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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

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 16, 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

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