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.
Stargaze in the Oregon Outback, the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States Adventure: Join us for a night of exploration in the Oregon Outback. Our stargazing adventure will take us to Fort Rock, an ancient volcanic tuff ring that rises out of the flatness of the high desert. We will begin our […]
It's our final First Friday show of the summer and we're making this one PERSONAL. Join us once again at Bunk + Brew for a show celebrating (and lovingly poking fun at) all things BEND. Local or tourist, lover or cynic, there's something for everyone in this show which will also feature some local comics […]
Adventure: Join us for a day of exploration in the Oregon Outback. On our adventure, we will hike around the stunning Fort Rock and visit the Homestead Village Museum before heading to the infamous Cowboy Dinner Tree in Silver Lake, Oregon for a mouth-watering meal. After we’ve had our fill, we will venture to Hole-in-the-Ground […]
Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome autumn photos around Bend. Morning and sunset tours available. Destinations vary each week, depending on best places for the colors.
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair, we will enjoy the reward of […]
To mark the end of summer, the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation invites community members of all ages to Pavilion-Palooza, a live music and roller-skating event at The Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The first-ever Pavilion-Palooza promises to be a fun afternoon with live music from Jeshua Marshall and […]
Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome autumn photos around Bend. Morning and sunset tours available. Destinations vary each week, depending on best places for the colors.
Join us on Saturday, September 14th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM for a fun-filled day at our Annual Block Party! 🌟 Event Highlights: • Makers' Market taking over our parking lot with unique and handcrafted goods • Music to keep the energy high and provide a festive soundtrack to the day • Face-painting for […]
Join us for the 5th annual Endless Summer Nights Fundraiser, proudly sponsored by Mike's Fence Center and benefiting Heart of Oregon Corps! Bring the whole family and enjoy outdoor festivities hosted by R&H Construction and opportunities to support youth and young adults with Heart of Oregon Corps! The popular Cycle Pub race as well as […]
Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome autumn photos around Bend. Morning and sunset tours available. Destinations vary each week, depending on best places for the colors.
Take a break from your busy day and treat yourself to some self-care. This short but rejuvenating experience is all about slowing down, taking a moment for yourself, and coming back to your senses, literally. Using techniques from forest bathing, it includes a guided sensory meditation, 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy a solo “sit spot” invitation, which is […]
Take a break from your busy day and treat yourself to some self-care. This short but rejuvenating experience is all about slowing down, taking a moment for yourself, and coming back to your senses, literally. Using techniques from forest bathing, it includes a guided sensory meditation, 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy a solo “sit spot” invitation, which is […]
Find yourself in nature like you never have before. Feel your stress melt away as you get connected to your roots. Witness the magical transformation your mind, body, and spirit will move through as the mind takes a well-earned break, the body gets some well-deserved attention and rejuvenation, and spirit gets to connect with the […]
This event is a celebration of the exceptional whiskey being produced in Oregon and the recognition of distillers who are committed to the art and craft of distilling. Taste whiskey that is mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged in Oregon. Join us in beautiful Bend, Oregon to taste, learn, meet distillers from over 20 Oregon Distilleries, […]
Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome autumn photos around Bend. Morning and sunset tours available. Destinations vary each week, depending on best places for the colors.
Are you looking for an alternative to traditionally loud queer spaces such as bars or clubs? Are you looking for a space to recharge, rest, and reconnect with fellow queer folx? This mini forest bathing experience is for you. It includes a brief sensory opening meditation, 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy a solo “sit […]
This movie event celebrates the City of Bend’s Welcoming Week and Mes de la Cultura or Hispanic Heritage Month. Come early to create Hispanic heritage-based crafts such as calaveras or “sugar skulls,” papel picado or intricate perforated paper designs, and piñatas. “Encanto” is an award-winning animated movie. Bring blankets and low lawn chairs.
Are you looking for an alternative to traditionally loud queer spaces such as bars or clubs? Are you looking for a space to recharge, rest, and reconnect with fellow queer folx? This mini forest bathing experience is for you. It includes a brief sensory opening meditation, 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy a solo “sit […]
This movie event celebrates the City of Bend’s Welcoming Week and Mes de la Cultura or Hispanic Heritage Month. Come early to create Hispanic heritage-based crafts such as calaveras or “sugar skulls,” papel picado or intricate perforated paper designs, and piñatas. “Encanto” is an award-winning animated movie. Bring blankets and low lawn chairs.
Join central Oregon local & award-winning Pianist Paula Dreyer to crafts an unforgettable musical journey starting at Juniper Preserve’s ancient Lava Cave.
NatureConnect Fest (formerly Discover Nature Festival) celebrates the diversity of ways that we all connect with nature. The event features 30+ activities for families including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, a climbing wall, food, and more.
Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome autumn photos around Bend. Morning and sunset tours available. Destinations vary each week, depending on best places for the colors.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of social stoke and adrenaline-pumping action as TGR brings its 29th annual ski and snowboard film, “Beyond the Fantasy,” to Bend! We invite you to join us for a night of awe-dropping cinematography, mind-blowing lines, and the infectious energy of the skiing and snowboarding community. Come early for athlete […]
Are you ready for the world to become your palette? This workshop will introduce you to the vibrant world of natural pigments. You’ll learn how to ethically forage pigments from the earth — rocks, flowers, roots, bark, bones — and how to transform these materials into any type of paint or ink. You’ll also learn […]
Get an in-person look at an active archaeological dig-site that is uncovering and researching ancient civilizations dating back 13,000 years and explore Fort Rock while gaining insight into why this area is home to such evidence of ancient civilizations. Adventure: Our adventure will start at Connley Caves, an active archaeological site that lies just south […]
Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome autumn photos around Bend. Morning and sunset tours available. Destinations vary each week, depending on best places for the colors.
Join us every Sunday morning for a refreshing dip in the Deschutes River! Sunday Swim is a free, fun, and laid-back group where people of all ages come together just after sunrise to enjoy the benefits of cold plunging. Whether you're new or experienced, you can join in for a quick 10-second dip or stay […]
New to the scene this year, CORK and Run Bend are partnering to put on a spectacular autumn event! The Fall Foot Races combine fresh new events (Fall Foot Half and Fleet Foot 5k) with two of the oldest and most beloved races in Oregon (Bigfoot 10k and Little Foot kids run). Together, these races […]
Find yourself in nature like you never have before. Feel your stress melt away as you get connected to your roots. Witness the magical transformation your mind, body, and spirit will move through as the mind takes a well-earned break, the body gets some well-deserved attention and rejuvenation, and spirit gets to connect with the […]
