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Portland Winter Light Festival 10th Anniversary
2025-02-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-18 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, 97205
Join us for the 10th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, celebrating a decade of illuminating art and creativity.
This free and inclusive event will take place from February 7 – February 15, 2025, at various locations throughout the city.
Event Highlights:
Theme: “A Light For Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future”—For our tenth year, we invite you to dive into the boundless world of technicolor transformation and explore how light shapes our future.
Festival Dates: February
Anchor Sites Open: February 7 & 8 and February 14 & 15 (Fridays and Saturdays only)
6 – 10 PM at Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza, and Electric Blocks.
Performances and Live Events: Times and specific locations will vary; see the schedule for details.
All Other Festival Pop-Up Locations: February 7 – 15, 6 – 10 PM unless otherwise noted
A comprehensive map with all locations and hours will be released in January.
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Admission: Free for all, welcoming everyone. If anyone tries to sell you tickets, say NO!
Event Details:
Prepare to be captivated by a decade of dazzling light displays, performances, and interactive art installations. This year’s theme, “A Light For Tomorrow,” invites you to explore the future through the lens of light, celebrating how creativity and innovation will guide us forward.
Admission: All events are free and open to all ages and abilities.
Accessibility: The festival venues are accessible to people with disabilities.
Contact Information:
Organizer: Portland Winter Light Festival
Email: info@pdxwlf.com
Website: www.pdxwlf.com
Follow Us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdxwlf/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portlandwinterlightfestival/
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a luminous journey celebrating ten years of creativity and wonder. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to experience the magic of the 2025 Portland Winter Light Festival. We can’t wait to see you!
The Portland Winter Light Festival is a Willamette Light Brigade Event.

Bend Winterfest 2026
2025-02-13 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-14 11:00 - 22:00 | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
❄️ WinterFest is back February 13–15!
Get ready for live music, immersive art installations, incredible food & drinks, and the Winter Marketplace.
PLUS, the Pump Bump Jam returns bigger and better, along with the Wine Walk and so much more. Winter in Bend doesn’t get better than this.
For full event details, music lineup or to purchase tickets, click here.

Wine Tasting and Chocolate Pairing
2025-02-14 12:00 - 19:00 | Bledsoe Family Winery, 550 SW Industrial Way Ste 198, Bend, 97702
Join us for a picturesque wine tasting with chocolate pairing today. Artisan chocolates sourced from local chocolatiers. Looking forward to helping you celebrate your love with a little decadence!

A 'Lady and the Tramp' Valentine's Dinner at Flights
2025-02-14 15:00 - 21:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join us at Flights for a special ‘Lady & the Tramp’ Valentines 3-course prix fixe menu! Featuring the famous Spaghetti & Meatballs.
$85 includes choice of appetizer, entree and dessert with a glass of bubbly.
Gratuity is not included.
*Once you have booked, you will find options for your menu choices. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions upon booking.*

Sunriver Music Festival Valentine's Dinner & Dance Concert
2025-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Great Hall Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, 97707
Featuring all your favorite dance tunes from the swing era of the 1920s-40s, Blue Skies Big Band returns for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your table while enjoying a multi-course dinner from the Sunriver Resort chefs.
Wondering what to do for your Valentine or with a group of friends on that notable day? Come to the Sunriver Resort Great Hall on Friday, February 14 for a gourmet dinner and quality concert experience all in one.
Valentines love to Presenting Sponsor Sunriver Resort! Visit sunrivermusic.org/valentinesdinner for tickets and details.

Friday Night Race Lights at Hoodoo
2025-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Get ready for exhilarating Friday nights under the lights with the Hoodoo Friday Night Race League! This 5-week winter race series is perfect for skiers of all ages and abilities who crave a little friendly competition. Whether you’re aiming for the podium, honing your skills, or just looking for a fun Friday night activity, this league is for you. Join us for individual races in four divisions (Under 18 Female, 18 & Over Female, Under 18 Male, 18 & Over Male) with prizes awarded for fastest, most consistent, and most improved in each division. Register before January 22nd for just $20 per person for the whole season or $25 after.
When & Where:
Time: Course open 5:00–8:00 PM, weather permitting
Dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
NO RACING February 14th (President’s Day Weekend)
February 21
February 28
March 7 (Makeup if weather or conditions require cancellation

Valentine's Dinner
2025-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Treat your Valentine to an exquisite Asian-inspired 5-course dining experience in Juniper Preserve’s newest restaurant, IRIS. Savor a menu of curated courses that blend Asian fusion with gourmet luxury. Enhance your night by relaxing in our soft seating lounge in the elegant Chantrelle Ballroom where you can enjoy live music before and after dinner.

Valnetine's Day Dinner and Movie with Currents at the Riverhouse
2025-02-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Currents at The Riverhouse, 3075 Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
This Valentine’s Day, get ready to be swept off your feet with an evening of “twue wuv” at Riverhouse Lodge’s Dinner & a Movie event—a night designed to be “as you wish.” Your adventure begins at 6:30 PM with elegant cocktail seating, setting the stage for “inconceivable” romance, followed by a multi-course feast so delicious you’ll be tempted to whisper, “I’ll likely kill you in the morning” to your diet, as each dish is crafted to awaken your senses and make every moment unforgettable. At 7 PM, settle in for a romantic tale brimming with wit, swordplay, and passion—featuring “fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!” Let the magic of the story envelop you as you laugh, swoon, and cheer for love’s triumph, all while enjoying complimentary parking and a “mostly dead”-free experience where love takes center stage. Can you guess the movie?

