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Eugene events today

Things happening today around Eugene, Springfield, and nearby Lane County.

Friday, August 7

Here is what is actually happening in Eugene and Springfield today, refreshed from venue calendars, the City of Eugene, the University of Oregon, and local listings.

We clear out the duplicates so this is today's real lineup, not a pile of repeats, and every event links back to where it came from so you can double-check the time before you head out.

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Happening today

The full same-day set, capped here to the first few source-linked listings.

Haus of Plays works by Industrial Design Students and Industrial Designers Society of America - Student Chapter
Fri, Aug 7 · 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Erb Memorial Union (EMU) · Free
Source: University of Oregon Calendar
Gardening with Modern Roses
Fri, Aug 7 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Owen Rose Garden
Source: City of Eugene Parks and Open Space
Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party
Fri, Aug 7 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Alton Baker Park
Source: City of Eugene Parks and Open Space
Explore Oregon
Fri, Aug 7 · 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Tonight

Late-afternoon and evening events for after-work plans.

Lane Arts Council First Friday ArtWalk
Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza · Free
Source: Farmers Market Pavilion
First Friday Art Walk featuring #Instaballet
Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM · WOW Hall
Source: WOW Hall
First Friday Art Walk
Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM · New Zone Gallery
Source: New Zone Gallery
Live Music: Trouble in Kind
Fri, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Oakshire Public House
Source: Oakshire Brewing

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Haus of Plays works by Industrial Design Students and Industrial Designers Society of America - Student Chapter
Fri, Aug 7 · 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Erb Memorial Union (EMU) · Free
Source: University of Oregon Calendar
City Hall Gallery Opening Reception
Fri, Aug 7 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Eugene City Hall · Free
Source: City of Eugene
Lane Arts Council First Friday ArtWalk
Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza · Free
Source: Farmers Market Pavilion
Movies in the Park: The Parent Trap (PG)
Fri, Aug 7 · 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Churchill Sports Park · Free
Source: City of Eugene

Family today

Storytimes, kids programs, family-friendly markets, and all-ages community events.

Tech Help
Fri, Aug 7 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Bethel Branch Library
Source: Eugene Public Library
Teen and Tween Comic-Con
Fri, Aug 7 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Eugene Public Library
Source: City of Eugene
Lane Arts Council First Friday ArtWalk
Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza · Free
Source: Farmers Market Pavilion
Movies in the Park: The Parent Trap (PG)
Fri, Aug 7 · 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Churchill Sports Park · Free
Source: City of Eugene

Friday, August 7

Fri7Aug

Haus of Plays works by Industrial Design Students and Industrial Designers Society of America - Student Chapter

Fine ArtsFree

See industrial design works by two groups of students Product Design Department’s second year students designed a portable wireless speaker. Students…

8:00 AM - 7:00 PMEugene·Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Haus of Plays works by Industrial Design Students and Industrial Designers Society of America - Student Chapter at Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Fri7Aug

Gardening with Modern Roses

Other

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM64°Eugene·Owen Rose Garden

Source: City Of Eugene Parks And Open Space

Gardening with Modern Roses at Owen Rose Garden

Fri7Aug

Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party

Other

Join us in stewarding native plants in support of the City of Eugene’s many urban restoration projects.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM64°Eugene·Alton Baker Park

Source: City Of Eugene Parks And Open Space

Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party at Alton Baker Park

Fri7Aug

Explore Oregon

Fine Arts

Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across…

10:00 AM - 5:00 PMEugene·Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Explore Oregon at Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Fri7Aug

Oregon — Where Past is Present

Fine Arts

Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes. Combining interactive displays with…

10:00 AM - 5:00 PMUniversity / Campus·Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Oregon — Where Past is Present at Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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Fri7Aug

America at 250: Before, Between, Beyond

Fine ArtsIncluded with regular admission

America’s history is the story of all of us. As the United States commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come explore how…

10:00 AM - 5:00 PMEugene·Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

America at 250: Before, Between, Beyond at Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Fri7Aug

Tech Help

Community

Drop in for assistance and referrals for questions about online services, software and devices.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEugene·Bethel Branch Library

