2025 Sunriver Oktoberfest Events at SHARC
2025-09-27 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center), 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Celebrate the fall season with an afternoon and evening of world-class Oktoberfest-themed and European-inspired beers, German-inspired food, activities for kids, music, and dance at SHARC. This event is proudly presented by Sunriver Brewing Co.
Event Details:
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 | 2 to 7 p.m.
At SHARC (57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR)
Event Lodging:
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Event Attractions & Schedule:

Beer Garden

Sunriver Brewing Company is delighted to be assembling a collection of world-class Oktoberfest-themed and European-inspired beers from the most highly awarded craft breweries in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll be pouring amazing beers from our colleagues at Von Ebert, Grains of Wrath, Fort George, pFriem, and many more.
Great Food
German-inspired food will be available for purchase at the event. Menu coming soon!
Activities for the Kids
Lawn games, axe throwing, inflatable obstacle course, and face painting!
Cost of Entry:
Ages 0-3 – FREE
Ages 4-20 – $5
21 and older – $20 (receive a souvenir glass, while supplies last)
*Runners participating in the 5k and 10k get $5 off tickets. Must present runners bib for discount.
Event Schedule:
2:00 pm – Doors open for event
4:00 pm – Best Dressed Competition (prizes available!)
4:30 pm – Beer Stein Holding Competition (prizes available!)
5:00 pm – Music starts. Artist: Jeshua Marshall and the Flood
7:00 pm – Music ends/Event Ends

This is just ONE event, part of a whole WEEKEND of events for Sunriver Oktoberfest. Click here to find information about the entire weekend.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no furry friends or outside food and drink permitted. There will be ample seating available indoors, but you are welcome to bring low-back chairs and blankets to sit outside and enjoy the live music.

2025 Sunriver Fall Festival
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Celebrate the Autumn season with the annual Fall Festival hosted by the Sunriver Resort.
Event Details
October 11-12, 2025 | 2 pm – 5 pm
Located at The Sunriver Resort Lodge
Fall Festival Attractions
This fun-filled weekend will be entertaining for the whole family, featuring exciting attractions and activities such as:

Pumpkin Bowling
Pumkin Painting
A Pumpkin Patch
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
Putting Course
Bounce Houses
Local Vedors
Fall-inspired Food and Beverages

This festival will get you into the fall mood and create fun memories to look back on for years to come!

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2025 Sunriver Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center), 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Celebrate the fantastic world of fungi at the 9th Annual Sunriver Fungi Festival and Mushroom Show with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and the Central Oregon Mushroom Club!
Enjoy activities for all ages, guided walks, a mushroom marketplace, food trucks, and more!
Event Details:

Saturday, October 11, 2025

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year, it will be hosted in a bigger location at SHARC – Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (more parking and more room!)

Event Activities:

Mushroom Display
Guided Mushroom Walks
Cooking Demonstrations
Mushroom Marketplace
Children’s Activities
Mushroom Hunting Resources
Mushroom ID Station
Food Trucks

Admission Rates:

$14 Adults / $9 Children for Pre-registration Online

$15 Adults / $10 Children at the door on the day of:
Adult: $15
Child (ages 4-12): $10
Child (under 4): Free

COMC Members: $10
SROA: Free
Veterans: Free

Learn more and plan your visit: https://fungifest.snco.org/
Know Before You Go:

FungiFest & Mushroom Show takes place on the campus of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, located at 57245 River Road in Sunriver.
Tickets will be available at the door. Last entry is at 2:30 p.m.
SNCO, SROA, and members of the Central Oregon Mushroom Club receive discounted admission to the event with the appropriate code.
Dogs are not permitted; service animals excepted.
Bring a shopping bag and stock up at the mushroom marketplace.

This year’s FungiFest artwork features a chicken of the woods mushroom, illustrated by artist Julie Hamilton. Visit with her in person at the Mushroom Show!

Event image originally posted by the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory.

