• CANCELED – Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

    Special Events

    The Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party is canceled due to considerable cloudiness. You can watch the eclipse virtually at: https://www.timeanddate.com/live/ Join us on the evening of Sunday, January 20 at Eugene…

  • Parents’ Night Out: Exciting Entomology!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Saturday, January 26th. 5:00pm - 9:30pm Theme: Exciting Entomology! There are over one million species of arthropods, and each one is unique. During this Parents’ Night Out, we will investigate…

    $40
  • Cavalcade of Creatures: Incredible Invertebrates!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Have you ever held a giant spider in your hands? This event is your chance! Local invertebrate enthusiasts will be bringing their collections to Eugene Science Center to share in…

  • Parents’ Night Out: Creative Chemistry

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    NEED A NIGHT OUT? DON’T HIRE A SITTER, DROP THE KIDS OFF AT EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date…

  • Earth Day Open House

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    SUNDAY APRIL 14TH 10:00am - 5:00pm Celebrate an early Earth Day with your family and friends at Eugene Science Center! This event features free exhibit hall admission, one free planetarium…

  • Mathematical Marvels

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Are you excited about math? We are, so we are celebrating during the National Math Festival! Explore flow visualization fluid, geometric bubbles, an Isochronous Curve and Lego Galton board! Included…

  • Parents’ Night Out: Blast Off!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 5:30PM – 9:30PM. Theme: Blast Off! Take the night off and celebrate Mothers’ Day by registering your kids for an evening of rocket science! Explore rocketry at…

  • Farm & Food Science

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Join us for a day where we can play with our food! Plant vegetable seeds and learn what makes them grow. Explore the processes of preparing and preserving food after…

  • Sensory Sensitive Evening

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Saturday, August 3rd |  5:30pm - 7:30pm Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to offer…

  • Sensory Sensitive Evening

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Thursday, September 26th |  5:30PM – 7:30PM Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to offer…

  • Feathered Friends

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Saturday, September 28th 11:00am - 2:00pm Oregon's Exotic Bird Rescue will be visiting us with some of their friendly feathered friends. You will be able to see live birds, up…

  • Parents’ Night Out

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Experiment with ghost bubbles, wiggling glow worms, and catch hair-raising demonstrations! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date night) while their kids have…

  • Mad Scientist Halloween Extravaganza

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Friday, October 25th 2:00pm - 7:00pm   This event showcases Eugene Science Center at its spookiest! We've got eerie experiments, spooky science demonstrations, and haunting Halloween fun. Be sure to…

  • 21+ Event: MonSTAR Mash

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Upcoming Adult Night: MonSTAR Mash Tuesday, October 29th • Ages 21+ • 6-9:00pm Explore the Halloween night sky with a live planetarium show, be dazzled by one of our STRANGEST…

  • Sensory Sensitive Evening

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Tuesday, November 5th: 5:30 - 7:30 PM   Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to…

  • Holiday Open House

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Our gift to the community this holiday season is a fun-filled day of science, FREE of charge for everyone in the family!   Eugene Science Center's Holiday Open House features…

  • Sensory Sensitive Evening

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Thursday, December 12th: 5:30 – 7:30 PM   Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to…

  • Parents’ Night Out

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Saturday, December 14th. 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Theme: Frozen Science Create snow and ice crystals you can bring home! Learn about frozen worlds in outer space and freezing habitats found here…

  • Parents’ Night Out

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH. 5:30PM – 9:30PM. Theme: Small Worlds What’s the smallest thing you can see with your eyes? Do things look different under a microscope? Explore the world of…

  • Science Uncensored (ages 21+)

    Special Events

    Science Uncensored: LOVE written in the stars Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 • Ages 21+ • 6-9:00pm Food and Drink tickets included Featuring: A one-time-only live stargazing show featuring love stories…

  • Living Lab Day

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    February 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm   Team Duckling, developmental science at the UO, is partnering with Eugene Science Center for a day of fun, research-inspired activities for…

  • CANCELED: Pi Day Celebration

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Pi Day Celebration Saturday, March 14th at Eugene Science Center. Enjoy discounted admission of $3.14 to the exhibit hall and planetarium each, all day long! Join us for hands-on math…

  • Closing Early

    Special Events

    Eugene Science Center will close at 4 pm on Saturday, July 16, to set up for our Apollopalooza Adult Night event.

  • Delayed opening

    Special Events

    Eugene Science Center will open to the public at NOON on Sunday, July 17th, due to road closures associated with the World Athletic Championships.

  • Delayed opening

    Special Events

    Eugene Science Center will open to the public at NOON on Monday, July 18th, due to road closures associated with the World Athletic Championships.

