June arrives in Eugene with paint on the walls, music in the streets, and a packed calendar of community celebration. Downtown galleries throw open their doors for First Friday ArtWalk while the Warehouse District Art-Hop returns with another evening of local creativity and connection. Across the city, summer market season kicks off with the first Night Market and a lineup of pop-up craft fairs bringing vendors, makers, and artists outdoors. Add in the final days of Eugene Beer Week, the opening of the Oregon Renaissance Faire, and the annual Northwest Tandem Rally, and the first weekend of June is shaping up to be one of the liveliest of the season.
June 4
The Golden Hour Night Market | On the first Thursday each month, the Golden Hour Night Market is a summer series that turns the Farmers Market Pavilion into a lively evening market. There will be live music, roller skating, food vendors, small businesses, and artists. | 4 pm – 8 pm | Farmer’s Market Pavilion
June 5
First Friday ArtWalk | Walk through downtown and admire Eugene’s vibrant art scene. Pick up an ArtWalk Guide and shop the pop-up Artist Marketplace before exploring the many galleries and art venues the city has to offer. | 5:30 pm – 8 pm | Farmer’s Market Pavilion | lanearts.org
Opening Reception of “Self-Centered: A Portraiture Exhibition” | Featured as a part of June’s First Friday Artwalk, “Self-Centered” explores how artists examine identity, memory, and human connection through depictions of faces and facial structures. The exhibition will run through July 31st. | 5:30 pm – 9 pm | Radiant Community Arts
Night at the Raptor Center | Experience light refreshments and drinks while touring the center during after-hours. This summer event series allows visitors to get a close-up look at resident raptors. | Advanced registration is recommended. | 6 pm – 8 pm | Cascades Raptor Center | cascadesraptorcenter.org
June 5 – 21
Cottage Theatre presents Sunday in the Park with George | Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores art, love, and the passage of time through the story of painter Georges Seurat and the creation of his famous masterpiece. | Cottage Theatre | cottagetheatre.org
June 5 – June 7
Northwest Tandem Rally | “Wine & Covered Bridges” is this year’s theme. The NWTR is an annual event that promotes bicycle tourism and raises funds for bicycle infrastructure. Get your team together and explore the scenic paths of the Willamette Valley. | Times Vary | Bohemia Park | mudslingerevents.com
June 5 – June 21
Intimate Apparel at VLT | By playwright Lunn Nottage, Intimate Apparel tells the story of a Black seamstress in 1905 New York. The story handles themes of race, class, and female independence through a deeply moving drama. | Thursdays – Saturdays, 7:30 pm; Sundays, 2 pm | The Very Little Theatre | thevlt.com
June 6
Lane County’s Farmers Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
Eugene Saturday Market | Coinciding with the Lane County Farmers Market, the Saturday Market showcases over 250 local artisans selling handcrafted goods with an assortment of food and music along with it. Celebrating its 57th season, it is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. | Free | 10 am – 4 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Eugene Warehouse District Art Hop | The Art Hop is Eugene’s newest open studio event that is every first Saturday of the month. Featuring 14 venues, the event will host live music, gallery and studio access, and artist demonstrations. | 10 am – 9 pm | Eugene’s Warehouse District, West Eugene | warehousedistrictarthop.com
Ambient Ecology Festival: Ambient Music in the Park First Movement | This outdoor music event continues with an exploration of ambient soundscapes by Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble (EDME). It is encouraged to bring personal seating. | Free | 5:30 pm – 7 pm | Maurie Jacobs Park | edmensemble.org/ambient-ecology
Pop-up Artisan Craft Market | Just a couple blocks away from the Saturday market, Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile is hosting a market event with a selection of local artisans and makers. There will be complimentary tea and featured vendors such as Firn Handcrafted and GypsyBleu Arts & Florals. | 11 am – 4 pm | Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile
Sasquatch Beer Festival | In collaboration with Eugene Beer Week, this beer festival is back to showcase new brews from the Willamette Valley and beyond. For one day only, the latest creations from around Oregon will be available for tasting. | $20 per person | Noon – 5 pm | Ninkasi Better Living Room Event Space
June 6 – June 7
June Tea | A Victorian-era tea with delightful treats, teas, and history. | Saturday, 11 am & 3 pm; Sunday, 3 pm | Shelton McMurphy Johnson House | smjhouse.org
Oregon Renaissance Faire: Fantasy Weekend | The Vale of Dunrose opens its gates for a journey back in time and across realms. Creatures of myth and legend take over the faire for its 2026 opening weekend. | 10 am – 7 pm | Canby, OR | oregonfaire.com
June 7
Whiteaker Community Market | Open every Sunday, the Whiteaker Community Market is a neighborhood farmer and arts market showcasing the community of the Whiteaker area. | 10 am – 3 pm | Scobert Park | whiteakercommunitymarket.com
Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market | Celebrating 54 years, Picc-A-Dilly is one of the most long-standing family events at the county fairgrounds. Over 300 tables selling crafts, collectibles, and wares with vibrant socializing and music. | $1.50 General Admission | 10 am – 3 pm | Lane County Fair Grounds | piccadillyflea.com
Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Makers Market | Every first Sunday, this market provides a space for Native and Indigenous artists to share and sell arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, body products, and more. | Free Admission | 10 am – 5 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion
June 8 – June 14
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Spokane Indians | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
June 9
Lane County’s Tuesday Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
June 10 – June 13
NCAA D1 Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships | The National Collegiate Athletic Association presents its celebrated track and field competition. | All Day Event | Hayward Field | ncaatickets.com
