Tuesdays
Kids Yoga Teacher Training
YOGA – Join Namaspa’s lead children’s yoga trainer, Deven Sisler, to become a certified children’s yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She has developed a comprehensive 95-hour teacher training online that is perfect for parents or educators who want to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness with children.
Namaspa Yoga
Online | $450 per module
namaspa.com
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Family Story Time
READ – Come to the library for stories, songs and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness for children 0-5 years and family engagement.
Downtown Bend Library
Free
deschuteslibrary.org
Thursdays
Board Game Social Club
GAMES – Join the fun from 6-10pm. Bring your friends, your family or come alone and make some new friends. Play games from the library, have some drinks and a great time. We look forward to seeing you there.
Modern Games
$5
moderngamesbend.com/
February 19 – 22
Ride the Cyclone (High School Edition)
MUSICAL – Join Ponderosa Players’ talented cast as they entertain audiences with this dark, amusing production. With catchy tunes and a live band, this is one you’ll not want to miss!
February 22
Mountainfilm On Tour: Bend-Night Two
FUNDRAISER – The Tower Theatre is excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 22nd year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for Central Oregon.
Monster Truck Nitro Tour
SHOW – The Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the First Interstate Bank Center at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for two monster shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action!
February 24 + March 3
Kids Woodworking
CRAFT – In this two-day workshop, kids will have an outlet for their creativity and tackle design challenges using technical problem-solving skills and mathematics to design and craft something special. Kids will focus on design, measurement, and layout techniques while gaining experience with power tools. This is a wonderful program for young makers, introducing them to the joy of woodworking and the pride of creating something with their own hands. Beginners and intermediate beginners are welcome and will progress in their skill level.
February 25
Kids Intro to Welding
CRAFT – In this hands-on class, kids will cut steel with a torch and weld those pieces back together. They’ll learn some amazing skills and take their creations home. Beginners and intermediate beginners are welcome and will progress in their skill level.
February 25 + March 18
Bite of Robotics
PLAY – Curious about robotics or simply searching for a fun, family-friendly and FREE activity in Central Oregon? Come to one or more of Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Bit(e) of Robotics events, where people of all ages are welcome! Try your hand at LEGO® robotics and experiment with other cool robotic technologies under the guidance of trained staff.
February 26
Hygge with the Library
READ – Grab a family member and join us for a hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) afternoon at the library! Hygge is the Danish practice of coziness and warmth and is perfect for long, cold nights. Enjoy board games, books, coloring, puzzles, hot chocolate and of course, a cozy atmosphere. This is a multi-generational event so bring your grandparents, your aunt or even your second cousin to bond and be hygge together.
February 27
Museum & Me
EXPLORE – This event provides a quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more.
February 28 – March 9
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
MUSICAL – Mountain View High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Matilda the Musical, a captivating stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved novel. The show runs from February 28 to March 2 and continues from March 7 to 9 in the Mountain View High School Auditorium.
March 1 – 2, 15 – 16, 24 – 30
Snowshoe with a Ranger
SNOWSHOE – Discover Your Forest offers donation based 90-minute interpretive tours mid-December through late March. Learn about winter ecology at Mt. Bachelor and the geology of Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest watershed and the plants and animals found throughout this area while on a snowshoe hike led by U.S. Forest Service Volunteer Rangers. Programs are located at our West Village Base area.
March 2
Singing In the Rain
MUSICAL – Check out the classic cinematic blockbuster film for only 50 cents at the Tower Theatre. “Singin’ in the Rain” is a film from 1952 with a running time of 103 minutes.
March 4
Infant Music Together Workshop
MUSIC – It’s never too early to start your baby with music classes! You’ve probably already noticed how your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing a song to soothe them. Developing your baby’s natural musicality will open the door to a world of possibility, not only for music learning but for all learning.
