Author: Ethan Clevenger
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January 2026 DEM Meeting Minutes
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Wins! Save These Dates 2026 DEM Efforts Before Next Month’s Meeting: Monday, February 2nd at People’s Bank Always Good to Know: If an incident does not constitute an emergency, you should call the non-emergency police line at (541) 682-5111. You can also leverage the Downtown Guides, or “red caps”. Dial (541) 501-9286 to connect with…
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Downtown Holiday Window Competition Winners Announced
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We’re proud to announce the winners of the six categories for the Holiday Window Competition! 14 storefronts were in the running, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the turnout. Each of the winners will receive a $160 cash prize for donation to the non-profit of their choice. Both the winners and their non-profit beneficiaries…
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The Kesey Square Christmas Tree Arrives
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The Kesey Square Christmas tree arrived Wednesday morning, December 3rd! A 30′ grand fir, this tree stands in Downtown Eugene as a symbol of festive cheer and community collaboration, signaling the start of the holiday season in Eugene. The lights will officially turn on as part of the Holiday Night Out event, Friday, December 5th…
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Black Friday & Small Business Saturday in Downtown Eugene
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If you’re planning to hit the shops this Black Friday weekend, November 28–December 1 2025, you can’t miss the shopping and sales in Downtown Eugene! Shops, salons and more are all offering discounts of all kinds. Come down and explore everything Downtown Eugene has to offer! We’ve collected just some of the specials you’ll encounter…
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University of Oregon Homecoming in Downtown Eugene
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Get down with the Duck and Dancing Bears! Plus: join our Halloween-homecoming scavenger hunt.
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BRiGHT Parade Lights Up Downtown Eugene
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Saturday night drew crowds in Downtown Eugene for the BRiGHT Parade and after-party. Light-up anglerfish, piñatas, electric vehicles and more cast lights onto Downtown’s streets. 39 floats drew an estimated 8000 attendees out for the event. Check out pictures below. Have pictures to add? Email them to merchants@downtowneugene.com!
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Despite the Rain, Eugene Shows up for Taste of TrackTown & Sidewalk Sale
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We had a blast seeing the crowds out and about in Downtown Eugene last Saturday, June 21st, for the inaugural Taste of TrackTown event and the return of the Downtown Sidewalk Sale! Despite the rain, folks walked (and biked) between their favorite shops, restaurants, bars and cafes for delicious bites and special sales. We look…
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Welcome Wagon at The Circuit Bouldering Gym
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The Welcome Wagon was out again in Downtown Eugene! On Thursday, May 1st, we dropped by The Circuit Bouldering Gym, a new climbing gym in the old Firestone building at 11th and Pearl. The Circuit opened in December and offers everything one might expect from a bouldering gym, including new routes every week, strength training,…
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Eugene Marathon in Downtown Eugene
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Eugene Marathon is once again here in Tracktown! We’re excited to welcome nearly 15,000 participants from 29 countries to Eugene for this truly special event. Locals and visitors alike running one of the 4 races this weekend are invited to visit Downtown Eugene. Downtown is home to the best shopping, dining and performing arts that…
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Community Collaboration Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Eugene
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Eugene, OR – December 5, 2024 – The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Downtown Eugene Merchants, Downtown Eugene Inc., Sierra Pacific Foundation, Lane Community College and EWEB, is proud to announce the arrival of a holiday tree in Kesey Square. This festive addition symbolizes the power of community collaboration and marks the…