{"id":1993432,"date":"2025-09-02T20:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1993432"},"modified":"2025-09-02T20:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:09:29","slug":"7-fun-events-happening-in-eugene-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/7-fun-events-happening-in-eugene-this-september\/","title":{"rendered":"7 fun events happening in Eugene this September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>September is a month when summer slowly fades away. As the warm season comes to an end, things are heating up in the Eugene arts and culture scene. Myriad events are coming to town this month, ringing in the new season with fun festivities. From places to take art classes to wacky puppet shows, let this article serve as your guide to the best September events in Eugene.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Puppeteers for Fears<\/h2>\n<p>A night of pizza and puppets could await you at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whirledpies.com\/\">Whirled Pies<\/a> this fall. Puppeteers for Fears, a comedy group from Ashland that specializes in original horror and science fiction rock&#8217;n&#8217;roll musicals performed with puppets, is coming to Eugene. Past shows from Puppeteers for Fears include &#8220;Cthulhu: The Musical&#8221; and &#8220;The Cabaret at the End of the World,&#8221; and this year the company is bringing &#8220;ROBOPOCALYPSE: The Musical!&#8221; to Eugene. The show will follow plucky teen hacker Jolie Daniels as she fights armies of sentient appliances she accidentally unleashed on the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When and Where:<\/strong> 7 p.m., Sept. 4, 199 W. Eighth Ave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whirledpies.com\/calendar\/?mm=09-2025\">whirledpies.com\/calendar\/?mm=09-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Celebrate 50 years of the Jerry Garcia Birthday Band<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/02\/NREG\/74281756007-1972-grateful-dead-a-04.JPG bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/02\/NREG\/74281756007-1972-grateful-dead-a-04.JPG?crop=1734,1300,x184,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/02\/NREG\/74281756007-1972-grateful-dead-a-04.JPG?crop=976,1300,x575,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/02\/NREG\/74281756007-1972-grateful-dead-a-04.JPG?crop=1918,1080,x0,y110 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Paul Peterson\/The Register-Guard\" caption=\"Jerry Garcia, left, and Bob Weir perform during a benefit for the Springfield Creamery on the grounds of what became the Oregon Country Fair near Veneta in 1972.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.garciabirthdayband.com\/\">Jerry Garcia Birthday Band<\/a> is celebrating 50 years of performance with a show in Eugene, and will be joined by Melvin Seals for a night at the McDonald Theatre. Rock out to iconic tunes from The Grateful Dead by one of the PNW&#8217;s favorite cover bands, with Melvin Seals joining the group on the organ, keyboard, and with vocals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When and Where:<\/strong> 8 p.m., Sept. 6, 1010 Willamette St., Eugene, OR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mcdonaldtheatre.com\/events\/september-6-2025-melvin-seals-jgb-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-jgb\/\">mcdonaldtheatre.com\/events\/september-6-2025-melvin-seals-jgb-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-jgb\/<\/a><\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Springfield Block Party<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2021\/04\/30\/NREG\/6b9d0817-10f8-4233-bf42-2905c60af201-eug_043021_dinning_04.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2021\/04\/30\/NREG\/6b9d0817-10f8-4233-bf42-2905c60af201-eug_043021_dinning_04.jpg?crop=4126,3095,x751,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2021\/04\/30\/NREG\/6b9d0817-10f8-4233-bf42-2905c60af201-eug_043021_dinning_04.jpg?crop=2326,3102,x1753,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2021\/04\/30\/NREG\/6b9d0817-10f8-4233-bf42-2905c60af201-eug_043021_dinning_04.jpg?crop=5008,2817,x0,y136 16:9\" image-alt=\"A larger-than-life mural of Ken Kesey watches over diners as they take advantage of outdoor seating on Main Street in Springfield. Lane County will return to \" high=\"\" risk=\"\" covid=\"\" restrictions=\"\" on=\"\" friday=\"\" reopening=\"\" indoor=\"\" dining=\"\" the=\"\" heels=\"\" of=\"\" mother=\"\" day.=\"\" credit=\"Chris Pietsch\/The Register-Guard\" caption=\"The giant Ken Kesey mural in downtown Springfield will be rededicated during The Springfield Block Party.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Join the Springfield community for a day of food, drinks and festivities at The Springfield Block Party. Activities include a rededication of the Ken Kesey mural (with an appearance from the Further Bus), the first Springfield bull riding competition, and live music. Foodie favorites like Oakshire and The Monkey&#8217;s Paw will provide drinks, while food will be available from Charred Apizza, Lovely Cafe, and more.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>When and Where:<\/strong> 4 to 10 p.m., Sept. 5, intersection of Fourth and Main streets, Springfield<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldblockparty.com\/faq\">https:\/\/www.springfieldblockparty.com\/faq<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Experience the (classical) music of Journey<\/h2>\n<p>The dynamic vocalists of Windborne and the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.registerguard.com\/story\/entertainment\/local\/2025\/06\/24\/eugene-symphony-blockbuster-season-star-wars-dolly-parton-journey\/84323916007\/\">Eugene Symphony<\/a> are teaming up to bring their audiences the rocking music of Journey this September. Experience the grandeur of &#8220;Don&#8217;t Stop Believin'&#8221; and &#8220;Any Way You Want It&#8221; with the power of a full orchestra.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>When and Where:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.hultcenter.org\/4476\/4485\">tickets.hultcenter.org\/4476\/4485<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">BRiGHT Parade<\/h2>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"75439617007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The BRiGHT Parade is Eugene&#8217;s human-powered art show: Eugeneans gather after dark to put on a glowing show of spirit and fun, moving through downtown to the beat of their own drums. The parade starts on Eighth and Pearl streets, and will walk up Pearl Street to 11th Avenue, then down Lincoln Street and back to the starting point. This year&#8217;s theme is SHiNE TOGETHER, and aims to celebrate what makes Eugene unique, amazing and awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>When and Where:<\/strong> 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, Eighth Avenue and Pearl Street, Eugene, OR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eugenebrightparade.com\/be-there\/\">eugenebrightparade.com\/be-there\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine listening to classical music in an arboretum instead of an auditorium. This September, audiences in Eugene will be able to do just that. IN A LANDSCAPE is coming to Eugene, bringing classic concert hall music to the oak savannahs of Mt. Pisgah for one night in September. Hunter Noack and his 9-foot Steinway Grand Piano will perform for audiences who can listen to the music through wireless headphones, wandering through the park and enjoying nature to their own personal soundtrack.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>When and Where:<\/strong> 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 34901 Frank Parrish Road, Eugene, OR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inalandscape.org\/\">www.inalandscape.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Take a class at The Hybrid<\/h2>\n<p>The Hybrid is offering all sorts of classes this month. Their Creativity Caf\u00e9, which will be Sept. 7 at 1 p.m., serves as an open space for artists to join in community with each other and create. The Hybrid also is hosting a Monday night writing group called Untamed Page, where writers lower the stakes and get their creative juices flowing each week from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Hybrid also will be hosting a body-positive figure-drawing class on Sept. 9, and miscellaneous live music events throughout the month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> 941 W. Third Ave., Eugene, OR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehybrideugene.com\/events\">www.thehybrideugene.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Samantha Pierotti is the food, drinks and &#8220;things to do&#8221; reporter for The Register-Guard. With tips on restaurants and local happenings, you can reach her via email at spierotti@gannett.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-09-02 11:02:19 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-09-02 11:02:19 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.registerguard.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September is a month when summer slowly fades away. As the warm season comes to an end, things are heating up in the Eugene arts and culture scene. Myriad events are coming to town this month, ringing in the new season with fun festivities. 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