First- check out their website for free days. It's only $5 but that's a barrier for some & they…read morehave monthly first Friday as well as other days free. Second. This museum is excellent -& I admit, I've been misrepresenting it. Pre Covid I went to a show and was deeply underwhelmed.This past weekend while visiting, I ran into an acquaintance and we both commented "did they change something? Wasn't this kind of a meh experience before?" Maybe they got the bigger Schnitzer collection out? New curators? I don't know what happened but it was GREAT. New works are top notch Japanese & Korean collections are small but stellar Contemporary & modern North American artists very broad and high quality choices. Single user bathroom on the second floor also a big winner as is the elevator and the tiny but compelling gift shop. Kudos all around (Wish the cute cafe would open back up. Fingers still crossed)

Very small but diverse collection. One of the galleries was closed, so even smaller…read more Only $5 admission

If you live in Lane County, do yourself a favor and buy a Lane County park pass & get you unlimited…read moreaccess to this and so many other of Lane County's natural resources stretching from the ocean to the mountains & Mt Pisgah might be the jewel in the crown. Don't waste time at the pay station! It's also a great gift idea as I know, read on: First time I came here I was very unimpressed & I didn't come back for a year. Luckily, somebody showed me the error of my ways by buying me an annual pass as a gift, and then taking me for a walk in the lesser-known backside of this massive preserve. Most folks, if they're not familiar with this place, or are the grueling trail runners you often see out here, head straight up the steepest sunniest most inhospitable Trail known as number one. This is the least pleasant experience in the entire park. More accessible, and more quickly varied, are the trails running from the Arboretum which offer a wealth of all abilities friendly trails that are fantastic for Nature lovers of all persuasions. Birders, hikers, Walker's, strollers, runners ,dogs, children, slow folks will find beautiful varied local flora and fauna out here with handy benches & well designed educational installations. There's even a native plant nursery where you can get plants as well as education- look for their sales.

Got married here on 9/7/25. The venue was beautiful and comes with minor decorations/lighting, a…read morecrew to help on the day and a parking attendant. It was outdoors and near great hiking for those interested and very reasonably priced at $3,500 Fridays and Sundays and $4,500 Saturdays. You get the venue from 11 AM - 10 PM and 1 hour rehearsal that you can schedule. I knew it was outdoors and came with that risk but I do wish we were warned about all the bees as there were so many making it hard to eat. Otherwise the whole crew were amazing and made our day feel so special.

Just that the faire was there!!!it's a great place to be. The day before I was terminated from a…read morejob for being positive for THC and coming to the faire the next day helped sooo much to remember it's ok to be yourself!!!!

I grew up in Eugene, but never went to the OCF until a decade or so after I moved away. It's been…read morearound since the 60s or something (long before I was born), but when I was younger I think it was held in a different location before it moved out to its current location in Veneta. It started as a fundraiser for an alternative school but it's now a 503(c). It's always held the first full weekend in July. Once upon a time, it was a drug filled revelry from what I understand, but they've made it significantly more family friendly over the years. Don't get me wrong--you'll still come across a topless woman or walk through a cloud of pot smoke--but it's not as bad as it once was. And as far as unique experiences go, you'd be hard pressed to find another much like this. It was fun but getting a ticket is a little annoying. You can't purchase tickets there; they must be purchased off-site in advance. I guess it's probably great for crowd control or something--though I don't know that they actually limit the number of tickets--but I don't always remember to plan ahead. Oh well, I guess I'd rather they manage the crowd if that's what it's for. Head over to the parking lot of VRC to pick up your ticket and you can also catch the shuttle there too when the fair rolls around. It's great that they have a shuttle since parking around the place is honestly impossible I think. Unless you're camping, perhaps. There's a lot happening at the Fair, so for those who are quickly overstimulated you should be aware. You'll see stilt walkers wandering around. There's planned and/or impromptu parades that weave through the place. There are troubadours and small ensembles that may pop up, or individuals with a band on their back! You may find a juggler or a few wandering. There's activities for children, like puppet shows or face painting. Alcohol is not allowed on the premises, although there are areas where folks can smoke. There are tons of vendors. It's like the Saturday Market on steroids. There was a booth selling the most beautiful masks; capes and wings; art of various mediums... lots of treasures. There are also a nice variety of food vendors. When I went there was a booth that had beignets and they tasted like they came from New Orleans. There was music of various genres; activities both spontaneous and planned. A booth where you could create your own affirmation. The Oregon Country Fair is truly unlike any sort of fair or festival I've ever been to. I was mad at myself for not having visited sometime when I was growing up and living there permanently instead of waiting until 10 years after I'd moved out of state. But I will return with my little one in tow to enjoy this wacky experience all over again.

We had so much fun watching our hometown Hops play them…read more Friendly staff lots to f entertainment and Sunday happy hour! I wish they had a little more selection of food though. The Hops stadium has spoiled us!

