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Hoodoo's Enchanted Nordic Trek
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoodoo Ski Area
Enchanted Nordic Trek Presented By FivePine Cabins & Explore Sisters
Explore Sisters & Five Pine Cabins is proud to invite you and a partner to a magical evening trek at Hoodoo’s Nordic Trail System! The first 50 romantic trekkers will receive complimentary goodies. Enjoy a rose, chocolate covered strawberries, and a deluxe hot chocolate station! After your Trek, spend the night adventuring with your partner and be rewarded with True Romance at Five Pine Cabins. Details @ hoodoo.com

Valentine's Chef Pairing Experience
2026-02-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Willamette Valley Vineryards – Bend, 916 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join us at the Bend Tasting Room & Restaurant for a Valentine’s Day Chef’s Pairings Experience, hosted by our Winery Ambassador Ashley and Chef Cuin.
Bring your friends along for this exclusive wine and culinary journey, where you’ll indulge in a curated five-wine flight paired with 3 exquisite chef-created dishes as well as a delightful dessert course.
Ticket costs include a generous $40 wine credit to use towards a 2 bottle purchase of qualifying wines the day of the event, your food and pairing flight. To ensure the best possible experience, we’ve included a gratuity charge into the ticket price, covering all your needs—except for any optional bottles to take home.
The Chef’s Pairings Experience is designed to be communal, so you’ll have the opportunity to mingle and connect with fellow guests as you savor each tasting.
We look forward to sharing this special event with you!

Ballers & Brews Sweethearts Valentine's Play
2026-02-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Ballers & Brews, 20869 Redside Court, Bend, 97701, United States
Whether you’re already a dynamic duo or just testing your doubles chemistry, this Valentine’s event is for lovers, friends, and hopefuls.
Includes:
🏓 1 hour of pickleball play
🎾 All paddles & balls
🧀 A swoon-worthy charcuterie board from Bread & Bunny (per couple)
🥂 A glass of Do Epic Sh*t bubbles for each player
$65 per couple
One registration = two players
Play hard. Snack harder. Fall in love (with pickleball).
Register through Court Reserve.
Spots are limited — grab yours early!

Valentine's Day Prix-Fixe Dinner
2026-02-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Currents at The Riverhouse, 3075 Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
This Valentine’s Day, settle in for an elegant evening of seasonal flavors, candlelit ambiance, and thoughtfully crafted dishes at Currents Restaurant & Lounge. Our culinary team has curated a four-course prix fixe menu designed to be savored slowly—perfect for celebrating love, connection, and great food. Enjoy a refined, relaxed dining experience for $80 per person featuring Pacific Northwest ingredients, classic techniques, and indulgent finishes—all set against the warm, inviting atmosphere of Currents.
À la carte pricing will be available for select items. Pair your dinner with handcrafted cocktails, curated wines, or bubbles available for purchase throughout the evening. Reservations are strongly recommended, as this special menu is available for one night only and space is limited.
To see the full menu or to reserve your spot click here.

Austin Mercantile Sip & Serenade
2026-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Austin Mercantile, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr #190, Bend, 97702, United States
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love over bites, bubbles, and beautiful music at Austin Mercantile.
Candlelight + Live Music by Jason Burky
✨ Valentine’s Special Menu ✨
• Valentine’s Charcuterie
• Beet Napoleon with Prosciutto
• Meatball Skewers
• Strawberry & Ricotta Bruschetta
• Desserts by Messy Marvin’s Bakery:
Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
🥂 Bubbles Wine Flight available
Whether it’s date night or a Galentine’s treat, let us set the mood.
💕 Reservations recommended 💕

Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance Concert
2026-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Great Hall at Sunriver Resort, 57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
2026 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Markets and featuring the 17-piece Notables Swing Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall. All seats are reserved and tickets include a glass of wine, multi-course dinner and full concert. The Notables bring your favorite dance tunes from the 1920s-40s so you can kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your table.

Valentine's Day Dinner at Juniper Preserve
2026-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Celebrate your love with a curated and intimate Prix Fixe dining experience this Valentine’s at Juniper Preserve.❤️
The menu is designed to be enjoyed as a journey—unhurried, intimate, and perfectly suited for the occasion. Reservations are available here.

