Celebrate New Year's Eve in Style in Bend

Your Magical Winter Weekend

Make New Year's Eve Weekend Magical

A Winter Wonderland

Step into a winter wonderland this New Year’s Eve weekend in Bend, Oregon, where the possibilities for adventure and celebration are as boundless as the terrain at Mt. Bachelor. Carve through fresh powder by day, embracing the exhilaration of skiing or riding on some of the best slopes in the PNW. As the sun sets, trade your snow gear for the warmth of Bend’s Old Mill District, where charming boutiques and delectable dining experiences await. And what better way to welcome the magic of the New Year than at the Mad Hatter Ball—a celebration like no other, promising whimsical enchantment and unforgettable moments. This winter escape to Bend promises not just a destination, but an experience—a New Year’s celebration that transcends the ordinary and leaves you with cherished memories to carry into the year ahead.

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Powder, Pine Trees, and Perfect Views

Ski One of North America's Biggest Mountains

Experience what it's like to ski or ride at one of the largest ski areas in the United States. Mt. Bachelor boasts over 4,000 acres of skiable terrain and the ability to see and ski in any direction from the top of its world-famous summit chairlift. Whether it's your first visit, or your thousandth, Mt. Bachelor has terrain and snow to make your trip to Bend unforgettable.

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Find everything you need in Bend's Old Mill District

Dine and Shop 'Til You Drop

If you're looking for things to do in Bend this winter, there's a good chance you'll find something in Bend's Old Mill District. Packed with some of Bend's best places to shop, dine, and relax, the Old Mill District is home to stores like REI to grab any forgotten or last-minute supplies for your wintry, outdoor pursuits, stores like Anthropologie where you can load up on goods for your home tax-free, places to grab a cocktail and dinner like Rapa Nui, Bend's only Tiki bar, and even and movie theater at Regal Cinemas.

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Join Alice and Her Friends in Wonderland

Ring in the New Year at the Mad Hatter Ball

After you've played, shopped, and eaten your way around Bend, put a big, fun cap on the weekend by ringing in the new year at the Mad Hatter Ball at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. Journey down the rabbit hole to discover a magical party in Wonderland at the Mad Hatter Ball. Chat with the Cheshire Cat, compete with The Mad Hatter, take tea with Alice, and ponder a riddle with the charismatic caterpillar in the magic mushroom forest as you enjoy the whimsical world of the Mad Hatter Ball. Don your most eccentric hats and cocktail attire, embracing the quirkiness of the Mad Hatter's tea party and the elegance of celebration.

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Ring in the New Year at the Mad Hatter Ball

Bend's newest NYE event

Journey down the rabbit hole to discover a magical party in Wonderland at the Mad Hatter Ball. Chat with the Cheshire Cat, compete with The Mad Hatter, take tea with Alice, and ponder a riddle with the charismatic caterpillar in the magic mushroom forest as you enjoy the whimsical world of the Mad Hatter Ball. Don your most eccentric hats and cocktail attire, embracing the quirkiness of the Mad Hatter’s tea party and the elegance of celebration.

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Mad Hatter New Year's Eve event in Bend, Oregon.

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