March 6
Forrest Gump
MOVIE – Winner of six Oscars, this acclaimed comedy-drama depicts the history of the United States from the 1950s to the 70s from the perspective of an innocent, slow-witted, yet charming, Alabama man whose lifelong yearning is simply to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
March 7
Pride Bonfire Snowshoe Tour
OUTDOOR – Celebrate Winter PrideFest and inclusivity in the outdoors in true Bend fashion as you strap on snowshoes and jaunt through the forest for a magical night gathered around a glowing bonfire. Children 8 and older are welcome. The tour includes a 10% PRIDE discount and free boot and pant rentals if needed.
Piano Flow Live at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
SKI – Ski the candlelit trails under the stars at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, while award-winning pianist, Paula Dreyer, serenades you with her beautiful piano music. Enjoy hot drinks and menu specials at the Nordic Cafe, take a Nordic ski or snowshoe and celebrate the season in the great outdoors. Costumes, headlamps and glow-in-the-dark attire are encouraged!
March 7 – May 2
Youth Flag Football
FITNESS – Cascade Indoor Sports is now in its eleventh year of arena flag football! This is a fun, active, engaging program that doesn’t take itself too seriously. After all, sports are about FUN! Start talking to your friends because space is limited, and this program will fill.
March 8
Winter Carnival
CARNIVAL – The premiere event of the season, Winter Carnival has been a tradition at Hoodoo for decades and includes a number of free events (no lift ticket required to participate in Winter Carnival games): ax throwing, frisbee golf, musical chairs, a three-legged obstacle race, a team tube race, a hula-hoop contest, a fly-athalon, a pie eating contest, a ski javelin throw, an archery contest, a Hoodoo employee snow sculpture contest and bingo.
March 12
B.U.R.S.T
MOVEMENT – Mindfulness activities help teach bodies and minds how to regulate the nervous system. Learning mindfulness exercises as children instills the tools kids need throughout their lives in school, home and communities. Families will learn mindfulness and emotion-regulation together through fun and engaging stretches and games.
March 14
Tangled
MOVIE – Catch the beloved Disney movie about the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel, at the Tower. The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time and who she really is.
Chaos with the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon
MUSEUM – With this chaotic Children’s Museum of Central Oregon collection, we’re sure to have a blast! Experiment with the wacky wind tunnel, send balls rolling down tracks you set on the magnet wall and make some noise with the sound exhibits.
March 15
Art in Nature: Warming Hut Yoga
YOGA – Join Wanderlust Tours for a soul stirring evening as you embark on a snowshoe adventure under the twinkling night sky. Weaving through the forest, you will come upon a quaint warming hut where you will ground yourself with a guided yoga practice by firelight!.
Family Planetarium Exploration
LEARN – Join the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for an interpreter-led tour of the solar system in their inflatable planetarium! Explore the constellations visible in the night sky, discuss how they change throughout the year and then blast off and learn about the planets of the solar system. Participants will be able to explore self-guided activities while waiting for their planetarium viewing.
Prineville Ride-Along Bike Parade
BIKE – Sponsored by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance and hosted by Good Bike Co., the parade is supported by the Prineville Composite Youth Race Team. The parade and events are open to all cycling types and all ages. So, decorate your bikes, bring the kids and have fun. Check the schedule for a list of all age-appropriate events.
Lucky Leprechaun 5K, 10K Run or Walk
RUN – Don’t miss the Lucky Leprechaun Run or Walk through the charming town of Sisters. Grab your green gear and run, walk, skip or trot this chip-timed race! Enjoy the Irish finisher party in the grassy knoll thanks to Luckey’s Woodsman and Sisters Meat and Smokehouse. Strollers, dogs and kids are welcome!
March 16
Paddy Pint Run
RUN – Participation in this run benefits the Oregon Dental Foundation’s “Tooth Taxi,” a mobile dental clinic dedicated to oral health education that provides charitable care for vulnerable children. Walkers, joggers, dogs and kids of all ages are welcome. Choose your distance: 2 miles, 5k or 10k. Kids 5 and under are free.
March 17
Calm the Chaos: Family Yoga Workshop
YOGA – This class will include a full-body warm-up, partner yoga accessible for all ages, gentle and calming touch exercises and a resting time. We will also read from instructor Deven’s selection of books inspiring mindfulness and yoga in the home and have time to color and chat with other families.
