As it transforms into perhaps the best Christmas town in Oregon, Sunriver brims with what makes the holiday season so special—including a family-friendly atmosphere, festive experiences, cozy overnight stays, and abundance of outdoor activities. Taken together, and you’re sure to find holiday magic around every corner, in every twinkling light, and in every memory that you and your loved ones make this season.
If you’d like to make Sunriver part of your holiday tradition, here’s what to expect on your joyous visit:
Top Sunriver Holiday Events and Activities
Wherever you go around Sunriver, and whenever you visit during the holidays, you’re never far from some seasonal cheer.
One of the biggest celebrations is Traditions at Sunriver Resort—where holiday festivities kick off in late November and continue through the New Year.
Over the course of about six weeks, Sunriver Resort offers dozens of events, food specials, and other festivities imbued with small-town charm. We couldn’t begin to list every last Traditions offering, but the fun includes a nightly holiday light show set to seasonal tunes, gingerbread house displays, U-cut Christmas trees, special feasts for Thanksgiving and Christmas, winter-inspired wellness specials at Sunriver Resort’s full-service spa (such as a spiced pumpkin seasonal facial), outdoor activities, and sleigh rides in Sunriver, Oregon.
If you’re not sure where to start, consider plunging right into the holidays with the day-long Grand Illumination—which takes place in late November and includes pony rides, the arrival of Santa Claus, live music, a special tree lighting, and a dazzling fireworks display. For more fun, learn about the best places to see holiday lights in Central Oregon.
Experience Sunriver Village Around the Holidays
The fun begins with Traditions at Sunriver Resort—but you’ll find numerous holiday events across the community when you visit Sunriver, Oregon.
The Village at Sunriver, for instance, offers plenty of opportunities to go holiday shopping at its nearly 20 locally owned boutiques and stores. Sunriver ice skating is another fun activity, giving skaters of all ages the chance to get on the ice; rental skates are available for children and adults alike, and an upbeat soundtrack adds to the energy. Stop by the Village’s Rockin’ Holiday Kickoff, meanwhile, and you’ll enjoy coffee and hot cocoa, photos with Santa Claus, carnival games, and the lighting of the Village Christmas tree.
Get the full scoop on all the holiday happenings with our round-up of upcoming events in Sunriver.
Planning Your Holiday Trip to Sunriver
Lodging: You’ll find all manner of overnight stays at Sunriver Resort. The resort’s Pacific Northwest-inspired lodge rooms come outfitted with cozy fireplaces and ornate soaking tubs, while its vacation rentals range from condos to multi-room homes suited to large gatherings.
Dining: Getting hungry? A handful of restaurants at Sunriver Resort welcome diners through the holiday season—including the Lodge Kitchen, whose upscale takes on classic American dishes incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients. Away from the resort, The Village at Sunriver offers something to please every palate—with brewpub fare, Italian dishes, baked goods, and Mexican cuisine on the menu at nearly a dozen locally owned eateries.
Snowy activities: Looking to get outside and enjoy the wintry fun around Sunriver? A number of nearby Sno-Parks sit just outside the holiday town and offer the chance to go sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the midst of pine-strewn forests. Elsewhere, Mt. Bachelor—Oregon’s largest ski resort—offers 360º skiing and snowboarding from its summit, dogsled rides, on-site eateries, and the longest groomed Nordic skiing season in North America; shuttle service is available between Sunriver Resort and Mt. Bachelor’s West Village Lodge. You’ll also find snowmobile tours and guided snowshoe trips as part of Traditions at Sunriver Resort.
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