EUGENE METRO
EUGENE METROTot Discovery Day: Backyard Science!
Fri. Sep. 25th, 2026
9:00am
Eugene Science Center
- 0-5
- In English
- Free for infants and members; $10 for Ages 1-61
RESOURCES BY AGE
Resources, Events, Programs and more in Lane County for Ages 0-2
A child’s first two years are full of fast growth and big changes. To support your family through this exciting time, here are some free or low-cost programs, events, and resources.
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Postpartum Support
A supportive peer group for parents during pregnancy and the first months after birth.
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Little Jellies Parent Support and Play Group
Weekly group for parents of babies and toddlers to connect while children play and explore together.
Learn MoreFind Free or Low-Cost Services & Supplies
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Family and Child Health
Support during pregnancy and early parenting to help you and your baby stay healthy and grow.
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Nurturely
Support for expectant and new parents through education, family connections, and infant support.
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FREE child care options are available through Head Start for eligible families.
Local Events for Families
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0-5
In English
Free for infants and members; $10 for Ages 1-61EUGENE METRO
Family Storytime at Sheldon Branch Library
Fri. Sep. 25th, 2026
10:15am
Sheldon Branch Library
- 0-6+
- In English
- Free
EUGENE METRO
Bluey’s Big Party
Fri. Sep. 25th, 2026
2:00pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
- 0-6+
- Free
WEST SIUSLAW & UPRIVER
Autumn Equinox Block Party
Fri. Sep. 25th, 2026
3:00pm
Mapleton High School
- 0-6+
- Free
Discover Classes
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Families Connected Parent Coffee Meet Up (Florence)
The Arc Lane County
- Florence, OR
- 3rd Friday of the Month
10:00am - 12:00pm
Connect with other parents raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
CLASSES & GROUPS
Parenting Connection: The Bedtime Toolbox: Routines for Restful Nights
Parenting Now
- Springfield, OR
- Saturday
Oct. 24, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
Learn simple ways to create calm bedtime routines that help your child feel safe and ready for sleep.
CLASSES & GROUPS
Parenting Connection: Caring for Yourself: Strengthening Your Family
Parenting Now
- Springfield, OR
- Saturday
Oct. 17, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
Simple ways to manage parenting stress, care for yourself, and feel more patient and connected with your child.
CLASSES & GROUPS
Parenting Connection: Supporting Your Family: Basic Needs, Community & Routines
Parenting Now
- Springfield, OR
- Saturday
Oct. 10, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
Parenting support, family routines, community connections, and resources to help your family feel safe and support…
More Ways to Learn & Grow with Your Kids
Build a support network.
Many school districts across Lane County have Family Resource Centers that offer programs to support families. Many centers also have supplies like food, clothing, and diapers.
Learn MoreHelp your child fall in love with reading.
When you read to your child and have books at home, you are setting your child up for future success at school!
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Get free books, monthly!
Get a free book each month until your child turns 5 with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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AGES 0-2
Support Through the Fourth Trimester
After spending literal months preparing for pregnancy and childbirth, many families find themselves woefully underprepared once they bring their newborn home. The fourth trimester is fraught with opportunities for fear
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AGES 0-2
The Culture, Not the Complexion.
Honey doesn’t come in one shade. It’s pale gold in one jar and near-black in another, and every jar is still, unmistakably, honey. Summer time is coming to an end,
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