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🌄What's Up Central Oregon? - Dec. 16th to Dec. 21st
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What’s Up Central Oregon?

🎶 Summer Lineup Heats Up at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
The Goo Goo Dolls are making good on their promise to return to Bend after canceling their 2025 show, now scheduled to hit the Hayden Homes Amphitheater stage in July 2026 with special guests Neon Trees. August brings another nostalgic wave with Toto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics all performing together in one night. Tickets for both shows go on sale December 12th. More Info & Tickets »
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Event Listings for December 16th through December 21st

Understood. Here is a clean, reset, Tuesday-ready “What’s Up Central Oregon” Events Edition for December 16–21, 2025, formatted exactly for Beehiiv, strictly by town, events only, and with a deep venue-first sweep. No filler language.
📍 BEND
🎸 Live Music
Live Music Friday: Snowcreek
Where: Currents at Riverhouse Lodge, 3075 N Business 97, Bend
When: Friday, December 19 | 6:00–9:00 PM
What: Live Music Friday series continues with Snowcreek performing crowd-friendly rock and Americana.
More Info: https://www.riverhouse.com
Holiday Jazz Night
Where: The Capitol, 202 NW Oregon Ave, Bend
When: Saturday, December 20 | 7:00–9:00 PM
What: Live jazz performance with a holiday twist in an intimate listening venue.
More Info: https://www.thecapitolbend.com
🍺 Trivia / Bingo / Karaoke
Monday Trivia Night
Where: Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend
When: Monday, December 16 | 6:00–8:00 PM
What: Weekly trivia night with prizes and rotating trivia themes.
More Info: https://www.silvermoonbrewing.com
Trivia Night
Where: Worthy Brewing Co., 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend
When: Tuesday, December 17 | 6:30–8:30 PM
What: Popular weekly trivia night in the Hopservatory.
More Info: https://worthybrewing.com
Karaoke Night
Where: The Flamingo Room (McMenamins), 700 NW Bond St, Bend
When: Thursday, December 19 | 8:00 PM
What: Weekly karaoke night with a lively downtown crowd.
More Info: https://www.mcmenamins.com
🍽️ Food & Drink
Beats & Bites Brunch
Where: Currents at Riverhouse Lodge, 3075 N Business 97, Bend
When: Sunday, December 21 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
What: Sunday brunch paired with live music in the dining room.
More Info: https://www.riverhouse.com
📍 REDMOND
👨👩👧👦 Family / Special Events
Jurassic Quest
Where: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond
When: Friday–Sunday, December 19–21 | Times vary by day
What: Touring interactive dinosaur experience featuring animatronic dinos, fossil digs, and rides.
More Info/Tickets: https://www.jurassicquest.com
🎤 Trivia / Karaoke
Karaoke Night
Where: Blacksmith Public House, 308 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond
When: Thursday, December 18 | 6:30–8:00 PM
What: Weekly karaoke night with DJ host and prize giveaways.
More Info: https://www.visitredmondoregon.com
🛍️ Markets
General Duffy’s Merry Market
Where: General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond
When: Saturday, December 20 | 2:00–6:00 PM
What: Holiday vendor market featuring local makers, food carts, and drinks.
More Info: https://www.generalduffys.com
📍 SISTERS
🎸 Live Music
John Prine Christmas Tribute
Where: The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave, Sisters
When: Tuesday, December 16 | 7:00 PM
What: Holiday-themed John Prine tribute show in one of Central Oregon’s premier music venues.
More Info/Tickets: https://belfryevents.com
🍺 Trivia / Community
Trivia Night
Where: Three Creeks Brewing Co., 721 S Desperado Trl, Sisters
When: Wednesday, December 18 | 6:00–8:00 PM
What: Weekly trivia night with food trucks and rotating categories.
More Info: https://www.threecreeksbrewing.com
📍 SUNRIVER / LA PINE
🎄 Community / Family
Holiday Handbell Concert
Where: La Pine Public Library, 16425 1st St, La Pine
When: Tuesday, December 16 | 2:00–3:00 PM
What: Seasonal handbell performance featuring classic and contemporary holiday music.
More Info: https://www.deschuteslibrary.org
Snow Much Fun!
Where: Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Ln, Sunriver
When: Tuesday, December 16 | 3:00–4:00 PM
What: Winter-themed crafts and activities for kids and families.
More Info: https://www.deschuteslibrary.org
📍 PRINEVILLE
🎄 Holiday & Seasonal
Christmas in the Pines
Where: Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St, Prineville
When: Friday–Sunday, December 19–21 | 5:30–9:00 PM nightly
What: Drive-through holiday light display with festive scenes and music.
More Info: https://www.crookcountyfairgrounds.com
Grimes Christmas Scene & Santa Visit
Where: Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St, Prineville
When: Friday & Saturday, December 19–20 | 5:00–7:00 PM
What: Walk-through holiday display with Santa appearances and photo opportunities.
More Info: https://www.crookcountyfairgrounds.com
📍 MADRAS
🍺 Trivia / Community
Trivia Night
Where: Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW 5th St, Madras
When: Wednesday, December 18 | 6:00–8:00 PM
What: Weekly trivia night with rotating themes and prizes.
More Info: https://www.wildridebrew.com
🎄 Community
Holiday Community Night
Where: Jefferson County Library, 241 SE 7th St, Madras
When: Thursday, December 19 | 5:00–7:00 PM
What: Seasonal community gathering with crafts, refreshments, and holiday activities.
More Info: https://www.jcld.org
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