  • Annular Solar Eclipse at ESC

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Visit Eugene Science Center on Saturday, October 14th for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! Eugene is directly in the path of annularity and onlookers will be able to see a…

  • Meet A Scientist

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center!  Meet a scientist from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Monday, January 15th to meet our Scientist…

  • Celebrating Pi Day

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    PI DAY CELEBRATION Thursday, March 14th at Eugene Science Center. Join us for hands-on math activities in the community room from 2:00 – 5:00pm as part of your exhibit hall visit.…

  • Meet A Scientist

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Saturday, March 23rd to meet our Scientists of…

  • Meet A Scientist

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Sunday, April 28th to meet our Scientists of…

  • Meet A Scientist

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Monday, May 27th to meet our Scientists of…

  • Midnight at Noon!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Can't stay up 'til midnight on New Year's Eve? You can still put on your dancing shoes and party during the day at Eugene Science Center! Join us for a…

  • Concert Under the Stars: Travis Knapp

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Join us on January 11, 2025 at 6pm to celebrate Travis Knapp's 5th studio album release! A Travis Knapp show is full of audience singing, rich vocal harmonies, clawhammer banjo,…

  • Oakshire Inspires 2025

    Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene, United States
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    Join us at Oakshire's Eugene Public House (207 Madison Street) on January 15 from 5-7pm. $1 for every core pint sold will be donated to Eugene Science Center in support…

  • Celebrating Pi Day

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    PI DAY CELEBRATION March 14th - Pi Day! 10am - 1 pm Come celebrate Pi Day at the Eugene Science Center and join us in the Community Room for Pi(e)…

  • Nikon Small World

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    May 9 - July 6 View the top winners of Nikon's Small Wonders Photomicrography competition on display only at Eugene Science Center.  Free with ESC admission. A digital display will…

    Free
  • Pedal the Planets

    Special Events

    May 24, 10am Celebrate Bike Month with a cosmic ride through our Solar System! Join us for an out-of-this-world biking adventure along the scale model of our solar system where…

    Free
  • 56th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

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    July 20, 1:17pm July 20th marks the 56th anniversary of the moon landing. It also happens to be National Ice Cream Day, so come and celebrate the moon landing with…

    Free
  • Video Sync 2025

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Video sync Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: August 9th and 10th, 4pm Video Sync is an ongoing series of events by video artists, for video artists, celebrating the toolmakers,…

  • Fundraiser Night – Abby’s Legendary Pizza

    Abby's Legendary Pizza 1970 River Road, Eugene, United States
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    Abby's Legendary Pizza Fundraiser Where: 1970 River Road When: August 25, 2025 from 5pm - 8pm Please tell the cashier that you are there for Eugene Science Center's fundraiser. The…

  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, August 30th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, September 6th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closed for Annual Maintenance

    Special Events

    Eugene Science Center will be closed September 8 -12 for an annual week of maintenance and deep cleaning. We will reopen for Friday afternoon laser shows on Sept. 12th.

  • For the Trees

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    For the Trees Step inside Oregon’s forests like never before. For the Trees is a first-of-its-kind, 360-degree virtual reality documentary that brings you face to face with the people, practices…

    $10.00
  • Pedal the Planets

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Pedal the Planets: Solar System Trail Ride Join us for an out-of-this-world biking adventure along the Solar System Trail in Alton Baker Park— a scale model of our solar system…

    $10
  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, September 20th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • After Hours Live Planetarium Show

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    AFTER HOURS LIVE PLANETARIUM SHOW Saturday, September 27th @ 6pm Explore our solar system on the planetarium dome. Audience participation and questions are welcome as we "fly to" planets and moons within…

    $7.50
  • Dark Sky Star Party

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Dark sky star party Hosted in collaboration with the Eugene Astronomical Society FREE Saturday, September 27th @ 7:30pm WEATHER PERMITTING. Telescopes will be available to view the Milky Way, star…

    Free
  • Fundraiser Night – Falling Sky

    Falling Sky Brewing 1334 Oak Alley, Eugene, Oregon
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    Falling Sky Pint Night Fundraiser Where: Falling Sky Brewpub, 1334 Oak Alley When: September 30, 11am - 9pm Quench your thirst while supporting science education! Falling Sky will donate $1…

  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, October 11th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, October 25th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Friday, November 14th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closed for UO Home Football Game

    Special Events

    Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, November 22nd, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Holiday Sale!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    MEMBERSHIP SALE: $10 off all Household Memberships! Purchase or renew your ESC membership before December 31st to enjoy a full year of reciprocal benefits through ASTC. ASTC announced that they…

  • Christmas Hours

    Special Events

    Eugene Science Center will be CLOSING early at 2pm on Christmas Eve, and will remain closed through Christmas Day. Happy Holidays!

  • Closed on New Year’s Day

    Special Events

    Eugene Science Center will be CLOSED on New Year's Day. Happy Holidays!