Willamalane Special Events
Saturday, May 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Spring Cling: Climbing Wall Open House
Willamalane Center • Free!
Get a grip on spring "rockreation" at Willamalane! Get your spring climbing season started right with tips, tricks, and demos from experts. Lots of free swag, and raffle prizes from local and international vendors. Everybody gets one chance to win; additional tickets are $5. All proceeds support the Willamalane children's summer climbing program.
Friday, May 18, 6-9 p.m. Carnaval LatinoWillamalane Center Enjoy carnival games, roller skating, basketball, a climbing wall, indoor soccer, music and family fun! Food available for purchase. Bilingual volunteers needed. Call 541-736-4520. Sponsored by Team Springfield. |
Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6-9 p.m. Carnaval LatinoWillamalane Center Disfrute de juegos de carnaval, patinaje, baloncesto, escalando el muro, fútbol en cancha cerrada, música y diversión para la familia! Hay concesiones disponibles. Se necesita voluntarios bilingues. Llamar al 541-736-4520. |
Thursday, May 24, 4-5:30 p.m.
Age Knows No Limits
Willamalane Adult Activity Center• Free
Join us as we honor eight older adults as part of Older Americans Month. The honorees exemplify this year's theme of being "Living Inspirations" and will be featured on a poster distributed throughout Lane County. Honored this year are Jim Ellison, Julie Aspinwall-Lamberts, Norman Kaufman, Barbara McKillip, Machiko Shirai, Ellen Gabehart, David Kayfes and Dorland Fred Neale. A reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres will be held after the program.
Fridays, starting in May, 3-7 p.m.
Springfield Farmers' Market
Library Fountain Plaza, at 5th and A streets
The market is your one-stop shop for fruits, vegetables, protein and baked goods from local producers. Enjoy live music, catch a story with Springfield Public Library and learn to cook locally every final Friday. The first Friday of every month is Kid's Day. Springfield Farmers' Market is a program of the Neighborhood Economic Development Corp. The market accepts Oregon Trail-SNAP, debit, credit, WIC and cash.
FARMERS MARKET CONCERTS
Friday, June 29, 5:30-7 p.m.
Valley Boys | Rock 'n' roll favorites, blues, funk and whatever!Friday, July 27, 5:30-7 p.m.
Beautiful Wrecks | Bridging the span between rock, jazz, country and blues.Friday, Aug. 31, 5:30-7 p.m.
Good Luck Joe | Playing popular rock music that everyone will know. This band loves getting the crowd on their feet!
Wednesday, June 20
Springfield Summer Solstice Dash & Bash
6-9 p.m. • Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Old Booth Kelly mill site, 303 S. 5th St.
Free admission
NEW! There's a race at the heart of this festival, but don't feel like you need to compete in order to enjoy the free live music by country star Amy Clawson and the party celebrating Springfield. This fun 5K begins at the old Booth Kelly mill site and travels to Dorris Ranch and back. And there's more for the whole family:
• Children's games and face painting
• Bounce house • Food vendors
• Beer garden provided by The Pump Café
• Enter to win one of six pairs of tickets to the Olympic Trials in Eugene!
DASH DETAILS
• Kids 10 and under are free • No dogs allowed.
Advance registration (by June 13)
In-district $15 with shirt, $10 without shirt
Out-of-district $20 with shirt, $15 without shirt
Day-of registration
$20 without shirt
At 6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24
'As You Like It'
Island Park • Free
The Roving Park Players present Shakespeare's love-at-first-sight romp of the early 20th century. Fools lay claim to wisdom and lovers play the fool in this lively comedy. Join foresters and townsfolk as they discover that "this our life... finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." Call 541-686-2738 or 541-302-9497 for more information.
Wednesday, June 27, 12 p.m.
Just for Kids Talent Show
Meadow Park • Free!
Kids 18 and under are welcome to show off at our annual talent show. Performances may last up to 10 minutes; group performances also welcome. Advance registration is required. Please call 541-736-4544.
• Sing or dance
• Tell jokes or perform magic tricks
• Play an instrument
Wednesday, July 4
Light of Liberty Celebration
Island Park
$5 in advance, $7 at the door • Kids 5 and under free
Springfield Utility Board presents fun, food and fireworks in this annual celebration by the river. Headlining this year is Paul Revere and the Raiders. Revere has been called "the last mad man of rock 'n' roll." Kids will enjoy the children's area. Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks start at 10 p.m.
SummerFair!
It's a Party, Springfield!
