This time of year is proving to be the best, as the weather improves and there are still loads of activities going on. Go for a 5K run along Pre’s Trail or in Walterville as part of their community celebration. Art shows abound, including Springfield’s 2nd Friday Art Walk. Wineries are still busy with weekend events, and you can celebrate the first anniversary of Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge with complimentary tastings and flights. Come down to Main Street Springfield and celebrate all the wonderful things you can do there at Springfield’s Block Party. Head to Florence for their Rods ‘N’ Rhodies Invitational Car Show and Benefit, with events taking place all weekend long. Relive your roller skating dreams at the Let’s Roll! Skate Party. Join the Eugene Family YMCA’s Welcoming Festival, which is part of a national trend to celebrate the diversity of American communities. Shop for that vintage item you just can’t live without at Coburg’s 36th annual Antique and Vintage Fair. Enjoy outdoor concerts continuing at the Cuthbert, including Goo Goo Dolls with Fitz and the Tantrums, and indoor concerts like Daughtry, Al Stewart, and Foy Vance. Yes, all that is happening this week!
September 7
Pre’s Trail 5K | Complete the 5K along Pre’s Trail, an important part of Eugene’s history as “Tracktown USA.” Children 12 and under can complete the 1-mile trail run. The kids’ run begins at 5:30 p.m. and the 5K begins at 6 p.m.a Alton Baker Park, secure.getmeregistered.com
September 7
“At the Water’s Edge” | A solo exhibit by Mark S. Anderson opens September 7 at Don Dexter Gallery with an opening reception from 4-7 pm. Free and open to the public with live music from Dakota Harris. Food and refreshments included. The exhibit runs through September 29. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
September 7 – 9
Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge First Anniversary | On Thursday and Friday until 4 p.m., be seated for a complimentary petite tasting flight, then 6 – 8 p.m., catch live music by Shelley and Cal on Thursday and Jesse Meade on Friday. On Saturday, the complimentary flight will be all day. Wine and food specials will be available throughout the celebration, too. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
September 8
Inner Limits | It’s Friday night, so Cruise In with your Classic Car. All are welcome. Only a few more weeks to enjoy the cars for the season! 5-8 pm. Bennett Vineyards, bennettvineyardsor.com
September 8
Springfield Block Party | Come down to Main Street and celebrate downtown Springfield and all the wonderful things you can do here with family and friends. In partnership with local businesses, the Springfield Block Party is robust and filled with a little something for everyone. Springfield is excited about the future of their downtown. The party will have good food, fun family games, street performers, and more. Springfield, springfieldblockparty.com
September 8
Exhibitions: Selections From the Gallery Collection | Through October 7, White Lotus Gallery welcomes the beginning of fall with works drawn from the gallery’s collection of Japanese and Chinese art. Selected pieces include prints by renowned contemporary Japanese artists like Hamanishi Katsunori (b. 1949) and Yayanagi Go (b. 1933). White Lotus Gallery, wlotus.com
September 8
Mayor’s Teen Art Show Awards Ceremony & Reception & Emerald Print Exchange | Maude Kerns Art Center presents two exhibits, the 24th annual Mayor’s Teen Art Show, featuring artwork by 41 talented teens from 19 local schools in the Main Gallery and the Whiteaker Printmakers 2023 Emerald Print Exchange, presenting original fine art prints by 169 artists from 11 countries and 32 states in the Art Center’s Salon Gallery. Maude Kerns Art Center, mkartcenter.org
September 8
Springfield’s 2nd Friday Art Walk | Tour downtown Springfield to see this month’s curated art exhibits. Participating businesses and storefronts in the historic district along Main Street and on nearby blocks will host live music and artist receptions. Downtown Springfield, emeraldartcenter.org
September 8 & 9
Themed Wine Tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars | Sundance Wine Cellars’ free themed wine tastings highlight various wine regions on Fridays, and on Saturdays, they host local and regional wineries. Apart from the weekends, their tasting bar is always open and has free samples of their featured wines. Sundance Wine Cellars has Oregon’s largest selection of wine and is one of the oldest wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Since 1983, Sundance Wine Cellars has provided an unparalleled selection of wine from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Sundance Wine Cellars, orwines.com
September 8 – 10
Rods ‘N’ Rhodies Invitational Car Show and Benefit | This event showcases up to 125 of the best high-end hot rods and custom cruisers from 1976 and earlier. Events take place primarily in and around Historic Old Town Florence on Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9. The community-wide garage sale continues on Sunday, September 10. Kick off the weekend with an all-comers “Kool Car Stand-Around” show-and-shine on Friday at the Port of the Siuslaw parking lot at the end of Bay St with food and music. Owners of any classic car are welcome to exhibit along with the invited vehicles. Florence, rodsnrhodies.org
September 9
Walterville Community Fair & Waddle 5K | Enjoy a fun run, vendors of local products, a parade at 11 a.m., a BBQ chicken dinner, children’s activities, and a raffle prize drawing. Start the morning with the 5K Waddle, friendly for all ages. Continue with displays of garden produce, canned goods, baked goods, sewing products, arts, and antiques. Walterville, grange.org
September 9
The Saturday Market | The Saturday Market is a weekly celebration of local arts and food. Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods – this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S.
eugenesaturdaymarket.org
September 9
Let’s Roll! Skate Party | Lace up your skates and join this family-friendly skate party. Skate in style with music, games and fun for all ages. Bring your roller skates, in-line skates, rollerblades, or rent skates for $3 when you register. Bob Keefer Center, eugenecascadescoast.org
September 9
YMCA Welcoming Festival | Gather at the Y to enjoy local food trucks, cultural performances, family-friendly activities, learn from local community-based organizations, and more! Free for everyone. Eugene Family YMCA, eugeneymca.org
September 10
The 36th Annual Coburg Antique and Vintage Fair | Shop for rare collectibles, beautiful heirlooms, and period pieces from more than 300 dealers. There will be live music as well as food available for purchase. Parking will be available at Coburg exit 199, just off I5, with a shuttle to downtown. Coburg, coburgmainstreet.com
September 12
Daughtry | Daughtry is known for their signature sound and commanding vocals. Over the course of 15 years, the band has put out hit after hit and will be bringing on an acoustic performance to deliver their stellar sound in its rawest form. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
September 12
Al Stewart with the Empty Pockets | Al Stewart is back on the road playing his old favorites, like “Year Of The Cat,” “Time Passages,” and “On the Border,” along with selections from his deep catalog. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
September 12
Goo Goo Dolls with Fitz and the Tantrums | Enjoy two great bands for a late summer outdoor concert. The Cuthbert, thecuthbert.com
September 13
Foy Vance | Hailing from Northern Ireland and deeply rooted in the rich musical history of the Southern United States, Foy Vance has garnered acclaim from fans and fellow musicians alike since his independent debut album release in 2007. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
