Bend Family Loop: Weekend of Feb. 6-8

Hi there,

So, does a weekend involving ice cream for breakfast and adoptable pups at a Puppy Bowl event sound like pure joy or pure chaos? (A little bit of both? 😅)

In this weekend’s Loop:

• Weekend activities & events
• First Fridays Art Walk preview
• Kid’s Night Out

Let’s jump right in!

–Megan

Here’s what’s happening this weekend!

🤸 Toddler Open Play w/ Storytime
9am–12pm • Ages 10mo–5yr • More info
📍Free Spirit (320 SW Powerhouse Dr. #150)

Climb, jump, and slide during this open play time with obstacle courses and climbing walls then wind down with a storytime.

🎨 Art Play
10am • Ages 2-4 • Register
📍Two Suns Art Studio (70 SW Century Dr.)

Let your tiny artists get creative with open-ended art and sensory stations. Expect messy hands and lots of playful experimenting (without having to deal with the cleanup!).

🎶 POUND + Sound
4-5pm • Ages 4-9 • Register in advance
📍Discovery West (1123 NW Ochoa Dr, #100)

A pop-up music & movement class that brings a playful blend of movement and sound to supports confidence, focus, emotional regulation, coordination, teamwork, and joyful expression.

💞 Family Valentine’s Dance
5-6:30pm • All ages • More info
📍The Little Gym (61334 S Hwy 97 #190)

Dress up and hit the dance floor with the whole family with fun music, activities, and lots of dance party energy.

🎶 Winter On The Pond
5-7pm • Family-friendly • Free
📍Bend Brewing Co (1019 NW Brooks St.)

Warm up with fire pits & Dive Bar Theology, a local favorite known for their high-energy covers.

🎥 Friday Night Lights
5:30-8:30pm • Ages 7-14 • Register
📍Steller Jay Creative (369 NE Revere Ave.)

Have a budding filmmaker interested in stop-motion animation? Drop them off for a Friday night of learning the technique and making a short film with all the equipment and guidance they need from the folks at Steller Jay Creative!

🛠️ Kids Building Workshop
9am • All ages • Free • Register
📍Home Depot (63465 N. Hwy 97)

Build a penguin mailbox while learning basic tool & building skills.

🍦 National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
9am-12pm • All ages • See the menu
📍Elly’s Ice Cream (921 NW Mt. Washington Dr.)

Celebrate this wacky “holiday” with a special menu of imaginative breakfast-meets-ice cream creations like granola or Belgian waffle sundaes, cereal shakes, and affogato (for the grown-ups 😉).

🧠 Start the Conversation
9am–12pm • Parent event • Free • Register
📍Hanai (62430 Eagle Rd.)

Learn practical strategies for having age-appropriate conversations with your tween/teen about drugs, sex, and school attendance. Connect with other parents and practice approaches in a supportive, non-judgmental environment in this free session facilitated by Dr. Amy Yillik with Culture of Care.

💝 Skylark Social Club Hearts for Hope
9:30-11:30am • All ages • Free • RSVP
📍Skylark Children’s Academy (301 NW Crosby Dr.)

Create, connect, and give back. Make pillows for the children at Bend’s Ronald McDonald House, take a parent & me yoga class, decorate cookies, and get silly together in a Valentine’s Day-themed photo booth.

🎨 Paint Together: Penguins
10am • Ages 6-12 • Register
📍Larkspur CC (1600 SE Reed Market Rd.)

Learn about acrylic painting while creating a one of a kind, dual-canvas work of art with your kiddo.

💌 Valentines Day Cards
10am–12pm • All ages • Free • More info
📍Michael’s (63485 N Hwy 97)

All the supplies to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards will be provided at this free drop-in crafting event.

🌋 Exhibition Opening: Under Pressure
10am-4pm • All ages • More info
📍High Desert Museum (59800 S. Highway 97)

Be the first to check out the museum's newest exhibit! Explore volcanoes through hands-on activities, touch real volcanic rock, and discover the explosive science behind these natural powerhouses.

📚 Family Storytime
10:30am • Ages 0-5 • Free
📍Larkspur CC (1600 SE Reed Market Rd.)

Put on those listening ears and get ready for stories, songs, and movement during this family storytime!

🧑‍🍳 Marshmallow Madness
2pm • Ages 8-12 • Register
📍Larkspur CC (1600 SE Reed Market Rd.)

