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Old Mill District Blog2023-05-04T19:37:40-07:00

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First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District

First Friday Art Walk in the heart of the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. Festivities return Friday, June 2 from 3-6 p.m.  (Last updated 5.30.23) June First Friday Art Walk is fixing to [...]

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Three-Day Weekend in Bend

How your family can make the most out of three glorious days in Bend, Oregon (Last updated May 11, 2023) Congrats on making Bend your three-day weekend destination! We're guessing you've already made note [...]

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Mother’s Day in Bend

Ideas for Every Mom in the Old Mill District When it comes to celebrating mom, it’s not one size fits all. Every mom has different interests and passions, so it’s time to get creative [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotSHOPPING + SPECIALS

Mother’s Day in Bend

Ideas for Every Mom in the Old Mill District When it comes to celebrating mom, it’s not one size fits all. Every mom has different interests and passions, so it’s time to get creative to make sure she has the best Mother’s Day ever. Luckily, if you live in [...]

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Anthropologie coming to Bend’s Old Mill District

Bend's riverfront Old Mill District gains an incredible retailer this year - the innovative Anthropologie! Anthropologie, which is best known for its creative fashions and home décor, opened its first store in Wayne, Pennsylvania in 1992. Part of the URBN brand portfolio that includes Urban Outfitters and Free People, [...]

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The Perfect Play Date

The Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon offers plenty of ways to fill the perfect spring break play date! Last updated March 16, 2023 The most important thing we can do in a day is to remind someone how special they are, especially the kiddos! Love comes in all [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotDINING + DRINKING

Latino Community Association Gala de Oro

De Colores: Celebrate Diversity and Community in Central Oregon The Latino Community Association invite all to join the festivities at the 2023 Gala de Oro on Saturday, May 20 at the Riverhouse on the [...]

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The Perfect Play Date

The Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon offers plenty of ways to fill the perfect spring break play date! Last updated March 16, 2023 The most important thing we can do in a day [...]

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Savory Spice Shop: Your One-Stop Shop to Elevate Your Cooking in Bend, OR

The Old Mill District is home to Savory Spice Shop known for making all meals Spice 'n Easy! Years ago, at the urging of his mother, Matthew Perry (above) visited his first Savory Spice [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotEVENTS

First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District

First Friday Art Walk in the heart of the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. Festivities return Friday, June 2 from 3-6 p.m.  (Last updated 5.30.23) June First Friday Art Walk is fixing to be a vibrant one! Join Tumalo Art Co., Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery, The Stacks [...]

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Three-Day Weekend in Bend

How your family can make the most out of three glorious days in Bend, Oregon (Last updated May 11, 2023) Congrats on making Bend your three-day weekend destination! We're guessing you've already made note of the festivities up at Mt. Bachelor as they approach closing weekend as well as [...]

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Mother’s Day in Bend

Ideas for Every Mom in the Old Mill District When it comes to celebrating mom, it’s not one size fits all. Every mom has different interests and passions, so it’s time to get creative to make sure she has the best Mother’s Day ever. Luckily, if you live in [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotLIVE MUSIC

Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez To Close Tower Theatre Foundation’s Stage the Change

Mandy Gonzalez will deliver conference keynote and concert at second annual Stage the Change PNW Conference in Bend, Oregon Saturday, April 22, 2023 Broadway Star Mandy Gonzalez will close the Tower Theatre Foundation’s annual [...]

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Run This Town

Trail and pavement, competitive and recreational, running is rampant in Bend, Oregon! (last updated March 23, 2023) Marathon, half marathon, relay and fun run season is almost here. Lucky for us, Bend is home [...]

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Old Mill District Shines Light On This Year’s Memorable Moments

As the calendar turns from 2022 to 2023, we reflect on the relationships made, accomplishments achieved and the moments that brought a smile to our faces here in the Old Mill District in Bend, [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotACTIVITIES

First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District

First Friday Art Walk in the heart of the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. Festivities return Friday, June 2 from 3-6 p.m.  (Last updated 5.30.23) June First Friday Art Walk is fixing to [...]

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Three-Day Weekend in Bend

How your family can make the most out of three glorious days in Bend, Oregon (Last updated May 11, 2023) Congrats on making Bend your three-day weekend destination! We're guessing you've already made note [...]

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Mother’s Day in Bend

Ideas for Every Mom in the Old Mill District When it comes to celebrating mom, it’s not one size fits all. Every mom has different interests and passions, so it’s time to get creative [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotCONTESTS + COMMUNITIES

From One Star to Another

It's Love Letter Week! Enter to Win Dinner for Two at Hola!, Two Tickets to One of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s Old Mill District Full Moon Paddle Tours, and a $100 Old Mill [...]

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To a Life Uncorked

It's Love Letter Day! Enter to Win a Bottle of Wine from Va Piano Vineyards & Naked Winery. Plus, Two Wine Glasses and a Bottle of Wine from Ginger's Kitchenware We're celebrating the connections [...]

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Don’t Stop Believing

It's Love Letter Day! Enter to Win a $100 OLD MILL DISTRICT GIFT CARD We're celebrating the connections that tie us all together with a series of Love Letters. They’re fun, they’re original, and [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotHOLIDAYS

First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District

First Friday Art Walk in the heart of the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. Festivities return Friday, June 2 from 3-6 p.m.  (Last updated 5.30.23) June First Friday Art Walk is fixing to [...]

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Three-Day Weekend in Bend

How your family can make the most out of three glorious days in Bend, Oregon (Last updated May 11, 2023) Congrats on making Bend your three-day weekend destination! We're guessing you've already made note [...]

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Mother’s Day in Bend

Ideas for Every Mom in the Old Mill District When it comes to celebrating mom, it’s not one size fits all. Every mom has different interests and passions, so it’s time to get creative [...]

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old-mill-square-carrotHISTORY

Old Mill District Shines Light On This Year’s Memorable Moments

As the calendar turns from 2022 to 2023, we reflect on the relationships made, accomplishments achieved and the moments that brought a smile to our faces here in the Old Mill District in Bend, [...]

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Family Kitchen: Bend’s long-standing free meal program

Serving more meals than ever before. Guided by the belief that nobody should go hungry, Bend's Family Kitchen has been providing free, nutritious meals to anyone in need in a safe and caring environment [...]

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From Timber To Tourism

History of the Old Mill District For almost 100 years, timber production defined Bend, with most of it taking place along the stretch of the Deschutes now occupied by the Old Mill District. The [...]

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