Bend Family Loop: Week of Jan. 26-29

Hi there,

We have a newsletter packed with activities, camp registration dates, and Friday no-school day options for your kids this week. Let’s jump right in!

–Megan

Here’s what’s happening this week!

🫟 Toddler Time: Messy Monday!
9am–12pm • Ages 0-5 • More info
📍Mountain Air, 20495 Murray Rd. #150

Get some big energy out in the trampoline park, then head to the activity room for some fun (and messy!) sensory play.

🤸 Toddlers & Tots Play 
9-11am • Ages 1-5 • More info
📍Cascade Indoor Sports, 20775 High Desert Ln.

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.

📚 Preschool Storytime
10:30am • Ages 3-5 • Free
📍Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave.

Storytime for ages 3–5 with stories, songs, and rhymes that build early literacy and social skills.

🧘 Kid’s Yoga
4pm • Ages 3+ • More info
📍Namaspa Yoga, 1135 NW Galveston Ave.

This interactive kids yoga class helps kids connect to their body and mind, and runs at the same time as the adult’s Vin/Yin class, so you can get some time on the mat, too.

🖨️ Intro to 3D Printing
5:30pm • Ages 8-17 • Register
📍 DIY Cave, 444 SE 9th St.

Kids learn the basics of 3D printing and create their own custom project to print and take home. Beginners and intermediate beginners (including repeat participants) are welcome and will continue to grow their skills each time they join.

👯 Twins & Multiples Meetup
9am • Ages 0-5 • Register
📍Play Society, 70 SW Century Dr. #110

Meet other families with twins & multiples at this community-building play group. Coffee & donut holes provided.

⛸️ Parent-Tot Open Skate
10am • Ages 5 & under
📍The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way

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.

👶 1-and-Under Meetup
11:30am • Ages 0-12 months(ish) • Register
📍Play Society, 70 SW Century Dr. #110

Get ready for the cutest playdate ever at this baby open play meetup. Meet other parents and bond over sleep(less) schedules, milestones, and sweet giggles. Coffee & donuts provided.

📚 Bilingual Stories & Songs
11:30am • Ages 0-5 • Free
📍Deschutes Children's Foundation, 2125 NE Daggett Ln.

A family-friendly storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs in both Spanish and English!

🎲 With A Child: Dungeons and Dragons
5:45pm • Ages 6-15 • Register
📍Samara Learning Center, 230 NE 9th St.

Learn how to run a D&D campaign together! This parent-child class goes over everything from the basic rules, to tips on building characters and creating imaginative stories and adventures, with an emphasis on collaboration and fun. New and experienced players are welcome.

🎶 Music & Making!
9am–12pm • Ages 0-5 • More info
📍Mountain Air, 20495 Murray Rd. #150

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!

📚 Hello! Storytime
10:30am • Ages 0-5 • Free • More info
📍Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr.

Join Ms. Kathy for a half hour of storytime and songs. This week’s theme is rhymes, so get ready for some fun word-play!

📚 Toddler Storytime
10:30am • Ages 18-26 months • Free
📍Deschutes Children's Foundation, 2125 NE Daggett Ln.

This active storytime is full of rhymes, songs, and movement (and of course, reading!) designed just for toddlers

🎨 Recycled Arts
3pm • Ages 1-10 • Register
📍Play Theory Cafe, 2221 NE 3rd St. Suite 200

A creative art session using toilet paper rolls, bottle caps, paint, cardboard and more! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring along any clean, recyclable items along to add to the fun.

🎨 Family Art Play
4pm • Ages 6 & under • Register
📍Two Suns Art Studio, 70 SW Century Dr.

This special family edition of Art Play features open ended paint and sensory stations for ages 9 months to 6 years, with plenty of time to explore and create side by side. This week’s theme is “Arctic”!

📐 Kids Sheet Metal Art
5pm • Ages 10-17 • Register
📍DIY Cave, 444 SE 9th St.

Learn about metal art and sculpture in this hands-on class. With an emphasis on safety and creativity, kids will learn how to cut and shape sheet metal, add texture and dimension, and finish off their piece to display at home.

🤸 Toddler Open Play w/ Bubble Party
9am–12pm • Ages 10mo–5yr • More info
📍Free Spirit, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr. Ste 150

Climb, jump, and slide during this open play time with obstacle courses, climbing walls, and chasing bubbles!

🕳️ Backpack Explorers: Burrowing Beasts
10am • Ages 3-5 • Register
📍High Desert Museum, 59800 Hwy 97

Learn about and meet the burrowing animals at the High Desert Museum in this hour-long session lead by museum staff.

🤸 Toddler Time Storytime & Crafts
11am–12pm • Ages 0-5 • More info
📍Mountain Air, 20495 Murray Rd. #150

An hour long storytime and craft during toddler jump time. Get some big energy out starting at 9am, then put on those listening ears for interactive stories and creativity.

🎨 Storytime Art
1pm • Ages 3-5 • Register
📍Two Suns Art Studio, 70 SW Century Dr.

Learn about different artists and artistic styles in this play-based art class. Using stories and a little bit of teacher guidance, kids will create both individual and communal creative projects as well as have time to engage in open-ended exploration stations. Register for a single class as a drop in, or get a discount for the whole session!

🧠 Our Children’s Future
5:45-8:30pm • Parent event • Get tickets
📍Hanai, 62430 Eagle Rd.

Childhood educator Anna Zalewski and community-builder Dr. Drew Collins lead a talk to shine a spotlight on the creativity and originality of children with ADHD, neurodivergent, high energy and "Spectrum" diagnosis. Connect and share with other parents, learn about challenges facing today’s schools and families, and hear about fresh teaching ideas and alternative learning strategies.

Here are a few upcoming dates to stick onto your calendar!

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.

Bend-La Pine schools will be closed on Friday 1/30. Here are some camp options to keep your kid engaged:

🤸 Tula Movement Arts • 9am–2pm • Grades K-5 • Register
🌋 Fire & Ice with OTB Arts •.9am–1pm •.Grades K-5 • Register
🧠 Intro to STEAM Using LEGO • 9am–12pm • Ages 5-6 • Register
🧠 STEAM Using LEGO • 1-4pm • Ages 7-11 • Register
🤸 Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy • 9am–2pm • Ages 6-12 • Register
🏀 COBO Youth Hoop Camp • 9–11:30am • Ages 7-12 • Register
✨ Westside Village Day Camp • 7:45am–5pm • Ages 5-14 • Register
🎨 Intro Art Explorers • 9am–12pm • Ages 5-6 • Register
✨ Samara No-School Hang Out Day • 9am–3pm • Ages 6-14 • Register
🧠 STEAM Workshop • 9am–2:30pm • Ages 6-12 • Register
✨ Kids Inc. No-School Day • 8:30am–4:30pm • Ages 5-11 • Register

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