2025 TravelAbility Summit
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-15 14:00 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Join the 2025 TravelAbility Summit from October 13th to October 15th in Sunriver, Oregon. Learn from industry leaders, meet accessible travel influencers, and stay up to date on new innovations in assistive technology for the travel industry.
Click here to register!
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Booking more than one rental? Take 10% off nightly rent with code: FAMILY10

Event Topics

How to design and market inclusive travel products and services
How to reach and engage travelers with disabilities and other emerging markets
How to create accessible and inclusive destinations and experiences
How to leverage technology and innovation to enhance accessibility and inclusion
How to be a good steward for your destination
How the emerging markets of stewardship and accessibility intersect with one another

Event Itinerary:
Sunday, October 12th
Arrive at Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon.
Day 1 – Monday, October 13th
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Breakfast Buffet
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Conference Programming
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch on your own – View Area Restaurants
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Conference Programming
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Day 2 – Tuesday, October 14th
7:15 am – 8:45 am
Breakfast Buffet
8:45 am – 1:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Conference Programming
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:20 pm
Exhibits Open
Conference Programming
Day 3 – Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Conference Programming
Exhibits Open
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch

Register for the 2025 TravelAbility Summit
Space is limited! Learn more and register for this event today at: travelability.net

Event image and details were created by the TravelAbility Summit team and found on thier website.

Trick-or-Treat at The Village at Sunriver
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | The Village At Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Bring your littles to The Village at Sunriver on Halloween and enjoy business-to-business trick-or-treating!
Event Details:
Date/Time: Oct. 31, 2025 | 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: The Village at Sunriver – 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver, OR 97707
Activities:
Police and Fire vehicles will be located in the courtyard for additional trick-or-treat locations. Look for the “Trick-or-Treat Here” signs in the window to know which businesses to enter. Search around The Village at Sunriver for decorated pumpkins during the Pumpkin Hunt. Stop by The Pavilion to pick up your free Pumpkin Hunt list, return it completed for a prize! Lists and prizes available while supplies last, limit one per trick-or-treater.

Trunk-or-Treat in Sunriver
2025-10-31 17:30 - 19:30 | The Door Church, 56885 Enterprise Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Join The Door Church in Sunriver for their annual Trunk-or-Treat! Enjoy tons of candy for the littles, free hot dogs & apple cider, and a bunch of spooky fun!
Event Details:
Oct. 31, 2025 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
At the Door Church (56885 Enterprise Dr., Sunriver, OR)

Halloween Night at The Owl's Nest
2025-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | The Owl’s Nest, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Enjoy a thrilling Halloween evening at The Owl’s Nest! With trick-or-treating, delicious drinks, and contests with prizes, this will be a Halloween event you don’t want to miss.
Event Details
Oct. 31, 2025 | Starting at 6:00 pm
At The Owl’s Nest (17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR)
Event Activities & Highlights

Candy for Trick-or-Treaters
Drink Specials
Costume Contest with Prizes (6-8 pm)
-Categories: Scariest, Cutest, Most Original, and Best Group or Duo
-Winners announced at 8:30 pm

Veterans Day at the High Desert Museum
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Veterans get in free to the High Desert Museum on November 11!
They will be honoring Veterans Day all day long with free admission for veterans, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11. Experience the inspiring artwork of Joe Feddersen, explore the world beneath our feet in Soil Alive!, and discover the aftermath of wildfire in Hollow and Still.
Active-duty service members and up to five family members receive free Museum admission through the Blue Star Museums program every day. Thank you for your service!
Event Details
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
FREE for veterans.
The museum will be open to the general public.
Plan your visit: highdesertmuseum.org
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Photo courtesy of the High Desert Museum.

Senior Free Entry Day at the High Desert Museum
2025-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
If you are age 65 or older, get ready to explore all the Museum has to offer for free during Senior Day on Wednesday, November 19!
Take a peek at the newest exhibitions, attend a wildlife encounter, or go on a nature walk. Plus, the Museum will bring out its treasured vintage Harley-Davidson 42 Liberator motorcycle for everyone’s viewing pleasure!
Bring the whole family for a day of discovery and fun.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 19 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
FREE for seniors (65-plus)
The Museum will be open to the general public.
Plan your visit: highdesertmuseum.org
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Photo courtesy of the High Desert Museum.

