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Things to do in Eugene

Upcoming concerts, markets, arts, campus events, family picks, and community gatherings.

August 7 through August 11

This is the running list of things to do in Eugene and Springfield over the next several weeks: concerts at the WOW Hall and the Cuthbert, shows at the Hult, markets in the Park Blocks, gallery openings, Ducks games, and the community events that usually hide across a dozen separate calendars.

We pull it together from public sources, link back to each one, and remove the duplicates so you are reading one clean list instead of bouncing between sites.

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Friday, August 7

Explore Oregon
Aug 793d

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

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America at 250: Before, Between, Beyond
Aug 793d

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

Tech Help
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

City Club of Eugene meeting
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

City Hall Gallery Opening Reception
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

First Friday Art Walk featuring #Instaballet
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

Live Music: Trouble in Kind
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

Night at the Raptor Center
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

Saturday, August 8

Lane County Farmers Market
Sat8Aug

Lane County Farmers Market

CommunityFree

Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM64→85°· bring layersEugene·Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza

Source: lane-county-farmers-market

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Sat8Aug

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

Fine ArtsPrice varies

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftment,…

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Live Music: DJ Dawn Baby
Sat8Aug

Live Music: DJ Dawn Baby

Live Music

Homegrown legend, DJ DAWN BABY! Spinning the best vintage, R&B, Soul, 60’s, and Garage on the planet! All vinyl, all the time!

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

Source: Oakshire Brewing

Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale
Aug 892d

Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale

Fine ArtsFree

Free Shakespeare in the Park Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s magical romance “The Winter’s Tale.”

6:00 PM88°· patio weatherSouth Eugene·Amazon Community Center

Source: City Of Eugene

Live Music: Tyler Weiss
Sat8Aug

Live Music: Tyler Weiss

Live Music

Tyler Weiss performs his songs with a soulful voice and a guitar playing technique that delivers bass, rhythm, and melody all at the same time. The music will…

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMSpringfield·Springfield Commons

Source: Oakshire Brewing

Nick Shoulders
Sat8Aug

Nick Shoulders

Kids$20 - $25

On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Nick Shoulders to the WOW Hall. With support from Dylan Earl.…

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Haley Johnson – $10 Cover
Sat8Aug

Haley Johnson – $10 Cover

Festival

Pop-Americana Haley Johnson is a Portland-based Americana artist blending alt-pop edge with powerhouse vocals and emotionally charged songwriting. Often…

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

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Sunday, August 9

Sunday Guided Tours
Sun9Aug

Sunday Guided Tours

Community

Want to take your visit to the next level? Our Summer Sunday Tour series is your chance to learn about our birds from the people who know them best-their…

8:30 AM - 10:00 AMEugene·Cascades Raptor Center

Source: Cascades Raptor Center

Live Music: David Rogers
Sun9Aug

Live Music: David Rogers

Fine Arts

Described by The New York Times as “a prominent guitarist” and praised by The Washington Post for his “astonishingly florid” improvisations, David Rogers…

5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhiteaker·Oakshire Public House

Source: Oakshire Brewing

Johnny Sidney Davis – FREE
Sun9Aug

Johnny Sidney Davis – FREE

Live Music

Country Rock Johnny Sidney Davis is an independent singer-songwriter, producer, and the founder of 1988 Entertainment, based in Bend, Oregon. Known for…

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Jerry’s Middle Finger
Sun9Aug

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Kids$22.50 - $27.50

On Sunday, August 9th, 2026, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Jerry’s Middle Finger back to the WOW Hall. Humbly formed in 2015 by…

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: University Of Oregon Calendar

Monday, August 10

Fun For All Ages 0-17
Mon10Aug

Fun For All Ages 0-17

CommunityFree

Enjoy a free, drop-in park program that brings the community together through games, arts, crafts and special events in a safe, welcoming space.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM67→84°· patio weatherEugene·Acorn Park, 1501 Buck St. Petersen Park, 870 Berntzen Road

Source: City Of Eugene

Hult Monthly Tours
Mon10Aug

Hult Monthly Tours

OtherFrom $0.00

Join us for a free tour of the Hult Center offered the first Monday of every month from 11am-12pm. Learn about the history of the building, public art, and…

11:00 AMDowntown Eugene·Hult Center

Source: Hult Center

Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience
Mon10Aug

Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience

Kids$10

LOST WEEKEND PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE Ahead of its worldwide release on August 14th via Dead Oceans, Phoebe Bridgers’ newest album Lost Weekend will debut in…

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM75→85°· patio weatherEugene·Cuthbert Amphitheater

Source: Eugene Science Center

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Mon10Aug

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

Fine ArtsPrice varies

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftment,…

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Tuesday, August 11

Lane County Farmers Market
Tue11Aug

Lane County Farmers Market

Community

Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM64→84°· bring layersEugene·Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza

Source: Farmers Market Pavilion

Tuesday Farmers Market
Tue11Aug

Tuesday Farmers Market

KidsFree

Our more laid-back mid-week market offers the perfect opportunity to stock up on your weekly groceries, to grab lunch with friends or family, and to connect…

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM64→84°· bring layersEugene·Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza

Source: Lane County Farmers Market

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Repetitive same-venue, same-time listings are limited on this broad guide so one exhibit stack does not crowd out the rest of the local calendar.

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Questions people ask

What is there to do in Eugene?

Eugene's calendar leans heavy on live music, theater and arts, farmers markets, University of Oregon events, outdoor recreation, and family activities, and this page collects the upcoming ones in one place.

How is this better than searching Google or Facebook?

Instead of checking each venue, Eventbrite, and a stack of Facebook pages, this gathers those sources together, removes the repeats, and keeps a link to the original listing for every event.

Do you cover Springfield and the rest of Lane County?

Yes, Springfield is fully included, and nearby Lane County events appear when they are useful for local planning.

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