An Easter getaway in Bend is one of life’s greatest pleasures and if you are planning one for 2025, now is the perfect time to start planning. You still have a few weeks to nail down all the details, to dream about all the things you can do, to make the final decision to choose Bend Vacation Rentals for your accommodations, making the days leading up to your flight to paradise almost as special as your trip will be. This guide to planning a Bend Oregon Easter getaway will brighten your days and help fill your daydreams and show you all that our beautiful town has to offer.
Pack for the Cold
Spring may have sprung but in Bend winter still lingers, with highs still in the 50s and the nighttime temps dropping down near freezing. And because your suitcase will be tightly packed with your thickest and warmest gear, if you’re traveling with kids you may be worried about how you are going to fit all the Easter gear, baskets, candy, and the little gifts the Easter Bunny likes to tuck into each basket. We can assure you, however, that it is better this way, baskets don’t travel well and your tiny detectives, otherwise known as your children, could very well find out all your secrets, including the one you aren’t ready to share with them, the fact that just as in your own hometown, the local dollar stores are fully stocked with baskets, Easter grass, and sweet toys that will add to the joy of the occasion. If you want to add an extra level of sweetness to the basket, a visit to the Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe should be added to your schedule. Located in the Old Mill District and selling a colorful blend of candies from the past, present, and future, you may even find some of your own favorites to set aside for later.
The Hunt for Eggs
The Easter egg hunt is a tradition that can be kept during your Bend getaway as our family friendly hometown believes in the magic of the holiday, offering two wonderful egg hunt events. The first, the Drake Park Easter Egg Hunt, has been a local favorite for many more years and as your kiddos hunt for eggs against the backdrop of the Deschutes River, you can be sitting on one of the benches soaking in the serenity of the moment as you witness the thrill on your children’s faces. The Easter Festival at the High Desert Museum offers a unique way to celebrate, blending a fun egg hunt with the opportunity to enjoy meet & greets with live animals, and some fun arts & craft sessions that will keep them entertained while also providing them with unique souvenirs to bring home. You will need to bring the baskets you purchased at the Dollar Store.
Bend Oregon Easter Brunch
There is always the one person in every family that prepares the meals at the holidays and usually (but not always) that person is mom. This Easter, however, you can give the chief cook of your family a break, taking her to McMenamins Old St. Francis School where Easter inspired meals will be worth celebrating. Located at 700 NW Bond Street in a building that was once an old schoolhouse, the menu offers a selection of quiches, smoked salmon, and mimosas. Another favored brunch spot, the Victorian Café, 1404 NW Galveston Avenue, doesn’t offer an Easter specific brunch, but it does offer seasonal brunch specialties that include vegetable frittatas and fluffy pancakes. Bend Oregon Easter brunch is a meal that you dream about all year long and these fine places will make sure that your holiday dreams come true.
Celebrating at Home with Bend Vacation Rentals
Celebrating at home in our Bend Vacation Rentals holiday hideaways may be the highlight of a vacation filled with many special moments. Watch the sunrise from the back deck, witnessing a world that slowly awakens as dark turns to light, making all that see it believe in all the possibilities. Boil eggs in our fully equipped kitchens and then hide said eggs in and around the luxurious spaces that shelter you from the cold night and add comfort to your vacation experience. State of the art televisions will make your favorite holiday movies feel real, and as you sit in the most comfortable sofas in the state, a fire burning in the fireplace, and easter candy melting in your hands, you will know that making the decision to spend Easter 2025 in Bend was the best decision you have made this year.
Reserve your Favorite Easter Escape Today
Bend is one of the most beautiful places in the nation, making it the perfect place to spend the most beautiful holiday of the year in. Reserve your favorite Easter escape today!
