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Oktoberfest in Bend & Central Oregon (2026)
This guide focuses on events that are actually confirmed for 2026. We are not filling the list with old Oktoberfest events from Redmond, Sisters, Prineville or other nearby towns unless…
Halloween in Bend, Oregon (2026)
With kids: pumpkin patch + family event + neighborhood trick-or-treating Very Bend: Witches Paddle + Old Mill + river walk Spooky date night: Bend Ghost Tours + downtown drinks/dinner Fall…
Veterans Day in Bend, Oregon (2026)
Veterans Day in Bend feels a little quieter and more reflective than other holidays. It’s a time when the community slows down to honor the people who have served, with small ceremonies,…
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