Eugene Science Center

Video Sync 2025
2025-08-09 16:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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, performers, educators, and aficionados of video signals as a performative medium. As part of this year’s Video Sync in Portland, participating artists will also present full-dome projections at Eugene Science Center, merging analog and digital techniques in the spirit of new media art pioneers. These works turn the dome into a living canvas, where light and signal flow in endless motion, inviting viewers to step inside the video itself.

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Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 9
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 15:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 10
2025-08-18 09:00 - 2025-08-22 15:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 11
2025-08-25 09:00 - 2025-08-29 15:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Fundraiser Night - Abby's Legendary Pizza
2025-08-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Abby’s Legendary Pizza, 1970 River Road, Eugene, 97404, United States
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 Science Center will then receive 20% of the value of the food you purchase. Excludes alcohol, gift cards, and any other non-food items. Good for dine-in and carry-out.

Closed for UO Home Football Game
2025-08-30 | OR
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
2025-09-06 | OR
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
2025-09-08 10:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00 | OR
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
2025-09-10 17:30 - 2025-09-11 18:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 and places shaping the future of Oregon’s working forests. After the screening, stick around for a panel conversation with forestry experts and community voices to talk more about what you’ve seen—and ask your own questions. Whether you’re curious, concerned or just want to learn something new, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
ABOUT THE FILM:
Oregon’s forests are part of who we are—and what we’re building for the future. But as catastrophic wildfires grow more intense and forests go unmanaged, the stakes are getting higher. For the Trees is a 29-minute 360° film that takes you deep into Oregon’s timberlands to explore how sustainable forestry can support clean water, healthy wildlife habitat, renewable materials and access to the outdoors. This immersive experience shows how one of Oregon’s oldest industries is evolving to meet today’s biggest challenges.
Film Run Time: 29 minutes | Rated G
Film Preview
Panel discussion after the film.
Tickets: $10 at the Door; Seating Limited

Pedal the Planets
2025-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 where each stop represents a different planet.
Starting at Eugene Science Center, we’ll begin with a planetarium show prior to jumping on the bikes…then head to the Sun in Alton Baker Park. We will ride 4.5 miles from Mercury to Pluto, learning cool space facts along the way.
Approximate Time: 2 to 2.5 hours

Cost: $10 for show & guided tour

Tot Discovery Day
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 19th for a morning of Bug-themed 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 free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Closed for UO Home Football Game
2025-09-20 | OR
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
2025-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 our system.
Stay for the free Dark Sky Star Party at 7:30pm.

TICKETS WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
General Admission $7.50
Seniors (62+) $6.00
Members $3.25
Kids under 3 Free

Dark Sky Star Party
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 clusters, supernova remnants, and maybe a peek at the Andromeda Galaxy. This event is free and may be cancelled if the sky is not clear for viewing. For updates visit https://www.eugeneastro.org/

Fundraiser Night - Falling Sky
2025-09-30 11:00 - 21:00 | Falling Sky Brewing, 1334 Oak Alley, Eugene, Oregon, 97401
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 from every house made beer/wine/soda/cider/mocktail sold between 11am and 9pm to Eugene Science Center.

Closed for UO Home Football Game
2025-10-11 | OR
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.

Tot Discovery Day
2025-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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, October 17th for a morning of Halloween-themed 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 free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Ninkasi Pints for a Cause
2025-10-21 14:30 - 21:00 | Ninkasi Tasting Room, 272 Van Buren St., Eugene, OR, 97402
NINKASI PINTS FOR A CAUSE
Where: Ninkasi Tasting Room, 272 Van Buren Street
When: October 21, 2:30-9pm

$1 from every beer poured will be donated to Eugene Science Center.
Eugene Science Center will table from 4:30-7:00pm so come by and say hello!

Closed for UO Home Football Game
2025-10-25 | OR
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.

Science Spooktacular
2025-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Science Spooktacular
Sunday, October 26, 2025
11am – 4pm
Family fun for all ages.
Mad Scientist demos, Halloween crafts, creepy crawly critters, Halloween Laser Show, and more! Costumes encouraged.

PRICING:

PRICING:
ESC Members: Free
Ages 0-2: Free
General Admission 3-61 $12 at the door
General Admission ages 62+ $11 at the door
Online Pre-sales have been closed.

Science Uncensored: Darkness Brewing
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Science Uncensored: DARKNESS BREWING
Thursday, OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Ages 21+ • 6:00pm-9:00pm
$30 general admission AT THE DOOR, $25 ESC Members
Featuring
Food: Food is available for purchase from Smokn’ Gingers food truck.
Tickets include drinks and all activities:
Sangria, Beer, Cider, Soft Drinks (2 drink tickets included with admission; additional tickets can be purchased)
Hold a python or other creepy critters.
Learn tea blending from Mountain Rose Herbs
Take a Halloween photo at the selfie station
View Phantom of the Universe in the planetarium
View Stranger Things Laser Show in the planetarium
Participate in a science demo/lab and engage with the exhibits in our hall.

Sensory Sensitive Evening
2025-11-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
For neuro-diverse children and adults who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we welcome you!
Wednesday, November 5th
5:30-7:00pm
Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at Eugene Science Center.

Eugene Science Center is proud to offer Sensory Sensitive Evenings. We believe everyone, no matter their age or ability, should enjoy the exciting world of science and technology.
Come enjoy an evening where we create a more sensory friendly space and provide resources like sensory sensitive planetarium shows, sensory activities, and more.
FREE EVENT. Please RSVP here
For more information, please visit: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/sensoryhours/

Closed for UO Home Football Game
2025-11-14 | OR
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.

Tot Discovery Day
2025-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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, NOVEMBER 21ST for a morning of MOTOR-SKILLED-themed 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-free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE
Admission includes Tot Time Tales at 11:30am

Closed for UO Home Football Game
2025-11-22 | OR
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!
2025-11-24 10:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 will be making a change to its passport program starting January 1, 2026. ESC memberships created or renewed after January 1, 2026 will only receive passport benefits if they are: 1.) Individual 2.) Family of 6 3.) Supporting Memberships: Phi, Pi, and Delta ASTC will honor all new or renewed membership levels created by December 31,2025.
STORE SALE:
Stock up on unique gifts and support a small local non-profit store by enjoy 15% off all store items through December 31st!

Claim 52 Pint Night
2025-12-10 | Claim 52, 232 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
CLAIM 52 PINT NIGHT
Where: 232 Lincoln Street, Eugene, OR
When: December 10th, all day

$1 from every regular glass sold (no tasters) will be donated to Eugene Science Center.
Eugene Science Center will table from 5-7pm so come by and say hello!

Tot Discovery Day
2025-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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, December 12th for a morning of Winter-themed 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-free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE
Admission includes Tot Time Tales at 11:30am

Christmas Hours
2025-12-24 14:00 - 2025-12-25 17:30 | OR
Eugene Science Center will be CLOSING early at 2pm on Christmas Eve, and will remain closed through Christmas Day. Happy Holidays!

Midnight at Noon!
2025-12-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
MIDNIGHT AT NOON!
December 31st, 10am – 1pm

Can’t stay up to midnight to ring in 2026? No problem! Put on your dancing shoes and party during the day at Eugene Science Center! Join us on December 31st for a family friendly celebration of another orbit around the sun. Enjoy hands-on science activities, an explosive Noon-time celebration of the new year and a Laser Dance Party in the planetarium.
Regular admission costs apply.
ESC Members: FREE
