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Events in Bend

Events in Bend, Oregon

Rumor has it, there’s always something happening in Bend. And you know what? The rumors are true. It’s safe to say there’s always an event going on in our bustling little mountain oasis.

Events in Bend are chock full of fun, culture, action, and even delicious food and beverages. From family-friendly festivals to art walks, beer-fests, outdoor concerts, marathons, or a bike race, there’s probably an event happening that you won’t want to miss.

Family-friendly events like Oregon WinterFest, Bend Summer Festival, and Balloons Over Bend will keep the youngins entertained with kid-friendly activities and plenty of welcoming entertainment for the whole family.

For the grownups, how about sampling some of the area’s best-tasting hoppy, hazy, dark, balanced, and all-out delicious locally crafted brews. Sample your favorite beers and ciders or discover a new favorite at The Bend Brewfest or the Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival.

Got a foodie or two in the group? Be sure to check out Munch and Music for a perfect blend of live music in the park paired with a few treats from some of Bend’s best food trucks.

If you’ve got a hankering for art and live music, then be sure to add Art in the High Desert, First Friday Art Walk, and a live outdoor concert at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, where you’ll hear big names and get spectacular views of the Deschutes River and the Cascade Mountains.

Or, if you’re looking to hit the ground riding or running, there are plenty of local bike and running events. For bikers, gear up with Mudslinger events like the High Cascades 100, the Best of Both, or Ring of Fire. Runners will have fun and make miles at the Bend Marathon, Bend Beer Run, or The Dirty Half.

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.

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Queer Climb Night at The Circuit Bouldering Gym

The Circuit Bouldering Gym 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend

The Circuit Bouldering Gym in Bend hosts Queer Climb Night every 3rd Thursday each month from 6pm-8pm. Join us for 50% off day passes plus free rental shoes/chalk. This event is hosted by OUT in the Wild. Your first visit to The Circuit in Bend is FREE including rental gear. Remember to sign your waiver […]

Free – $10

BIPOC Climb Night at The Circuit Bouldering Gym

The Circuit Bouldering Gym 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend

The Circuit Bouldering Gym in Bend hosts BIPOC Climb Night on the last Thursday of each month from 6pm-8pm. Join us for 50% off day passes plus free rental shoes/chalk. This event is sponsored by Vamonos Outside. Your first visit to The Circuit in Bend is FREE including rental gear. Remember to sign your waiver […]

Free – $10
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Yoga at Drake Park

Drake Park 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR

Catch Emily teaching an hour of restorative flow at Drake Park every Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Bring a mat that can get dirty, a water bottle, and come move your body! This is a slow moving, donation based yoga class! You’ll see me towards the boat ramp side of the park with my mat and […]

Donation Based
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Bingo!

River's Place 787 NE Purcell, bend, OR

Have fun, win $$ and support a local non profit. In October (3rd and 17th) we will play for Battle Buddies, their mission is to prevent veteran and first responder suicide through canine companionship and training. Cards $1-$5

Salomon Quality Ski Time — Film Tour

The Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR

Bend, it’s time to get stoked for ski season. Yep, the Quality Ski Time Film Tour is back for year three, and we’re bringing you an all-new lineup of the greatest ski films of the year. We’ve got a little something for every skier: from a not-yet-released episode of The FIFTY from Cody Townsend to […]

$15
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Trivia Night at Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers – Downtown Bend

Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers Downtown 806 NW Brooks St 806 Northwest Brooks Street, Bend

Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers - Downtown Bend. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Worthy Brewing, a solar-powered brewery located in Bend, Oregon, was founded in 2012 by Roger Worthington. Worthy first opened its doors in February 2013. We brew a full […]

Free

Go Clean Energy Conference: Your Incentives Jackpot for Electrification

Central Oregon Community College 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR

Whether you rent, own a home, or commercial building, cash and tax credits are coming your way from government incentives that will help you electrify. Learn from 25+ dynamic thought leaders will help you plan and put your project together. Get the vendor discounts at the conference! Dont be left out of the funding stream […]

$75
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‘Way Back Whensdays’ with Revival Vintage- Tiny Desk Performances every First Wednesday

Revival Vintage 1824 NE Division St, Suite I, Bend, OR

Every FIRST Wednesday, Revival Vintage will be throwing it down with 'Way Back Whensdays!' Each month, Revival will host a live 'Tiny Desk' sesh, performed by a fresh rotation of local musicians and DJs. As per usual, FREE local bevs and bites will be provided, and the vintage shopping will be ample. For all those […]

Free
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‘Way Back Whensdays’ with Revival Vintage – Tiny Desk Performances every First Wednesday

Revival Vintage 1824 NE Division St, Suite I, Bend, OR

Every FIRST Wednesday, Revival Vintage will be throwing it down with 'Way Back Whensdays!' Each month, Revival will host a live 'Tiny Desk' sesh, performed by a fresh rotation of local musicians and DJs. As per usual, FREE local bevs and bites will be provided, and the vintage shopping will be ample. For all those […]

Free
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Head Games Trivia Night at Deschutes Brewery (Bend Public House)

Deschutes Brewery - Bend Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend

Live multi-media trivia every Wed. night at 6:30pm. Deschutes Brewery, Bend Public House. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Hosted by Rachel O'Rourke. *PLEASE NOTE: This venue fills up fast. Please arrive as early as possible to secure your table.

