7 Fun-Filled Spring Break Activities for Kids in Bend
Parents’ Guide to Spring Break Activities
Spring break is just around the corner. Before you know it, your kids will be hopping off the bus and bursting through your front door, ready to dive into a week full of laughter and adventure.
Luckily, there’s no shortage of activities for you and your little ones during spring break in Bend, Oregon. Here are 7 fun-filled activities to occupy your time!
1. Family Fun at Cascade Indoor Sports
Location: 20775 High Desert Lane, Bend, OR 97701
Roller Skating
Central Oregon’s premier indoor sports facility offers 50,000 square feet of family fun. Open skate is available to roller skaters of all ages Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You’ll be entertained by races, musical numbers, and games like the Limbo!
Open Skate Hours: Friday and Saturday nights: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday daytime: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Price: General admission: $10 / Admission with personal skates: $7 / Kids ages 5 – 8: $7 / Kids ages 4 and under: free
The Big Play Thing
Also check out the area’s largest indoor soft play system: The Big Play Thing! The Big Play Thing features 7,000+ square feet of slides, tubes, bridges, and foam forests where your children can climb, slide, and play their spring break away.
The play place is designed for children ages 4 and older, though younger children are welcome with your assistance.
Open Climb Hours: Monday – Friday: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. / Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
*Also open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Price: $5 per child (free for parents)
2. Kids Night Out at Mountain Air Trampoline Park
Location: 20495 Murray Road, Suite 150, Bend, OR, 97701
Drop your kids off at Bend’s leading indoor trampoline park the first Friday of spring break. Open to kids ages 4 – 12, Kids Night Out provides your kiddos with 3 hours of jump time for just $24 – plus pizza and a drink!
The park’s staff is well-trained and CPR-certified, so you can rest easy knowing your children are in good hands.
Hours: Friday nights: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Price: $24 for 3 hours
NOTE: The park is open every day of the week, so you have plenty of options if Friday nights don’t work out. See regular hours here or learn about toddler time for little tykes!
3. 10 Barrel Snow Beach + Live Music at Mt. Bachelor
Location: West Village Base, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR 97702
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Hours: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate spring break with live music and games at Mt. Bachelor. Your children will love playing giant Jenga, giant cornhole, Polish horseshoes, and snow croquet.
After you’ve worked up an appetite, devour delicious food in the snow outside of West Village Lodge. Then relax with some live music! Blackstrap Bluegrass plays from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and Flipside Funk plays from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: Call 541-382-1709 for pricing and other information.
NOTE: This “Zero Waste” festival will only offer items that are recyclable or compostable. You are encouraged to bring your own reusable cups!
4. Attractions at Sun Mountain Fun Center
Location: 300 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend, OR 97703
This family-friendly entertainment center offers something for everyone. Whether your kids are into bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, or billiards, they’ll find it here!
The fun center also offers outdoor attractions such as go karts, mini golf, batting cages, and carnival rides (weather permitting). We recommend calling the center prior to your arrival to see which activities are available for your spring break adventure.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. / Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Price: Varies by activity
Bowling: $3.75 per game + $2.50 shoe rental per person / Bumper cars: $2.50 / Billiards: $8.00 per hour / Arcade: Assorted pricing (varies by machine)
Just because your kids are off the clock doesn’t mean you are. If you need a sitter to take care of your children while you maintain your 9-5, we’ve got you covered! SnappySitters is the easiest way to find safety-screened, mom-approved babysitters in Bend. Simply register as a parent to find qualified sitters near you!
5. Kids Camp School’s Out – Spring Break at High Desert Museum
Location: 59800 South Highway 97, Bend, OR, 97702
Nature Photography Spring Break Camp (4th and 5th Grade)
Date: March 25 – March 28, 2019
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Your fourth or fifth grader will learn the basics of digital photography at this four-day spring break camp. The museum will provide the cameras and the stunning backdrops for your child’s photos. Plus, this camp includes three full-day field trips!
Price: $206.25 (Price with extended care: $262.50)
Mad Scientist Spring Break Camp (2nd and 3rd Grade)
Date: March 25 – March 28, 2019
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Your second or third grader will learn about the elements through various chemistry experiments at this four-day spring break camp.
Price: $206.25 (Price with extended care: $262.50)
6. Rock Climbing at Bend Rock Gym
Location: 1182 SE Centennial Court, Bend, OR 97702
Do you have a novice climber in the family? Use spring break as an opportunity to help them learn the basics and reach their full climbing potential at Central Oregon’s premier indoor climbing facility.
There is no minimum age for children, though kids must weigh at least 30 pounds to use the gym’s auto belays. To boulder, children must be at least 10 years old with an active spotter.
Your supervision is required if your children are under 14 years old.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. / Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Price: Varies by day and age. Day passes, punch cards, and memberships are available. See all pricing info here.
7. Swimming at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Location: 800 NE 6th Street, Bend, OR 97701
Your kids will have a blast swimming and splashing in Juniper Swim and Fitness Center’s 25-meter indoor pool. Teach them how to dive from one of two diving boards or relax together in the facility’s hot tub.
See weekly fitness and swim schedules for your spring break adventure here.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:15 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Price: Prices depend on the pass type you choose and whether you live inside or outside the Bend Parks and Recreation District. See the different pass types available here.