Hi friends,

Well, we’re in the holiday home stretch and I hope you’re all finding some moments of peace among all the bustle!

This week is a little quieter around town, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out with the kids so you’re not cooped up in the house during school break 😅

—Megan

Here’s what’s happening this week!

🧩 Open Play
🕗 8am–2pm 📍Play Society ⭐️ Ages 0-5
This is the only open play time here this week, so if you’re looking for some low key fun, today’s the day. (Psst–don’t forget that they offer free coffee! 😉). Play sessions have been full lately, so we highly recommend pre-booking. → reserve a time (save 10%!)

🤸 Toddlers & Tots Play
🕘 9-11am 📍Cascade Indoor Sports ⭐️ Ages 1-5
Enjoy climbing and sliding in the Bigger Play Thing without the “big kid” energy during this toddler-friendly open play time. There will also be Strider bikes, balloons, soccer balls, and more available for play. → more info

🚂 The Train Man
🕙 10am-12:30pm & 3-5:30pm 📍Downtown Library ⭐️ All ages
Kids (and adults!) who love trains will be in awe of Michael the Train Man’s extensive miniature railroad. Expect there to be a bit of a line; last entrances are at 12:15pm and 5:15pm.→ more info

🎄 Gingerbread Christmas Party
🕦 11:30am 📍Beat of My Art Studio ⭐️ Ages 4-8
Drop off the kiddos off for arts & crafts, games, cookies, and hot cocoa, lead by Ms. Shaey at the Beat of My Art Studio. Meanwhile, you can get a few errands done (or just hang at a coffee shop for a moment of peace 😉). → More info

🎅 A Very Merry Monday (with a visit from Santa!)
🕔 Music starts 5pm 📍On Tap ⭐️ All ages
Celebrate a very merry Monday with ornament painting, live music (5-7pm), a visit from Santa (5:30-6:30pm), fire pits, hot cocoa, and all-day happy hour pricing. → More info

🥞 Brunch with Santa
🕣 8:30am 📍Sunriver Resort Great Hall ⭐️ All ages
Enjoy a memorable brunch with Santa and his friends! Photos are included, and kids 5 & under are free. → Reservations

🛝 Toddler Time
🕙 9am-10am 📍Mountain Air ⭐️ Ages 0-5
We hear a giant inflatable slide will be joining the usual bouncy fun during toddler time! → more info

🚂 The Train Man
🕙 10am-12:30pm & 3-5:30pm 📍Downtown Library ⭐️ All ages
Last entrances are at 12:15pm and 5:15pm.→ more info

🍿 The Polar Express
🕕 11am 📍Regal Old Mill Theater ⭐️ All ages
Experience the magic of The Polar Express on the big screen! → more info

🍿 Elf
🕕 6:00pm 📍SHARC (Sunriver) ⭐️ All ages
Spend the evening with Buddy the Elf as he single handedly cranks holiday cheer up to eleven. This free family-friendly event will be held in Benham Hall with open seating, so bring your own blankets, pillows, or chairs to get comfy. → more info

🤸 Toddler Open Play
🕘 9-10:30am & 10:30am–12pm 📍Free Spirit ⭐️ Ages 10 months–5 years
Get all that pre-Christmas spirited energy out early in the day. Obstacle courses, climbing wall, slides and more! → more info

⛷️ Santa on the Slopes
🕙 10am-2pm 📍Mt. Bachelor ⭐️ All ages
Catch Santa cruising the slopes at Mt. Bachelor, handing out candy and posing for quick photos between runs. Fun surprise for kids whether they ski or just watch from the lodge. ‼️ The mountain is still closed as of writing, but there’s still hope it will open after the latest storms. Check the website before heading up! → More info

⛸️ Outdoor Open Skate
📍7th Mountain Resort ⭐️ All ages
Bundle up and lace up for open skate at Bend’s original outdoor ice rink. Warm up between laps at the fire pits with a warm drink or hot cocoa from the Outfitter Bar. ‼️ 7th Mountain hopes to be able to open the rink on Monday, but call ahead to double check! → more info

🎅 Santa Run
🕚 11am 📍Mt. Bachelor ⭐️ All ages
Trade Christmas pajamas for Santa suits and join a the Santa Run group ride at Mt. Bachelor. Older kids can ski along, while little ones stay cozy in the lodge and watch the Santas get their turns in. ‼️ The mountain is still closed as of writing, but there’s still hope it will open after the latest storms. Check the website before heading up! → More info

🍿 It’s a Wonderful Life
🕚 11am 📍Regal Old Mill Theater ⭐️ PG
Make a new Christmas tradition with a matinee of It’s a Wonderful Life. → Tickets

⛸️ Outdoor Open Skate
📍7th Mountain Resort ⭐️ All ages
Music, twinkle lights, snow glinting on the surrounding pines… this outdoor rink is a magical place to enjoy a family skate after your Christmas morning festivities. ‼️ 7th Mountain hopes to be able to open the rink on Monday, but call ahead to double check! → more info

BLP Schools & those that follow their calendar will be closed for the next two weeks. Here are a few camp options that still have availability this week or next:

JRs Camp @ Cascade Indoor Sports
⭐️ Ages 3-6 🗓️ 12/22-23 & 12/29-31 🕘 9am-1pm ⛺️ more info

Play Theory
⭐️ Ages 3-10 🗓️ 12/22-23 & 12/29-30 🕗 8am-1pm ⛺️ more info

The Little Gym
⭐️ Ages 3-12 🗓️ 12/22-23 & 12/29-31 🕧 12:30-3:30pm ⛺️ more info

Lava City Cirque
⭐️ Ages 5+ 🗓️ 12/22-23+26 & 12/29-30+1/2 🕘 varies ⛺️ more info

Bend Parks & Rec
⭐️ Ages 5-14 🗓️ times & dates vary by program ⛺️ more info

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