Downtown Eugene Itineraries
Downtown Eugene
There's a little bit for everyone in Downtown Eugene. Whether you need a new date night idea, somewhere to shop or are looking to treat yourself, we have you covered!
Date Night
- Enjoy a performance at the Hult Center, Oregon Contemporary Theater, Actors Cabaret, The Shedd or Jazz Station
- Practice your golfing skills at the Graduate Hotel's Top Golf Swing Suite
- Dine at Lion & Owl (Oyster and Caviar Happy Hour Thurs-Sat 5:30-9 p.m.), Party Downtown ($1 Oyster Sunday from 4 p.m. to close) or The Davis (New drink specials every weekend)
- Have a drink at Civic Winery (Happy Hour Wed - Fri 4-6 p.m.) or Uki Uki Sushi Bar and Tiki Lounge (Happy Hour Wed-Sat 5-6 p.m.)
- Grab dinner at Sizzle Pie (Vegan and Vegetarian options included!) or Killer Burger
- Sip a beer at Claim 52 Kitchen ($5 pilsners, pale ales, and more) or Tap & Growler (Wine Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m.)
- Play shuffleboard or dive into karaoke at The Barn Light
- See a show at WOW Hall or Sessions Music Hall, or a movie at Broadway Metro
Farm to Table
- Shop the Farmers Market or Kiva for local produce
- Bike share to a picnic to Monroe Park or Alton Baker Park
- Try an artisanal cider at Wildcraft or Authentica Wines
- Enjoy a local and organic dinner at Lion & Owl or Party Downtown
Family Day
- Shop at Tuesday Farmers Market (10-3 p.m until November), Elephant’s Trunk or Eugene Toy & Hobby
- Feast at Sizzle Pie or Off the Waffle
- Get creative at the Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts (MECCA) (Free for everyone!)
- Find a book to read at Eugene Public Library
- Play at Imagination playground @ Park Blocks (weekdays only)
Arts & Culture
- Take a sip at Meraki Coffee
- Get creative at Oregon Art Supply
- Explore galleries and arts venues at the First Friday Artwalk including Karin Clarke Gallery, White Lotus Gallery and New Zone Gallery
- Dance to a show at WOW Hall
Friends Night Out
- Ride the Pacific Pub Cycle (Fits up to 14 people) or tour by bike share (Schedule your ride in advance with the app!)
- Beer and munchies at Tap & Growler or Falling Sky Brewing
- Artisan cocktails & locally sourced/organic appetizers at Party Downtown
- Uki Uki sushi & cocktails
- Jazzy Ladies cocktail night
- First National Taphouse Trivia Night with "What Do YOU Know Trivia?" (Every Tuesday)
- World famous The Barn Light karaoke
- Arcade games at Level Up
Shopping
- Shop handmade wood furniture, homewares, jewelry, purses, rugs, and more at The Mosaic
- Buy timeless unique apparel, accessories, apothecary and more at North+West Collection
- Buy local seasonal flowers at Passionflower
- Shop for the whole family at 5th Street Market and snag a burger at Marche
- Shop local farm grown at the Saturday Market
Quintessential Eugene
- Peruse Smith Family Bookstore or Lazar’s Bazar
- Satisfy your sweet tooth at Euphoria Chocolate (20% off truffles on Tuesdays)
- Pick up groceries at The Kiva
- Dine at Poppi’s Anatolia
- See a show at McDonald Theater
Mental Health Day
- Relax with a tea at Townshend’s
- Tai Chi at Park Blocks (T/Th 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- Center yourself at Eugene Yoga or Mudra
- Treat yourself to flowers or a sweet treat at the Farmers Market
- Take a walk or bike share to enjoy the Riverfront paths
Treat Yourself
- Relax with a spa service and hair care at Gervais
- Find something you love at North+West Collection
- Snag a cup of joe at Perugino Coffee
- Indulge with a sweet treat from Euphoria Chocolate (20% off hand-dipped icecream bars) or Noisette
Learn Something New
- Discover, create, prototype, and have fun in an open, unguided environment at the Eugene Public Library Makers Lab
- Lean how to cook pastries, BBQ and more at Provisions Cooking Class
- Craft magnetic puzzles, robots, sock creature and more with MECCA workshops
- Dive into Leonardo Da Vinci biography's and more at J Michael’s Bookstore