate on staying loose and painterly. Learn to create dramatic effects by introducing color that might not occur in your photograph. Learn to capture the photo's essence. Demos, individual help. Four day pastel, oil, acrylic workshop – all skill levels.
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Barn & Field Festival 2013
May 04, 2013 -
May 05, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 4 - 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Admission: $10, free parking
- Location: The White Barn
- Address: 39648 Howard Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
A BFF event! Browse antiques, primitives, decor, arts and crafts. Enjoy live music, taste wine and beer, and sample a variety of local food vendors. The festival is held in the White Barn on ten acres. Overnight camping is available. Head to mile post 18 then left on Howard Rd.
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Cinco de Mayo Potluck
May 04, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
- Admission: AANR - $10; Visitor - $12.50
- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-933-2809
Cinco de Mayo weekend fun for the whole family (clothing optional) . View activities schedule online.
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Spring Cling - Climbing Open House
May 04, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 1 p.m.
- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
Climb for free at the Willamalane Center. Tips and demos from experts as well as slacklines and kids comps.
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Motet Singers Spring Concert: Sweet Vermillion Roses
May 05, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 4:00 p.m.
- Admission: $10 regular, $5 seniors, youth free
- Location: Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Chirch
- Address: 534 C Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-343-5101
The Motet Singers, an a cappella ensemble of 13 women, present madrigals, choral versions of folk song from around the world, motets, jazz, and classical work by recent American composers.
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Spring Clean-Up Weekend
May 18, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Admission: AANR - $10; Visitor - $12.50
- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-933-2809
Don't miss the Willamettans spring clean-up and in-ground pig roast. Help clean-up for summer and eat free (clothing optional).
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Chamber Music Amici: Concert 5 All Baroque!
May 20, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
- 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 5 All Baroque! features Leclair Duo, Bach Sonata, Purcell Fantasia, Vivaldi Sonata, Vivaldi Motet, and guests Julia Brown, harpsichord and Laura Decher-Wayte, soprano.
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Spring Fling Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2013 -
May 26, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday - Monday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Admission: AANR - $10; Visitor - $12.50
- Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
- Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541-933-2809
Willies Spring Fling, weekend fun for the whole family (clothing optional). View full schedule online.
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Moonlight Five Mile Run
June 01, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center and Annex in Springfield
- Address: 123 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477
The Moonlight Five Mile Run will be the second annual run for stroke rehabilitation. The race is lined with thousands of luminarias that light up the night sky to make it an unforgettable event.
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Exhibits & Shows
A Year of Paintings
August 01, 2012 -
September 27, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon
- Location: Island Park Art Gallery at Willamalane Adult Activity Center
- Address: 215 W C St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-736-4444
Visit an exhibit featuring 52 paintings by PJ Sargeant. A free reception to meet Sargeant is scheduled Friday, Aug. 10, from 5 - 7 p.m. Wine, cider and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Many of the artists’ works will be for sale.
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Janet Biles Exhibit
September 14, 2012 -
September 30, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Janet Biles will be exhibiting her whimsical art.
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20th Annual Springfield Mayor's Art Show
October 06, 2012 -
November 02, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 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.
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"Quilters"
November 02, 2012 -
November 04, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m.
- Admission: $10, students & senoris $5
- Location: Springfield High School
- Address: 875 7th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-520-2827
Tony-nominated musical, QUILTERS, taken from actual diaries of pioneer women. Tickets $10, $5 for seniors & students. ART.inc production
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On-going
Marketplace@Sprout!
November 02, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Friday
- Event Days & Times: Friday, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Sprout
- Address: 418 A. Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-345-7106
Marketplace@Sprout! is the area’s only year-round indoor/outdoor farmers’ market. Located in downtown Springfield, in a beautifully renovated, historic former church. Showcases the best of Lane County’s organic and locally grown farm products. Farm fresh eggs, local meats and fish, plus produce, grains and artisan goodies. Music and activities vary week to week.
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Jerry Dame: Still Life in Oils
November 06, 2012 -
November 08, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $235 EAC members, $265 nonmembers
- Location: Emerald Art Center
- Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541-726-8595
Learn from master painter Dame, whose congenial, helpful and informative style have students returning over and over. Daily demos, plenty of individual attention.
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Markets
Springfield Farmers' Market
June 08, 2012 -
October 26, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Friday
- Event Days & Times: Friday, 3 - 7 p.m.
- 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. Open every Friday during the May-October growing season.
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