2025 Sunriver Grand Illumination
2025-11-22 12:00 - 19:00 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 12 pm – 7 pm, join in the welcoming of the holiday season at the Sunriver Grand Illumination!
Holiday fun for the entire family at Grand Illumination – Sunriver Resort’s tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks show! Get into the spirit of the season with a visit from Santa, live music and entertainment, train rides, telescope viewings, hot cocoa, putt-putt, huggable characters, holiday shopping, and more. Delicious food from local vendors willl be available, or you can reserve a table at one of the local restaurants at the Lodge. There will be live entertainment on the outdoor stage in The Backyard and holiday shopping in the Merchant Trader. Get ready for a full day of holiday magic!
Full Event Schedule*:
12 pm – 4:30 pm
Pony rides in front of The Lodge (weather permitting), train rides, putt-putt, and the petting zoo
12 pm – 5:15 pm
Raffle ticket sales benefiting local nonprofit Wonderland Express
12 pm – 7 pm
Food and beverage vendors available
2 pm – 7 pm
Oregon Observatory telescope viewing
2 pm
Santa arrives
2 pm – 5 pm
North Pole open for Santa visits
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Live music
5:30 pm
Raffle drawing
5:45 pm
Tree Lighting and Fireworks
6 pm – 7 pm
North Pole reopens for Santa visits
*This schedule and these events are subject to change. All activities are weather-dependent. Thank you for your understanding.

Event Lodging
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2025 Sunriver Holiday Light Show (Nightly Viewings)
2025-11-23 17:30 - 2026-01-03 19:30 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
November 23, 2025 – January 3, 2026, view the Holiday Light Show every night at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm, and walk the holiday lights in between.

Enjoy a myriad of magical holiday lights throughout the entirety of The Backyard at the Sunriver Resort Lodge! This holiday wonderland is a spectacular light show set to festive music that will get you into the spirit of the season.
This event is open to both visitors and locals alike and is free to attend.

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Sunriver Great Hall Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
2025-11-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Sunriver Great Hall, 57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Take Your Thanksgiving Dinner Home
Skip the holiday meal stress and savor a fully prepped and ready-to-heat holiday meal in the comfort of your home away from home. Get the full experience of a delicious, professionally created Thanksgiving meal with none of the work. Heating instructions are provided for you to heat up at home. Turkey will be pre-cooked and sliced into a pan.
Order Your Meal

7-day advance booking required.
$90/person
Dinners can be ordered for parties of 4, 8, or 12.
View Menu

To reserve, please email: greathalltraditions@sunriver-resort.com

Pick Up Your Meal
Pick-up is on November 26 from 3 pm – 7 pm.
Pick up your meal at The Sunriver Great Hall (57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR)
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2025 Thanksgiving Dinner (Buffet-Style)
2025-11-27 12:00 - 21:00 | Sunriver Great Hall, 57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
This Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025), leave all the cooking to the professionals.
If you’re ready for a bountiful buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner, enjoy your meal in the scenic Historic Great Hall. Your meal includes all your Thanksgiving favorites plus an assortment of delectable Northwest dishes to try. At this event, everyone leaves full and thankful to be in Sunriver for their holiday!

Reservations Required
To reserve seats for you and your loved ones, please email: greathalltraditions@sunriver-resort.com

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Event image submitted by Cathy H.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Lodge Kitchen
2025-11-27 14:00 - 20:00 | Lodge Kitchen, 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver,, OR, 977007, United States
Visit the Lodge Kitchen for a decadent three-course culinary experience with their rustic take on the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, inspired by family celebrations on the frontier.
Event Details
Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 2 pm – 8 pm
At the Lodge Kitchen (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR)
Reservations

$90 per adult
$48 for children ages 6-12
5 and under are free

Click Here to Book Online
If you have any questions or want to reserve over the phone, please call 541-593-3740.
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Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus
2025-11-28 14:00 - 2025-11-29 19:00 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Enjoy the magic of the season by taking your little ones to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Share your holiday wishes with Santa, soak in the holiday cheer, and don’t forget—parents are invited to capture the moment with photos!
Event Details
November 28 & 29, 2025 | 2 pm – 4 pm & 5 pm – 7 pm
At the Winter Wonderland, downstairs at The Lodge (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707, USA)
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Brunch with Santa
2025-11-29 08:30 - 12:00 | Sunriver Great Hall, 57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Enjoy an unforgettable experience of brunch with Santa and all of his holiday friends. There will be delectable food and fun holiday characters to mingle and jingle with all morning! Photos with Santa are included with your reservation.
Event Details
November 29 & December 23, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12 pm
At the Sunriver Great Hall (57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR 97707)
Click to View the Brunch Menu
Tickets
Now accepting online reservations for parties up to 8. For parties of 9 or more, or for general inquiries, please email greathalltraditions@sunriver-resort.com or call 541-593-3762.

