Sunriver and Central Oregon finally received our first big snowfall this week, just in time for Thanksgiving. All of the snow has us thinking about the upcoming holiday season and how to spend Christmas in Sunriver. If you find yourself and your family in Sunriver for Winter Break this year, you’ll have a wealth of activities and events waiting for you upon your arrival. From skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor to Traditions at Sunriver Resort, there’s something for everything in Sunriver this Christmas season.

Things to Do During Christmas Vacation

Spend your Christmas vacation in Sunriver enjoying the outdoors, staying warm by the fire and laughing with family and friends. Here are a few activities to help you make memories in Sunriver this holiday season.

Ice Skating at The Village at Sunriver

Spending the afternoon ice skating in Sunriver with your loved ones after a day of shopping and dining. The Village Ice Rink has been a long-time family favorite and memorable way to spend Christmas in Sunriver.

Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor

This one may sound like a no-brainer, but if you read our recent blog about the upgrades at Mt. Bachelor, you’ll be even more excited to spend Christmas vacation at the mountain. Mt. Bachelor upgraded the Sunrise Lodge and added more parking for the 2019-2020 Ski season. The mountain also introduces the Woodward Mountain Park for even more terrain and learning opportunities.

Traditions at Sunriver Resort

Needless to say, Traditions at Sunriver Resort has become a time-honored tradition for many families living in and visiting Sunriver. Book an Elf Tuck-In for your children, browse the gingerbread houses at Gingerbread Junction and watch the Sunriver Holiday Light Show three times a night now through January 4, 2020. Traditions offers a variety of activities when you spend Christmas in Sunriver.

Snowshoe Tours

Wanderlust Tours offers a variety of great snowshoe tours in Central Oregon. Choose from daytime snowshoe tours, with or without brews, bonfires on the snow, moonlight snowshoe tours and more. On New Year’s Eve, the Central Oregon tour company offers a special Bon on the Snow, making for an unforgettable way to celebrate. Night or day, you’ll see the stunning scenery and experience Central Oregon and old-growth forest.

Snowbike Tours

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for the adrenaline junkie in your life? Check out Cascade Snow Bike for a guided motorized winter sport cruising through Central Oregon backcountry. The owners of Cascade Snow Bike love sharing their passion and want you to have a safe and successful day exploring the Cascade Mountains on a snow bike.

Spend Christmas in Sunriver

It’s not too late to book your last-minute lodging reservations to spend Christmas in Sunriver. Contact the Reservations staff at Sunset Lodging and we can assist you in finding the perfect vacation rental in Sunriver for your group. We look forward to seeing you this holiday season in Sunriver!