7th annual
Eugene Youth Math Festival
10am-1pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026
McArthur Court, University of Oregon
1601 University St, Eugene, Oregon
Join us for an exciting day of mathematical discovery! Explore over 50 engaging stations where you can:
- Solve fascinating puzzles and challenges
- Play strategy games and build structures
- Create mathematical art and origami
- Conduct hands-on experiments
- And much more!
Children of all math levels are welcome—even those who don’t particularly like math!
**Last year, nearly 500 children explored hands-on math activities with over 150 enthusiastic volunteers.**
FREE admission • Ages 5-14 • No registration needed
Important Information
Adult Supervision Required: Festival volunteers cannot supervise unaccompanied children.
Photo Policy: Anyone attending may be photographed for future event promotion. Photo release required at entry.
Food & Drinks: Please bring water bottles and snacks – The closest dining options are a 5-minute walk away at EMU.
How can you help?
The Math Festival is an annual event organized and run by amazing volunteers: faculty, students, parents, and community members.
**Last year, over 150 volunteers helped make the festival possible for nearly 500 children—and we need your help to do it again!**
There are two great ways to get involved:
Volunteer with Us
Help prepare and run the festival—no advanced math background needed, just enthusiasm for helping children explore and have fun!
At the Festival:
- Manage activity stations (puzzles, origami, games, hands-on experiments)
- All materials and instructions provided
- Time commitment: 9:30 AM–1:30 PM on February 28 (shorter shifts available)
Before the Festival (January–February):
- Help with event promotion and community outreach
- Assist with materials preparation and organization
Sponsor the Festival
The Math Festival is no longer supported by our NSF grant, and we need your help to keep this free event open to all children.
Your tax-deductible donation helps us purchase materials, rent the venue, and share the joy of mathematical discovery with hundreds of students.
We welcome both individual donors and business sponsors!
The Eugene Youth Math Festival is sponsored by the University of Oregon Department of Mathematics and your generous support.
Looking to get in contact with an event organizer? Send a message to the Eugene Youth Math Festival.