Holiday events in Central Oregon
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Menorah lighting for Chanukah at the Old Mill District on Wednesday.
The 12 Wild Days of Christmas: Deals every day up until Christmas; all day; Wild Ride Brewing Co., 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.
12 Days of Holiday Deals: A different bargain offering each day through Christmas Eve, check website or Instagram for the daily discount plus enjoy 15% off mixed half cases or 20% off mixed full cases every day; noon-4 p.m.; free, price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
Thursday 12/19
Holiday Watercolor People Blobs: Learn to paint human figures using the blob technique; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; free, registration required; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1070.
Three Sisters Lions Club 12th Annual Holiday Faire: Selection of handmade items from local vendors for sale; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Three Sisters Lions Club, 141 W. Main St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-410-0896.
Friday 12/20
Angels and Stars — A Ukrainian Christmas Soirée: Experience a Ukrainian Christmas, there will be music, storytelling, art and cuisine; 5-8 p.m.; $15, children ages 6-18 $7, children under 6 free; Café Des Chutes, 50 SE Scott St., Suite #22, Bend; artsprouts.org or 541-668-6114.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch End-of-Year Open House: Tour facilities, meet staff and board of directors and learn about the positive difference being made in the lives of Central Oregon Veterans; 5-7 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, 65920 SW 61st St, Bend; facebook.com/share/1HLjGxjaNm or 541-706-9062.
SantaLand: Visit Santa at the Old Mill District; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/533296729368808 or 541-312-0131.
Swingin’ Tower Christmas: Host Mollie Tennant (“Cats,” “Mamma Mia,” “Les Miz”) heads a cast of local performers accompanied onstage by her husband Jim’s live 16-piece big band; 7-9:30 p.m.; $46 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Three Sisters Lions Club 12th Annual Holiday Faire: Selection of handmade items from local vendors for sale; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Three Sisters Lions Club, 141 W. Main St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-410-0896.
Ugly Sweater Day: Let your server know you are participating in Ugly Sweater Day for $2 off cocktails from the seasonal illustrated cocktail menu and $2 off an order of tots; 10 a.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.
Saturday 12/21
11th 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 OR-126, Powell Butte; 541-548-3066.
Holiday Spirit Market hosted by Justicia Healing + Groove Yoga: There will be crystals, artisan jewelry, perfumes, knits, natural skincare, fine ceramics, artwork, mushrooms-based snacks and supplements, felt-burn hats, hand-poured candles and more for sale; 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; free; Groove Yoga, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend; facebook.com/share/1GfwkPMAN1 or 541-706-9288.
SantaLand: Visit Santa at the Old Mill District; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/533296729368808 or 541-312-0131.
Santa’s Workshop: A place where families can experience the warmth of tradition, the joy of creativity, and the excitement of holiday festivities; 3-6 p.m.; $35; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com or 866-320-5024.
Scary Christmas — Hypho ft. Twombmates: EDM in the Webfoot Garage; 9 p.m.; $10 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
Swingin’ Tower Christmas: Host Mollie Tennant (“Cats,” “Mamma Mia,” “Les Miz”) heads a cast of local performers accompanied onstage by her husband Jim’s live 16-piece big band; 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m.; $46 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Three Sisters Lions Club 12th Annual Holiday Faire: Selection of handmade items from local vendors for sale; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Three Sisters Lions Club, 141 W. Main St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-410-0896.
Sunday 12/22
Private Breakfast with Santa: A private buffet breakfast with Santa; 9 a.m.; $18; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.
SantaLand: Visit Santa at the Old Mill District; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/533296729368808 or 541-312-0131.
Swingin’ Tower Christmas: Host Mollie Tennant (“Cats,” “Mamma Mia,” “Les Miz”) heads a cast of local performers accompanied onstage by her husband Jim’s live 16-piece big band; 2-3:30 p.m.; $46 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Monday 12/23
SantaLand: Visit Santa at the Old Mill District; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/533296729368808 or 541-312-0131.
Tuesday 12/24
Christmas Eve: Celebrate Christmas Eve at The Monkless Brasserie, accepting reservations for all party sizes; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Christmas Eve Dinner: Curated by Chef Ryan Eisert, includes an artichoke beignet with creme fraiche, chive and perigord truffle chicken marsala with maple sweet potato mash and more; 5-7:30 p.m.; $95 per person; Juniper Preserve, 65765 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com or 866-320-5024.
Maragas Winery Christmas Eve Open House: A cup of mulled wine, spiced popcorn and live Christmas Carols, all complimentary from the winery; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; free, asking for $10 or more donations for the food bank; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com or 541-546-5464.
Wednesday 12/25
Menorah Lighting for Chanukah: Join the Chabad of Central Oregon for its annual Menorah Lighting in the Old Mill District; 4 p.m.; 520 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite #624, Bend; facebook.com/events/881268847273385.