The Ems are a hometown institution. They've been part of the fabric of Eugene of over 70 years!…read moreThey originally played at (now defunct) Bethel Park in, as you may have guessed, the Bethel neighborhood. They spent most of their years at Civic Stadium in Eugene before moving to their current location, PK Park, which is actually a University of Oregon facility for their baseball team. I remember going to games with my mom when I was young, when her workplace was doing a whiffle ball promotion with the team. And they have some fun promos nowadays too; we went to "Take Meow't to the Ballgame", where Pete the Cat was there and attendees were invited to bring their cats as well. We saw two cats... I'm not sure they were excited to be there, but I appreciate the out of the box thinking! Their official mascot is a Sasquatch, which is a fun nod to the legend in the Pacific Northwest. They also debuted an identity which they use occasionally called Monarcas de Eugene. Their Monarcas uniforms are gorgeous! I know that there was some talk about the Ems needing a stadium of their own (not as guests of the UO), which didn't pan out, and they've said they're going to move elsewhere. I'm not sure if that was the final word on relocation or if maybe they've backed off it a bit. I'd like the Ems to stay because it's good for Eugene. They do need to work on their merch, though. We went recently to the game and they one toddler shirt and a onesie, and everything else was a kid's small or larger. I wish they had more of their Monarcas identity in merch (I don't want a jersey; I want an everyday t-shirt) or the Exploding Whales (especially for kids!).

The Eugene Celebration is our town's "Farewell to Summer Party," and it, like many small-town…read morefestivals, has changed a lot over the years. The official party weekend is scheduled now at the end of August, but before Labor Day, and is a Friday - Sunday affair. Although the festivities used to stretch farther and wider (to Good Times on the north end, and W.O.W. Hall on the west end), nowadays the partiers are confined to the heart of the downtown blocks, with three - five large-ish stages scattered throughout. Saturday morning of the fest is kicked off with my favorite Eugene event, The Celebration Parade! Here you will see so many things, rich and strange, that even the most through-and through south valley-ites have missed! The parade is capped off with the first public venture of our S.L.U.G. Queen (who was crowned some two weeks earlier at an early August pageant). The parade is free but to get "in," one must purchase a pass. These are $15 for the whole weekend, $8 for Sundays, and some unknown amount for singleton admit on the other days. The music scene is pretty tight for our little town. I've seen the Cherry Poppin' Daddies (of course), Fishbone, They Might be Giants, Blitzen Trapper, Lyrics Born, Misty River, Pinback... All with little to no crowds. The music has stayed strong over the years, but what is waning is all of the local color inside the festival gates. There used to be so many ... oddities... throughout the festival gates, and that is what I really miss. Even the firedancers were absent this year! -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S78m7O7UOQw I'm still a fan though. I mean, what other small town do you know of that puts on a festival so uniquely its own? It's supported entirely off of donations and volunteers and has been getting us to party since 1983! Locals, let's get downtown next year!

I'm giving it three stars for years past…read more This year 1 star. For some reason, there were no Market Place vendors. I have come to Eugene Celebration for maybe three years and I loved the little shops. The shops were a great place to by local gifts and wares. They had plenty of massage, kids, and local exhibitor booths. My friends and I decided to go to the Saturday Marketplace for a few shops, which was nice. The Saturday of the Eugene Celebration is usually busy, but it was dead. I felt bad for the other patrons. I was disappointed. The music we witnessed was okay. Beers were delish. Oakshire, Hop Valley, Ninkasi. Also, they usually have a DISCO BALL cart at night and that was not there, either. Food had some good options. My friend loved her: Cart De Frisco. An old college treat - she claims. Love the Celebration normally, but this year was a bust.

The University of Oregon has a great theatre program and turns out some really well done…read moreperformances in the recently renovated Miller Theatre Complex, easily accessible from E. 11th Avenue, just between Kincaid and Franklin Blvd. I'm surprised that more people, UO students included, don't know about the UT. I have seen several shows there and have enjoyed the variety of titles and styles of plays performed, the wonderful talent of the student actors, creative talents of the set designers and costumers, and skill of the lighting and sound technicians. The Robinson Theatre offers a traditional theatre with great seats and great visibility and sound. The smaller Hope Theatre is a flexible-space venue whose setup changes with each show, and can be configured in a variety of ways which creates a unique theatre experience for patrons. The spacious lobby offers leather couches and ottomans, displays to peruse at intermission, affordable concessions, and several accessible restrooms. This season, UO students can get free tickets to any UT show! Why wasn't this around when I was in school? Tickets can be bought at the door, or (recommended) ahead of time online or at the EMU box office 541-346-4363. More information about the season can be found online at http://pages.uoregon.edu/theatre/

SHCC is a top shelf golf course. It can be very challenging. The Nike tour played there in the…read morepast. I was a member for 32 years and enjoyed it very much!!

Great staff and course! My country club has reciprocation, so we played. Very tight fairways…read morelined by trees and water, but very well groomed. Greens were PRISTINE! Excellent response to the ball and running about 11 on speed. Am playing again because we had so much fun. I do not like hole 17, tight and 90 degree dog leg. Very difficult to not go long in water or short in trees. Definitely recommend to play if you get a chance! Outstanding golf course!

PLAY Eugene is a new spacious clean multi-arcade for all ages. Minors can come with families before…read more9PM. They have some of their own food options, like a substantial charcuterie board. There are food carts too. There is a very large rotating draft beer tap system, cans and bottles of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, and a full bar. They have pinball, a batting cage, virtual golf, and a small play area for kids with jenga. They have a large free gravel parking lot next to them to Lincoln Street on 5th. My friend hosted a party there amid the regular guests and the staff was easy to work with. Work with them. PLAY Eugene is a new casual fun spot, always welcome.

I come here for 2 things. The taco truck and the espresso martini's…read more Why is the taco truck closed so often!? It's literally the only food truck with decent gluten free options at this entire establishment and the last 3 times I've been there they were closed. They also don't have a phone number to call or socials to check if they will be open. I'm annoyed. I'm disappointed. Find a taco truck that can be open more consistently please.