Bend Magazine

Somewhere That's Green's Magical Markets of Merriment
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Somewhere That’s Green, 1017 NE 2nd St, Bend, 97701
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

Bend Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
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.

Bevel Holiday Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Shop with 11 different vendors each day. Donate to Toys for Tots and enjoy a festive beverage.
Santa will be here 2-4pm both days!

Paws and Claus Winter Market at Ponch's Place
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct, Bend, 97701, United States
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Ponch’s Place! Join us for a festive afternoon featuring artisan vendors, live music, holiday crafts & gifts, and seasonal food and drinks. Santa will be making a special appearance, so bring your friends, family, and even your furry companions. Our team will be on hand to capture the holiday magic with the big man in the red suit! Get into the holiday spirit with live music and enjoy seasonal treats like hot chocolate and mulled cider to keep you warm and cozy.

Sunriver Brewing Annual Holiday Makers Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Sunriver Brewing Taproom, 56840 Venture Lane, Sunriver, 97707
Mark our Holiday Makers Market on your calendars!
Local vendors, discounted beer and tasty empanadas from @hotlavabakery
We still have room for more vendors, so if you are interested, please reach out to brewery@sunriverbrewingcompany.com.
Cheers! And Happy Holidays!

Sunriver Resort Wine and Cuisine Stroll
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Lodge Kitchen will be hosting the Sunriver Wine & Cuisine Stroll — a fun and lively event featuring tastings from Oregon, Washington, and California wineries, creative bites from the Sunriver Resort executive culinary team, and live music. Tickets include a commemorative tasting glass, appetizers, and entry to the tasting event.
Featured Wineries:
Duckhorn
Argyle
Irvine & Roberts
Stoller
King Estate
Cakebread
Michael David
Pine Ridge
Seven Hills
Seghesio
Archery Summit
Robert Hall
Bledsoe and Doubleback
Charles Krug
& more!

Cascade Chorale's Holiday Magic - A Season's Journey
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 2025-12-08 17:00 | Tower Theatre
Under the masterful direction and artistry of James W. Knox, this concert offers not just a collection of carols and choral works, but a meditative progression through the themes of mystery, wonder, joy, and community that define this time of year. Come share in the joy at the Tower Theatre on December 6 and 7 from 7-9 p.m.

Summit and Bend High School Theatre Present: Head Over Heels
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Summit High School Theater, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr, Bend, 97703, United States
Summit High School and Bend Senior High School unite for their first-ever joint production with Head Over Heels, the irresistible jukebox musical set to the chart-topping hits of The Go-Go’s. Inspired by Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, the show follows the royal court of Arcadia after a prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi warns that the kingdom will lose its “Beat,” the life force that sustains its prosperity. Determined to outwit fate, King Basilius leads the court on a wild journey through the woods where mistaken identities, unexpected romance, and gender-expansive disguises turn tradition on its head. The result is a vibrant celebration of authenticity, acceptance, and love.
Featuring high-energy vocals, a live rock band, and Ancient Greece-meets-the-1980s design, this production invites audiences to groove along to iconic songs including “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Free Holiday Dog Photo at Mountain Dogs Pet Resort
2025-12-07 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:30 | Mountain Dogs Pet Resort, 1044 SE Paiute Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Mountain Dogs Pet Resort, a newly opened dog daycare and boarding facility in Southeast Bend, is inviting local families to participate in a free holiday photo event featuring their dogs. The event is open to the public, but we are asking families to register in advance at https://bit.ly/MountainDogsHolidayPhotos.
Attendees may choose from two themed backdrops: a traditional photo with Santa or a Hanukkah-themed setting for those who celebrate. Families are welcome to join their dogs in the photos.
The dates for the photo sessions are:
Saturday, 12/6/25 10AM-2:30 PM
Sunday, 12/7/25 10AM-2:30 PM
Saturday, 12/13/25 10AM-2:30 PM

Holiday Brunch Barket with Kendall Cares
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Kendall Audi Dealership, 1045 SE 3rd St, Bend, 97702
Come celebrate the holidays with Street Dog Hero at this year’s Holiday Brunch Barket! This year, we are teaming up with the Kendall Cares Program to host a Holiday Barket on December 7th from 11am-2pm at the Kendall Audi Dealership in Bend. We will have adoptable dogs, snacks, mimosas, photos with Santa, and lots of amazing local businesses!

The Barn in Sisters Holiday Market
2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | The Barn in Sisters, 171 E Main Ave, Sisters, 97759, United States
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.

