The first week of June is Eugene Beer Week! Local breweries are collaborating to provide exclusive releases and plenty of beer tastings to celebrate, all starting with the kickoff celebration at Beergarden this weekend. If beer isn’t your thing, the Eugene Tea Festival is also this weekend and will offer a large selection of loose leaf to explore. Marathons, opera, ballet, and the start of the summertime Golden Hour Night Market also make up this upcoming week’s lineup of events. Plenty to do to start off the summer!
May 29
Cottage Grove Last Friday ArtWalk | Walk through downtown Historic Grove for a showcase of local art with light refreshments provided. The Cottage Grove ArtWalk is celebrating over 10 years of highlighting the creativity of its community. | 6 pm – 8 pm | The Axe and Fiddle, Cottage Grove
Eugene Beer-Week Kickoff | Celebrate 2026 Eugene Beer Week with a lineup of exclusive regional releases. Beergarden is collaborating with Gratitude Brewing and PublicHouse for No Parking IPA, a neighborhood gathering and beer tasting showcase. | 11:30 am – 10 pm | Beergarden | beergardenme.com
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 Inspired by the unpublished play Some Christmas Letters by Terrence McNally, Three Decembers spans 1986, 1996, and 2006 to tell the tale of a family struggling to connect.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
May 29 – May 30
Function 4 Junction | Hundreds of classic cars of varying makes, models, and sizes will take over the streets of Junction City. Open cruises in the evenings allow spectators to admire these old school automobiles as they drive through downtown. Saturday morning also includes a Show ‘n Shine that will showcase all of these vehicles along the blocks surrounding the U.S. Bank. Among the cars there will also be prizes, food booths, bingo, face painting, and more. | Friday, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm & Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm | Downtown Junction City
May 30
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 | eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Ambient Ecology: Chamber Music in the Park | Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble is a seven-member chamber group presenting a dialogue between sound and nature. This program will feature music ranging from Pauline Oliveros, Aphex Twin, Nancy Ives, and Gia Margaret. | Free | 5:30 pm – 7 pm | Maurie Jacobs Park
Astoria Run on the River Half Marathon | Astoria’s premiere half marathon, 10K, and 5K runs along the Astoria River Walk. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and beverage. The marathon will also include an after party at the Fort George Beer Pier. Marathon proceeds fund swimming lessons and scholarships for Astoria Parks and Recreation youth programs. | 9 am | Astoria, OR
Eugene Scottish Festival | Celebrate Scotland with this immersive festival featuring music, dancing, and plenty of bagpipes. There will be demonstrations of Highland games, sheepdog showcases, and plenty of Scottish foods. | 9 am – 6 pm | Irving Grange | eugenescottishfestival.org
10th Annual Labyrinth Masquerade Ball | Enjoy puppet shows, aerial arts, DJs, jugglers, art vendors, and more in this masquerade event inspired by Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.” The festivities will extend across the block and center around the S&S pub. Costumes are strongly encouraged. | All Day | Sparrow & Serpent Pub | sparrowandserpent.com
Arias in Bloom: A Musical Fundraiser | Eugene Opera presents an afternoon of music and community as a fundraiser for the upcoming 50th anniversary season. Showcasing seasoned performers and rising young opera stars, celebrate spring with music. | 1 pm – 3 pm | John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts | theshedd.org
May 30 – May 31
EB Alice In Wonderland | Eugene Ballet presents “Alice in Wonderland” alongside local author Greg Ahlijian’s “The Large Rock and the Little Yew.” These two stories weave together the whimsical imaginations of childhood and the youthful perspectives of a looming adulthood. | Saturday, 7:30 pm & Sunday, 2 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
May 31
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
Eugene Tea Festival | Enjoy an assortment of teas at the third annual Eugene Tea Festival. There will be plenty of tea tastings, teas for sale, and food vendors available. Please bring a reusable bag to carry your teas and goodies! | 10 am – 4 pm | Farmer’s Market Pavillion | eugeneteafestival.org
Kalapuya Ways Hike and Talk | Executive Director of SCEC, Karen Rainsong, presents a guided hike to explore Kalapuya history, plants, and traditional tools. The hike is on gentle uphill terrain but is not wheelchair accessible. | Free with suggested donations for Friends of Hendricks Park | 1 pm – 3 pm | Hendricks Park
Eugene Beer Week Sunday Bike Crawl | Enjoy a Sunday afternoon bike ride while also trying out PNW craft brews. The bike ride will start at Gratitude Brewing and end at the Beergarden with stops at Coldfire Brewing and PLAY Eugene along the way. Get a stamp at all 4 locations and be entered to win a prize. | 1 pm | Gratitude Brewing | gratitudebrewing.com
June 1
First Monday Hult Center Tour | Get a backstage glimpse of the Hult Center with a guided tour. Be sure to reserve your tickets online ahead of time. Every first Monday. | Free | 11 am – 12 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
June 2
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 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
Beer Mystery Flight at Hodgepodge | In collaboration with Eugene Beer Week, put your palate to the test and see if you can correctly identify four beers from various Eugene breweries. | 10 am – 9 pm | Hodgepodge Books and Tap Room | booksandtaps.com
