It’s Easter weekend and Earth Week, with plenty to do around town. Volunteer for gardening at Owen Rose Garden and Hendricks Park, catch live music at Territorial Vineyards and Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, or see “Mary Poppins” at Cottage Theatre. Sports fans can enjoy University of Oregon baseball and track events, and the Eugene Saturday Market is packed with local crafts and food.
April 16 & 18 & 23
Volunteer Gardening at Owen Rose Garden | Share your passion for roses and gain hands on experience in year-round care of perennial shrubs! Meet by the garage door of the shop at the garden wearing weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. No experience necessary. Depending on the season, help weed, prune and deadhead a variety of roses on Fridays to keep Eugene’s iconic botanical garden looking beautiful. On Wednesdays, help plant their collection of Heritage Roses, along with weeding, mulching, and pruning. Often these rare kind of roses are more disease resistant, have stronger scents and longer blooms than modern rose varieties. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am – noon. RSVP by contacting the email or phone number provided. [email protected] | eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx
April 17-19
Free Live Music at Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company | Free live music three times a week! Various bands and types of music. Delicious wine, local beer, cider, and snacks are available. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 6-9pm. Recurring every 3 weeks on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Territorial Vineyards, territorialvineyards.com
April 17 & 24
Native Plant Gardening at Hendricks Park | Join the volunteer work party every Thursday in the native plant garden at Hendricks Park. Learn about the Willamette Valley native plants and their uses while supporting the garden’s continued growth. Beginner and experienced gardeners welcome, and tasks vary by season.
No RSVP required, tools and guidance provided.Thursday, 9 am – noon. Recurring weekly on Thursdays. eugene-or.gov
April 17-27
Mary Poppins at Cottage Theatre | Experience the magic as Mary Poppins arrives to bring joy, wonder, and a little mischief to the Banks family! With unforgettable songs like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Chim Chim Cher-ee, Cottage Theatre’s production promises high-flying fun and heartwarming moments. Join Cottage Theatre April 4–27 for a magical adventure where the extraordinary is just a spoonful of sugar away. Cottage Theatre, cottagetheatre.org
April 18
Men’s Baseball | The University of Oregon baseball team will take on UCLA. PK Park, goducks.com
April 18
Friday Night Live Music at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge | Friday nights at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge means great live music and a perfect dinner night out with friends, family, or a special date. A variety of music performances will be showcased on Friday evenings, with some outdoors, weather permitting, though most will be inside the Lounge’s beautiful indoor space. Explore the complete lineup of gifted musicians on the Lounge’s online calendar. Reservations are strongly encouraged! Fridays, 6-8pm. elizabeths-wine-lounge.com
April 18-19
Oregon Open | The University of Oregon track and field program will host multiple NCAA track and field teams in the Oregon Open. This event is free to the public and will be held at the iconic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. goducks.com
April 19
The Eugene Saturday Market | The Saturday Market is a weekly celebration of local arts and food. Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods, amazing international cuisine and live music – this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts and try unique food. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. It has been operating for 54 years and is open every Saturday 10am- 4pm. This year we will be starting April 5th and continuing to November 1st, rain or shine. The Saturday Market coincides with the Lane County Farmers Market. Parking is available on-street and at nearby garages. Do not miss this iconic Eugene experience. eugenesaturdaymarket.org
April 19 & 20
Earth Day at Beergarden | Celebrate Earth Day with Beergarden. Join their Plant Exchange at 1pm. (while supplies last—Give one, get one!), followed by live music on the patio with Left on Tenth at 5pm. and Elena Leona Project at 7:30pm. On Sunday, April 20th, enjoy a Paint and Sip session with Sierra from 12-2pm. (pre-registration required), and an adoption event with Lucky Paws from 1-4pm, where $1 from every drink will be donated to their rescue. The weekend will conclude with live music from The Ganja Marines at 4pm. All events are free and open to all ages. beergardenme.com/happenings
April 19
Coburg Easter Egg Hunt | Come for some family fun at the Coburg Easter Egg Hunt at Norma Pfeiffer Park this Saturday ay 10am. coburgoregon.gov
April 19
Community Easter Egg Hunt | Join Valley River Life for their community egg hunt for all ages up through 6th grade. The hunt will take place whether it’s rain or shine. Fun for all includes crafts, scavenger hunt, bounce house and more. Doors Open at 9:45am. Check website for age grouping times and details. VRL.com
April 19
Megga Hunt Easter Egg Hunt at Lively Park | Celebrate springtime with the community at Springfield’s biggest annual egg hunt event. Bring friends and family along for a morning of inclusive fun. Five hunt options are available, with fun and games for all ages and abilities. Pre-registration is required. Registration begins on Wednesday, March 18 at 8am. willamalane.org/megga
April 19
The Lane County Farmers Market | The Lane County Farmers Market is Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans. The market is year-round, and all items are grown or produced in Oregon. The Saturday Farmers Market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during February and March, and 9am-3pm. from April to December. They welcome EBT/SNAP users and provide them the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at all markets to be used on fresh produce. See the LCFM Information Booth for more details. lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
April 20
Easter Brunch at The Gordon Tavern | The Gordon Tavern is holding a brunch buffet on Easter full of seasonal food. The dessert bar will feature several tasty sweets. They’ll have a delicious cocktail menu, too, and other drink options. RSVP to secure your table. Adults, $46.95; Kids 12 and under, $12.95. gordontavern.com
April 20
Easter Brunch at Heceta Lighthouse | Enjoy spring delicacies with friends, family, and neighbors during the 7 Course Brunch on Easter Sunday, April 20th in the historic Keeper’s Home at the scenic Heceta Head Lightstation north of Florence. Reservations are required. Brunch is served family style at communal tables at noon and lasts 2 hours. Appropriate for children 10 and older. $74/person, includes service charge for staff. Please call 541-547-3696 to enjoy the fresh bounty. $74/person. hecetalighthouse.com
April 21
Earth Day Celebration at The Museum | In honor of Earth Day, the museum will have special Tuesday hours with free admission. Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of Walk & Talks, celebrating Earth’s ecosystems, recognizing the achievements of the environmental movement, and emphasizing the importance of continued stewardship. The museum store will also offer a signed copy of “Understanding Imperiled Earth” by Museum of Natural History executive director Dr. Todd Braje, along with a variety of other Earth-friendly gifts. Tuesday, 10am – 5pm. The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, natural-history.uoregon.edu
April 22
Men’s Baseball | The University of Oregon baseball team will take on Portland. PK Park, goducks.com
Through April 27
2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | From hot air balloons, wine tastings, and our specialty gift shop to our food & craft market, children’s play area, and endless photo opportunities. Not to mention: 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and our 4 acre Wooden Shoe Gardens. woodenshoe.com
