Hi there,

Hope you had a great weekend and are looking forward to the week ahead! My toddler, her grandparents, and I got to enjoy a morning soak at McMenamins today (highly recommend!) so we are feeling relaxed and ready for the days ahead. There are a few new events for little ones this week as well as some recurring favorites, so let’s jump right in!

In this week’s Loop:

—Megan

Here’s what’s happening this week!

🫟 Toddler Time: Messy Monday!
🕘 9am–12pm 📍Mountain Air ⭐️ Ages 0-5
Mountain Air’s toddler times now feature rotating themes and activities, and this week starts with a penguin ice rescue sensory activity! Get some big energy out on the trampolines and then exercise those fine motor moves using tools, hammers, and some creativity to set penguins free from the ice. → More info

📚 Preschool Storytime
🕥 10:30am 📍Deschutes Historical Museum ⭐️ Ages 3-5
Storytime for ages 3–5 with stories, songs, and rhymes that build early literacy and social skills. → More info

🎶 Music & Movement
🕤 9:30am 📍Play Society ⭐️ Ages 0-5
Kiddos can move and groove with Miss Melinda from OTB Arts during this 45 minute music class followed by and hour of open play. Expect singing, dancing, and a chance to explore different instruments together. → More info & register

⛸️ Parent-Tot Open Skate
🕤 10-11:15am 📍The Pavilion ⭐️ Ages 5 & under
Instructors are on hand to support new skaters and their parents during this session of family skate. Admission is $8 per person (kids under 3 are free!) and includes rentals.

📚 Baby Storytime
🕥 10:30am 📍Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus ⭐️ Ages 0-18 months
Snuggle in for storytime with simple stories, songs, and rhymes for babies 0–18 months. Just fifteen minutes (perfect for short attention spans!) → More info

📚 Hello! Storytime
🕥 10:30am 📍Roundabout Books ⭐️ Ages 0-5
Join Ms. Kathy for a fun storytime filled with movement, music, and stories. To celebrate the new year, this week’s theme is “NEW!” → More info

🤸 Read, Move, & Groove!
🕐 1pm 📍The Little Gym ⭐️ Ages 4 months+
If your little one loves stories but just can’t sit still (🙋🏼‍♀️) this storytime experience was made for them. It’s an hour of interactive storytelling paired with dancing, tumbling, and movement meant to bring stories to life. → More info & register

📚 Toddler Storytime
🕥 10:30am 📍Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus ⭐️ Ages 18-36 months
This active storytime is full of rhymes, songs, and movement (and of course, reading!) designed just for toddlers. → More info

🎨 Music & Making!
🕥 10:30am 📍Mountain Air ⭐️ Ages 0-5
This movement & music focused class lead by Ms. Melinda of OTB Arts will be happening during toddler jump (9am-12pm) and is free to join with regular entry. An hour of songs, creative movement, and music! → More info

📚 Family Storytime
🕦 11:30am 📍Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus ⭐️ Ages 0-5
Bring the whole crew to family storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for ages 0–5. Practice listening, moving, and early literacy skills together while you sing and play along. → More info

🏫 Central Oregon Children's Museum Popup
🕐 1-2:30pm 📍Sunriver Library ⭐️ Ages 0-11
Head down to the Sunriver Library to experience some of the favorite exhibits from the Central Oregon Children’s Museum. This drop in session is free to attend. → More info

🎨 Art Club
🕐 1:15pm 📍Two Suns Art Studio ⭐️ Ages 6-11
Unwind after school with this early release art class that will hands messy and those creative juices flowing. → More info & register

🤸 Toddler Storytime Studio
🕤 11:00am 📍Mountain Air ⭐️ Ages 0-5
An hour long storytime and craft lead by Ms. Meredith during toddler jump time. Get some big energy out starting at 9am, then put on those listening ears for interactive stories and creativity. → More info

⛸️ With A Child Skate
🕤 9:30-11:15am 📍The Pavilion ⭐️ All ages
Get out on the ice with your kiddo during a mellow, family-friendly skate session. Admission is $8 per person when accompanying a child (kids under 3 are free!) and includes rentals.

❄️ Backpack Explorers: Winter Impressions
🕙 10am 📍High Desert Museum ⭐️ Ages 3-5
Explore the museum grounds on a guided walk that will engage all the senses! Get inspired by the sights, sounds, and smells of the winter landscape, followed by an indoor craft. → More info & register

💫 B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development
🕥 10:30am 📍Redmond Library ⭐️ Ages 0-5
Little ones can dive into sensory play with toys, instruments, and crafts while parents & caregivers learn simple ways to support their sensory skills, big feelings, and early literacy. A free drop in session, welcoming to all abilities. → More info

🎤 Teen Open Mic Night
🕔 5pm 📍Open Arts Center ⭐️ Ages 12-18 (all ages for audience)
Share your talents with an encouraging and creative community–whether it’s music, song, poetry, dance, or comedy. Teens can register here if they want to preform, and all are welcome to attend to support our local teen artists! → More info

🏒 The Oregon Ducks are coming to The Pavilion! Here’s a chance to take your little ice hockey fan to a Ducks game without having to drive over the mountain. U of O will be playing the University of Alabama this Friday and Saturday in the Plateau Forest Products Bend Outdoor Classic. → Buy your tickets for Friday or Saturday

Summer camp registration opens this week for the following camps:

⛺️ Plan ahead for summer! I compiled all the summer day camp info I could find into this 2026 Summer Camps Guide! It’s an easy reference for what’s available for different age groups and interests, along with registration opening dates and link.

Most schools will be closed this upcoming Monday, January 19th, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you’re looking for options for your kiddo to have a day of fun, here are some no-school day camps and activities that still have availability!

MLK Day Camp
🕧 12:30-3:30pm 📍The Little Gym ⭐️ Ages 3-12 → More info & register

Circus Play Camp
🕘 9am-3pm 📍Lava City Cirque ⭐️ Ages 5+
Crafts, games, and aerial fun! Half day options (9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm) or full day (9am-3pm) available. → More info & register

Art Explorers With Fun Works Inc
🕐 1-4pm 📍Silver Rail Elementary ⭐️ Ages 7-12 → More info & register

Intro Art Explorers With Fun Works Inc
🕘 9am–12pm 📍Silver Rail Elementary ⭐️ Ages 5-6 → More info & register

COBO Youth Hoop Camp
🕘 9:00-11:30am 📍Cascade Middle School Gym ⭐️ Grades 3-5 → More info & register

Fun Works Inc. STEAM Using LEGO
🕐 1-4pm 📍TBD ⭐️ Ages 7-12 → More info & register

Fun Works Inc. Intro to STEAM Using LEGO
🕘 9am-12pm 📍TBD ⭐️ Ages 5-6 → More info & register

Camp Fire No School Day Camp
🕘 9am–3pm 📍Amity Creek ⭐️ Grades K-5 → More info & register

Camp Fire Babysitting Training
🕘 9am–5pm 📍Camp Fire Central Oregon (150 NE Hawthorne Ave.) ⭐️ Ages 12-17 → More info & register

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