Looking for ways to fill your weekend in the Eugene‑Springfield area? Below is a curated list of free and low‑cost events that celebrate local culture, Halloween fun, and the region’s natural wonders.
Lizzie Borden Musical at the Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Saturday, Oct. 24 – Sunday, Nov. 8: The Oregon Contemporary Theatre presents Lizzie: The Musical, a rock‑n‑roll retelling of the 1892 Lizzie Borden murders. Tickets start at $34, with name‑your‑price nights on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 22‑23. The theatre is located at 194 W. Broadway in Eugene.
Screamfield Monster Bash at the Springfield History Museum
Saturday, Oct. 24, 4 – 9 p.m.: The museum partners with The Block Party for a Halloween‑themed carnival. Highlights include a pumpkin derby, costume walk, live music by the Boot Heel Dance Band, and the museum’s haunted house, “Fright! at the Museum.” Admission to the carnival is free; the haunted house costs $5 for adults, $3 for youth ages 5‑17, and is free for children under five. Families of five or more may enter for $20. The event is held at 590 Main St., Springfield, with Sixth Street closed for traffic.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum Mushroom Festival
Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: The Cascade Mycological Society showcases local mushroom species, offers vendor booths, live music, guided nature walks and children’s activities. General admission is $15. The festival takes place at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum.
Free Live Music at Beergarden
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.: Space Drive, a funk‑rock and Americana band from Eugene, performs at Beergarden, 777 W. Sixth Ave. The show is free and open to all ages.
Free Aerial Circus Show – Revelers Aerial Works
Friday, Oct. 23, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Revelers Aerial Works presents a slasher‑themed aerial circus under the banner of Revelers’ Bizarre Bazaar. The performance is free; attendees are encouraged to wear 1990s slasher attire or Halloween costumes. The show is located at 85 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene.
Día de los Muertos Exhibit at Maude Kerns Art Center
Oct. 16 – Nov. 6: The Maude Kerns Art Center displays an exhibit honoring the Mexican holiday that blends ancient Aztec harvest rituals with Catholic All Saints and All Souls observances. Visitors can place photos on traditional altares. Suggested donations are $1. The center is at 1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene.
Special Film Screenings at the Art House
Friday, Oct. 23 – Saturday, Oct. 31: House, a 1970s Japanese horror‑comedy, plays at the Art House, 492 E. 13th Ave., Eugene. Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.: The Cuckoo Clock, a locally produced psychological horror film, also screens at the Art House. Tickets and details are available online.
Family‑Friendly Film: Wildwood
Playing at Metro Cinemas, Cinemark Eugene‑Springfield and Regal Valley River Center, the stop‑motion animated adaptation of the best‑selling novel offers a whimsical adventure for all ages.
Horror Feature: Clayface
Also showing at Cinemark Eugene‑Springfield and Regal Valley River Center, this DC‑based horror film follows a Hollywood star whose face is destroyed and then altered by a miracle treatment.
Whether you’re interested in theater, Halloween thrills, nature, or film, the Eugene‑Springfield region has a variety of activities to enjoy this weekend. Check the individual event websites for the latest details and any last‑minute changes.
Original reporting: Homepage – Lookout Eugene-Springfield — read the source article.
