Holiday Calendar Dec. 7-13
Published 9:00 am Tuesday, December 5, 2023
- A large crowd watches as Rabbi Yitzchok Feldman lights the first torch on a giant menorah at Center Plaza in the Old Mill District in Bend in 2021. Chabad of Central Oregon is hosting the event this year to observe the first night of Chanukah on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Thursday 12/7
Bend YP Holiday Party: A networking event with raffle prizes, games and more; 5-7 p.m.; $25, $15 members, free for Passport holders; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; bendchamber.org or 541-388-8331.
Jabad of Central Oregon: There will be a Menorah lighting to celebrate Chanukah plus doughnuts, hot drinks, music, fire dancers and more; 4 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; jewishbend.com or 541-312-0131.
Friday 12/8
Christmas in the Pines: A drive-thru light display will be open every Fri., Sat and Sunday through New Years Day; 5:30-9 p.m.; free; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St., Prineville; crookcountyfairgrounds.com or 541-447-6575.
SantaLand: Santa will be next to Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com/event or 541-312-0131.
Saturday 12/9
10th Annual Live Drive-Thru Nativity: Over 80 participants construct, paint and prepare six unique scenes depicting the Christmas story following the travels of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, where Mary gave birth to Jesus; 5-8 p.m.; free; Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 SW Highway 126, Powell Butte; 541-548-3066.
Christmas in the Pines: A drive thru light display will be open every Fri., Sat and Sunday through New Years Day; 5:30-9 p.m.; free; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St., Prineville; crookcountyfairgrounds.com or 541-447-6575.
SantaLand: Santa will be next to Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com/event or 541-312-0131.
Santa’s Brunch Visit: Take photos with Santa; 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; reservations required; Sunriver Lodge, 17728 Abbot Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 206-329-2878.
Tuba Christmas: Students and accomplished musicians will perform holiday songs; 2-3 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Community College Bend Campus Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.
Sunday 12/10
Breakfast with Santa: Eat with Santa to benefit Family Access Network; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $25 adults, $15 for kids 3-12 years old; FivePine Lodge & Resort., 1021 E Desperado Trail, Sisters; sisterscountry.com.
SantaLand: Santa will be next to Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com/event or 541-312-0131.
Monday 12/11
Know Gather — Festive Cookies & Bars: Learn new cookie recipes, discover how to make cookie bars with layers of delicious ingredients; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free. register for the Zoom link; deschuteslibrary.org.
Tuesday 12/12
Know Gather — Wreath Making Workshop: Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths and add extra touches such as cones, berries, bows, and more; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.
Wednesday 12/13
Know Gather — Caroling by Central Oregon Mastersingers: Enjoy traditional carols and fun arrangements of holiday classics with an ensemble of the Central Oregon mastersingers; 12:15-12:45 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Holiday in a Jar Workshop: Mix up healthy gift recipes in a jar; 1:30-2:30 p.m.; free; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.
Santa Pajama Jam Open Play: Wear pajamas and take photos with Santa Claus and his elves while our coaches lead games; 2-3:30 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.; $24; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.