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MOST RECENT POSTS
MOST RECENT POSTS
Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer Named Old Mill District 2026 Winter Art Series Artists
Sisters Create a ‘Love Letter’ to Celebrate District’s 25th Anniversary After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless [...]
The 23rd Annual Bend Film Festival!
Bend Film Festival is Back On Oct. 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals [...]
Halloween in the Old Mill District
Halloween in the Old Mill District is where Bend's best Boos come to life! (last updated 10.01.2026) Families and Halloween fans throughout Central Oregon it’s time to channel the spirit of the bewitching season [...]
SHOPPING + SPECIALS
SHOPPING + SPECIALS
Monthly Movie Specials at Regal Old Mill Theater
Beyond the box office premieres… (Last updated Oct. 2026) Regal Old Mill Brings the Fall Season to the Big Screen As all the cozy fall vibes head our way, Regal Old Mill ScreenX & IMAX is making the most of the new season with a lineup of movie specials. [...]
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
In Bend's Old Mill District, art is at the heart of it all. Welcome October with First Friday Art Walk festivities on Friday, Oct. 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. (Last updated 9.29.26) Come down to the Old Mill District to explore the work of local artists with a [...]
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 [...]
DINING & DRINKING
DINING & DRINKING
Bend Fall Festival and Hayden Homes Amphitheater Season Finale: Black Label Society and Empire of the Sun
Ahh, fall. At last, it has arrived. The trees are changing color, folks are setting out pumpkins on their front porches, mornings are cool and crisp, and hot apple cider is here to stay [...]
The Ultimate Weekend Trifecta in Bend: Oktoberfest, Oregon Whiskey & Bleachers!
Here’s the deal… This weekend, Sept.18-20 is a big one here in Bend, Oregon and we think you need to know about it. Ladies and gents, lace up your dirndls and buckle your lederhosen [...]
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 [...]
EVENTS
EVENTSLisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer Named Old Mill District 2026 Winter Art Series Artists
Sisters Create a ‘Love Letter’ to Celebrate District’s 25th Anniversary After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless angles. The owners of Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery have walked and biked along the [...]
The 23rd Annual Bend Film Festival!
Bend Film Festival is Back On Oct. 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals and other creatives are already securing their passes and planning their itineraries for the five-day [...]
Halloween in the Old Mill District
Halloween in the Old Mill District is where Bend's best Boos come to life! (last updated 10.01.2026) Families and Halloween fans throughout Central Oregon it’s time to channel the spirit of the bewitching season – start designing your costumes, pets too – and join the Halloween fun in the [...]
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSICBend Fall Festival and Hayden Homes Amphitheater Season Finale: Black Label Society and Empire of the Sun
Ahh, fall. At last, it has arrived. The trees are changing color, folks are setting out pumpkins on their front porches, mornings are cool and crisp, and hot apple cider is here to stay [...]
The Ultimate Weekend Trifecta in Bend: Oktoberfest, Oregon Whiskey & Bleachers!
Here’s the deal… This weekend, Sept.18-20 is a big one here in Bend, Oregon and we think you need to know about it. Ladies and gents, lace up your dirndls and buckle your lederhosen [...]
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 [...]
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIESLisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer Named Old Mill District 2026 Winter Art Series Artists
Sisters Create a ‘Love Letter’ to Celebrate District’s 25th Anniversary After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless [...]
The 23rd Annual Bend Film Festival!
Bend Film Festival is Back On Oct. 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals [...]
Halloween in the Old Mill District
Halloween in the Old Mill District is where Bend's best Boos come to life! (last updated 10.01.2026) Families and Halloween fans throughout Central Oregon it’s time to channel the spirit of the bewitching season [...]
CONTESTS + COMMUNITIES
CONTESTS + COMMUNITIESThe 23rd Annual Bend Film Festival!
Bend Film Festival is Back On Oct. 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals [...]
Halloween in the Old Mill District
Halloween in the Old Mill District is where Bend's best Boos come to life! (last updated 10.01.2026) Families and Halloween fans throughout Central Oregon it’s time to channel the spirit of the bewitching season [...]
Bend Fall Festival and Hayden Homes Amphitheater Season Finale: Black Label Society and Empire of the Sun
Ahh, fall. At last, it has arrived. The trees are changing color, folks are setting out pumpkins on their front porches, mornings are cool and crisp, and hot apple cider is here to stay [...]
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYSLisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer Named Old Mill District 2026 Winter Art Series Artists
Sisters Create a ‘Love Letter’ to Celebrate District’s 25th Anniversary After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless [...]
The 23rd Annual Bend Film Festival!
Bend Film Festival is Back On Oct. 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals [...]
Halloween in the Old Mill District
Halloween in the Old Mill District is where Bend's best Boos come to life! (last updated 10.01.2026) Families and Halloween fans throughout Central Oregon it’s time to channel the spirit of the bewitching season [...]
HISTORY
HISTORYLisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer Named Old Mill District 2026 Winter Art Series Artists
Sisters Create a ‘Love Letter’ to Celebrate District’s 25th Anniversary After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless [...]
The 23rd Annual Bend Film Festival!
Bend Film Festival is Back On Oct. 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals [...]
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 [...]
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