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 🎶 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 »

FEATURED EVENTS

Event Listings for December 23rd through December 29th

Bend

🎸 Live Music + DJs

Hoodoo’s Wintervention (Snow Series Giveaway Party)
Where: Sunriver Brewing Eastside, 1500 NE Cushing Dr, Bend
When: Tue, Dec 23, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
What: Hoodoo’s traveling Wintervention party with games, trivia, videos, giveaways, and general snow-season chaos.
More Info/Tickets: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

Bridge City Sinners
Where: Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr, Bend
When: Sat, Dec 27 (Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM)
What: High-energy, genre-bending “trashgrass”/punk-folk show.
More Info/Tickets: https://volcanictheatre.com/event/bridge-city-sinners/ (Volcanic Theatre)

🎭 Comedy

Bend Comedy Holiday Special
Where: The Capitol, 202 NW Oregon Ave, Bend
When: Fri, Dec 26, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
What: Holiday-themed comedy night.
More Info/Tickets: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

🎹 Performing Arts

Solstice Candlelight Piano Concert
Where: Mt Bachelor Village, 19717 Mt Bachelor Dr, Bend
When: Tue, Dec 23, 6:30 PM–7:45 PM
What: Candlelit piano concert in a cozy setting.
More Info/Tickets: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

🍷 Community + Nightlife

Vino & Vibes Open Mic
Where: 900 Wall, 900 NW Wall St, Bend
When: Thu, Dec 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
What: Open mic night (music/poetry/etc.) with wine + cocktails.
More Info: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

🍔 Food + Drink

Food Cart Fridays
Where: The Podski, 536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend
When: Fri, Dec 26, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
What: Food carts plus rotating music (local musicians + DJ listed).
More Info: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

🎄 Holiday Dining

Christmas Eve at Juniper Preserve
Where: Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend
When: Wed, Dec 24, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
What: Holiday dining option on-property.
More Info/Reservations: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner at Juniper Preserve
Where: Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend
When: Thu, Dec 25 (Brunch 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner 4:00 PM–8:00 PM)
What: Christmas meal service (two seating windows).
More Info/Reservations: https://visitbend.com/event-calendar/ (Visit Bend)

Redmond

🎸 Live Music / Venue Events

Hoodoo Wintervention (at Wild Ride Brewing – Redmond)
Where: Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW 5th St, Redmond
When: Tue, Dec 23, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
What: Wintervention stop with Hoodoo’s snow-season promo + fun.
More Info: https://visitcentraloregon.com/event/hoodoo-wintervention-wild-ride-brewing-redmond-3/ (Visit Central Oregon)

🎄 Holiday + Family

Santa Photos
Where: Redmond Town Center, 732 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond
When: Wed, Dec 24, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
What: Holiday photos with Santa.
More Info: https://experienceredmondoregon.com/events/ (Experience Redmond)

Redmond Lights
Where: Redmond Town Center, 732 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond
When: Wed–Sat, Dec 24–27, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
What: Walk/drive-through holiday lights display.
More Info: https://experienceredmondoregon.com/events/ (Experience Redmond)

🧠 Trivia / Games

Flatstick Pub Bingo Night
Where: Flatstick Pub, 377 SW Bailey Ave, Redmond
When: Wed, Dec 24, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
What: Bingo night at Flatstick.
More Info: https://experienceredmondoregon.com/events/ (Experience Redmond)

Flatstick Pub Trivia Night
Where: Flatstick Pub, 377 SW Bailey Ave, Redmond
When: Thu, Dec 25, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
What: Trivia night.
More Info: https://experienceredmondoregon.com/events/ (Experience Redmond)

💃 Dancing

Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Where: Initiative Brewing, 424 NW 5th St, Redmond
When: Thu, Dec 25, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
What: Line dancing night.
More Info: https://experienceredmondoregon.com/events/ (Experience Redmond)

🎭 Theatre

Georgiana and Kitty Christmas at Pemberley
Where: Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond
When: Fri, Dec 26, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM
What: Holiday-themed performance.
More Info: https://experienceredmondoregon.com/events/ (Experience Redmond)

Sisters

🧠 Trivia / Games

Trivia Night
Where: Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 E Cascade Ave, Sisters
When: Tue, Dec 23, 7:00 PM
What: Trivia night at Hardtails.
More Info: https://sisterscountry.com/event/trivia-night/ (Sisters Country)

Poker Tournament
Where: Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill, 190 E Cascade Ave, Sisters
When: Wed, Dec 24, 5:30 PM
What: In-house poker tournament.
More Info: https://sisterscountry.com/event/poker-tournament/ (Sisters Country)

🎶 Live Music

Tony Lompa
Where: Sisters Depot, 250 W Cascade Ave, Sisters
When: Fri, Dec 26, 7:30 PM
What: Live music show at Sisters Depot.
More Info/Tickets: https://www.exploresisters.com/event/tony-lompa/ (Sisters Country)

🎤 Karaoke

Karaoke Night
Where: Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 E Cascade Ave, Sisters
When: Sat, Dec 27, 8:30 PM
What: Karaoke night at Hardtails.
More Info: https://sisterscountry.com/event/karaoke-night-11/ (Sisters Country)

Sunriver

🎬 Movies & Film

Movie Showing: Elf
Where: SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd, Sunriver
When: Tue, Dec 23, 6:00 PM
What: SHARC-hosted movie showing (“Elf”).
More Info: https://www.sunriversharc.com/plan-your-visit/aquatic-advanced-components/calendar-meeting-list (sunriversharc.com)

La Pine

🍎 Community / Classes

Winter Cookie Bake Off Series
Where: Legend Cider Co (La Pine Taproom), La Pine
When: Sun, Dec 28, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
What: Seasonal cookie bake-off series event (check the event page for participation details).
More Info: https://www.legendcider.com/lapineevents (Legend Cider)

🎱 Bingo

BINGO — cancelled
Where: Legend Cider Co (La Pine Taproom), La Pine
When: Thu, Dec 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
What: Listed as cancelled due to Christmas.
More Info: https://www.legendcider.com/lapineevents (Legend Cider)

Prineville

🎄 Holiday Events

Grimes Christmas Scene
Where: Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St, Prineville
When: Wed, Dec 24, 1:00 PM
What: Holiday scene/event listed on the fairgrounds calendar.
More Info: https://www.crookcountyfairgrounds.com/events (crookcountyfairgrounds.com)

Christmas in the Pines
Where: Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St, Prineville
When: Wed–Sun, Dec 24–28, 5:30 PM
What: Nightly holiday event listing (multiple dates on the fairgrounds calendar).
More Info: https://www.crookcountyfairgrounds.com/events (crookcountyfairgrounds.com)

🐴 Open Riding

Open Riding
Where: Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St, Prineville
When: Tue–Fri, Dec 23–26 (time not specified on the calendar listing), plus Mon, Dec 29
What: Open riding sessions listed on the fairgrounds calendar.
More Info: https://www.crookcountyfairgrounds.com/events (crookcountyfairgrounds.com)

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