EUGENE:
RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL
Celebrating the abundant, hardy and beloved “rhody” that splashes vibrant colors across the Oregon coastline, this springtime festival is bursting with family-friendly entertainment and activities. Held every third weekend in May for over a hundred years, the Florence Rhododendron Festival draws as many as 10,000 visitors to Historic Old Town Florence. It is one of the longest running flower festivals on the west coast.
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. It has been operating for 54 years, open every Saturday, April through November, rain or shine. 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!
FAMILY STORYTIME
Young children and family come learn and have fun together with books, songs, and more at Family Storytime! Storytimes are lively interactive gatherings filled with stories, songs, rhymes, movement and social time for young children and their grown-ups. Research shows these language-rich activities help develop the skills they’ll need as they grow into learning to read.
VOLUNTEER GARDENING
Share your passion for roses and gain hands on experience in year-round care of perennial shrubs! Volunteer Gardeners meet by the garage door of the shop at the garden wearing weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. No experience necessary.
ROSEBURG:
BARKS & RECREATION
Join Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center’s annual Barks & Recreation event at Steward Park in Roseburg! Bring the whole family (friendly doggies included) for a day filled with fun. Enjoy live music, indulge in our beer and wine garden, savor delicious treats from local food carts, and watch or participate in adorable doggie contests.
UMPQUA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
Local producers come together at the Umpqua Valley Farmers Market to share their goods and promote their products. We have lots of activities throughout the year and encourage you to bring the kids. This is a family event that promotes thinking locally and supporting your neighbors.
POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
A doting mom jets off to a tropical island resort for her daughter’s wedding — only to discover the groom’s father is the ex she hasn’t seen in decades. (Netflix)
PROM DATES
Jess and Hannah, at 13 years old made a pact to have the perfect prom, only 24 hours before the big event, everything is ruined when they break up with their dates. Now they have one night to find new dates and make the fantasy comes true. (Hulu)
THE SIMPSONS: MAY THE 12TH BE WITH YOU
It’s Mother’s Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and Stewie from Family Guy. (Disney+)
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