EUGENE METRO
EUGENE METROIndigenous Peoples’ Day
Mon. Oct. 12th, 2026
10:00am
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
- 0-4, 6+
- 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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0-4, 6+
FreeSPRINGFIELD METRO
Family Storytime at Springfield Library
Tue. Oct. 13th, 2026
10:30am
Springfield Public Library
- 0-6+
- In English, Spanish and ASL
- Free
In English, Spanish and ASLNORTH LANE COUNTY
Storytime at Junction City Public Library
Tue. Oct. 13th, 2026
11:00am
Jucntion City Public Library
- 0-6+
- Free
SPRINGFIELD METRO
Family Storytime at Springfield Library
Wed. Oct. 14th, 2026
10:30am
Springfield Public Library
- 0-6+
- In English and Spanish
- Free
Discover Classes
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Familias en Conexión Grupo de Apoyo
The Arc Lane County
- Lane County , OR
- 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:30am - 1:00pm - In Spanish
- Hybrid, In Person, Virtual
Connect with Spanish-speaking parents raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
CLASSES & GROUPS
Make Parenting a Pleasure
Fern Ridge Family Resource Center
- Veneta, OR
- Waitlist
January 2027
Build positive parenting skills, manage stress, and connect with other parents in this free 12-week group.
MEETUPS
Neurodiversity Family Support Night
The Arc Lane County
- Lane County , OR
- 3rd Thursday of the Month
6:00pm - 8:00pm - In English & Spanish
- Hybrid, In Person, Virtual
Connect with other families and find information and support for raising neurodivergent children and youth.
MEETUPS
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.
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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