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Central Oregon Venues

Down for some music or comedy? Here are some of the venues where live events happen often .

By Isaac Biehl May 17, 2019

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Happenin' Events

Spring, summer, fall or winter, these are the big events to have on your radar in Central Oregon

Sat., May 18, 2019 POLE PEDAL PADDLE Six events that span Central Oregon's outdoor scene. Contestants race in teams or do all the events, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cycling, paddling and a sprint to the finish.

By The Source Staff May 14, 2019

Pole Pedal Paddle Art Walk Happy Girls Run Sisters Stampede Bend Beer Chase Bite of Bend 4 Peaks Music Festival Bend Summer Festival Sisters Rhythm and Brews Festival Balloons Over Bend Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Haulin' Aspen Bend Brewfest Volcanic Bike and Brew Festival Theater in the Park The Little Woody Sisters Folk Festival Bend Roots Festival Sisters Fresh Hop Festival Bend Fall Festival Happy Girls Run Oren Winterfest Salmon Run Cascade Cycling Classic

Local Books To Guide You

By Tom Beans, Dudley's BookShop Cafe May 14, 2019

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Big Events!

There's no shortage of things to do in the region. Here's a rundown of some of the area's most popular events.

To see the most up-to-date listings for the week you're visiting, check out our events calendar in the Source Weekly's weekly print edition (in the blue boxes found... well, everywhere), or check out our online calendar at calendar.bendsource.com.

May 16, 2018

bend farmer's market art walk happy girls run bend bend beer chase oren senior games bite of bend beer run 4 peaks music festival deschutes brewery bend summer festival balloons over bend children's festival deschutes county fair rodeo haulin' aspen bend brewfest volcanic bike and brew festival theater in the park the little woody sisters folk festival bend fall festival happy girls run sisters cascades wedding show oren winterfest salmon run

Out with the Kids

10 spots to take the family in Central Oregon

Central Oregon is a giant playground for active adults, but there's plenty for kids to do, too. Here's where adventure-loving tykes—and parents—are guaranteed to up the fun-factor in any family outing.

By Annette Benedetti May 16, 2018

Vector Volcano SHARC High Desert Museum Cascade Indoor Sports Center Juniper Swim & Fitness Center Bend Rock Gym The Pavilion Bouncing Off the Wall Mountain Fun Center Mountain Air family-friendly Slideshow

Books by Bendites

Whether you're visiting or you've been here a while, these books by Central Oregonians will give you reason to stop and sit a spell

Look for these authors' books at local shops, including Dudley's Bookshop Cafe at 135 NW Minnesota Ave. in Bend. And look for some of the authors' own advice in other pages of this guide!

By Tom Beans, Dudley's BookShop Cafe May 14, 2018

Bend Oren Daycastions Kim Cooper Findling The New Camp Cookbook: urmet Grub for Campers Road Trippers and Adventurers Linda Ly The Nature of Bend Leeann Kreich Too Cold to Snow Sue Fountain Run Fast. Eat Slow: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes Elyse Kopecky Shalane Flanagan Central Oren Bouldering Jason Chinchen Mountain Bike Bend Katy Bryce As a Wolf Breathes The Bear Within Wing Williams Tracks in the Snow Peter Shelton How to be a Wildflower: A field Guide Katie Daisy Slideshow