2025 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle Online registration is open for the country’s top multi-multisport event – the 47th annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle. The event, which has been contested each May in Bend since 1976, is scheduled for May 17, 2025. Participants can register as individuals, pairs, or teams at PPPBend.com. The SELCO Pole Pedal […]
As the weather changes, we’re gearing up for this year’s cleanups. To kick off the season, we’re hosting a community BBQ and fundraiser to unite new and familiar faces and celebrate our amazing volunteer base—thank you, residents! Join us on Saturday, April 12th, at 4 PM at the Kirby Nagelhout facility, which is generously supporting […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring in style! Peruse the Spring Makers Market for a dose of creativity and community spirit. With more than 20 vendors, local brews, live tunes, raffles and even impromptu flash tattoos, there’s something for everyone. Plus, you’ll be supporting the work of the nonprofit The Environmental Center.
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Come celebrate our country’s independence on July 4th with Bend Park & Recreation! Start out your day’s festivities at 10 am with the Pet Parade through downtown Bend then follow up with the Old Fashioned July 4th Festival in Drake Park from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Parade Participants: Kids of all ages are invited […]
Danae Bennett-Millers opens her show, "Seeking the Nature Within" at Tumalo Art Co in the Old Mill District, Friday July 5, from 4-8pm during Bend's First Friday Gallery Walk. Danae presents new bronze sculpture and original printmaking of wildlife in her organic, flowing style.
Craig Brown has put together this incredible trio of outstanding musicians. Come on out to enjoy their music, pizza, drinks and sunset!
Bend Summer Festival Returns July 12-14 Enjoy 29 years of kicking off the summer season, with the First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14. Featuring fine food and libations, talented artists, three stages of first class blues, rock and jazz from Central Oregon and across the nation. The Bend Summer […]
Dive Bar Theology is a Bend, Oregon based trio that brings high energy vibes to venues of every shape and size. With their unique indie-pop take on well-known songs, they transform everything from breweries and festival stages into contagious groove-laden parties.
Join us on an exciting evening expedition in search of bats on our grounds using echolocator equipment. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared for touring the Museum after hours.
Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! Dancing encouraged.
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and discover how critical steam-powered sawmills were to homesteading families in the High Desert.
Short description: Have you been curious what down river paddleboarding is like? This is the perfect course for beginners to give it a try and more experienced paddleboarders to tighten up their technique. Long description: In our Intro to Swiftwater SUP, paddlers will begin learning the world of swiftwater/whitewater paddleboarding on the beautiful Lower Deschutes […]
Join us for a fun Sunday of pickleball that supports an amazing cause in the Deschutes County Community. Come out to Pine Nursery Park and play some Pickleball – a lively racket game for all ages and abilities that combines tennis, badminton and ping-pong. All proceeds will benefit Friends of the Children Central Oregon Chapter. […]
