What's happening in Eugene this weekend? Here are 4 events and a hike to check out
Escape the spring showers this weekend with a magical musical, a rocking concert or even an RV extravaganza. For those wanting some outdoor fun, head to Hendricks Park for a quick hike from Ribbon Trail to Floral Hill.
Here's a roundup of four events worth checking out in the Eugene area this weekend.
'Mary Poppins Jr.'
Join North Eugene Theater and Film Company for a magic-filled weekend with "Mary Poppins Jr." The cast is made up of students in grades four through eight with high school students comprising the backstage crew. The show runs Friday and Saturday and will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased online at www.northeugenetheater.com.
When: 6 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Where: North Eugene High School, 200 Silver Lane.
'9 to 5: The Musical'
Join South Eugene High School Theater for the opening of "9 to 5: The Musical" featuring classic hits from Dolly Parton. The show opens Friday and runs through March 19. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $15 for adults. They can be purchased online at southeugenetheater.com or at the door until 30 minutes before the show starts.
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: South Eugene High School, 400 E 19th Ave.
An evening with Umphrey's McGee
Celebrate 25 years of the eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey's McGee by joining the band for a performance on Friday. General admission tickets are $38 and can be purchased online at mcdonaldtheatre.com, 21+ reserved seating tickets are $50. Tickets will also be available at the McDonald Theatre Box Office the day of the show beginning at 5:30 p.m. unless sold out.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
Where: McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St.
Oregon State Eugene Spring RV Show
In the market for an RV? You're in luck. Head to the Lane County Fairgrounds for the 55th annual Oregon State Eugene Spring RV Show this weekend. New and used RVs from Western Oregon's top regional dealerships will be available. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and can be purchased at the event. Kids 16 and under are free. Admission is good for all show days. Parking is free.
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W 13th Ave.
Ribbon Trail to Floral Hill
Hendricks Park is located just over a mile from the University of Oregon, making it an extremely convenient option for those looking to get outside. Visitors can explore more than 78 acres of mature forest and rhododendron and native plant gardens using the many trails winding through the park.
For those looking for a quicker hike that will still get your heart rate up, check out Ribbon Trail to Floral Hill. This 1.6-mile out-and-back route should take you about 45 minutes. To get to the start of the trail, take East 30th Avenue to the Spring Boulevard exit. Head north on Spring Boulevard and the trailhead is right off the exit to your right. There is accessible street parking next to the trailhead.
The path winds through a beautiful forest with lots of shade. There aren’t many viewpoints during the hike, although you can see glimpses of Moon Mountain along the way.
Throughout the hike you’ll want to follow signs pointing toward Hendricks Park and then Floral Hill.
Since the hike is out-and-back, you can choose to turn around at any point, but I followed signs all the way down to the Floral Hill trailhead and then turned around.
Another option is to do the hike in reverse by starting at Floral Hill trailhead (located off of Floral Hill Drive) and hiking to the Ribbon Trail trailhead.
Makenzie Elliott covers breaking news and public safety for The Register-Guard. Reach her at MElliott@gannett.com. Find her on Twitter at @makenzielliott.
This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Hike Ribbon Trail to Floral Hill at Eugene's Hendricks Park
