Sensory Sensitive Evening Wednesday, September 23rd 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join us for an evening of science exploration for neuro-diverse adults and children who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment. This free, after-hours event will offer a variety of activities without the crowds and with some of our noisier exhibits turned off. Deep Blue Discovery will…
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS Join us on Friday, September 25th for a morning of science exploration activities designed with Tots in mind! We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid…
Nickelodeon and Association of Children's Museums presents OUR WORLD: Worldwide Day of Play Saturday, September 26th 10am - 2pm Let's play the day away at Eugene Science Center!! In addition to our engaging exhibit hall, outdoor science park, and planetarium, we will offer several games and activities like: Balance game Jet powered paper boats Paper…
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: September 28, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Breathe, stretch, and center yourself under the stars in our planetarium. Spaces are limited to 20 per class. Purchase Tickets Online
WORLD SPACE WEEK 2026: ROCKET REVOLUTION World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events: The Launch of…
WALK THE PLANETS Take a walk to our closest planets along Pre's Trail through beautiful Alton Baker Park. Start your journey through space with a live planetarium show at Eugene Science Center. Then, discover more about our sun and its planets with a guided, interpretative walk beginning with our solar system’s second closest star, Proxima…
SPACE WEEK MEMBER NIGHT October 8, 2026 5:30-7:30pm A night just for you, members! A free, after-hours evening for members and their guests (named members plus guests according to membership size). Celebrate World Space Week with a live planetarium show Watch Apollo moon landing footage Engage with our hands-on exhibits Enjoy complimentary space-themed snacks &…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE UO HOME FOOTBALL GAME Eugene Science Center will be inaccessible on October 10, 2026 due to the home football game at Autzen Stadium. Only vehicles with season parking passes will be allowed down Leo Harris Parkway.
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: October 12, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Breathe, stretch, and center yourself under the stars in our planetarium. Spaces are limited to 20 per class. Purchase Tickets Online
Tot Discovery Day: Pumpkin Palooza! Friday, October 16th 9am - Noon Tot Discovery Day is a morning of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities for children ages 1-4 and their grown-ups. Get in the Autumn spirit with a morning full of pumpkin-themed activities for your young learner. Explore the parts of a pumpkin with a pumpkin dissection, practice…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE UO HOME FOOTBALL GAME Eugene Science Center will be inaccessible on October 17, 2026 due to the home football game at Autzen Stadium. Only vehicles with season parking passes will be allowed down Leo Harris Parkway.
Science Spooktacular Sunday October 25th 10am - 5pm Engage in eerie science experiments, a costume contest, trunk-or-treat, spooky sensations mystery boxes, Halloween themed laser shows, face painting, and more! Members: Free Admission ($4 w/show) General Admission: $10 ($16 w/show)
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE UO HOME FOOTBALL GAME Eugene Science Center will be inaccessible on October 31, 2026 due to the home football game at Autzen Stadium. Only vehicles with season parking passes will be allowed down Leo Harris Parkway.
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE UO HOME FOOTBALL GAME Eugene Science Center will be inaccessible on November 14, 2026 due to the home football game at Autzen Stadium. Only vehicles with season parking passes will be allowed down Leo Harris Parkway.
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: November 16, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Breathe, stretch, and center yourself under the stars in our planetarium. Spaces are limited to 20 per class. Purchase Tickets Online
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE UO HOME FOOTBALL GAME Eugene Science Center will be inaccessible on November 28, 2026 due to the home football game at Autzen Stadium. Only vehicles with season parking passes will be allowed down Leo Harris Parkway.
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: December 7, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Breathe, stretch, and center yourself under the stars in our planetarium. Spaces are limited to 20 per class. Purchase Tickets Online