EVENTS IN BEND, OREGON
Bend, Oregon, is not just a destination; it’s an experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, our event calendar is your gateway to a world of unforgettable moments. Every day brings something new, from thrilling outdoor adventures that embrace Bend’s natural beauty to the bustling cultural scene that pulses through the city.
Our event calendar is meticulously curated to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the action. Check back often for the latest updates and insider tips to make the most of your Bend experience. Whether it’s a family outing, a romantic getaway, or a solo adventure, there’s always something happening in Bend that’s just right for you.
If you’re planning a Bend vacation, use the search function to figure out what’s shakin’ when you’ll be here. We promise we’re planning something extraordinary.
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for snowshoe tours in Bend, Oregon! For over 30 years, our award-winning Naturalist Guides have be leading guests into our stunning, snow-filled forests where we find animal tracks, discuss geology and hydrology, and revel in the winter wonderland of Central Oregon. We are so excited to partner with […]
Join us in cleaning up some of Central Oregon’s stunning lava tube caves. Join us in picking up trash in and around the mouth’s of these wonderful caves. We will cap off our day of stewardship with a refreshing beverage in the high desert. ** Registration is free but required! Full details can be found […]
Adventure: Join us as we go right to the source! For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to teach guests about foraging techniques, identification of flora and fauna, and how simple ingredients that can be found all around us in mother nature can be used […]
Clear Lake is a stunning body of water. Much like the lake itself, the geological history of Clear Lake is full of surprises and wonder just waiting to be discovered! From the Great Spring that fills the lake with its crystal-clear waters to the petrified forest that sits frozen in time at the lake’s bottom, […]
Enjoy the beauty of the Central Oregon Cascades and photograph pristine river and lakes with towering mountains during Central Oregon’s fleeting spring season. While the mountain peaks are still snow covered and the first blossoms and flowers appear in the area, Central Oregon is magical.
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination to discover the beauty and secrets of our 6th National Park. Perched atop the 750-mile long cordillera, the world’s purest body of water awaits to astound you! Join us for outlooks and walks, natural and cultural history interpretation that you’ll forever remember. We typically run our Crater Lake […]
Clear Lake is a stunning body of water. Much like the lake itself, the geological history of Clear Lake is full of surprises and wonder just waiting to be discovered! From the Great Spring that fills the lake with its crystal-clear waters to the petrified forest that sits frozen in time at the lake’s bottom, […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
Capture Oregon’s only National Park with this scenic Photography Workshop in collaboration with Bend Photo Tours. This overnight excursion will have us camped along the edge of Diamond Lake with remarkable vistas of Mt. Thielsen and other Oregon peaks. While the campsite is serene, the real treasure lies just south - Crater Lake National Park. […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
What better place than Central Oregon to experience the annual meteor shower. The dark sky of Bend’s surrounding desert and mountains is world-renowned. Join our local pro photographer for a once-in-a-lifetime photo experience and learn to capture the night sky with your camera
Adventure: Join us on an inspiring hike for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will be offering two different hiking options: an […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
What better place than Central Oregon to experience the annual meteor shower. The dark sky of Bend’s surrounding desert and mountains is world-renowned. Join our local pro photographer for a once-in-a-lifetime photo experience and learn to capture the night sky with your camera
The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe throughout the year, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. This year is EXTRA special coinciding with the New Moon! Be sure not to miss this natural light show! Join professional photographer and night photo enthusiast, Toni Toreno share […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! Naturalist Guided Experience: We will journey up to the high elevation […]
Enjoy the beauty of the Central Oregon Cascades and photograph pristine river scenes and lakes with towering mountains during Central Oregon’s beautiful autumn season.
Adventure: As the sun’s warmth and radiance begins to wane, it is time to harvest! For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to teach guests about foraging techniques, identification of flora and fauna, and how simple ingredients that can be found all around us in […]
There is no question that fall colors are a force to be reckoned with in Central Oregon, and we can show you the best places to find those epic colors! Join us for an epic day along the Deschutes River where we will stop by some waterfalls, trek along the river and take in all […]
