Thursday, September 17, 2026 / Downtown Eugene
Popsicles, paletas and community meet at Riverfront Park tonight
The free, family-friendly Third Thursday gathering celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Popsicles in the Park — Paletas en el Parque brings the Communities of Color & Allies Network to Downtown Riverfront Park from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today. The gathering celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and is open to everyone.
The event is hosted through the Lane County Equity and Community Consortium, a regional group of public-service agencies and jurisdictions. Its Third Thursday series is built for informal community connection among people of color, social-justice allies and equity workers.
The park is at 701 E. Eighth Avenue in Eugene. The City calendar describes the event as family-friendly.
Field notes
What changed: The September Third Thursday event is tonight at Downtown Riverfront Park, with a Hispanic Heritage Month theme.
Why it matters: It offers a free, low-pressure place to meet people across Lane County's public-service and community networks.
Who may be affected: Families, people of color, social-justice allies, equity workers and anyone interested in the local network.