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MOST RECENT POSTS
MOST RECENT POSTS
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 & [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SHOPPING + SPECIALS
SHOPPING + SPECIALS
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 your Bend Summer Guide. If you find one, bring it to the Ticket Mill and [...]
Shop Local, Live Loud at the Ticket Mill
The Ticket Mill is your all-access pass to live music, local merch and Old Mill District gift cards We're about halfway through concert season, with plenty of shows still to go! Here's your reminder to get your tickets now at the Ticket Mill. Situated on the second level above [...]
New Tenants in the Neighborhood
Catch the Latest Buzz Around the Old Mill District You may have heard the latest buzz around the district. We're talking about new tenant rumors, and we're here to confirm that those rumors are true! The Old Mill District has welcomed eight new tenants this spring, plus a fun [...]
DINING & DRINKING
DINING & DRINKING
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 [...]
Inclusive Cuisines: Vegan and Gluten-Free Options at the Old Mill District
Whether you’re committed to a vegan lifestyle or navigating gluten-free dining, the Old Mill District has you covered with delicious and creative choices that are certain to hit the spot. Written by Ben Montgomery [...]
Tastes of Summer
Recipes and their origin stories from Trish Smith and her cookbook “Feeding My Friends” Need some summer recipe inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Take a peek at a few handpicked summer recipes from local [...]
EVENTS
EVENTSMonthly 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 [...]
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 for a while. And with fall comes the Bend Fall Festival, which just so happens [...]
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC
Singing the Bridge
Where we’ve been, and where we’re going during the 2026 Concert Season at Hayden Homes AmphitheaterWritten by Amanda Bird-ZimmermanAssistant Marketing DirectorWe're in the middle of our 25th season of summer concerts. Twenty-five summers of watching [...]
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 [...]
Shop Local, Live Loud at the Ticket Mill
The Ticket Mill is your all-access pass to live music, local merch and Old Mill District gift cards We're about halfway through concert season, with plenty of shows still to go! Here's your reminder [...]
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIESMonthly 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 & [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
CONTESTS + COMMUNITIES
CONTESTS + COMMUNITIES
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Hunt is on at the Old Mill District
An interactive scavenger hunt brings Pacific Northwest Wildlife to life with vibrant characters hidden across the district Get ready to experience the Old Mill District in a whole new way. During your next visit [...]
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYSMonthly 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 & [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
HISTORY
HISTORYTastes of Summer
Recipes and their origin stories from Trish Smith and her cookbook “Feeding My Friends” Need some summer recipe inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Take a peek at a few handpicked summer recipes from local [...]
Old Mill District Marks 25-Year Milestone with a $2,500 Shopping Spree Giveaway
The Old Mill District celebrates 25 years of connection, shared memories and local spirit with a giveaway honoring the people and experiences that helped shape one of Bend’s most recognizable destinations! Beginning Monday, May [...]
The Tale of Bill Smith and the Reshaping of the City of Bend, Oregon
What Became of the Dream The tale of Bill Smith and the reshaping of a city after the timber industry left town. Written by Tim Neville One evening last summer, as the sunset turned [...]
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