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Bend is beautiful this time of year, and there’s no better place to take your loved one on a well-deserved and well-timed vacation. Here are some suggestions for romantic Bend activities you can do together while you’re here for Valentine’s Day 2020.

A PC Valentine’s Day

This blasé stage show looks like it’s going to be a real hit. Written by two local playwrights from right here in Bend, this show is a fun approach to Valentine’s Day in a world where the holiday can sometimes be taken a little too seriously. You’ll fall in love with this variety sketch style show featuring multiple stories. Catch the last two shows on February 1st at 7:00pm and February 2nd at 5:30pm. Tickets are only $20, which for Valentine’s Day Bend activities is a steal!

Attend Oregon Winterfest

This event is some of the most fun that Oregon gets up to all year long! Enjoy live music, local brews, and even a heated marketplace where you can warm up together from the February chills. General admission is $10, and that gets you into all three days of the festival, from February 14th-16th. However, you can also purchase access to addition fun events, such as the Wine Walk, the Hot Cocoa Run, and the Royal Run 5K. This is the largest winter festival in all of Oregon, so you won’t want to miss it. Attending a big festival is the perfect date!

Date Day at the Old Mill District

For another great Valentine’s day activity, head to Old Mill District and make an entire day of hanging out there, exploring the shops, grabbing food at one of the many establishments, and whiling the day away without worries or cares. Make the centerpiece of this day a wine tasting at VA Piano Vineyards Tasting Room. This classy tasting room experience will really make your Bend holiday stand out, and it’s a great way to end the afternoon with a bang. The atmosphere is both cozy and fancy, and the staff is very friendly. They’re always eager to make your experience truly special, which is exactly what you want on a special Bend holiday like this.

Choose a Romantic Rental and Enjoy the Best Bend Activities

However you decide to spend your days with your loved one enjoying romantic Bend activities, you’ll be just as excited to return home in the evening to your lovely and comfortable rental home. Head over to our catalog to pick yours out now and get ahead of the Valentine’s rush!

There’s no better gift you could give the family this year than a trip outside tradition to Bend, Oregon for a Thanksgiving getaway they’ll never forget. Here in Bend, late November is a priceless time of year. You’ll get to see not only all our gorgeous fall foliage, but you’ll get to enjoy our fall activities too! Here are some of the things we’re most excited for this year during Thanksgiving in Bend:

Outdoor Adventures in Autumn

Take a nature hike together into stunning fall foliage. Whether you’re heading down the Deschutes River Trail and enjoying the view of the water and your close proximity to the fun-filled Old Mill District or you go farther from town all the way up to the lovely Tumalo Falls or Sparks Lake, you’ll be endlessly glad that you came at this breathtaking time of year when our Oregon world is aglow with autumn colors.

Family Activities to Enjoy Together

On November 22nd you’ll get to do the 4th Friday Art Stroll in Sisters. This event is free and culturally enriching for the whole family! Enjoy the gorgeous art and each other’s company at the same time as you stroll around taking in the paintings, photography, sculptures, and more. Visit the Mountain Air Trampoline Park to work out some energy—it’s fun for all ages! Take the family to explore the Desert High Museum, where you’ll get well-acquainted with the culture of Bend. On cozy late November evenings, one of our favorite places to visit is Tower Theatre. Check out their website to see showing times during your stay in Bend.

Thanksgiving Day & Dinner

On the day of Thanksgiving in Bend you can participate in a fun local event: Pray for Snow, hosted at Sun Mountain Fun Center with no entry fee. Bring the whole family along to play games, and you’ll get the chance to win some pretty fabulous prizes. There are tons of great dining options for your Thanksgiving meals too, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try 10 Below, a local favorite, or Jackelope Grill, or one of our personal favorites, Black Bear Diner. All of these lovely establishments are open for business on Thanksgiving Day.

Spend Thanksgiving in Bend with Bend Vacation Rentals

Take no chances this year on your unforgettable Thanksgiving in Bend, Oregon getaway. You want the best, and we’ve got it. Get in touch with us today at 541-385-9492 and we’ll help you find a lovely rental home for you and the family to spend your holiday.

The year is whizzing by, and before you know it, it’ll be July 4th. Where should you be celebrating this year? Nowhere other than Bend, Oregon! This is an area that’s off the beaten path, for a cozy Bend 4th of July celebration unlike any other.

Pet Parade & Festival

This is an old-fashioned Bend tradition that has been going on since 1932 and is hosted by the city. A truly family-friendly event, everyone will have fun watching the pet parade and all of its adorable critters, from dogs to farm animals. There are over 8,000 participants and spectators to this wacky parade! There’s also lots of live music and games to play. This festival lasts from 11 am to 4 pm, so it is a great way to fill up some daylight hours before you head elsewhere for the fireworks.

Deschutes Historical Museum

At the Deschutes Historical Museum, they’ll be offering not only free admission on the 4th, but even free ice cream! Hurry over there early to snag a cone before they run out. While there, you’ll love looking at the exhibits on display, that show the entire history of the greater Bend, Oregon area. You may find out things you’ve never known, even if you’ve lived here for years, and you’ll love getting to be up close and personal with antiques like wood-burning stoves from the Bend founder’s home, and a Holsman Car from 1907.

Pilot Butte

The fireworks display takes place from the top of Pilot Butte promptly at 10 pm, so you’ll want to make sure you’re in the perfect spot to take them in by then. You can get a lovely view of the display in any area that has sight of Pilot Butte; city parks are especially nice, since you can pop a blanket on the grass to picnic with friends while waiting for the show. If you’re up for it, there are countless open hiking trails to explore before night falls, so you can get an unforgettable view of the show, from a more private area. That’s a pretty great payoff to a long hike.

Bend 4th of July Party

In this quaint and rustic area, you wouldn’t expect its 4th of July to be as much of a blast as it is. Surrounded by the great outdoors, friendly folks, and tasty food wherever you look, head to Bend in 2019 to celebrate the birth of our nation right. This is the traditional Independence Day you and your family will love! Contact Bend Vacation Rentals today to book your vacation rental and be sure you’re ready for a Bend 4th of July.