Join us for the 22nd Annual Bend Film Festival this October 8-12, 2025! Explore More Films and More Stories, Now Expanded to Five Days. The world has Cannes and Sundance. But of the hundreds of film festivals across the country, Bend Film Festival has been a marquee event in Bend, Oregon for 22 years. Every […]
August 2-13, 2025 Sunriver Music Festival fills Central Oregon with music! In August 2025, Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell will lead world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 48th season. The Summer Festival opens August 2 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and closes August 13 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. Four […]
Join us for the Female-Trailblazer 5K community event and party this August’s First Friday! This unique adventure combines a scavenger hunt with trivia as you journey through town, celebrating Bend’s incredible women trailblazers. Discover fascinating stories of local female pioneers while competing for over $1,000 in prizes (must be present to win). This FREE community […]
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Rethinking Fire explores the ecological role of fire and the human impacts on forests amid a changing climate and the rise of intense wildfires. Artist Bryan David Griffith uses fi re itself to create original paintings, sculptures and site-specific installations, transforming the gallery into a visually stunning, reflective space. Commentary from leading scholars in the […]
Celebrate the last day of Art in the West! Mingle with participating artists doing plein air demonstrations while enjoying live music and café specialties. The exhibit and auction close at 3:00 pm. Auction winners who are present can take home their pieces starting at 4:00 pm.
Join local experts Erin MacDonald, trusts and estates attorney for Karnopp Petersen LLP, and Julie Gregory, senior philanthropic advisor for Oregon Community Foundation, to learn about innovative ways to structure your philanthropic giving to support the High Desert Museum and other charities during your lifetime or in your estate plan. This is a virtual event.
Join local experts Erin MacDonald, trusts and estates attorney for Karnopp Petersen LLP, and Julie Gregory, senior philanthropic advisor for Oregon Community Foundation, to learn about innovative ways to structure your philanthropic giving to support the High Desert Museum and other charities during your lifetime or in your estate plan. This is a virtual event.
Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on this day with special programing. Made possible Mid Oregon Credit Union With support from Home Instead Senior Care
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, friends and family RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ museum-and-me-oct Made possible Mid Oregon Credit Union With support from US Bank, Mark and Kathy Kralj
Map, Galleries & More details at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks @SistersArtsAssociation Who? You and your friends What? 4th Friday Art Walk Where? Through the Galleries of Sisters When? Every 4th Friday, 10AM-7pm Cost? Complimentary-Free Visit the Art Galleries in Sisters Featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, music, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for […]
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum. Hear tales that make you tremble. Uncover myths about not-so-wicked wildlife. Visit the Miller family and explore their favorite spooky traditions from the early 20th century. Costumes encouraged.
ReachAnother Foundation's Evening for Ethiopia Gala is back and in-person! Experience the sights, tastes, and sounds of Ethiopia while supporting a great cause. Join us for a live auction, marketplace, raffle, live music, dessert dash, and learn more about ReachAnother’s work to save the lives of thousands of babies suffering from spina bifida and hydrocephalus […]
Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s $20 Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists. Join us to celebrate with live music, food, drinks and $20 art. Costumes encouraged. Portions of the event will be […]
