2022 Labor Day Weekend
The last summer hurrah before school starts again, and what a glorious Labor Day weekend it will be! Cherish the waning leisure-filled days by checking off the remaining items on your bucket list. This is the weekend to go camping along the Oregon Coast or up in the Cascades. Take a dune buggy ride or go river rafting. Head out to Alton Baker Park, Fern Ridge or Dorena Lake to rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard while the concessionaires are still camped out.
Use Labor Day to drive or cycle the scenic back roads to local wineries or follow the Eugene Ale Trail around town. Or just browse Oregon's many antiques shops and second-hand stores.
Parks & Trails
Before setting out, check the Adventure Checklist.
Wine Country
It's been a local tradition to visit our wineries over the Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy live music and special festivities at many of the wineries.
- Eugene Science Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
"One World, One Sky" allows children to explore and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon with everyone's favorite Sesame Street characters. Children can follow along and interact with the show while touring the night sky. This show is recommended for…
- Lane County History Museum
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The "Racing to Change" exhibit tells the story of Black experiences in Oregon highlighting those right here in Lane County. The original exhibit was created by the Oregon Black Pioneers with added content by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. New content added by the…
- Eugene Science Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Explore the night sky and the cosmos in this classic planetarium show at the Eugene Science Center. See what stars, constellations and planets will be visible in that night's sky in this interactive program hosted by staff astronomy experts. Get your questions about the universe…
- Eugene Science Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
"Travelling with Light" describes the importance of light to Earth and human life. The show takes the audience through a conversation with a mother and her son as they discuss the complexity of light. Recommended for ages 6+. Check the Planetarium Shows calendar on the Eugene…
- Eugene Science Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Discover how learning about life here on Earth guides the hunt for alien life elsewhere in the universe in this 25-minute planetarium show. Visit Mars, Europa and distant exoplanets to answer one of the ultimate questions of the universe: are we alone? Follow along as astronomers…
World Class Wine Tour
Indulge your senses exploring Oregon's wine country on a two-day tour of some very special boutique wineries along…
Road Trip: Willamette Valley
Explore the Willamette Valley AVA's south wine country with its uncrowded serenity, bountiful boutique wineries and…
Family Friendly Farms Tour
Bring your kids to a farm for u-pick fruit and vegetables or for a special harvest event. Whether picking peaches…
Cooling Off
With high temperatures, you'll naturally be drawn to the water. Please remember to practice safe swimming and check water levels before heading out.
Natural Swimming Holes
Where can you take a refreshing dip this summer? We asked around and came up with this list of some of our favorite…
Best Places to Kayak
The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region offers many lakes and rivers, even the Pacific Ocean. Explore these beautiful…
Popular Water Skiing Lakes
Do you feel the need for speed? We've compiled a list of some of the best places for powerboats, water skiing…
Splash Around Safely - Tips for Water Fun
- 5 minute read
Playing in the water can be the best part of summer — and Oregon's got plenty of the wet stuff! From lake shores to shady creeks, there are wonderful inviting places to cool off and feel good. But it's not fun if somebody gets hurt. So please take care of…