$90/adult
$45/children ages 6-12
5 and under are free

Click to View the Brunch Menu
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2025 Rockin’ Holiday Kickoff
2025-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 | The Village At Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Bring the family out to the Village at Sunriver to kick off the 2025 Holiday Season with the 8th annual Rockin’ Holiday Kickoff! Sip on coffee or cocoa while listening to various performers and carolers. Venture your way over to see Santa for free photos with jolly Old St. Nick and play free carnival-style games with Santa’s elf helpers. Keep an eye out for the Grinch as well… The night ends with the lighting of the Village Christmas tree, igniting the holiday season!
Event Details
Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at 3:00 pm
At The Village at Sunriver (57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver, OR 97707)
Performances*

Holiday DJ
Bend High School Choir
Bella Acapella
Tree Lighting (approximate) 5:00 pm -5:15 pm
More to be announced!

* Please note that times and offerings may vary due to temperature and weather. Performers may need additional downtime to warm up as may Santa and his helpers. Your participation and patience is appreciated!

Winter Nights at the High Desert Museum - Footprints in the Snow
2025-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
It’s warm and wondrous inside the High Desert Museum during Winter Nights!
Join the High Desert Museum after hours every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) for a festive night out with Winter Nights.

During Winter Nights, the Museum will remain open until 7:00 pm with seasonal themes, cookie decorating, storytelling, drink tastings, music, a chance to experience new exhibitions, and engaging activities for all ages!
The Rimrock Café will be open for folks to grab a treat. Silver Sage Trading, the Museum store, will also be open for all your holiday shopping needs. Museum visitors can also look forward to regional craft beverage vendors sampling their seasonal concoctions!
Tonight’s Theme: Footprints in the Snow
The wonder of winter always reveals itself in the footprints we make in the first snowfall of the season. What’s on your feet? Which socks help make the moment? Wear your coziest boots and socks combo to explore the Soil Alive! exhibition, decorate cookies, scavenger hunt, listen to stories, and enjoy toddler dance parties and photo-boothing like a pro foot model.
Event Details
Dec 04, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Café closes at 6:30 p.m.)
At the High Desert Museum (59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, OR 97702)
Get Your Tickets Early and Save: Click here
Members get in FREE! Please RSVP so they don’t run out of cookies!
Event Lodging
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Photos courtesy of the High Desert Museum

Story Time with Mrs. Claus
2025-12-05 17:00 - 17:30 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Feel the holiday magic with a festive story time with Mrs. Claus! Enjoy classic holiday stories in front of the grand fireplace in the Living Room at The Lodge. Parents are encouraged to take photos and share in the magic.
Event Details
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 5 pm
At the Living Room in The Lodge (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707, USA)
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Story Time with Mrs. Claus
2025-12-05 18:00 - 18:30 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Feel the holiday magic with a festive story time with Mrs. Claus! Enjoy classic holiday stories in front of the grand fireplace in the Living Room at The Lodge. Parents are encouraged to take photos and share in the magic.
Event Details
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6 pm
At the Living Room in The Lodge (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707, USA)
Event Lodging
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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides (2025-2026)
2025-12-06 - 2026-02-15 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Reservations to the general public will be open on November 1, 2025. Click here to reserve your trip.
Enjoy this time-honored holiday tradition with your loved ones in the beautiful countryside of Sunriver. Backdropped by the Cascade Mountains, this festive activity offers breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind experience—perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to embrace the holiday or romantic spirit.
Purchase of one ticket buys one whole sleigh ride (up to 4 adults + 2 kids under 55lbs). If you buy more than one ticket, you purchase more than one sleigh ride.
Dates & Pricing
Rides will be available for select Dates from December 6, 2025 – February 15, 2026. Please note that there are a limited number of rides per day, and availability will change based on bookings.

