Chabad of Central Oregon will light the Menorah in the Old Mill District. Gather for music, performances, delicious treats, and a joyful ceremony that marks the beginning of the Festival of Lights. 🌟 This annual celebration welcomes everyone to share in a moment of unity, hope, and community as the Menorah shines bright.
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
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. […]
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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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: […]
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
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
