Red berries, white wine and blue skies, summer and the July 4th spirit are definitely alive and well in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. There’s no better place to spend America’s birthday than right here. Here are our top picks for things to do for the Independence Day holiday.

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Eugene Emeralds Sluggo at PK Park

Eugene Emeralds Sluggo at PK Park

1. Baseball & Fireworks

July 3, Eugene - Springfield - What is more American than a baseball game and a hot dog followed up with Fourth of July celebrations? Fantastic fireworks follow the Eugene Emeralds baseball game at PK Park and the Springfield Drifters at Hamlin Sports Complex. Play ball!

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Big Brass and Boom at PK Park Jul 03

Big Brass and Boom at PK Park

The evening before Independence Day, join the Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the Eugene Emeralds as they celebrate with the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band – the undisputed leader of…

Drifters Baseball and Fireworks Night Jul 03

Drifters Baseball and Fireworks Night

Come out and cheer with Team Springfield at Drifters Baseball and Fireworks Night. Enjoy an evening of summer baseball, delicious food, community fun—and a dazzling fireworks show after the…

Cottage Grove Speedway

Cottage Grove Speedway

2. Cottage Grove Speedway & Fireworks

July 3, Cottage Grove - Watch the dirt fly as drivers from across the region go all out at the Cottage Grove Speedway. At the end of this romping good time enjoy a booming fireworks show. You ready to roar?

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Eugene Pro Rodeo Bull by Jeff Green

Eugene Pro Rodeo Bull

3. Eugene Pro Rodeo & Fireworks

July 3 - 6, Oregon Horse Center, Eugene - The Eugene Pro Rodeo promises amazing feats of daring and skill. Themed nights, vendors and food. The largest fireworks show in Lane County on July 4. Yeehaw!

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A group of people paddle on a white water raft on the McKenzie River

Rafting the McKenzie River

4. McKenzie River

All week, McKenzie River — Cool off in the beautiful clear waters of the McKenzie River. From white water rafting to easy floats, enjoy the natural beauty of the Cascades. Paddle kayaks or take a jet boat tour too! On July 4, enjoy festivities at the Tokatee Golf Club Celebration.

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Fourth of July Parade Creswell

Patriotic families line the parade route in Creswell

5. Creswell Parade & Fireworks

July 4, Creswell - Small towns always seem to put on the best parades. This is definitely the case with the Creswell July 4th Celebration. It’s one of the biggest parades in the state, full of heart, spirit and fun. And starting with a pancake breakfast, the fun stretches out the whole day with festivities all around town.

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Butte to Butte by Taj Morgan
: Taj Morgan

Butte to Butte

6. The Butte to Butte 

July 4, Eugene - A Eugene tradition — running! The Oregon Track Club hosts a spectacular run between our two largest peaks. Be part of the Rexius OTC Butte to Butte, an event beloved by TrackTown USA. The 10K road race starts at the base of Spencer Butte in South Eugene, winds through the streets of downtown Eugene and ends at the base of Skinner Butte. 10K too far? Sign up for the 5K run or 4.5 mile walk.

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Rexius Oregon Track Club Butte to Butte Jul 04

Rexius Oregon Track Club Butte to Butte

The Rexius OTC Butte to Butte event includes a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 4 Mile Mayor's Walk. Courses take runners and walkers through the historic streets of Eugene, Oregon. Enjoy a unique…

Family Enjoying Historic Old Town Florence's boardwalk.

Historic Old Town Florence boardwalk

7. Historic Old Town Florence Fireworks 

July 4, Oregon Coast - Watch traditional fireworks over the Siuslaw River, launched from a barge at the east end of town. Enjoy the festivities of a historic waterfront town with kites, taffy and clam chowder. The day starts with a patriotic bicycle parade down Bay Street.

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