It feels like the year has been moving at full speed. May turned into August in the blink of an eye. If you’re thinking summer is winding down, think again. In Central Oregon, summer doesn’t really hit its stride until mid-June and doesn’t begin giving way to fall until late September. That means we’re only halfway through and there’s still plenty of time to make the most of it!

So catch that concert you’ve been talking about. Take a weekend trip. Meet friends for dinner on a patio. One experience that’s always worth making time for is a night at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Great music, warm evenings, and some of the best summer memories are made right there on the banks of the Deschutes.

So check out this video, take a look at the concerts still to come, grab your tickets, and make some plans. Whether it’s a show, a weekend at the coast, or an adventure closer to home, there’s still plenty of summer left to make 2026 one to remember.

Our thanks to Idaho First Bank, Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 92/9FM, and VisitBend for making our videos possible.