Recently MyEugene shared an article on Twitter and Facebook that described “Free Things To Do in Eugene Oregon.” Many Eugenians had their own opinions about what “free things” should be on the list.
As a result, we compiled our own list of “Favorite Free Things To Do in Eugene” based on your feedback. Thanks to all who provided input (see list of contributors below)!
Your suggestions are always welcome; so feel free to add your own in the comments section below.
Your list of “FAVORITE FREE THINGS TO DO IN EUGENE”
- Help Trout Unlimited remove blackberry bushes
- Fish the town run for Steelhead
- Run along the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System
- Eat berries straight off the bush
- Drink light beer by the river
- People watch in Kesey Square and everywhere
- Hike Spencer’s Butte
- Go to the public library with my son, look at books, and watch people from the second story
- Stroll in the Rose Garden
- Taste wine and hang out for music on Fridays at Willamette Courtyard
- Run Pre’s Trail
- Tailgate at Autzen Stadium [almost free]
- Visit Saturday Market!
- Go to Hendricks Park
- Enjoy summer concerts in the park
- Join in Free First Friday at the JSMA & the library
- Feed the ducks/geese at Alton Baker Park
- Take walks with my grandchildren
- Drink beer at the shop
- Tear it up at the Cal Young or Churchill skate parks!
- Love the @meet_your_maker shows!
- Longboard on the bike path by the river
- Play Frisbee Golf at Dexter Park and off of 18th near Bi-Mart
- Go to RiverPlay – Skinner’s Butte Park (a child-friendly favorite)
- Play free bingo at Sam Bonds!
- Go on nearby waterfall hikes
- Cycle the Row River Trail
- Bird watch at Fern Ridge
- Watch the sun set!
- Attend the peace vigils on Wednesdays at the old Federal Courthouse
- Have fun at the dog parks
- Love to walk around on the UO campus in the fall
- Drive out Deerhorn Road and stick your feet in the cold cold river on a hot hot day
- Ride bikes around town and have frequent stops to drink a beer from a six pack
- Attend Scobert Gardens Park summer concert series
- Trace the Solar System
- Farmer’s Market on Tuesday
- Fly kites
- Visit a different city park each week
- Hike around on Skinner’s Butte and all the great bike trails
- Watch deer in my yard
- Go to 5th Street Public Market
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS:
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Thank you for sharing this great list! I just learned about Friday music at Willamette Courtyard and meet_your_maker shows! I’d like to add one more favorite free thing to do in Eugene to the list: Volunteering at Lane County Animals Services and Greenhill Humane Society. Spending time with homeless animals is both rewarding and fun!
Vegiegail’s last blog post..Vegiegail: @meet_your_maker Really looking forward to the July 31st show at PRI!
Heading out to the McKenzie River to enjoy a day of white water rafting.
Walk around town eating fresh blueberries from the farmers market.
Volunteering at FOOD for lane county. Rock out to some righteous tunes with some righteous volunteers, cut up some veggies and help feed an empty stomach. It’s a lot of fun and the people are always so nice.
oh my. we all totally forgot one of the very very very best free things in eugene.. hike up to the top of spencer’s butte. how could i forget that?!?
@mbrooker´s last blog ..systemic racism.
Except… consider visiting the ducks at Alton Baker and not feeding them. Processed foods are thought to be the cause of some serious medical issues among the ducks.
Or maybe feed them duck food?
Angela Harms´s last blog ..this not a homeless ministry
Thanks Angela. Good point. Here’s an article on that topic: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/home/pets/story.asp?ID=92848 as well as a helpful resource about proper “duck care” at a park…
http://www.duckrescuenetwork.org/duck_care.html#park