Christmas in Bend offers plenty of ways to celebrate without spending the entire holiday in the kitchen. From seasonal performances to festive meals and winter outdoor activities, Central Oregon gives visitors plenty of options for a holiday getaway.
One of the easiest ways to build a Christmas in Bend itinerary is around a holiday performance. Tower Theatre's December calendar includes Swingin' Tower Christmas, a family-friendly production featuring local performers and a 16-piece live big band, as well as the Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights.
For Christmas dining, CURRENTS at Riverhouse Lodge offers several opportunities to celebrate without preparing the meal yourself. The holiday program includes Christmas Eve dinner, a Christmas Day brunch buffet from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., and Christmas Day dinner from 4–9 p.m., with the Deschutes River providing the backdrop.
Between meals and holiday events, get outside and experience Bend's winter landscape. Depending on conditions, visitors can ski or snowboard at Mt. Bachelor, explore winter trails, or simply take a walk along the Deschutes River.
Stay somewhere that feels like a holiday retreat. At Riverhouse Lodge, the Deschutes River provides the backdrop, with trails just outside your door and firepit rooms that make it easy to settle in for a cozy evening. After a day of winter activities or holiday events around Bend, return to the lodge, warm up by the fire, and enjoy a slower pace together. With riverside accommodations and CURRENTS just steps away, you can make Christmas in Bend feel less like a trip you have to plan and more like a holiday you get to enjoy.