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27 Years in the Sky

Darren Kling stumbled into ballooning, but it’s been smooth sailing ever since

Balloons Over Bend is right around the corner, bringing a variety of balloon pilots and balloons to see. Darren Kling, a balloonist of 27 years, hasn’t missed the event once. As the founder of Big Sky Balloon Company, Kling has flown his way all around the Pacific Northwest, along with some international flying in Costa […]

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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. Worth a watch, or for a major training goal. Starts at Mt. Bachelor. pppbend.com First Fridays ART WALK […]

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Summer Events

(Looking for music events? See our comprehensive guide of summer music at BendSource.com. Bike and other outdoor events? Those are on our website and our calendar, too….) SATURDAY 6/23 CENTRAL OREGON PRIDE An annual celebration of LGBTQ equality, diversity, education, social justice, community and family. This family-friendly event features Dykes on Bikes, live music and […]

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Bend’s biggest summer events

Keep the kids busy this summer with family-friendly fun

Is summer slipping away before your very eyes? Time to get out and do something memorable. Being part of a parade, watching a special demonstration or listening to live music exposes kids to cultural diversity and creativity, while giving them something to look forward to year after year. Check out our picks for some fabulous […]

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Calendar

Every Weekday, June 25-August 17 Days of Play PLAY โ€” 21 years strong! Participate in crafts, water play, field games, sports activities and much more. Days of Play parks are also Bend-La Pine School District summer lunch program locations, too! Check out website for locations and times. Various Parks in Bend | Free bendparksandrec.org WednesdaysBend […]

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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. Wednesdays, May 2 โ€“ Oct. 10, 2018 BEND FARMERS MARKET Shop for fresh produce, cage-free eggs, grass-fed […]

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Balloons Over Bend 2014

Balloons Over Bend kicked off this morning with a balloon launch at Riverbend Park. I had a bird’s eye view of the event, from the basket of the Re/Max balloon. Check out our photos from this morning in the slideshow and get a piece of the action at this evening’s Night Glow or tomorrow’s morning launch. […]

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PICK: Balloons Over Bend

Balloons Over Bend BALLOONSโ€”The annual childrenโ€™s festival starts bright and early with a morning hot air balloon launch, but the highlight of the day is the Night Glowโ€”when balloons backlit by the roaring fire inside, like giant fireflies, float up into the starry sky just after dusk. Watch from below or, if youโ€™re feeling bold, […]

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Go Here! 7/17-7/24

While there are plenty of terrestrial ways to enjoy Central Oregon, sometimes leaving the ground is the best way to understand it, whether that means getting a (literally) bird’s eye view of the High Dessert expanse, or just being thankful to having both feet planted firmly back on it. Summertime in Central Oregon offers plenty […]

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