WILD FOR THE WINTER
Bend continues to evolve from its mountain town roots Hey there, we’re here to let you in on a
of terrain. Hoodoo, which sits less than
little secret.
45 minutes west of Bend, boasts one of
Bend is SO much more than just a ski town in the winter.
the more family-friendly operations in N and a massive tube park.
Don’t get us wrong, we love fresh powder days at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo as No Name Lake and the last Blockbuster, but there’s so many other things going on in Bend during the “slow” season.
So that’s our little locals’ secret. Swing by Central Oregon after the Cycle Pubs have gone to hibernate, after the van lifers have headed for warmer climates, and after the hordes of bachelor and bachelorette parties have taken their
During the holidays, be sure to check
last pickle back shots. You can thank
out SantaLand in the Old Mill District,
us later.
downtown Bend’s Christmas parade, the Chabad of Central Oregon’s annual of Chanukah, Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s Holiday Lights Paddle Parade, New Year’s Eve bashes at Lady Bird
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and the Riverhouse Hotel, and Central
Holiday Events . . . . . . . . . . .1
Oregon Running Klub’s annual New
Calendar of Events . . . . . 10-11
Year’s Day run. Thankfully, the fun’s far from over once
Performances . . . . . . . . . . 13
the new year starts. The Bend WinterFest
Restaurants & Bevies . . . . . 23
returns to the Old Mill District and
Community . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Hayden Homes Amphitheater, February 16-18, and WinterPride takes over town
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
March 7-10.
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
And of course, the outdoor winter
Hayden Homes
recreation options are some of the best on the West Coast. Mt. Bachelor, the
Amphitheater . . . . . . . . . 59
sixth-largest ski resort in all of North America, offers more than 4,300 acres
OLD MILL DISTRICT | WINTER GUIDE 2O23-2024