Free

Climbing Film Tour – Bend, OR

The Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR

The Climbing Film Tour is back for it’s 4th season with an awesome selection of short films celebrating the global climbing community. This year's tour is headlined by the exclusive world premiere of TRANSCENDENCE, a gripping film that narrates the inspiring journey of Adrien Costa, a former professional cyclist who turns to climbing after a […]

$23

First Friday Opening! Memories in the Ground, featuring Bergen Bock

Scalehouse Gallery 550 NW Franklin Ave, Suite 138, Bend, OR

THE ANNEX: A Scalehouse Project located in the atrium of Franklin Crossing is the latest program from Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts. The ANNEX is a space dedicated to showing emerging local artists. "Memories in the Ground", featuring Bergen Bock: October 6 - December 21, 2023 This body of work is a culmination of my […]

Free

First Friday Fish & Film

Deschutes Brewery - Bend Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend

Join us at Deschutes Public House October 6th 6pm-9pm for First Friday Fish & Film In the Taproom there will be a showing two screenings from R.A. Beattie and Patagonia at 6:45pm & 7:45pm There will be a raffle and auction to benefit the "Native Fish Society" Join us for beer sampling and food specials […]

Free

Purple Party at Somewhere That’s Green

Somewhere That's Green 1017 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of art, entertainment, and community support as the annual "Purple Party" takes center stage on October 6th at Somewhere That's Green. This vibrant event will be dedicated to raising funds for local nonprofit organization, Saving Grace, while providing attendees with a night of artistic inspiration, local deliciousness, and […]

$35

Bend Mindful Triathlon

Alpenglow Community Park 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR

A one-of-a-kind "triathlon" made up of a 5K Fun Run + Yoga + Meditation, and don't miss the afterparty! All ages, all levels are welcome.

$29

Grit Clinics X COTA MTB Skills Day and Optional Trail Building Day

7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend

COTA and Grit Clinics are here for the same reason– Education and Empowerment. We invite you to join us for a weekend of tires and shovels on the trails. Further your mountain biking skillset with Grit Clinics on Saturday and then learn what it takes to build and maintain trails with the Women of COTA […]

$225

Sunriver Fungi Fest & Mushroom Show

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR

This incredible event takes place at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and features Central Oregon’s only Mushroom Show, with hundreds of species on display. Tickets will be on sale at the event and the price of admission also includes access to a full schedule of lectures, mushroom workshops, activities and more! Specialty vendors featuring […]

$15.00

Fall Fiesta

River's Place 787 NE Purcell, bend, OR

12pm-2pm - Piñata Making Workshop Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../pinata-making-workshop... 2pm-5pm - Live Music by Las Estrellas, Vendors, tamales and a special Mezcal Tasting led by Victoria Tolonen, Mezcal Sommelier. 6:00-6:30pm - Free Salsa dancing lesson by Victoria Tolonen of Bend Dance 6:30-8:30- Salsa music and dancing with Latin Dance Bend

Free
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Fall Concert Series at BBC!

Bend Brewing Co 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR

Fall Concert Series at BBC! Saturdays throughout the fall from 5-7 p.m. we’ve got some killer bands lined up to play. Sept 9th Dive Bar Trio Sept 16th Rubbah Tree Sept 23rd Brother Gabe & Friends *Break on Sept 30 for Oktoberfest* Oct 7th Scribbled Rhymes Oct 14th Sleepless Truckers Oct 21st Amargoso

Diamonds & Dust :: Cline Falls Grand Opening Gala

Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services @ Cline Falls 65325 Cline Falls Road, Bend, OR

Join us for the Diamonds & Dust :: Cline Falls Grand Opening Gala on October 7th, a captivating night at our very own Healing Reins' site in Tumalo. We are so excited to bring this gala back, and can't wait to showcase our new more centralized 30 acre location to our supportive community. Indulge in a delicious southern style […]

$115

Comedy For Kids’ Sake

The Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR

Comedy For Kids’ Sake, presented by Transworld Business Advisors of Central Oregon, is set to be an unforgettable night of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit, with a lineup of two top-notch comedians ready to leave the audience in stitches. Guests can look forward to a heartwarming evening, celebrating the power of mentorship and the positive […]