July 20-22, 2012
Willamalane celebrates summer with concerts by Restless Heart, Steel Magnolia, Satin Love Orchestra and Amy Clawson. Join us for PetFair, FamilyFair, BroilerFair and a TON of other SummerFair FUN! Click here for all the details
Movies in the Park
Outdoor movies are back! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. Concessions available; proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Happy Feet 2 | Friday, July 6, Island Park
Mumble the penguin and his family work together to save their home.Nanny McPhee | Friday, July 13, Douglas Gardens Park
The Brown children come to realize that the more they do that is asked of them, the more fun they have with their new nanny.Justin Beiber: Never Say Never | Friday, July 27, Meadow Park
This documentary follows the pop singer from early childhood to superstardom.The Princess and the Frog | Friday, Aug. 3, Royal Delle Park
In this version of the classic tale, the princess who kisses the frog becomes a frog herself.Meet the Robinsons | Friday, Aug. 10, Lively Park
A 12-year-old boy who has spent his life looking for his birth mother takes a wild ride to the future, where he finally finds a family where he fits in.The Game Plan | Friday, Aug. 17, Meadow Park
Presented in Spanish. A football star with a perfect life finds himself wrapped around the finger of an 8-year-old who claims she is his daughter.The Adventures of Tintin | Friday, Aug. 31, Ruff Park
An adventure-seeking reporter races to recover a lost treasure.
Park Socials
Get out of the house and join your neighbors at a park near you! Willamalane provides the activity.
Volunteer Park | Wednesday, July 11, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
Play Frisbee, football and more in this sports-themed gathering of friends and neighbors.Clearwater Park | Wednesday, July 25, 5-6 p.m • Free
Family bike ride! Let's take a leisurely ride down the Middle Fork Path.Meadow Park | Wednesday, Aug. 1, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
Play in the water! Sprinklers, Nerf water balls and other water toys make for a lively evening.Bluebelle Park | Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
It's an ice cream social — complete with sprinkles on top! Make sure to round up your neighbors for a sweet taste of summer.
Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29
Fiesta Latina
Island Park • $5 day pass; kids 10 and under free
Viva la Fiesta! A celebration of Latin music, food, art and dance.
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 3-4
Willamette Valley Blues and Brews Festival
$15/day or $25/weekend in advance
$17/day or $27/weekend at the gate
Blues music, craft booths, food and a blast of blues. Visit wvbbf.org for details.
Tues, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.
National Night Out in Your Neighborhood
Goody bags for kids, door prizes for adults, fun and refreshments for everyone. Meet your neighbors and greet Springfield Police Chief Jerry Smith, McGruff the Crime Dog, and police K-9 units. Help give crime and drugs a going-away party. For information call 541-726-3731.
• Tyson Park • Bluebelle Park
• Thurston Park • Guy Lee Park
• Meadow Park • Willamalane Park
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 10-11, 6 p.m.-9 a.m.
Cabela's Family Campout
Clearwater Park
$5 per person ages 3+/$6 OD • Ages 2 and under free
Come sleep out under the stars! We'll have a dutch oven cooking lesson and enjoy a picnic dinner with s'mores for dessert. Try your hand at fishing with Cabela's instructors, get a lesson in setting up that tent, try out archery, and do some stargazing before bed. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning. Must provide your own tent and sleeping materials. Children must be attended by an adult at all times. No alcohol permitted. Register in advance; space is limited.
Friday, Aug. 17, 6:15-9 p.m.
Open for dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m.
BBQ & Bluegrass
Dorris Ranch, $10 in advance (by Aug. 13), $15 at the gate
Bluegrass music and a barbecue in the perfect setting! Relax to the music of the Alder Street All-stars and the Cascadia Folk Quartet. Food and beer garden by the Pump Café. No dogs or outside food. Weather permitting. Beverages are an additional cost.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2-6 p.m.
Camp Putt Invitational
Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park
$7.50 per person/$30 per family of four $5 each additional
Ages 10+. Think you're good at mini golf? Test your skills at Camp Putt. Each registrant entered into a raffle for great prizes; prizes also awarded in each division. Benefit for middle school sports scholarship fund.
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19
'Five Children and It'
Island Park • Free!
The Roving Park Players present the story of five adventurous children who meet a sand fairy. E. Nesbit's classic tale proves the truth of the saying, "be careful what you wish for." Call 541-686-2738 or 541-302-9497 for more information.
Friday, Aug. 24, 9 p.m.
Drive-in Movie: Footloose (2011)
32nd Street Community Sports Park
$10/car in advance; $20 at gate
This remake of the popular 1984 musical follows a big-city teen who busts a move — and finds romance — in a small town where dancing is outlawed. Limited to the first 100 cars. Concessions available; proceeds support the free summer movie program.