December 6, 13, 14 & 19-23, 2025 | $245
December 24, 2025 | $325
December 26-31, 2025 & January 2-4, 2026 | $245
January 10, 2026, through February 15, 2026 | $205

Click here to reserve your ride.
Please Remember

Dress warmly and according to the weather! Central Oregon can have some beautiful winter weather, but this often comes with some cold to freezing temperatures and wet conditions. Regardless, they are dedicated to staying open and continuing to operate sleigh rides for you; rain, sleet, cold, or snow. This said, please come prepared for winter weather conditions when you arrive for your sleigh ride. Please bring extra layers and blankets as you see fit, as the operators are unable to provide these for you. It’s encouraged that you keep an eye on the weather forecast for the day you plan to ride, as the weather in this region is known to change sporadically throughout the day.
Make sure you are fully prepared before you get on the sleigh, as they are unable to make any stops once you embark.
While Sunriver is known for its snowy weather this time of year, snow is not guaranteed for your ride. Sleighs are able to run on both runners and wheels so that we may operate in most any weather, and last-minute cancellations due to weather are not refundable. Keep in mind that Vis-A-Vis open sleighs are used, which are not covered.

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Sunriver Wine and Cuisine Stroll
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Lodge Kitchen, 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver,, OR, 977007, United States
Join the Lodge Kitchen for the tasty Sunriver Wine and Cuisine Stroll. This lively event features tastings from Oregon, Washington, and California wineries paired with creative bites from the Sunriver Resort executive culinary team. Enjoy these delectable items while live music serenades the scene. Tickets include a commemorative tasting glass, appetizers, and entry to the tasting event.
Event Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 pm – 3 pm
At the Lodge Kitchen (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707)
Tickets

$70/person (21+ Years Only)
Include a commemorative tasting glass, appetizers, and entry to the tasting event

Click here to reserve your tickets.
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Gingerbread Junction
2025-12-08 - 2026-01-07 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Come enjoy the creative work of the community during the 30th annual Gingerbread Junction! All gingerbread houses will be on display in The Lodge throughout the holidays. Cast your vote for your favorite house and support the fundraising efforts of our local community.
Event Details
On display daily from December 8, 2025 – January 7, 2026
In the Abbot Room at The Lodge (17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR)
Event Lodging
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Winter Nights at the High Desert Museum - Winter in the West
2025-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
It’s warm and wondrous inside the High Desert Museum during Winter Nights!
Join the High Desert Museum after hours every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) for a festive night out with Winter Nights.

During Winter Nights, the Museum will remain open until 7:00 pm with seasonal themes, cookie decorating, storytelling, drink tastings, music, a chance to experience new exhibitions, and engaging activities for all ages!
The Rimrock Café will be open for folks to grab a treat. Silver Sage Trading, the Museum store, will also be open for all your holiday shopping needs. Museum visitors can also look forward to regional craft beverage vendors sampling their seasonal concoctions!
Tonight’s Theme: Winter in the West
What brims with adventure more than daydreams of winter in the West? Nothing puts a gleam in your eye and a smile on your face faster than chasing first tracks or abominable snow-people. What are you wearing in that moment? Your most adventurous sweater, of course. Prepare to traverse the Drawn West exhibition, make your own map, brave the scavenger hunt, and have a listen to a good yarn. Cookie decorating, gift wrapping, toddler dance parties, beverage tastings, and photo-boothing fun included.
Event Details
Dec 11, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Café closes at 6:30 p.m.)
At the High Desert Museum (59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, OR 97702)
Get Your Tickets Early and Save: Click here
Members get in FREE! Please RSVP so they don’t run out of cookies!
Event Lodging
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Photos courtesy of the High Desert Museum

