Hi there,

To those who celebrate, Merry Christmas! To those who don’t, happy almost weekend! I hope you had a wonderful day and had a chance to enjoy time together with your family.

I’m keeping this email short today. My kiddos have both conked out for naps and as soon as I finish writing this, I’m joining them 🙌🏻

Let’s jump in!

—Megan

Here’s what’s happening this weekend!

🤸 Toddler Time
🕘 9-10am 📍Mountain Air ⭐️ Ages 1-5
Today’s toddler time features “Zorb Balls”—basically human-sized hamster balls to roll around in! → more info

🤸 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
This is the last weekend to catch a quirky Bend holiday tradition—the Train Man! In its 25th year, this events brings a whimsical and extensive model train collection to the library. Last entrances are at 12:15pm and 5:15pm. → more info

🤸 Family Open Play
🕘 9-10:30am 📍Tula Movement Arts ⭐️ Age 7 & under
Get moving with obstacle courses, bounce house, and more during this open play session at the Tula studio. → 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

📚 Storytime
🕚 11am 📍Barnes & Noble ⭐️ All ages
Grab a warm drink at the cafe and then cozy up in the Children’s Department for a morning storytime. → more info

🍪 Kids Après: Cookie Decorating
🕛 12-2pm 📍Mt. Bachelor ⭐️ All ages
Warm up with cookie decorating at the West Village Lodge. Cookies, icing, sprinkles and more will be provided! → more info

🎶 Mavis & Bretz
🕒 3-5pm 📍Bend Cider Co. (Tumalo) ⭐️ All ages
Bundle up and grab a seat by the fire pits to hear Americana-folk-bluegrass-rock jams performed by Central Oregon musicians Mavis & Bretz. Enjoy a cider or a n/a drink and order from their light tapas menu or bring your own food (O.K. and encouraged by the venue!) to enjoy in the outdoor tent. → more info

🚂 The Train Man
🕙 10am-12:30pm & 3-5:30pm 📍Downtown Library ⭐️ All ages
Your last chance to catch the Train Man at the library! → more info

🐴 Carriage Ride at Black Butte Ranch
🕚 11am–3pm 📍Black Butte Ranch ⭐️ All ages
Enjoy a half hour horse-drawn carriage ride through Black Butte Ranch. Small kids are free if they sit on a lap! This is a fun holiday tradition (and fairly affordable, too!). → buy tickets

🍪 Kids Après: Cookie Decorating
🕛 12-2pm 📍Mt. Bachelor ⭐️ All ages
Let the kids get creative with cookie decorating at the West Village Lodge. → more info

🏒 Youth Stick Time
🕞 3:45-4:45pm 📍The Pavilion ⭐️ Ages 5-12
Think “open gym” for hockey kids. Bring skates and sticks (plus full gear for kids under 12) for casual, no pressure ice time to practice skating, shooting, and puck handling, with an adult welcome on the ice to help coach. → more info & register

Opportunities for you get a little time without the kids (hello, date night!).

🤸 Kids Night Out: Laser Tag
🗓️ Friday 🕖 6-9pm 📍Mountain Air ⭐️ Ages 4-12
Jump time, games, and staff led activities. Pizza provided. → register

🤸 Ninja Night (Parent’s Night Out)
🗓️ Saturday 🕠 5:30-8:30pm 📍Free Spirit ⭐️ Ages 6-13
Free Spirit coaches lead an evening of obstacle course races, team-building games, and ninja challenges. → register

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