Events

A lovely collection of local makers and vendors with gifts for the whole family. Come shop local for Shop Small Saturday at the Commons Cafe in downtown Bend.

Valerie Holgers' Académie de Ballet Classique is proud to present The Nutcracker: A Child’s Tale, Sponsored by Wolf Construction & Development. This holiday ballet takes place on the eve of Christmas when a young girl, Clara, befriends a nutcracker. The nutcracker magically comes to life to bravely fight an evil mouse king to whisk Clara...

There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than at Brasada Ranch. Throughout the afternoon, explore the Holiday Artisan Market, featuring local artists and makers offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts, from pottery and jewelry to fine art and seasonal goods. Indoors, enjoy live music, festive snacks for kids and adults alike, and fun holiday...

The Bend Moonlight Market is back and ready to celebrate the winter season with flair! Treasure hunt for a curated selection of local goods, delectable food, live music and even flash tattoos. Bend's original night market is the perfect place to support Central Oregon's creative community.

Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Makers Market! From 10 AM to 4 PM at The Barn. Shop local and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

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

Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea: A British...

Photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan will share breathtaking stories of survival, Indigenous resilience, and ecological kinship. Through images and stories spanning the globe from the Arctic to Australia, Yüyan reminds us that when we protect the more-than-human world, we are also protecting ourselves. Part of Central Oregon LandWatch's 2025 Livable Future Forum.

Photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan will share breathtaking stories of survival, Indigenous resilience, and ecological kinship. Through images and stories spanning the globe from the Arctic to Australia, Yüyan reminds us that when we protect the more-than-human world, we are also protecting ourselves.

The weather outside is getting colder. There's frost on the ground and a nip in the air. Winter is coming! Join us after hours in the warmth of the Museum for festive fun every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) when Winter Nights returns. Here's what to expect each evening: Cookie decorating, storytelling and dance parties....

An evening of community, shopping, small bites, bubbles, and a few festive surprises. You're invited to Season & Co. at Iris and Stout- a cozy holiday gathering complete with small bites, bubbly, and a showcase of local makers we adore. Wander the shop, find your new favorites, and enjoy 10% off your purchase during the party. Together, we'll...