SPRINGFIELD METRO
SPRINGFIELD METROFamily Storytime at Springfield Library
Wed. Sep. 23rd, 2026
10:30am
Springfield Public Library
- 0-6+
- In English and Spanish
- Free
RESOURCES BY AGE
Resources, Events, Programs and more in Lane County for Ages 6+
As children grow past age six, they become more confident learners — expanding friendships, exploring their interests, and building the skills they’ll carry into the rest of elementary school. Here are some free and low-cost child care options, programs, and events to support families during this important stage.
Connect with Other Families
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Virtual Parent and Community Cafes
Connect with other parents and caregivers to share experiences, find support, and learn together.
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Families Connected Parent Coffee Meet Up
Connect with other parents raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Options Counseling and Family Services
Parent education, counseling, behavioral health services, and family support for children and families.
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Nurturely
Support for expectant and new parents through education, family connections, and infant support.
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0-6+
In English and Spanish
FreeEUGENE METRO
Discover Together at Bethel Branch Library
Wed. Sep. 23rd, 2026
2:30pm
Bethel Branch Library
- 5-6+
EUGENE METRO
Kids: Make Alebrije Animal Masks
Wed. Sep. 23rd, 2026
4:30pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
- 5-6+
- Free
EUGENE METRO
Sensory Sensitive Evenings
Wed. Sep. 23rd, 2026
5:30pm
Eugene Science Center
- 0-6+
- Free
Discover Classes
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Parenting Connection: Talk It Up: Connecting Through Feelings
Parenting Now
- Springfield, OR
- Saturday
Sept. 26, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
Parenting support, play, and literacy activities to help you build a stronger connection with your child.
CLASSES & GROUPS
Teen Triple P Online: Positive Parenting Program
Parenting Now
- Eugene, OR
- Self-paced
- Free for Lane County Residents
Self-paced Triple P program for teen parents ages 10 to 16 with practical tools for everyday parenting.
CLASSES & GROUPS
Make Parenting A Pleasure (ODHS/CPS)
Parenting Now
- Eugene, OR
- Waitlist
12-week group for parents of children ages 0 to 8 to manage stress, build parenting skills, and connect.
MEETUPS
LGBTQ+ Parent Group
Parenting Now
- Eugene, OR
- Every 2nd Monday of the Month
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Monthly drop-in group where LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support.
More Ways to Learn & Grow with Your Kids
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is free and helps kids and families get ready to start kindergarten! Kids ages 4-6 meet in person with virtual and in person options for parents.
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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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.
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AGES 6+
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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AGES 6+
Free and Proud — Do You Know the Story?
It’s June, and that means the end of the school year, summer camps, and pool days with your little ones are in full swing. In previous blogs, I talked about
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