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Snake Run Rally at Hoodoo Ski Resort

<p>Snake Run Rally is a grassroots banked slalom snowboard event. This hand dug<br />course offers an opportunity for snowboards to have fun racing and ripping with some of the best northwest riders around. For registration details go to-<br />www.thesnakerunrally.com</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/snake-run-rally-at-hoodoo-ski-resort/">Snake Run Rally at Hoodoo Ski Resort</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Next to Normal: Musical

When this landmark rock musical debuted on Broadway in 2010, it won 3 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama – one of only ten musicals in history to receive this prestigious honor. A ground-breaking and intimate portrait of a modern family, Next to Normal “tears at the heart in a way few musicals manage” (Attitude)The post Next to Normal: Musical appeared first on Visit Bend.

Confidence Documentary

Confidence is a 28-minute human-interest documentary that takes viewers on an intimate journey into the unseen layers of personal identity and resilience. Through heartfelt stories from local community members of diverse backgrounds, the film unearths the universal struggles hidden beneath our polished exteriors—insecurities, triumphs, and the quiet strength it takes to navigate the world.At its core, Confidence reveals that our commonalities far outweigh our differences, inspiring audiences to

National Gin & Tonic Day

<p>We’re celebrating National Gin & Tonic Day all week long with $5 OFF Oregon Gin Festival tickets<br />when purchased in our Tasting Room!<br />Daily Cocktail Specials and $5 Gin & Tonics!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/national-gin-tonic-day/2025-04-10/">National Gin & Tonic Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Unlikely Wine Pairings

Join us for a new experience that will challenge your assumptions about food and wine pairing. Enjoy 4 out of the box small bites pairings including two cheeses, a salad and local chocolate. As you enjoy your wine and food our winery ambassador will guide you through your experience and explain why these pairings were chosen.You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to learn new ways to enhance your wine and food experience through strengthening your ability to make pairings.Ticket cos

National Gin & Tonic Day

<p>We’re celebrating National Gin & Tonic Day all week long with $5 OFF Oregon Gin Festival tickets<br />when purchased in our Tasting Room!<br />Daily Cocktail Specials and $5 Gin & Tonics!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/national-gin-tonic-day/2025-04-09/">National Gin & Tonic Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Sprout Film Festival

The Sprout Film Festival’s mission is to inspire audiences, promote inclusion and support transformative filmmaking as an important part of social change.This unique event, which focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), strives to challenge assumptions and breakdown stereotypes.By introducing thought-provoking, powerful films to inclusive audiences, we hope to promote acceptance, celebrate diff

Highland Cow Paint n Sip

<p>Join us for a fun relaxing evening at Bridge 99 with Lets Paint! Grab a pint and unleash your inner artist in this wonderful all ages welcome painting class. No prior painting experience is needed, as our amazing instructor will be there to help guide you along any step of the journey.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/highland-cow-paint-n-sip/">Highland Cow Paint n Sip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

2025 Legislative Update Meeting

County Commissioners pledge support for recommendations made by Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span>The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) recently sent a letter to the Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness pledging its support for several of the recommendations the group made to address the problem.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div>

Sprout Film Festival

Next to Normal: Musical

Bingo

<p>RylieMay Rescue Ranch and Spider City Brewing bring you a fun evening of BINGO! Games range from $1-$3. Raffle tickets are available for $1 each and raffle prizes are donated from area businesses. Spider City will also donate $1 from each beverage sold throughout the evening.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bingo/">Bingo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

International Beaver Day Movie and Celebration

To celebrate International Beaver Day, we’re hosting a showing of The Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw, a 1987 IMAX documentary about a beaver family in the Canadian Rockies. The film provides a heartfelt perspective, following the beavers as they build a lodge, raise a family, confront dangers, and transform their environment.Deschutes Brewery has donated its upstairs event space!Doors open at 5:30 for food and drinks and minglingMovie from 6:30 – 7:15Q and A and discussion to followTickets

Audit Committee Meeting

Next to Normal: Musical

Seals & Crofts

For Brady Seals, cousin to Jim, and Lua Crofts, daughter of Dash, musical magic is all in the family. With a reverent nod to the past and harmonies as sweet as a breath of springtime air, they artfully re-imagine the iconic classics of the1970’s soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, including “Summer Breeze”, “Diamond Girl”, “Get Closer” and “We May Never Pass This Way (Again)”.The post Seals & Crofts appeared first on Visit Bend.

Chef’s Pairing Experience

Please join us at the Bend Tasting Room & Restaurant for a Chef’s Pairings Experience hosted by our Winery Ambassador Ashley and Chef Cuin.Invite friends to join you and experience this one-of-a-kind wine and culinary offering, featuring a five-wine flight and four chef pairings (including a chocolate course).Tickets are $60 and include a $40 wine credit to use the day of the event.The Chef’s Pairings Experience is communal, so you’ll mingle with a few other guests during y

Wildlife Coaster Making Fundraiser

Join Think Wild and Bridge 99 for our April craft fundraiser, wildlife coaster making!Use wildlife stencils to create beautiful wooden coasters for your home and support Central Oregon wildlife. This event is free but donations are highly encouraged. RSVP Here.$1 per every beer sold will be donated to Think Wild!The post Wildlife Coaster Making Fundraiser appeared first on Visit Bend.

FLOW/FLOW

Reservation required. Spots are limited Join us for an immersive wellness experience designed to reconnect you with nature and restore your sense of flow. FLOW/FLOW blends intentional yoga, guided meditation, and hot/cold/rest thermic cycles, all set against the stunning backdrop of Bend’s natural beauty. Release stress, reset your nervous system, and prepare for the week ahead. More information here: https://www.wildlandguidingcompany.com/event-details/flow-flow-2 April 6th and April 27th, 2:4