Family Programs hosts many events throughout the year. A variety of weekend programs and events are designed to interest the eclectic population of students and their families. We hope you will join us!
Spring Family Weekend May 18-20, 2012
We are excited to announce Spring Family Weekend 2012! Join us May 18-20 for exciting events and opporunities to connect with your student!
Friday, May 18
6:00pm UO Baseball vs. Seattle U. (PK Park)
9:00pm Ducks After Dark late-night movie series (Columbia 150)
Double Feature: Hugo and The Princess Bride. Doors open at 8:30 and the event features free pizza and awesome door prizes!
Saturday, May 19
10:00am Spring Family Weekend Spencer’s Butte Hike
Join UO Family Programs for a hike of Eugene’s Spencer’s Butte, a moderate climb up to a 2,000-plus foot summit with a 360 degree view of the beautiful Lorane Valley. There is no cost, but participants must register in advance by emailing myduckis@uoregon.edu. The group will board a charter bus in front of MacArthur Court at 10:00am to transport to and from the trailhead and will return to campus by 12:30pm. Water and light snacks provided.
10:00am-5:00pm Eugene Saturday Market (8th and Oak Streets, downtown)
Visit downtown Eugene’s weekly exhibition of fantastic food carts and area arts and crafts
1:00pm-3:30pm University Honors and Awards Ceremony (EMU Ballroom)
At this event, the University recognizes more than 100 UO students for their leadership and service to the campus community. Students will be notified in advance if they are receiving an award.
2:00pm UO Baseball vs. Seattle U. (PK Park)
6:00pm Roller Derby: Emerald City Roller Girls bout vs. Humboldt, CA (Lane Events Center on W 13th Ave)
Come see Eugene’s premier women’s flat-track roller derby team in action! Tickets are $10-$15 and often sell out in advance. More information is available at www.emeraldcityrollergirls.net
Sunday, May 20
10:00am-5:00pm Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival (Howard Buford Recreation Area outside Springfield)
Annual wildflower and music festival at one of Eugene’s most scenic and iconic park sites. Suggested donation is $5 and more information is available at www.mountpisgaharboretum.com
12:00pm UO Baseball vs. Seattle U. (PK Park)
**Events in BOLD are official UO Family Programs events
Save the Date! Hotel Rates and Savings for Homecoming and Family Weekend October 26-28, 2012!
Please note that hotel rates in the Eugene/Springfield area are higher than normal for this event due to the home football game versus the University of Colorado.
The Best Western Greentree Inn's
1759 Franklin Boulevard
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 485-2727
www.Bestwestern.com
Rates: $189.99 for a two Queen or single king room per night, 10% discount for 3 night stay or more
Comfort Inn and Suites
247 Melton Road
Creswell, Oregon 97426
Rates: $129.00 for a King and $139.00 for two Queens
Inn at the 5th
205 East 6th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 743-4099
www.Innat5th.com
Rates: starting at $359
Lanzarotta Bed and Breakfast
Located in the valley, 4.5 miles from the King Estate vineyard
Mark and Beth Lanzarotta 541-686-0336
www.lanzbandb.com
Rates: Two rooms $110.00 and the Yew suite is $165.00
McKenzie Orchards B&B 34694
Karen and Tom Reid
McKenzie View Drive
Springfield, OR 97478
541-515-8153
www.mkobb.com
Quality Inn & Suites
(541) 726-9266
(541) 744- 2643 – Fax
Review the Quality Inn & Suites - Springfield on TripAdvisor
University Inn & Suites
Rates: Deluxe Queens starting at $130, Deluxe Two Doubles starting at $140
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley River Way| Eugene, Oregon 97401
Office 541-681-5073 | Fax 541-687-0289
Rates: starting at $184
Village Green Resort and Gardens
725 Row River Road
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
1-800-343-7666
Rates: Ask for the University of Oregon Fall Family Weekend.