Come meet Sandra Claus, grab a freshly baked cookie, a butterbeer or hot cocoa, and get into the magical mood of winter! New makers each weekend! Nov 29/30, Dec 6/7, Dec 13/14, Dec 20/21. 10 am-5 pm
Experience the magic of the annual Bend Christmas Parade with the theme “The Heart of Christmas.” Join the festivities in downtown Bend and revel in the beloved holiday tradition that marks the start of the season each year. To learn more, please reach out to Cascade Lakes Relay and the Bend Christmas Parade.
Have brunch with Santa and all of his Sunriver friends. There will be delectable food and fun holiday characters to mix and mingle with! Now accepting online reservations for parties up to 8, by clicking the link below. For parties of 9 or more, or for general inquiries, please email greathalltraditions@sunriver-resort.com or call 541-593-3762.
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Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s $20 Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists. Join us to celebrate with live music, food, drinks and $20 art. Costumes encouraged. Portions of the event will be […]
🎃 Downtown Trick or Treating (1-3pm) Meet and greet local Downtown Bend business owners as you trick or treat with your little ones. (12 and under). 🎃 Downtown Costume Contest (3:30pm) Show us your best costume and compete to win a prize ( ages 12 and under). Meet at The Commons Cafe & Taproom at […]
The Museum will be open from 10:00 am — 4:00 pm through March 31, 2022.
Fire can have dire consequences for those in its path. How can adaptations of forests in the face of natural disturbances be beneficial to biodiversity? Join Ariel Cowen, regional fire specialist, and Thomas D. Stokely, forestry and natural resources extension agent from Oregon State University Extension, for the story of how fire has shaped the […]
Don’t miss the final day of Bend’s biggest little art show, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The High Desert Museum is honored to host this year’s $20 Art Show. This year promises to be bigger than ever featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists for the low, low price of […]
In honor of Veterans Day, we are proud to offer free admission all day to all United States Armed Forces veterans.
Join Bend's "Best Vintage Clothing Stores," Revival Vintage and Luck of the Draw, for their monthly Thrifty Thursday party. Shop local guest vendors with a free Avid or Boneyard in hand, while enjoying funk vinyl spinning live in the background. Thrifty Thursday is your monthly local one-stop shop...perfect for the holidays and without the shipping […]
The anticipation begins! EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, held the third Thursday of the month, is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Join us for the November 2021 PubTalk as our attending companies pitch to a live and […]
Through the stories of five Indigenous runners, Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States and running as an expression of empowerment, sovereignty and cultural revitalization today.
Museum Closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
