Join us for Bend Oktoberfest—a high-spirited, family-friendly celebration in the heart of downtown Bend! This free community event brings a touch of Bavaria to the High Desert with live music, delicious local food, craft beer, wiener dog races, quirky competitions, and more. Think: stein holding, pretzel tossing, the beer slide showdown, and yes—costumes, yodels, and barrels […]
This is the Deschutes County Historical Society's biggest yearly fundraiser and a warm, inviting community event that brings together all ages on the grounds of the historic Reid School building. This year’s event takes place on one day, Friday September 25, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Guests can join us indoors or outside for […]
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the research and field work that leads to new episodes of OPB’s Oregon Experience program, “Unearthing Oregon,” featuring access to exciting archaeological work happening in Eastern Oregon. From revelations about Chinese cowboys and doctors to early-twentieth-century logging families, archaeologists are making significant new conclusions about Oregon history. In this special […]
Deschutes Public Library 1969 scene of the crime. Deschutes Historical Museum is pleased to announce.... Escape the Museum: "The Curse of the Curate's Collection" returns! Every Friday and Saturday in October. Multiple bookings each day. TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15th click here for tickets Escape the Museum: "The Curse of the Curate's Collection Based […]