Source: Eugene Public Library

Fri7Aug

City Club of Eugene meeting

CommunityDonation/pay what you can

City Club of Eugene is moving its weekly programs to the WOW Hall on Fridays at 12 p.m. This historic venue is located at 8th and Lincoln (291 West 8th) and…

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Fri7Aug

Teen and Tween Comic-Con

Kids

Ages 9-19: get together for fandom fun and games.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PMDowntown Eugene·Eugene Public Library

Source: City Of Eugene

Teen and Tween Comic-Con at Eugene Public Library

Fri7Aug

City Hall Gallery Opening Reception

Fine ArtsFree

Join us at a free reception to celebrate the artists, their work and the spirit of creativity that enriches our community.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PMEugene·Eugene City Hall

Source: City Of Eugene

City Hall Gallery Opening Reception at Eugene City Hall

Fri7Aug

Lane Arts Council First Friday ArtWalk

CommunityFree

A monthly, free event featuring special exhibits, installations, and performances by local artists.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM91°· patio weatherEugene·Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza

Source: Farmers Market Pavilion

Lane Arts Council First Friday ArtWalk at Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza

Fri7Aug

First Friday Art Walk featuring #Instaballet

Fine Arts

Friday, August 7, 2026, 5:30-8:30pm (Performance of final audience-created work at 8pm) Location: WOW Hall Join #instaballet to help choreograph a new dance.…

5:30 PM - 8:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Fri7Aug

First Friday Art Walk

Fine Arts

5:30 PM - 7:30 PMEugene·New Zone Gallery

Source: New Zone Gallery

First Friday Art Walk at New Zone Gallery

Fri7Aug

Live Music: Trouble in Kind

Live Music

Steve Goodbar is an award-winning guitarist, mandolinist, and singer/songwriter based in Oregon. Growing up with a diversified music scene in Northern…

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWhiteaker·Oakshire Public House

Source: Oakshire Brewing

Live Music: Trouble in Kind at Oakshire Public House

Fri7Aug

Night at the Raptor Center

Community

Night at the Raptor Center is our flagship summer event series! Tour the Center after hours, get up close and personal with resident raptors, and enjoy light…

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEugene·Cascades Raptor Center

Source: Cascades Raptor Center

Night at the Raptor Center at Cascades Raptor Center

Fri7Aug

Churchill Area Neighbors Summer Evening in the Park

Community

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM90°· patio weatherEugene·Churchill Sports Park

Source: City Of Eugene

Churchill Area Neighbors Summer Evening in the Park at Churchill Sports Park

Fri7Aug

Melissa Ruth and The Likely Stories – $8 Cover

Live Music

Doo-Wop Twang Equal parts country and blues, Melissa’s music is firmly rooted in the rural West. Through her distinctive voice and adept songwriting, she and…

8:30 PM - 10:30 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Melissa Ruth and The Likely Stories – $8 Cover at Axe & Fiddle

Fri7Aug

Movies in the Park: The Parent Trap (PG)

KidsFree

Fun for the whole family! No tickets required. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics.

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM79°Eugene·Churchill Sports Park

Source: City Of Eugene

Movies in the Park: The Parent Trap (PG) at Churchill Sports Park

Fri7Aug

World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26

Other

Join the world's top young athletes for the 21st edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships, taking place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.…

91°· patio weatherUniversity / Campus·Hayward Field

Source: TrackTown USA

World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26 at Hayward Field

Fri7Aug

Annual Tacos & Tequila

Other

Enjoy five days of tacos, tequila, cocktails, craft beverages, and live entertainment. Local food vendors will serve creative taco specialties, while The…

Springfield·PublicHouse

Source: Eugene, Cascades & Coast

Fri7Aug

Collecting America: Recent Acquisitions

Fine ArtsSee source for price details

For nearly a century, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art has provided students, faculty, and the broader community opportunities to connect with works of art…

University / Campus·Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Collecting America: Recent Acquisitions at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Fri7Aug

Navigating Through Centuries: From Ancient to Global Contemporary in Korean Art

Fine ArtsSee source for price details

Navigating Through Centuries surveys the complex trajectory of art in Korea, which was significantly impacted by socio-political upheaval and cultural…

University / Campus·Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Navigating Through Centuries: From Ancient to Global Contemporary in Korean Art at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

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