Fall-festivities are in full swing this week in Lane County, bringing everything from spirited football celebrations and tie-dye themed rivalry games between the Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers to elegant evenings of dancing at the Mayor’s Monster Ball in Cottage Grove. For nature-lovers and families there’s the mushroom-hunting adventure at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum, plus autumn staples like the pumpkin patches at Thistledown Farm and Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm. Foodies won’t want to miss the week-long seafood celebration at PublicHouse, and the spooky fun continues with Halloween carnivals and haunted markets rounding out a packed-to-the-brim season of events.
October 22
Movies in the Market: Halloweentown | Watch the Halloween classic under the stars with popcorn and fall treats. 7pm, Farmers Market Pavilion, eugenesaturdaymarket.org
October 24
Rally in the Alley Before Duck Games | Get hyped for game day with live music, food, and fan festivities. 5th Street Market Alley, eugenecascadescoast.org
October 25
Mayor’s Monster Ball – Cottage Grove | You are cordially invited to the Mayor’s Monster Ball— a spectacular soirée infused with the thrilling charm of old Hollywood monster movies! Dance the night away to the captivating live music of Hot Fuzz. We encourage you to embrace the spirit of the night by donning your most dramatic costume. Whether you channel your favorite classic movie monster, a glamorous starlet, or a modern horror icon, let your imagination shine! cgchamber.chambermaster.com
October 25
Oregon Ducks vs. Wisconsin – Grateful Dead Game | Show your Duck pride in tie-dye for this themed matchup at Autzen Stadium. Autzen Stadium, Eugene, goducks.com
October 25
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 10-4pm. 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
October 25
Lane County’s 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 10am to 2pm. during February and March, and 9-3pm 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. Free. 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene, lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
October 26
Whiteaker Sunday Market | Looking for the perfect Sunday outing? Head over to the Whiteaker Community Market, Eugene’s only Sunday farm and artist market. Located in the scenic Scobert Gardens Park by 4th and Blair in the historic Whiteaker neighborhood, the market will feature live music and over 30 emerging and established small businesses in the community offering farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts. New art, craft and maker vendors join each week. Plus, EBT customers can use their Oregon Trail Card to get SNAP tokens to spend on food at the Market and they’ll get up to an additional $20 in Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) to spend on fresh fruit and veggies. Kids under 12 also receive a $5 token to spend on fresh fruits and veggies. Sundays, 10-3pm, whiteakercommunitymarket.com
October 26
Mushroom Festival at Mount Pisgah Arboretum | Explore hundreds of wild mushroom species, nature walks, and local food vendors. 10am–5pm, Mount Pisgah Arboretum, mountpisgaharboretum.org
October 26
Halloween Carnival at Bob Keefer Center | Family-friendly games, costumes, and candy-filled fun. 5–8pm, Bob Keefer Center, Springfield, willamalane.org
Through October 26
Annual Seafood Fest at PublicHouse | Enjoy a weeklong celebration of Northwest seafood with chowder, oysters, and local brews. PublicHouse, Springfield, publichousehub.com
Through October 26
Guys and Dolls at Cottage Theatre | Step into the vibrant world of 1950s New York in this Tony Award-winning musical, following gamblers, showgirls, and missionaries in a high-stakes fable of love and luck, featuring iconic songs like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove | Tickets: $29 adults, $15 youth, cottagetheatre.org
Through October 26
Ballet Fantastique: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Ballet Fantastique’s spooky, comedic dance-theater adaptation. Soreng Theater (Hult Center), balletfantastique.org
October 28
Lane County Tuesday Farmers Market | Fresh produce, flowers, and locally made goods. Perfect for grabbing fall produce and supporting local growers mid-week. 9 am–2 pm, Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza. lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
October 28
Tuesday Farmers Market | The smaller mid-week farmers market offers a more laid-back shopping experience. Stock up on locally grown and produced goods without the usual crowds of the Saturday farmers market. At the Tuesday market they offer two food equity programs: Little Lettuce provides $5 tokens for children 12 years old & younger to buy fresh produce at the Market, and Bucka Bucka Bucks provides two $5 tokens for folks to buy local chicken and eggs. 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. 9am-2pm, anecountyfarmersmarket.org
October 28
Tuesday Night Twilight Market | Evening farmers market with food trucks, music, and artisan vendors. Held from 4pm to 8pm at the Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Eugene. eugenesaturdaymarket.org
October 29
Cajun Crab Boil Dinner at Fisherman’s Market | Dig into a Southern-style seafood feast with live music and craft drinks. Fisherman’s Market, Eugene, thefishermansmarket.com
October 30
5th Street Haunted Market | Shop spooky vendors, enjoy eerie entertainment, and grab a bite in the alley. 5–9pm, 5th Street Public Market Alley, 5stmarket.com
Through October 31
Harvest Days & Corn Maze at Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm | Celebrate fall with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and a family-friendly corn maze. Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, Pleasant Hill, northernlightschristmastreefarm.com
Through November 3
Thistledown Farm Pumpkin Patch | Pick pumpkins, sip cider, and enjoy hayrides at this longtime local farm. Thistledown Farm, Eugene, thistledownfarms.com
Through October 31
Actors Cabaret of Eugene presents The Medium | Opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, directed by Michael P. Watkins and designed by Joe Zingo. A darkly elegant opera exploring the supernatural and the psychological in an intimate dinner-theatre setting. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sundays (Oct 19 & 26) 2 pm, 996 Willamette St. Dinner, dessert & beverages available. Tickets at 541-683-4368 or actorscabaret.org/tickets
Through November 1
Ghostly Golf | Experience spooky mini-golf with glowing greens and eerie scenes. 6–9:30pm, Camp Putt, willamalane.org
