Hello Sunshine is beyond excited to be hosting a meet and greet book signing on Saturday, December 8, from 1-4 p.m. with local author and illustrator, Kristen Riggle! Kristen is not only the voice behind the sweet rhythmic children’s book, "Little Bird Explores Bend," but also the creator of the story’s colorful pictures. The book follows the [...]
Tis the season to buy wine and give back to the community! Join Va Piano Vineyards on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Old Mill District for their holiday open house in partnership with the KIDS Center. There'll be holiday music and decor, light appetizers, raffle prizes (including a gift card and [...]
Santa, carolers and community highlight the season It’s impossible to be in Bend during the holidays and not feel festive. From Celebrity Santas and roving carolers in the Old Mill District to the Jingle Bell Run and Christmas parade downtown, the eggnog flows like wine in this part of Oregon during the holiday months. Here's some [...]
Vanilla Urban Threads, one of Bend's most innovative and stylish retail shops, is spreading its wings this holiday season. Cedar + Fig, a pop-up store from the creative forces behind Vanilla, will set up shop in the Old Mill District starting the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. The woodsy feel of a crackling fire and crisp [...]
Just one day after the I Like Pie Run on Thanksgiving, Santa Claus hitches a ride into the Les Schwab Amphitheater with his helicopter buddies from AirLink. Our connections in the North Pole say Santa will arrive around 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23. Santa traditionally chats with children and families after he land before heading [...]
Thanksgiving Day fun run raises money for local nonprofits Come celebrate the Turkey Day spirit with the iconic I Like Pie Run in the Old Mill District and help raises money for NeighborhImpact and Girls on the Run on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m.. Oh, and earn some pre-Thanksgiving feast pie. Participants can choose from [...]
Celebrate Chanukah this year with the annual menorah lighting in the Old Mill District's Center Plaza on Sunday, Dec. 2. Presented by the Chabad of Central Oregon, this year's ceremony will start at 4:30 p.m. Fire jugglers kick off the festivities before the lighting of the menorah. A chocolate coin drop, hot drinks, potato latkes and [...]
It's a Bend holiday tradition like none other. Join us Friday, Dec. 14 for Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe's 2018 Holiday Lights Paddle Parade and the opening night of the store's annual holiday sale! Every year Bend’s most dedicated paddling enthusiasts dress up their canoes and kayaks in bright lights and holiday garb for a paddle [...]
We love the Man in Red in Bend. After flying in on an AirLink helicopter on Friday, Nov. 23, Santa Claus will make his way to SantaLand in the Old Mill District, located this year between desperado and Avalon Salon. Families can stop in and take pictures will Jolly St. Nick every Friday through Sunday after [...]
Come experience glorious sounds of local choir groups this holiday season in the Old Mill District. Throughout December we’ll feature various choral groups along the river and throughout our shops and restaurants. Be sure to mark Dec. 15 on your calendar as five different choirs will provide music from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Here’s the complete [...]
