Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2020 in Bend, Oregon this year. We know how to have a good time here, and you’ll get to celebrate in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The beer is tasty, the weather is fine, and there are countless ways to enjoy the holiday.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Joining us for a holiday weekend is a great way to experience Bend. Come attend our St. Patrick’s Day Dash on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, March 14th. It’s the 9th annual dash presented by the Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club, and it doubles as a challenging activity and a charity event (raising money for the Family Access Network). Gear up in green and join us for this 5K fun run!
You have all weekend to experience the Bend town, so why not hit up a wide variety of different activities over the weekend? Pay a visit to Newberry National Volcanic Monument for some stellar views and a breath of fresh, natural air. To explore the city, join the Bend Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour. This is an awesome way to see the whole Bend town in one whirlwind day; a great Sunday activity.
A great way to spend Monday would be paying a visit to the Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, or maybe even taking a tour into the world of mountain biking with Cog Wild Bicycle Tours & Shuttles.
St. Patrick’s Day 2020 in Bend
On Tuesday (St. Patrick’s Day 2020 in Bend), spend the day where the trees are evergreen! It does depend on the snow depth, but you can usually still ski this time of year, so grab your chance while you can. This is a great way to work up an appetite for later, when you’re celebrating the evening of the holiday in town. Head to the Brown Owl at 7:00pm for a St. Patty’s Party: a free show for all ages featuring live performances of traditional Irish music. Afterwards, head over to The Dogwood Tail Cabin for some artisan cocktails and gourmet bar snacks. Another perfect bar for St. Patrick’s Day is The Stihl Whiskey Bar, where they serve over 400 different whiskeys. The featured drink right now is the Ginger Cube (a cube of ginger brew with a Bulleit Bourbon pour over), and it’s the perfect drink to end the night with.
Spend Your Stay with Bend Vacation Rentals
Whatever St. Patrick’s shenanigans you get up to during your stay here, you’ll want only the best of our vacation rentals in Bend to rest in between activities. Simply head over to our catalog today and take the first step toward your Bend vacation.
Finding a reason to travel to Bend, Oregon is never a difficult task. There are enough things to do and see along with a community that provides endless fun events, so it is always a good time to visit. But as Thanksgiving comes around, this place comes to life with the spirit of the holidays. For this reason, a Thanksgiving spent here is sure to be one of the most memorable of your life. Here are three ways to keep the family entertained during thanksgiving in Bend Oregon.
Sisters Holiday Celebration
The best place to kick off the holidays is the Sisters Holiday Celebration, taking place this year on November 23rd and 24th. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm with the lighting of the Christmas tree. The fun continues into Saturday with their renowned holiday parade that you will not want to miss. Throughout this time, you can also take the little ones to visit Santa Claus at the Sisters Chamber of Commerce.
Turkey Trot Like Never Before
The “I Like Pie” run is a beloved tradition on Thanksgiving in Bend, and this year it is better than ever. As you may have guessed, that means more pie, but that is not all! The fun is kicking off at 9 am on Thanksgiving morning. You can partake in the untimed Turkey Trot 5k or the shorter family run/walk. This provides a great opportunity to get to know this one of a kind community. You can find it in the beautiful Old Mil District.
Go Skiing!
The time has come, or perhaps the time never left the community in Oregon. While many other mountains do not open until early December, the plan at Mt. Bachelor is to open the weekend of Thanksgiving, providing the perfect opportunity to work off that Thanksgiving dinner about 30 minutes from Bend. In the unlikely event Mt Bachelor does not open as planned, slopes that are open year-round are just a couple hours away on Mt. Hood at the Timberline Lodge!
Spend the Holiday in a Beautiful Vacation Home
One of the best things you can do to ensure an enjoyable thanksgiving in Bend Oregon is to find a place to stay that you will love. You will find no shortages of places you will love throughout the wonderful listings of vacation homes provided by Bend Vacation Rentals. Since it is Thanksgiving, let’s start with the amazing kitchens provided by these homes. You will find gourmet-level kitchens that provide functionality through high-end appliances and plenty of cooking ware, while you will find beauty in find countertops and cabinets. If you choose to prepare your own feast, the kitchen will ensure it is an enjoyable experience. Beyond that, you can find luxury and comfort in spacious rooms, cozy furniture, immaculate beds, patios, and so much more. Find the perfect one for you by contacting us today!
Regardless of the time of year, there is something to love about a trip to Bend. However, this is especially true in September, when the tail end of summer brings great weather and plenty of ways to take advantage. That is why you should consider a trip to Bend for this year’s Labor Day Weekend. The following are the top five most incredible ways to spend a Labor Day Weekend in Bend and one of our favorite Bend upcoming events.
