Holiday Calendar Dec. 7-13

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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.

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