Featured Events

$1 of every pint purchased is donated directly to Street Dog Hero — visit with their staff (at pups!) while you enjoy a pint of Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. beer. Support their efforts in helping street dogs locally and from around the world with rescue and transport, medical services, adoption services, awareness and education.

Kick off the weekend with a rodeo-themed celebration at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Dive into the world of whiskey-making amidst country music, rodeo decor and happy hour specials. Complimentary distillery tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Grab your cowboy hats and join the fun!

Unlock the wonders of nature with iNaturalist! Join Think Wild at East Bend Public Library on April 5th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm, to discover the app's power in citizen science. Learn to identify and record local flora/fauna, fostering a global effort to map wildlife. Bring your device and be part of the City Nature Challenge!

Get ready to groove to your favorite 80s hits at this throwback-themed bash. DJs Mystic and Cruz will keep the dance floor hoppin’ with era-inspired tunes accompanied by dazzling lights and visuals. Dress to impress for a chance to win cash prizes and dance the night away in true 80s style. $10  

Dust off your flannel shirts and scrunchies and get ready to relive the 90s at the Boys & Girls Club of Bend's Throwback Prom! Indulge in era-inspired snacks, dance to classic 90s hits spun by a live DJ and bask in the nostalgic atmosphere of a retro gymnasium. Don your best 90s attire and support […]

Lace-up your running shoes and take on a scenic and challenging race at Horse Butte Trail! Traverse dirt roads and singletrack amidst breathtaking high desert vistas and mountain panoramas. Conquer uphill climbs and relish flat stretches, then reward yourself with a post-race BBQ and beverages courtesy of Cascade Lakes Brewing Company. $65

Join us for an International Beaver Day celebration! We'll be offering an interpretive beaver walk along the Deschutes River as well as an axe-throwing fundraiser at Unofficial Logging Co. in Bend! Come celebrate Oregon's original loggers on our river walk or throw some axes at the fundraising event, or both! We'll meet at the North […]

Come & join us for our first ever Bingo night at The Grove in NWX. All ages are welcome, cash only.

Have fun, win $$CASH$$ and support a local non profit organization. Cards $1-$5

Delve into Oregon's hop-growing legacy with an insightful presentation by Kenneth I. Helphand, Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon. Explore the rich history of hop cultivation, from planting to harvest, and its profound impact on Oregon's landscape and culture.  

High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season, presented by German Master Tech, continues with Sakura Cello Quintet’s first appearance in the HDCM Concert Series. A unique and versatile cello quintet, hailed as “brilliant” and “superb”, the group is built on the artistry and virtuosity of its members. Their inventive programs are constructed around conceptual threads, and […]

Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring another installment of our Art in Nature outdoor performance series in 2024! The super talented local a Cappella group, Bend Camerata, will perform at Juniper Preserve (formerly Pronghorn Resort) inside a cave! After a 3/4-mile walk, we’ll arrive at a stunning 80,000-year-old cave in a location most have never […]

Support Thrive Central Oregon at its fundraiser, the second annual We Are Home Film Festival. Explore the theme of home and belonging through six short films by independent filmmakers, with proceeds supporting local housing initiatives. $24

Dive into the environmental dynamics shaping Oregonian life in this engaging talk facilitated by The Roundhouse Foundation. Explore themes of global reliance and impact through emerging concerns such as novel pollutants in water, land and food sources.  

The Grove Market Hall in NWX is going to be hosting various artists on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month. Inside until the warmer months are here. Come grab some food & drinks and check out their work! 6-8 pm. FREE

Beaver Natural History Walk & Restoration Site Tour - 4-5 pm Followed by a screening of The Beaver Believers and Q &A Hosted by Maureen Thompson, Beaver Works Program Manager, and Kolleen Miller, Education Director for The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Contact maureen@thinkwildco.org (541) 699-1606 with questions about this event

The High Desert Museum's newest exhibition from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation opens April 20, 2024. Through the artwork of acclaimed artists Ann Hamilton, Matthew Day Jackson, Wangechi Mutu and Kiki Smith, 'Near, Far, Gone' will explore the close and complex relationship between humans and wildlife. Each of the 19 works featured […]

Get moving outside with this all-level yoga class led by Emily Tighe of Do Yoga Outside and Khyra Wilhelm of Wildland Guiding Company. Experience a one-hour flow class to connect with nature. Be led to ground your senses and move your body with your breath. Honor Earth Day with a centering community experience of mindful […]

Yall voted and we're excited for our second round of Trivia at The Grove! Come early and grab some food & drinks before the first round starting at 6 pm. All ages are welcome and free! Come win some fun prizes and test your knowledge. We'll see you muggles there.

Enjoy an evening of verse and vitality with student and alumni poets Aaron Rasheed, Londale Dhesi, Ivy Sotelo, Sloan Cassidy, and Ama Garza. Whether you're on campus or tuning in from the Redmond, Madras or Prineville campus, get ready to feel inspired. Refreshments will be provided. Free

Take a vinous voyage through France’s Loire Valley with Advanced Sommelier Benjamin Richardson, owner of Viaggio Wine Merchant. Enjoy a wine-tasting class where you’ll sip your way through a selection of varietals from the region. Bon voyage! $50

Attend a fascinating evening with the founder and executive director of the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and the curator of the traveling Timber Culture exhibition, Gwendolyn Trice. During her presentation, Trice will breathe life into the ghost town of Maxville (1923-1933), a logging town that once existed 15 miles north of Wallowa, Oregon. Of about […]

Start City Nature Challenge with a dawn birdwatching event! Join Think Wild for a free, family-friendly bird ID walk at Hatfield Ponds. Explore this wetland sanctuary, spotting diverse waterfowl like Black-necked Stilts. Learn bird identification by sight and sound, equipped with provided binoculars and guides. A morning of discovery awaits!