Valentine's Day Dinner and a Movie
2025-02-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Currents at The Riverhouse, 3075 Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
This Valentine’s Day, prepare to be swept off your feet with an evening of “twue wuv” at Riverhouse Lodge’s Dinner & a Movie event in Bend, Oregon—a night designed to be “as you wish.”

Your adventure begins at 6:30 PM with elegant cocktail seating, setting the perfect scene for “inconceivable” romance. Savor a multi-course feast so delicious, you’ll be whispering, “I’ll likely kill you in the morning” to your diet. Each dish is crafted to awaken your senses and make every moment unforgettable.

At 7 PM, settle in for a romantic tale filled with wit, swordplay, and passion—featuring “fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!” Let the magic of the story wrap around you as you laugh, swoon, and cheer for love’s triumph over all. With complimentary parking and every detail carefully planned, you can sit back and enjoy a “mostly dead”-free experience where love takes center stage.
Can you guess what movie we will be showing?

Galentine's Bouquet Bar at Oregon Spirit Distillers
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First Street, Bend, 97701
Come celebrate Galentine’s Day by building a beautiful flower arrangement in recycled distillery material at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Participants will enjoy an evening of sipping on cocktails, arranging flowers, and enjoying good company. All materials for flower arranging will be provided, including a vase made from our recycled limoncello bottles.
Ticket Price Includes:
– Red, Pink & White Flowers
– Vase
– Welcome Mini Cocktail
– Cocktail Ticket for a Cocktail of Your Choosing
-Goodie Bag

Silver Moon Brewing Ladies Night
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, 97701
Live music with Jess Ryan Band, Astral Jade and Samantha Hart at Silver Moon Brewing. Celebrate Valentine’s day and support the gals in your local music community.
Tickets are $15 at the door.

HDCM Concert Series: FRANK ALMOND
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
High Desert Chamber Music’s 17th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues with our annual Valentine’s Day concert. Enjoy a special evening featuring renowned violinist Frank Almond, joined by notable guest Isabelle Senger. He has made several appearances in the HDCM Concert Series, and you won’t want to miss this love and romance-themed program. This best-selling event includes a complimentary rose for concert-goers and a treat from Goody’s Chocolates!
This evening is brought to you by the German Master Tech. Join Frank and Central Oregon Daily for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.
Tickets available through HDCM by phone or online. Come hear the music!
Program: Moszkowski Suite for Two Violins and Piano, additional works by Elgar, Brahms, and more!

Triple IPA Throwdown at Boneyard
2025-02-15 | Boneyard Brewery, 1955 NE Division St, Bend
BONEYARD & FRIENDS: IPA3 THROW DOWN
15 Triple IPAs, 15 Breweries, you crown the winner. February’s Boneyard & Friends is full of heavy hitters

Poetry Night at Lone Pine
2025-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Lone Pine Coffee East Side, 1462 Cushing Dr. Ste 160, Bend, 97701, United States
Experience a night of poetry at Lone Pine during Apèro Hour. Listen to spoken word, share your own verses at the open mic, and savor wine, beer, bites, and coffee. All ages are invited.

Winter on the Pond
2025-02-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Bend Brewing Co, 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97701
Cold beer and warm drinks. Come join us for Winter on the Pond at Bend Brewing Company with live music by Travis Ehrenstrom Band on 2/15 and Dive Bar Theology on 2/22.

NFL Brunch at Mill Works Pub
2025-02-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Mill Works Pub, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, 97703, United States
As the crisp Bend breeze rolls in, Mill Works Pub keeps the outdoor fun alive with its inviting new firepit. Join them every Sunday at 10:00 AM for their football brunch—your ideal spot to catch all the NFL action. Whether you’re drawn by the game or the warmth of the new firepit, it’s a winning way to start your day.

Trivia! at Rivers Place
2025-02-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Rivers Place, 787 Northeast Purcell Boulevard, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Free to play and prizes to win!!
EVERY Sunday 12pm-2pm.
UKB Trivia hosts this friendly Sunday Funday meeting of the minds.
Check out our Mimosa menu!

The Podski Karaoke
2025-02-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Podski Food Trucks, 536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, 97701, United States
Karaoke every Sunday night at The Podski, hosted by Kylie!

Watch Monday Night Football at River's Place in Bend
2025-02-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Rivers Place, 787 Northeast Purcell Boulevard, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Watch Monday Night Football at Rivers Place in Bend and enjoy $3 Pints! Featuring a different brewery (and sometimes cidery) every week and swag giveaways. SIX big screen TVs (2 are outside). Game sound will be ON ~ No bad seats in the house!

Chili Fest at Bend Brewing Company
2025-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Bend Brewing Co, 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97701
Join them for Chili Fest at BBC! Chef Peyton will be serving up four unique chili recipes alongside his famous cornbread. Guests can try all four options on a taster tray or purchase them individually by the cup or bowl. Attendees can vote for their favorite chili for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Plus, they can enjoy live music from Dive Bar Theology from 5 to 7 PM!

Bingo! at River's Place
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Have fun, win $$, and support a local non-profit organization! Cards $1-$5

Wine Wednesdays at Bar Rio
2025-02-19 15:00 - 22:00 | Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Wine Up and Wind Down” every Wednesday at Bar Rio in downtown Bend from 3 PM until closing. Enjoy a selection of expertly curated wines, all priced at just $10 per glass. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or simply savor a delicious glass of wine with friends, this weekly special offers the perfect opportunity to experience Bar Rio’s vibrant atmosphere and extensive wine list.

Bunk and Brew Ski Film Night
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | bunk n brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend, 97703, United States
Wednesdays are Ski Movie Nights at the Bunk and Brew! From 6-8 PM, we’ll be showing awesome ski films. Want to be featured? Send us your ski videos (bloopers are welcome!) by Sunday night.
