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 […]
The High Cascades 100 Presented by 10 Barrel Brewing is your chance to live the dream. The community of Bend, Oregon, is unique in so many ways, from endless singletrack and beer to landscapes that are hard to beat. Finishing what you start is challenging in our busy world of demands, but somehow we all make […]
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In a time when we may be feeling especially isolated, Shelli Walters' show, Water Echo is a vibrant visual connection to nature and the world around us. These new mixed media pieces explore the powerful energy and movement of water flowing through rivers, lakes, seas – and our souls. "While creating these paintings, I thought […]
It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as […]
It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as […]
Join our wildlife curators to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to walk participants through various camera techniques with portrait-style and action photography opportunities with raptors and mammals. Participants are welcome to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary meeting on Friday, May 8 at […]
Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! 11:00 am — 2:00 pm Free with Museum admission https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/thorn-hollow-string-band-20/ High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, OR
Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than the natural “background” rate. Some local, native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of countless other species and […]
Danae Bennett-Miller’s exhibit, “Feathers & Fur”, opens June 5, from 4-7pm. The show includes a large sculpture of a deer, medium and small bird sculptures and new monoprints. All are one-of-a kind. Danae’s new work is about connecting with feelings past and present. “Animals have supported my emotional well being, and energized my artwork for […]
June 22 – 28 is National Pollinator Week! Celebrate with activities to learn more about the pollinators upon which our local ecosystems-and our food system-depend. FREE with Museum admission.
Full steam ahead! Discover how critical this steam-powered sawmill was to homestead families in the High Desert while seeing it in action. FREE with Museum admission.
A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Doors open at 5:00 pm. FREE for individuals, friends and family.
