With Memorial Day weekend arriving and sunshine finally settling in, Lane County is stepping outside. Markets, live music, races, and community events are filling the calendar, with the Ridgeline Ramble, Miles on Memorial, and OSAA Track & Field Championships leading the way for those ready to get moving. Bike Month also rolls on with its Library to Library Loop, while the evenings are coming alive with Star Parties hosted by the Astronomical Society, exclusive after-hours experiences at the Raptor Center, and the 5th annual Asian Night Market. Longer days are here, summer is peeking around the corner, and the outdoors are calling.
May 21 – May 24
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Hillsboro Hops | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
May 22
Asian Night Market | This immersive night market features cultural music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, and hands-on calligraphy and origami workshops. Authentic Asian street food will be available along with a marketplace of handcrafted goods, art, and traditional clothing. | 5 pm – 10 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza at 8th Ave & Oak St | asiancouncil.org
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
Star Party: Urban Star Gazing at Emerald Park | The Eugene Astronomical Society presents a stargazing event that allows attendees to catch glimpses of spring galaxies through high-powered telescopes. This event provides an opportunity to stargaze while guided by local experts. | 9 pm – 11 pm | Emerald Park Basketball Courts | eugeneastro.org
May 22 – May 24
Memorial Day Live Music at Hayworth Estate Wines | Enjoy award winning wines in a refined yet rustic environment while listening to live music. | Friday & Saturday: 3 pm – 8 pm; Sunday: noon – 6 pm | Hayworth Estate Wines | hayworthestatewines.com
May 23
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, along with food and music. 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 | https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/
Bike Ride: Library to Library | Celebrate Bike Month through this scenic five-mile bike ride connecting the Eugene Public Library to the Springfield Public Library. The route primarily runs along the Willamette River bike path. There is an optional ten-mile loop for those who wish to ride back to the starting point. | 11 am – 1 pm | Eugene Public Library | webikelane.org
The Historical Conjurer: Magic of the Golden Age | Step back in time as Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer, presents an evening of mystery by showcasing the golden age of magic. This is both an educational and enchanting event that combines history, storytelling, and sleight of hand illusions. | $35 | 7 pm – 9 pm | Shelton McMurphy Johnson House Museum | smjhouse.org
Stab and Shop Pop-Up Event | Experience art, oddities, stilt walking, jewelry, and of course tattooing at this circus themed pop-up event. | 11 am – 6 pm | Out of Step Tattoo Campus along High St.
Ridgeline Ramble | The event features 10K and 20K courses that cover many scenic segments of the Ridgeline Trail in South Eugene, including Dillard Connector and Mt. Baldy. Both races will start at Blanton Trailhead and finish at Frank Kinney Park. | 8:15 am | Ridgeline Trail – Blanton Heights Trail
The Labyrinth: An Aerial Adventure | Revelers Aerial Works presents an aerial reimagining of the 80s Jim Henson cult classic. Experience the story of a young heroine confronting twists, turns, and unusual creatures in her quest to outwit the goblin king. | 2:30 pm & 7 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
May 23 – May 24
Memorial Day Regatta | Eugene Yacht Club presents its Memorial Day regatta. Experience yacht racing and other festivities in a scenic setting. | All Day | Fern Ridge Reservoir and Wildlife Area
May 24
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
Birds, Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms Walk | Take a tour of the springtime flowers, trees, birds, bees, etc led by local ecologists. | Pre-registration is required | 10 am – 1 pm | Mount Pisgah | mountpisgaharboretum.org
Paint with Cats | Enjoy a 90-minute painting session with furry friends to assist. All supplies are provided with the ticket price. | $35 | 5:30 pm – 7 pm | Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge | eugenespringfieldcatlounge.com
May 25
Miles on Memorial | This running event includes a 15K, 10K, 5K, and a three-person 15K relay. | Advanced registration is recommended | 9 am | Alton Baker Park
May 26
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! There will be a pop-up roller rink coinciding with the market this week. | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
May 28 – May 30
OSAA Track and Field Championships | The OSAA OnPoint Community Credit Union Track and Field State Championships highlight high school athletic achievement for the Pacific Northwest. The event is presented by NIKE and allows spectators to witness elite student-athletes compete for state titles. | Hayward Field
May 29 & 31
Eugene Opera: Three Decembers | Eugene Opera tells the story of Broadway star Madeline Mitchell and her two adult children. Inspired by the unpublished play Some Christmas Letters by Terrence McNally, Three Decembers spans 1986, 1996, and 2006 to tell the tale of a family struggling to connect. | 7:30 pm & 3 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
