Enjoy free admission for the entire family during our yearly Open House. Come see why Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory remains a Central Oregon destination for discovery and fun. Our team of Naturalists and Astronomers will be hosting activities throughout the day including raptor presentations, reptile encounters, nature crafts, guided trail walks, rocket launches, solar viewing, a native plant sale, and much more.

Admission is waived for day-time admission (9am – 5pm) only. Carpooling and biking is strongly recommended as parking is limited.

Plan your visit around lunch and pick up some delicious grub from Acme Hot Dog Co. food truck on site!

Schedule of Activities

7:30am – Native Plant Sale Opens to Members Only
9am - Nature Center Opens, Native Plant Sale Open to All
9:30am - Swan Walk
10:30am – Meteorite Talk
10:45am – Solar Roll-off at the Observatory
11am – Owl Talk
11:30am – Rocket Launch Demonstration
12pm – Honey Tasting with a Beekeeper
12:30pm – Rocket Launch Demonstration
1pm – Turtle Encounter
1:30pm - Mars Rover Demonstration
2pm – Telescope Chat
2:30pm – Snake Encounter
3pm – Swan Walk