Create your own fluffy homemade marshmallows from scratch! Learn the simple science behind these sweet treats and experiment with fun flavors.

🤸 Resilience Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs
3-:4:30pm • Ages 7-17 • More info
📍Discovery West (1123 NW Ochoa Dr.)

Build confidence and resilience through movement, breathwork, and reflection. Young entrepreneurs learn practical tools to manage stress, bounce back from setbacks, and handle challenges in business and life.

🐶 Puppy Bowl Pre-Party & Adoption Event
1-4pm • Family-friendly • More info
📍River’s Place (787 NE Purcell Blvd.)

Whether you’re looking to add to your family, or just want to give some pups a bit of love, Street Dog Hero & River’s Place are hosting an adoption event with pups to meet, vendors, raffle prizes, and puppy games.

🎶 Moonlight Ski Concert
5:30 & 7:30pm • Family-friendly • More info
📍Meissner Sno-Park (Milepost 14, SW Century Dr.)

Ski or snowshoe candlelit trails under the stars, or simply relax by the fire pit or cozy lodge, while enjoying live piano music by Paula Dreyer (who will be taking Valentine's song requests for this show only!). Two showtimes available, kids of all ages welcome.

🤸 Open Ninja Play
9-10:30am • Ages 5 & under
10:30-12pm • Ages 1-13
📍Free Spirit (320 SW Powerhouse Dr. #150)

Get some energy out before the big game with obstacle courses, rock climbing, slides, rope bridges, and fun challenges.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Mini + Me Yoga
10:00am • Ages 0-3 • Register
📍Hanai (62430 Eagle Rd.)

A mellow, all-levels yoga class designed for families with young children. Kids can practice alongside you or play nearby while you stretch and move in a welcoming space.

🎨 Fun with Clay: Unicorns
11am–1pm • Ages 5-15 • Register
📍Harmon Park Clay Studio (1100 NW Harmon Blvd)

Learn hand-building and glazing techniques as you create unicorn-themed sculptures with your child.

⛸ Family Skate
12:30-2:30pm • All ages
📍The Pavilion (1001 Southwest Bradbury Way)

Lace up your skates and enjoy a discounted family-friendly ice skating session. It’s only $8 per person and includes rentals (kids under 3 are free!)

📍Downtown Bend • 5-8pm • Family-friendly • Free

Explore the art and shops downtown during February’s First Fridays Art Walk!

Come early to snag a black sesame brioche donut at Pika Pika (949 NW Bond St.) starting at 2:30pm to enjoy with a Vietnamese coffee or bubble tea while browsing their collection of gifts & collectibles.

Stop by the Sweethearts Gallery Hop (42 NW Greenwood Avenue, next to Silver Moon Brewing) for a dessert bar, landscapes by local artist Becca Klassy, and live music.

Impress (or embarass) your kids with your dance moves during Dive Bar Theology’s cover set at Winter On The Pond (1019 NW Brooks St.). Or for something a little more low-key, swing by the Tower Theater (835 NW Wall St) to enjoy a free performance by the High Desert Chamber Players.

If you’re feeling inspired, join a Community Mural Painting! TEAL Tea & Art Lounge (1024 NW Bond St.) will be open for a first peek for those who want to help paint their space. It’s basically a wall-sized paint by numbers piece—all ages and skill levels welcome!

🖼️ See more art walk events

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

🤸 Camp Fire Kids Night Out
Friday • 5:30-8:30pm • Ages 4-11 • More info
📍Amity Creek School (437 NW Wall St.)

Certified Camp Fire babysitters and staff will lead kids in games, crafts, and more! The location is perfect if you’re looking to hit Art Walk kid-free. 🍕 Dinner included.

🍿 Kids Night Out: Olympics!
Friday • 4:30-7pm • Ages 5 & up • Register
📍Mrs. Marcelles School of Dance (425 NE Windy Knolls Dr.)

An Olympics-themed evening with crafts, games, and a movie (Ice Age). 🍕 Pizza included.

🤸 Ninja Night Out
Saturday • 5:30-8:30pm • Ages 6-13 • More info
📍Free Spirit (320 SW Powerhouse Dr #150)

Free Spirit coaches lead an evening of obstacle course races, team-building games, and ninja challenges.

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