Kindred Holiday Market
2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Spork, 937 NW Newport Ave, Bend, 97703
Kindred Market – a community-centered holiday gathering of local makers and handcrafted goods – returns December 7th at Spork Bend.
Shop unique gifts, meet the artisans behind them, and celebrate shopping locally this season. Donations collected for Latino Community Association. 11–4 PM | Free entry

Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Bend
2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
Celebrate one of Downtown Bend’s most magical traditions!
Join us in Brandis Square for an evening full of holiday cheer, music, and community.
5 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7th
Visit with Santa
Enjoy performances from local choirs
Tree Lighting at 6:00 PM
Bring your loved ones, soak in the festive atmosphere, and help us kick off the holiday season as we light the Downtown Bend Christmas Tree.

Holiday Lights & Cookie Run With FootZone
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:00 | FootZone Bend, 842 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join us for an evening of running, cookies and holiday cheer at our annual FootZone Cookie Run! Bring your friends, your festive spirit and, if you’d like, your best homemade cookies.
We’ll kick things off with a 3 mile run highlighting some of the neighborhood’s best holiday lights and decorations, all within close proximity. There will also be a shorter course for those interested.
After the run, warm up with hot cocoa and cookies! We’ll also hold our annual Cookie Contest, with judging based on taste, visual appeal and overall holiday vibe. Email col@footzonebend to enter the contest. The winner gets bragging rights and a $25 FootZone gift card!

Winter Nights at High Desert Museum
2025-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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.
Special hands-on activities for kids of all ages, including scavenger hunts.
Regional beverage tastings from Sunriver Brewing, Cascade Lakes Brewing, Avid Cider, Laurel Ridge Winery and more.
A festive photo booth to create your fun family portrait.
Delicious snacks and dinner items at the Rimrock Café.
Holiday shopping at Silver Sage Trading with complimentary gift wrapping.

Each Thursday evening includes a theme — from wearing your coziest socks to donning that silver track suit. Enjoy music and crafts, explore exhibitions, munch on tasty treats, sip and mingle with friends and celebrate the season. Get your tickets early and save!

Holiday Movie Nights at Tin Pan Theater
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Tin Pan Theater, 869 Northwest Tin Pan Alley, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we know you’ve been waiting all year… Our Holiday Movie lineup has arrived! Tickets are live and already selling quickly, so secure your seats now!
Die Hard 12.11 at 6:30 pm, 12.23 at 8 pm
Home Alone 12.21 at 3 pm, 12.25 at 3:30 pm
Love Actually 12.04 at 6 pm, 12.24 6:30 pm
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 12.25 at 6:30 pm
The Holdovers 12.18 at 6:30 pm

Holiday Lights Paddle Parade
2025-12-12 16:00 | Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Light up the Deschutes River at dusk at the annual Holiday Lights Paddle Parade. Adorn your kayak, canoe or paddleboard with festive holiday lights. Spectators can bundle up and catch the illuminated spectacle as it floats through the Old Mill District.

A Blue Christmas: Ornament Painting Workshop
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Pine & Prism, 856 NW Bond St. Suite 202, Bend, 97701
Join professional artist, Michelle Schultz, for an enchanting Ornament Painting Workshop!
This is your invitation to pause amidst the holiday hustle and embrace a moment of tranquility and creativity. In our cozy, candlelit space, let your imagination run wild as you paint beautiful ornaments, sip wine, and set meaningful intentions for the season. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with yourself and celebrate the quiet magic of the holidays.
-All materials, beverages, and vibes provided.
Spots are limited, so reserve your spot now and indulge in an intimate, creative escape that nourishes your spirit.
No Experience Necessary.
Age Limit 21+

St. Lucia Day Celebration at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse
2025-12-13 07:00 - 13:00 | Fika Sisters Coffeehouse, 201 E Sun Ranch Dr suite c, Sisters, 97759, United States
Beginning early morning, celebrate “St.Lucia” at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse. Ring in the start of Christmas in the form of candlelight, coffee discounts and the sounds of local harpist, Becky Smith. Then, enjoy local artists, vendors and Christmas storytelling. All day, there will be cookie decorating and St. Lucia Day crafts with yummy baked goods and gingerbread lattes to be delighted by all!

The Locavore Holiday Gift Faire
2025-12-13 09:00 - 15:00 | 61980 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, OR 97703 United States, United States, Skyline Ranch Road Bend, 61380
Bend, Oregon — December 13, 2025 — The most beloved holiday market in Central Oregon returns for its 17th year! The Locavore Holiday Gift Faire, hosted by Central Oregon Locavore Nonprofit, will take place Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (61980 Skyline Ranch Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a special VIP Shopping Hour from 9–10 a.m.

Craft-O! Holiday Bazaar
2025-12-13 09:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00 | The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend, 97702
Craft-O! is the ultimate destination for locally crafted holiday shopping, hosted by The Workhouse, Gathered Wares, ​Mud Lake Studios, Furnish Hope & Home and Desert Rose Cactus Lounge. Peruse offerings from around 50 talented artisan vendors, and warm up at Cafe Des Chutes with boozy lattes, hot cocoa or a glass ​of wine.