2025 Geminids Meteor Shower Peak Activity
2025-12-12 20:30 - 2025-12-14 07:00 | OR
The Geminids meteor shower, which peaks during mid-December each year, is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. During its peak, 120 Geminid meteors can be seen per hour under perfect conditions. The Geminids are bright and fast meteors and tend to be yellow in color.
Quick Facts
Active Dec. 1, 2025 – Dec. 21, 2025 (Peak Dec. 12-13)
Observed Under Dark Skies Expect 40 to 50 meteors per hour
Meteor Velocity 21 miles (33.8 kilometers) per second
Origin: 3200 Phaethon (an asteroid or a possible “rock comet”)
Radiant: Constellation Gemini
Viewing Tips for the Geminids Meteor Shower
The Geminids are best viewed during the night and predawn hours and are visible across the globe due to a nearly 24-hour broad maximum. This shower is considered one of the best opportunities for young viewers since this shower starts around 9 or 10 p.m. To view the Geminids, find an area well away from the city lights or street lights. Sunriver is within an International Dark Sky Place area, so it’s the perfect location to view!
Come prepared for winter temperatures with a sleeping bag, blanket, or lawn chair. Lie flat on your back with your feet facing south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. After about 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to see meteors. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.
Lodging with a View
Come to Sunriver, a designated International Dark Sky Place, for great viewing of this natural wonder.
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Information about the Germinids provided by NASA. View their website for more details.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus
2025-12-14 11:00 - 11:30 | The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Feel the holiday magic with a festive story time with Mrs. Claus! Enjoy classic holiday stories in front of the grand fireplace in the Living Room at The Lodge. Parents are encouraged to take photos and share in the magic.
Event Details
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 11 am
At the Living Room in The Lodge (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707, USA)
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Winter Nights at the High Desert Museum - Snowology
2025-12-18 16:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
It’s warm and wondrous inside the High Desert Museum during Winter Nights!
Join the High Desert Museum after hours every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) for a festive night out with Winter Nights.

During Winter Nights, the Museum will remain open until 7:00 pm with seasonal themes, cookie decorating, storytelling, drink tastings, music, a chance to experience new exhibitions, and engaging activities for all ages!
The Rimrock Café will be open for folks to grab a treat. Silver Sage Trading, the Museum store, will also be open for all your holiday shopping needs. Museum visitors can also look forward to regional craft beverage vendors sampling their seasonal concoctions!
Tonight’s Theme: Snowology

How do you spell winter love? Snowology! Icy snowflakes on the tongue? Like totally. The soothing sound of snow falling? For suuure. The wahoo of an impromptu snow angel? Oh yeah. Wrap yourself in the colors of the season (think silver or white – pajamas, onesies, track suits, all are welcome!) as we savor the ways winter can be warm and wonderful. We’ll start with cookie decorating, gift wrapping, dance parties, beverage tastings, and photo-boothing like Jack Frost.

Event Details
Dec 18, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Café closes at 6:30 p.m.)
At the High Desert Museum (59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, OR 97702)
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Members get in FREE! Please RSVP so they don’t run out of cookies!
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Photos courtesy of the High Desert Museum

Story Time with Mrs. Claus
2025-12-21 11:00 - 11:30 | OR
Feel the holiday magic with a festive story time with Mrs. Claus! Enjoy classic holiday stories in front of the grand fireplace in the Living Room at The Lodge. Parents are encouraged to take photos and share in the magic.
Event Details
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 11 am
At the Living Room in The Lodge (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707, USA)
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Brunch with Santa
2025-12-23 08:30 - 12:00 | Sunriver Great Hall, 57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Enjoy an unforgettable experience of brunch with Santa and all of his holiday friends. There will be delectable food and fun holiday characters to mingle and jingle with all morning! Photos with Santa are included with your reservation.
Event Details
December 23, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12 pm
At the Sunriver Great Hall (57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR 97707)
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Tickets
Now accepting online reservations for parties up to 8. For parties of 9 or more, or for general inquiries, please email greathalltraditions@sunriver-resort.com or call 541-593-3762.

$90/adult
$45/children ages 6-12
5 and under are free

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Elf Movie Showing at SHARC (Free!)
2025-12-23 18:00 - 20:00 | SHARC’S Benham Hall, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is by watching Elf every year! Come to SHARC to enjoy a free showing of the Christmas classic, Elf!
Event Details
Tuesday, December 23, 2025| Doors open at 6 p.m. – Movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
At SHARC’s Benham Hall
Free to attend! Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fresh popcorn, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages, please.
It will be open seating in Benham Hall. So feel free to get cozy and bring your own chairs, pillows, and blankets!
Staff will provide foldable chairs for anyone who needs a chair (first-come, first-served).
Parking
Please park and only enter from the Beaver lot parking lot (east side of the building) as the front doors will be locked at 6 PM, thank you.
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