March 18
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time at Mountain Air
READ – Join Mountain Air Trampoline Park for an exclusive toddler time jump session complete with storytelling! During this event, the entire facility is reserved for children five years old and younger to enjoy for two hours. We will also be hearing some amazing stories read by Ms. Meredith from the Assistance League of Bend!
March 30
Kids Ninja Warrior Competition
PLAY – Get ready for this adrenaline-pumping competition, which is an area qualifier for the UNAA Season 10. Participants will take on a thrilling array of ninja challenges designed to test their skills. Each kid athlete will get a shot at navigating the obstacle course with expert judges scoring points and time. There will also be a 30-minute open gym.
April 1
Bite of Robotics
PLAY – Curious about robotics or simply searching for a fun, family-friendly and FREE activity in Central Oregon? Come to one or more of Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Bit(e) of Robotics events, where people of all ages are welcome! Try your hand at LEGO® robotics and experiment with other cool robotic technologies under the guidance of our trained robotics staff member.
April 2 – 5
High Desert Stampede
RODEO – Check out this fast-paced, entertaining event. Avid rodeo fans will enjoy the world champion athletes and animals. Even if you’re just looking for a fun evening, come join the party!
April 4
The Untold Story of Sharks
LEARN – Embark with Dr. Jess Cramp on a journey through the National Geographic archives to discover the work of pioneering women in shark science, before diving into Cramp’s present-day work at the frontier of shark research and conservation. Through vivid storytelling and photography, Cramp will take audiences to the South Pacific in search of elusive shark breeding grounds and discuss what it means to save sharks while working with communities struggling to maintain traditional ways of life.
Big Wave Challenge
SKI – Join Mt Bachelor in celebrating the 13th year of the Big Wave Challenge hosted by legendary big wave surfer, Gerry Lopez. This event is a snowboard contest held on a custom-built course, featuring a series of sweeping banked corners, quarter pipes and spines, all incorporating the natural terrain. The result is a series of wave-like features linked up along a flowing course that brings the surf to the mountains!
April 5
EGG-tastic Baskets!
CRAFT – Hop on over to the library. Create and decorate a spring basket, while listening to egg-cellent music. Play games and make seasonal crafts. Registration is required. This activity is geared towards kids 0-11 years old.
April 11 – 13
Subaru Winterfest
SKI – Subaru is thrilled to welcome back, Subaru Winterfest, a one-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour that invites friends, family, skiers, snowboarders, music fans and dog-lovers alike to bask in their love of winter and adventure! Come enjoy live music, Subaru swag, the latest in adventure gear, free snacks and beverages, activities for your pup and amazing daily giveaways!
April 18
Easter Open Play
PLAY – Reserve your spot for this open play designed especially for kids six and under. Watch their faces light up as they discover hidden Easter egg treasures. Capture the magic with photos alongside Nibbles, the enchanting Easter Bunny. The fun continues with bubbles, lively music and endless excitement!
April 19
Salmon Run
RUN – Kick off the 2025 race season with this exciting Oregon tradition and one of the oldest races in Bend. Draw inspiration from the iconic salmon of the Pacific Northwest, while joining hundreds of runners on their own journeys along the beautiful Deschutes River. With three distances: 5K, 10K and half marathon, there is a race for everyone. All ages welcome. No dogs, please.
Little Fry Run (Part of Salmon Run)
RUN – Help your little fry hatch into a runner – enter them into the Little Fry Run, which is part of the Salmon Run. If your child is too young to run with the big salmon, this fun run will still get them moving upstream! Various distances depending on age. Kids 10 and under are welcome.
April 26
The Cascade Crest Nordic Race & Tour
OUTDOOR – Check out this Nordic ski event, which boasts four different race distances. The 25k is an adventure that winds through the Mt. Bachelor trail system, out to the Todd Lake Road and back into Dutchman Flat Meadow with picturesque views along the way. The 12.5k event is a shorter loop that shares a portion of the 25k course. The 5k course takes a short loop through the beautiful Dutchman Flat Meadow. All ages welcome. Races start at 10am.
This article appears in BendNest Spring 2025.
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