Little Woody is One of the Top Bend Upcoming Events
This festival is one of the top Bend upcoming events you must attend if you enjoy unique and delicious beers. On August 21st and September 1st, some of the town’s favorite breweries bring out their most special barrel-aged brews for everyone to enjoy. The beer is Bend is always amazing, but this experience allows you to enjoy the best of the best. You can also enjoy awesome music and food, all on the lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Go Skiing
You read that correctly! Mount Hood is the only skiing area in the Continental United States that provides year-round skiing, and it is only about an hour north of Bend. You can find it at Timberline Lodge. Skiing and snowboarding are certainly not the first things that come to mind when you think of Labor Day, but it is definitely one of the most fun and unique things you could possibly do during the holiday.
Chase Waterfalls
This is not necessarily specific to Labor Day Weekend, but it is still one of the most incredible ways to spend a day around Bend. You will find countless waterfalls within an hour of Bend, but one of the coolest is only 30 minutes from the center of town in Tumalo Falls. It only takes about an hour of hiking to reach this awe-inspiring sight of a 220-foot waterfall.
Float Down the Deschutes River
There are many great tours of the Bend area, but none provide the great sights and relaxation of a simple float down the Deschutes River. This is the perfect time of year to take advantage, as the weather is still warm enough for a comfortable float, but the insane crowds have thinned out a bit. You simply need to get a hold of some rafts, tubes, or even an air mattress and launch from a safe and calm part of the river like Riverbend Park.
Hit the Golf Course
There are many amazing courses throughout town, including three that made it into Golf Digest’s top 100 in the country. Any Oregon local will tell you that the best golf in the state is waiting for you in Bend, and you will understand why after visiting any one of these courses. You can find a wide variety of courses—everything from tree-lined fairways to rolling hills.
Stay in One of the Best Homes Bend Has to Offer
It is easier than ever to find the best real estate in Bend available for rental with the help of Bend Vacation Rentals, the premiere rental agency in town. We go above and beyond in providing the most comprehensive list of homes in Bend. Looking for a swanky condo amidst the excitement of downtown? No problem. Are you looking for something tucked away in some of the area’s beautiful wilderness? Great! No matter what size or location, you can be sure you will find a place to stay in Bend that will be cozy, luxurious, and beautiful. Contact us today to book your dream vacation!
Planning Halloween activities at home can turn out to be a lot of work. You spend weeks searching for the perfect costume, buying the good candy—only having to return to the store on Halloween night to buy whatever is left over because you ATE all the good Halloween candy—planning a party, building a haunted house, or both! Classic overachievers like ourselves often over-plan and then find themselves too exhausted to enjoy the fruits of their labor; let’s make this year different and plan a Halloween vacation to Bend. You can still play and frolic, but you won’t be inclined to overdo it!
Monster Dash 5K and Little Monster Mile, Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive
Those Halloween treats can add up, so why not be pre-emptive and burn up the extra calories before you eat them? This Monster Dash 5K and Little Monster Mile isn’t just good for you, it’s spookily fun as well! Wear your scariest costume (that doesn’t interfere with your running or vision), your best running shoes, and hit the road! The Little Monster Mile allows your kids to participate in the fun as well! Register at http://centraloregonrunningklub.org/cork-events/monsterdash/.
Tales of Hallows Eve, High Desert Museum, 59800 South Highway 97
There is nothing more unique than getting all dressed up in your Halloween scariest and spending an evening hearing scary stories as you visit with live animals! The High Desert Museum offers Tales of Hallows Eve on October 28th from 6-8 PM for kids of all ages! The Spirit of the West exhibit has been known to feature some spooky sights and sounds; are you brave enough to enter?
Downtown Bend Trick or Treating, 916 NW Wall Street
There’s nothing a kid detests more than missing out on scoring a big bag of candy on the spookiest night of the year, and if you’re vacationing in Bend, your child doesn’t have to miss out! This wonderful event happens on Saturday, October 28th from 1-4 PM (head home on Monday, and your children can trick or treat again with all their friends on Halloween!) and offers pumpkin painting events and a costume contest in addition to the sweet, delicious, candy!
Scare Yourself Silly
Stay home in your Bend Vacation Rentals cozy cabin and watch a Halloween marathon of scary movies! Start a fire (Halloween nights are cool in Bend!), pour an Irish coffee or a mug of hot chocolate, and cuddle with your kids and family on the couch as you get your scare on for a wonderful night of goosebumps and chills! Reserve yours today; Halloween is just around the corner!