$60 – $110

Family Adventure Race

La Pine State Park 15800 State Recreation Rd, La Pine

What better way to spend the afternoon with your family than adventuring by bike and foot in the woods!  This might be a short “kid distance” event, but it won’t be short on adventure.  It’ll just be tailored to giving your kids a great low pressure race experience.  Some of the checkpoints will be “geo-cache” […]

$105

Wanderlust Tours | Volunteer: Cascade Lakes Clean Up

Wanderlust Tours 61535 S Highway 97, Bend, OR

SPECIAL PLACES DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION For over a quarter century, Wanderlust Tours has been giving back to the beautiful Central Oregon landscape and bringing our community together through volunteer events. After the summer months, our high lakes need some TLC. Join the Wanderlust Tours staff in picking up trash from these special places! DETAILS Sunday, […]

Free

Think Wild Pumpkin Carving Party

Think Wild 62410 Erickson Rd., Bend

Come celebrate fall with Think Wild's Pumpkin Carving Party! This event will take place at Think Wild in the native pollinator garden. Bring your family and friends and come carve or paint a pumpkin that you can either bring home or leave it for enrichment for our raccoon and porcupine patients! BYO pumpkin! 😊🎃

Free

HDCM Concert Series: FAURÉ QUARTETT

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend

Opening night of High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season, presented by German Master Tech, features the Fauré Quartett. One of the world’s leading piano quartets, this international prize-winning group from Germany are pioneers in their field and discover new sound fields in chamber music in addition to performing traditional repertoire. This exciting ensemble will be […]

$10.00 – $48.00

Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band feat. The Junebugs

The Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR

“With his wife, Breezy, serving as a one-woman amen corner, and Max laying down the floppy-boot-stomp drums behind Peyton’s spiky, waspish steel slide guitar, the result is a peculiarly infectious blues crusade, touching on themes of money, morality, and social responsibility.” – The Independent (UK) Special guest is Portland’s roots rock trio, The Junebugs.

$4 – $41
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Yoga at Drake Park

Drake Park 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR

Catch Emily teaching an hour of restorative flow at Drake Park every Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Bring a mat that can get dirty, a water bottle, and come move your body! This is a slow moving, donation based yoga class! You’ll see me towards the boat ramp side of the park with my mat and […]

Donation Based

Wine Workshop Series: Schramsberg: The Original Champagne of California

Flights Wine Bar 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend

"Wine Workshop Series" of Wine Educational classes with tastings. Oct 10th join Laurent Sarazin, VP of Sales and Marketing for Schramsberg, the first winery to make Champagne Method Sparkling wine in California. Class price is refunded with 2 bottle purchase at the event. Come before or stay after for dinner at Flights!

$20
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Trivia Night at Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers – Downtown Bend

Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers Downtown 806 NW Brooks St 806 Northwest Brooks Street, Bend

Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers - Downtown Bend. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Worthy Brewing, a solar-powered brewery located in Bend, Oregon, was founded in 2012 by Roger Worthington. Worthy first opened its doors in February 2013. We brew a full […]

Free
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Women’s Climb Night

The Circuit Bouldering Gym 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend

The Circuit Bouldering Gym will be hosting a women's night on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6pm-8pm. Join us for 50% off day passes + free rentals. This event is hosted by members of the climbing community and includes raffles by local outdoor partners. Your first visit to The Circuit in Bend is […]

$10
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Head Games Trivia Night at Deschutes Brewery (Bend Public House)

Deschutes Brewery - Bend Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend

Live multi-media trivia every Wed. night at 6:30pm. Deschutes Brewery, Bend Public House. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Hosted by Rachel O'Rourke. *PLEASE NOTE: This venue fills up fast. Please arrive as early as possible to secure your table.

Free

Circles Around The Sun Live at Domino Room

The Domino Room 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend, OR

ActionDeniro Productions Presents Circles Around the Sun Where: Domino Room - 51 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR. Date: Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 Doors: 7:00 PM Show 8:00 PM Cost: $18 Presale / $21 DOS All Ages Circles Around The Sun’s fourth studio album traverses towards galaxies unknown – Language is the sound of a rock […]

$18 – $21
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2023 Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend — Walking Tour

Deschutes Historical Museum 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend

IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR HAUNT ON! TWO NIGHTS ONLY!! Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tour has been sharing the history and haunts of Bend's downtown district since 2010. Join us October 13 & 14 for some freakish family fun. Strolling through Bend's historic downtown, escorted by knowledgeable museum guides, the walking tours stop […]

$15.00

Central Oregon Fall Colors Photography Workshop

Cascade Center of Photography 2660 NE Hwy 20 Suite 610, Bend

Weekend Photography Workshop with Zack Schnepf. 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.

$275