CALENDAR

Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 10, Mar 24

Art Play Group

ART – Parents, grandparents and other adults connect with their child at this Art Station play group! Each session will have different activities that are playbased to develop creative thinking and inspire independence and experimentation.

Larkspur Community Center | $25 bendparksandrec.org

Feb 10 – Apr 25

Daily Lava Cave Tours

EXPLORE – Did you know there is a vast network of caves near Bend? Strap on a helmet and headlamp and join the naturalist guides for a fun, educational, underground family adventure!

Wanderlust Tours | $100 wanderlusttours.com

Feb 11 & 25

Free Day at the Museum

MUSEUM – Explore the exhibits and wildlife enclosures completely free of charge! The museum offers many hands-on activities for all.

High Desert Museum | Free highdesertmuseum.org

Feb 12 – Apr 2 (Sundays)

Family Skate

SKATE – Head to the Pavilion for family skate night on Sundays, which includes skate rental. Open skate for families is 12:30-2:30pm. All children must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

The Pavilion | $6 bendparksandrec.org

Feb 13

Presenting Shakespeare

THEATER – Whether you dream of playing Hamlet or just want to figure out what it means to "suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," this class will help you dive deeper into Shakespeare's world. Each student will end this class with a performance-ready monologue and a newfound confidence in their ability to read and understand Shakespeare.

BEAT | $125 beatchildrenstheatre.org

Feb 15 – Mar 22

Intro to STEM with Fun Works Engineering

LEARN – Children are introduced to engineering concepts and focus on building skills and techniques. Every project built is modified and customized by students. LEGO® motorized gear drive cars, airplanes and monorail are just a few of the amazing projects. High Lakes Elementary | Free bendparksandrec.org

Feb 15 – Mar 22

Intro to Japanese Culture

LANGUAGE – Every week, students will watch a brief animation video in Japanese and practice simple Japanese phrases. Playing with origami and learning about Japanese pop culture, students will be introduced to Japanese history and traditional culture. Elk Meadow Elementary | Free bendparksandrec.org

Feb 15 – Apr 27 (Wednesdays & Thursdays)

Family Story Time

STORYTIME – Join in for stories, songs and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social awareness and family engagement. Every Wednesday and Thursday 9:309:55am.

Downtown Public Library | Free deschuteslibrary.org

Feb 15, Mar 29

Sheet Metal Art

LEARN – Use a torch to cut creative forms from sheet metal. Hammer the artwork into shape and braze on a hook for display. This exciting class introduces the world of metal art and sculpture. Beginners and intermediate beginners are welcome. All materials included.

DIY Cave | $89 diycave.com/classes

Feb 15 – Mar 22

STEM Classes

LEARN – The Bend Science Station offers four sessions of lab-based STEM classes for elementary (3rd-5th) and middle school (6th-8th) students during the school year. These two-hour classes meet once a week for six weeks.

Science Station | $275 bendsciencestation.org

Feb 16

Yamato Drummers

PERFORMANCE – A group of dozens of players start their performance by hitting a Japanese taiko drum made from a large 400-year-old tree. They move their whole bodies to strike the drum, creating a powerful surge of energy.

Tower Theatre | $32 - $52 (plus $3 Historic Preservation fee) towertheatre.org

Feb 18

Mini Marshmallow Run

RUN – Kids will run from station to station collecting cocoa ingredients, and, as they cross the finish line, they will get the final touch—a splash of hot chocolate and a finisher ribbon. Cost to register is included with admission to the Oregon Winterfest.

Oregon Winterfest | Free w/ Admission oregonwinterfest.com

Feb 18 & Feb 22

Backpack Explorers

EXPLORE – Come on an adventure! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting objects while journeying through the museum’s nature trails and exhibits. New themes weekly!

High Desert Museum | $15 highdesertmuseum.org

Feb 20

With a Child:

Japanese Cooking

COOKING – Let’s cook together! Learn to make traditional Japanese pot-stickers and sauce. Class is priced per adult and child team; only the child registers. Call to add another adult or child.

Cascade Middle School | $69 bendparksandrec.org

Feb 22, Mar 15, Mar 29

Kids 3D Print

LEARN – Are you curious about exactly how something gets from an idea to a real-world object? This class will cover everything from how a 3D printer works to creating and printing custom designs. Learn the proper software to add to your own computer for future selflearning too. Repeated beginners/ intermediate beginners are welcome. All materials included. Register through Park & Rec. DIY Cave | $99 diycave.com/classes

Feb 22, Mar 21, Mar 22, Apr 25, Apr 26

KIDS Woodworking

LEARN – In this 2-day workshop, kids will tackle design challenges using technical problem-solving skills and mathematics. Kids will focus on measurement and layout techniques and gain experience with power tools. All materials included. Register through Park & Rec.

DIY Cave | $189 diycave.com/classes

Feb 24 – Mar 17

Kooky Clay Creations

CREATE – Construct kooky characters and wild creatures. Base your projects on real animals or craft your own distinctive creatures. Use your imagination while learning about sculpting techniques.

Harmon Park Clay Studio | $119 bendparksandrec.org