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Canyon Rumble Frozen Half/10K/5K

Multi-distance trail though Willow Canyon in Madras benefitting the the MADras Runners Jack Watts Memorial Scholarship.

Annual Christmas Paddle

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe 805 SW Industrial Way, Bend

Get some lights and holiday decorations on that kayak and join your community Friday, December 9 for the Annual Christmas Lights Kayak. Paddlers should meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at 3:15pm and the crowd will depart from the dock at 4pm to paddle upstream up to the Flag Bridge. On the way back […]

Annual Christmas Paddle

Locals deck the boats in this annual float down the Deschutes through the Old Mill District in a parade of lighted canoes and kayaks.

MBSEF Mass Start Skate

Younger skiers start first at this mass start 3K event to celebrate the start of the racing season.

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas. A Christmas Comedy by Cricket Daniel. Directed by Susan Benson. A reprisal of the 2015 SOLD OUT Holiday Hit starring the Original Cast! Lou has wrestled with a big ball of tangled Christmas lights for the last time! He is grabbing the sunblock, his Elvis in Paradise album […]

$25 – $35

The Abyss Release Celebration

Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House 1044 NW Bond Street, Bend

Join us at our Bend Pub for our 11th annual release celebration of The Abyss!! This year, not only will we be releasing our classic version, but you can also get the two special variations as well: The Abyss 100% aged in Scotch barrels, and The Abyss 100% aged in Brandy barrels. YUM!!!! And we’ve […]

Old Mill District Celebrity SantaLand

SantaLand 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend

In the magical place called SantaLand, children can capture Santa’s ear with their hearts’ desires while our photographer captures the moment on film. Local celebrities – such as local, county and state officials and personalities - will take turns posing as Jolly Old St. Nick, so parents are invited to secretly guess who’s behind the […]

10$ – 15$

Chanukah Celebration

Old Mill District 475 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend

The Old Mill District will host a Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 29 at 5pm in Center Plaza by the footbridge in the Old Mill District. Lively music, hot drinks and potato latkes.

Salsa Salutations

Old Stone Performing Arts Center 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend

Ready to dance your way into the new year? Announcing Salsa Salutations, a New Year's Celebration with Portland-based SalsaNova at The Old Stone followed by DJ Roger Rumba! 20% of the ticket revenue will benefit one of the many deserving agencies serving the Latino community.

$21 – $35

Run Into the New Year

The annual New Year’s Eve race begins at 11:30pm, so bring a headlamp. Proceeds benefit the Bethlehem Inn and the Bend High Walking Club. 

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