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First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
In Bend's Old Mill District, art is at the heart of it all. First Friday Art Walk festivities return Friday, September 4, from 3-6 p.m. (Last updated 8.31.26) Come down to the Old Mill [...]
8 Date Ideas for THE Great Date in Bend, Oregon
Plan a Great Date for You and Your Boo in Bend, Oregon (Updated Aug. 2026) Aside from great company, sharing new experiences is one of the best ways to have fun together and to [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and [...]
SHOPPING + SPECIALS
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
In Bend's Old Mill District, art is at the heart of it all. First Friday Art Walk festivities return Friday, September 4, from 3-6 p.m. (Last updated 8.31.26) Come down to the Old Mill District to explore the work of local artists with a wide variety of styles and [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and turn our attention to fall and all things pumpkin spice, we’re here to help you [...]
Old Mill District 25th Anniversary Golden Ticket Giveaway
Old Mill District Marks 25th Anniversary with Golden Ticket Giveaway in 2026 Summer Guide (updated 08.06.2026) The Golden Ticket fun isn’t over yet! A few lucky tickets are still waiting to be discovered in your Bend Summer Guide. If you find one, bring it to the Ticket Mill and [...]
DINING & DRINKING
8 Date Ideas for THE Great Date in Bend, Oregon
Plan a Great Date for You and Your Boo in Bend, Oregon (Updated Aug. 2026) Aside from great company, sharing new experiences is one of the best ways to have fun together and to [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and [...]
Inclusive Cuisines: Vegan and Gluten-Free Options at the Old Mill District
Whether you’re committed to a vegan lifestyle or navigating gluten-free dining, the Old Mill District has you covered with delicious and creative choices that are certain to hit the spot. Written by Ben Montgomery [...]
EVENTS
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
In Bend's Old Mill District, art is at the heart of it all. First Friday Art Walk festivities return Friday, September 4, from 3-6 p.m. (Last updated 8.31.26) Come down to the Old Mill District to explore the work of local artists with a wide variety of styles and [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and turn our attention to fall and all things pumpkin spice, we’re here to help you [...]
Singing the Bridge
Where we’ve been, and where we’re going during the 2026 Concert Season at Hayden Homes AmphitheaterWritten by Amanda Bird-ZimmermanAssistant Marketing DirectorWe're in the middle of our 25th season of summer concerts. Twenty-five summers of watching thousands of people lose their minds, in the best way, on the lawn. With each [...]
LIVE MUSIC
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and [...]
Singing the Bridge
Where we’ve been, and where we’re going during the 2026 Concert Season at Hayden Homes AmphitheaterWritten by Amanda Bird-ZimmermanAssistant Marketing DirectorWe're in the middle of our 25th season of summer concerts. Twenty-five summers of watching [...]
Old Mill District 25th Anniversary Golden Ticket Giveaway
Old Mill District Marks 25th Anniversary with Golden Ticket Giveaway in 2026 Summer Guide (updated 08.06.2026) The Golden Ticket fun isn’t over yet! A few lucky tickets are still waiting to be discovered in [...]
ACTIVITIES
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
In Bend's Old Mill District, art is at the heart of it all. First Friday Art Walk festivities return Friday, September 4, from 3-6 p.m. (Last updated 8.31.26) Come down to the Old Mill [...]
8 Date Ideas for THE Great Date in Bend, Oregon
Plan a Great Date for You and Your Boo in Bend, Oregon (Updated Aug. 2026) Aside from great company, sharing new experiences is one of the best ways to have fun together and to [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and [...]
CONTESTS + COMMUNITIES
Old Mill District 25th Anniversary Golden Ticket Giveaway
Old Mill District Marks 25th Anniversary with Golden Ticket Giveaway in 2026 Summer Guide (updated 08.06.2026) The Golden Ticket fun isn’t over yet! A few lucky tickets are still waiting to be discovered in [...]
The Hunt is on at the Old Mill District
An interactive scavenger hunt brings Pacific Northwest Wildlife to life with vibrant characters hidden across the district Get ready to experience the Old Mill District in a whole new way. During your next visit [...]
Old Mill District Marks 25-Year Milestone with a $2,500 Shopping Spree Giveaway
The Old Mill District celebrates 25 years of connection, shared memories and local spirit with a giveaway honoring the people and experiences that helped shape one of Bend’s most recognizable destinations! Beginning Monday, May [...]
HOLIDAYS
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
In Bend's Old Mill District, art is at the heart of it all. First Friday Art Walk festivities return Friday, September 4, from 3-6 p.m. (Last updated 8.31.26) Come down to the Old Mill [...]
8 Date Ideas for THE Great Date in Bend, Oregon
Plan a Great Date for You and Your Boo in Bend, Oregon (Updated Aug. 2026) Aside from great company, sharing new experiences is one of the best ways to have fun together and to [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Bend
Labor Day seems to be everyone’s perfect excuse for one last hurrah before summer comes to a close and the kiddos head back to school. Before we begin to mourn the fading summer and [...]
HISTORY
Old Mill District 25th Anniversary Golden Ticket Giveaway
Old Mill District Marks 25th Anniversary with Golden Ticket Giveaway in 2026 Summer Guide (updated 08.06.2026) The Golden Ticket fun isn’t over yet! A few lucky tickets are still waiting to be discovered in [...]
Tastes of Summer
Recipes and their origin stories from Trish Smith and her cookbook “Feeding My Friends” Need some summer recipe inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Take a peek at a few handpicked summer recipes from local [...]
Old Mill District Marks 25-Year Milestone with a $2,500 Shopping Spree Giveaway
The Old Mill District celebrates 25 years of connection, shared memories and local spirit with a giveaway honoring the people and experiences that helped shape one of Bend’s most recognizable destinations! Beginning Monday, May [...]
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