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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