Valentine's Dinner and a Movie
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:30 | Riverhouse Lodge, 3075 N Highway 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
This Valentine’s Day, trade candlelit clichés for a heart-pounding, laugh-out-loud adventure at Riverhouse Lodge’s Dinner & a Movie—where romance isn’t just in the air, it’s chasing buried treasure.
Arrive at 6:00 PM and settle in for an evening designed to sweep you off your feet. At 6:30 PM, dinner and the movie begin, pairing a thoughtfully crafted multi-course dinner with a cinematic journey that blends romance, danger, and just the right amount of chaos.
Expect sparks to fly as a buttoned-up writer finds herself pulled into a wild jungle escapade with a rugged stranger, a priceless artifact, and villains who don’t play nice. It’s a story packed with sharp banter, unexpected twists, narrow escapes, and proof that sometimes love shows up when you least expect it—usually while running for your life.
Between decadent bites and big-screen thrills, you’ll laugh, swoon, and root for love to win against all odds. With complimentary parking and every detail handled, all you need to do is show up, sip, savor, and enjoy the ride. Tickets cost $82 per person and must be booked in advance.

HDCM Concert Series: TESLA QUARTET
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Let’s fill the Tower with Love! High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues with our beloved Valentine’s Day concert at the Tower Theatre! Praised by the International Review of Music for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand,” the Tesla Quartet will present a romantic program perfect for the occasion. This best-selling evening includes a rose for concert-goers and a treat from Goody’s Chocolates!
This evening is brought to you by German Master Tech and presented in partnership with the Tower Theatre Foundation. Join the Tesla Quartet for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.
Program: Selections from Dvořák Cypresses, Danish Traditional “Søndero Bridal Trilogy”, Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op.59 No.1

Harold's Birthday Bash
2026-02-15 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Harold’s Birthday Day Presented By Black Butte Ranch A birthday celebration for Hoodoo’s mascot, Harold the Hodag. Come shred with Harold and his buds, Yeti and Sas! You may see aliens somewhere out there too! Dance Party, Hot Chocolate and S’mores! Details @ hoodoo.com

Galentine's Brunch at The Coyote
2026-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | The Coyote, 910 NW Harriman St. Suite #100, Bend, 97703, United States
Brunch, Bubbles and a giveaway you don’t want to miss for Galentine’s day all at The Coyote. Celebrate your girls with mimosa towers, karaoke, a photo booth, permanent jewelry and shopping pop-ups!
For details to enter the giveaway see The Coyote Instagram.

Galentine's Flower Arranging Workshop with Flowers by Eryn
2026-02-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Flowers by Eryn, 635 NW Colorado Ave, Bend, 97703
Getting crafty with your BFF & beautiful blooms for Valentine’s Day? Ummm, YES! Join us Sunday, 2/15/26, from 11 am-1 pm for our Galentine’s flower arranging workshop. Our workshops include a floral arranging demo, ample time to play with the flowers, snacks and libations, and, of course, all the luscious blooms. Price includes all materials, instruction and snacks/bubbles/drinks (and if it were us, we would definitely be doing brunch after!) $150.00 Sign up here.
FEBRUARY 20, 2026: Couples Floral Arranging Workshop

Need a unique Valentine’s Day date night idea? Grab your honey and join us for a night of flowers and fun at The FBE Studio in Bend, Friday, 2/20 from 5-7pm (early enough to go enjoy a nice dinner after!). Connect and create together and we’ll supply the luscious blooms, pretty vase, snippers and some instruction , plus some yummy cocktails & light snacks.

One ticket includes one arrangement that you can make together. If you would each like to make an arrangement, please purchase two tickets. And, we welcome any kind of couples – romantic, friend, and/or family. $175. Sign up here.

Boneyard Backcountry Bars
2026-02-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Gather your friends and join us at your favorite mid-mountain bar this season. We are thrilled to announce that Boneyard Beer will be returning to the Backcountry Bar at the base of Outback, bringing you the perfect blend of mountain adventures, fun activities, delectable brews, mouthwatering food, and a live DJ.

Brews on the Bayou
2026-02-15 11:00 - 20:00 | Bend Brewing Co, 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97701
Mardi Gras hits Bend Brewing next Sunday, February 15th with live music, carnival cocktails, a crawfish boil, and smoked alligator flown in just for the party.
Led by our very own Chef Peyton — born and raised in New Orleans and inspired by years in the South — this one’s a perfect warm-up for Fat Tuesday. 🦞🔥

Valentine’s Winter Pop-Up Event – Chef Adrien’s Pop-Up Restaurant Series
2026-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 | The Winery at Manzanita – Bend, 550 SW Industrial Way #194, Bend, OR 97702, Bend, 97702
We invite you to celebrate Valentine’s season with an intimate winter pop-up dinner, taking place February 15th. Experience the current season’s menu through a romantic evening that captures the essence of Oregon’s winter terroir, presented as part of Chef Adrien Calmels’ Pop-Up Restaurant Series.
Crafted by award-winning Chef Adrien Calmels—whose career spans Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris, New York, and Hong Kong—this thoughtfully composed tasting menu highlights Oregon’s oceans and winter abundance, showcasing the best of our coastal harvest and seasonal ingredients.
Hosted by The Winery at Manzanita – Bend, guests will enjoy a curated multi-course dining experience, with thoughtfully selected wine pairings designed to complement the menu’s depth and elegance.
With limited seating available, this intimate Valentine’s gathering offers a rare opportunity to share an unforgettable winter dining experience, where refined technique, seasonal flavors, and a warm, romantic atmosphere come together.

OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Footwear Science Can Help Runners Stay Injury-Free
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | OSU – Cascades Campus – Edward J. Ray Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, 97702
With more running shoe options available than ever, how do you know what shoe is best for you? Whether selecting shoes for training or racing, on road or on trail, Dr. JJ Hannigan, an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and director of the FORCE biomechanics lab at OSU-Cascades, breaks down the latest science on how footwear affects running biomechanics and injury risk. Backed by research from the OSU-Cascades FORCE Lab, this talk reveals how the right shoes can help runners stay healthy and prevent injury.
Tickets includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. General public: $22.

Women Tasting Flights: Spain
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Women Tasting Flights – A monthly group of Women connecting with Wine and one another
Join us for this month’s Women Tasting Flights event—an evening of connection, conversation, and discovery. Each gathering features two curated wine flights, perfectly paired 2 course dinner, plus insights from a special guest presenter. It’s a chance to explore wine while building community with fellow women who share your passion.
February Spotlight: Wines of Spain with Brandon Easley, Banville wines
From zesty Atlantic-influenced whites to elegant, savory reds, this tasting highlights Spain’s incredible range and sense of place.
$75 gratuity included

Science Pub: The Science Behind Choosing the Right Running Shoe
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Oregon State University – Cascades, 1500 Chandler Ave., Bend, 97702
Join OSU Cascades biomechanics researcher JJ Hannigan for a look at the science behind running shoes. Hannigan will explain how design elements influence movement patterns, comfort and injury risk — knowledge he’s developed through years of research aimed at improving human health and performance. Participants will leave with practical strategies for choosing footwear that supports confident, efficient movement. This is an ideal event for runners, walkers, athletes, or anyone interested in how research at OSU Cascades is advancing human performance and making a difference in everyday life.

Hoodoo's Snowballers Bingo
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Snowballers Bingo Every Tuesday 1/20 – 3/10
$10 bucks/3 Games/1 Card
Come have some fun, win some bling and help raise the roof for Central Oregon Avalanche Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that stays on top of the snow and is committed to making the backcountry a safer place. Hoodoo’s Snowballers Bingo Tuesdays from 6-8pm at CRUX. For details and upcoming weather conditions at Central Oregon’s only Night Time Ski Destination head to hoodoo.com.

Mardis Gras at River's Place
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Rivers Place, 787 Northeast Purcell Boulevard, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Don your party beads, sequins and feather boas for a night of Creole cookin’, specialty cocktails, live music and dancing. Live music by The ABluestics, New Orleans style blues & roots.

Black History Month: Community Forum
2026-02-18 12:00 - 18:00 | COCC Madras Campus New Student Room, 1170 E. Ashwood Rd., Madras, 97741, United States
These forums will help highlight the relationship between communities within Madras, Warm Springs, and others to help understand the importance of Black History and its many contributions that impact our lives. Join us as we explore a display of artifacts, books, and a brief presentation of Black History facts. Both sessions will include a drummaking activity for all to enjoy.
The event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot.

Winter Wonder Women!
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Ceiling: Unlimited studio, Bend, 97703
Winter Wonder Women is a group devoted to keeping you moving and connected to community through the Bend’s chilly winter months. We’ll sleigh all winter! We alternate Wednesday evening all-paces-welcome walk/runs with beginner-friendly movement classes. Join us for the fun, community, and gentle structure that will get you through the winter happy, healthy, and sane! All the info found here.

Tracks, Trails & Telltale Signs
2026-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver, 97707
Free Twilight Talk: Tracks, Trails, and Telltale Signs
Reading the Stories Wildlife Leave Behind
Wildlife leave their mark on the landscape if you know how to look for them. Join Nighthawk Naturalist School for an engaging introduction to wildlife tracking and sign interpretation. Learn how to identify tracks, scat, trails, feeding signs, and other subtle evidence that reveal who has passed through an area and what they were doing. This lecture will sharpen your observational skills and deepen your understanding of local wildlife. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned naturalists alike. Twilight Talks are free, and donations are welcome. Head to snco.org/events for more information.

Hobbit Movies Trivia Night @ The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Avenue, Suite H, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
An Unexpected Trivia Night Awaits… Pack your cloaks & gather your company at The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales on Thursday, February 19th at 6pm for a cozy yet courageous evening of The Hobbit Movies Trivia Night. From the green hills of the Shire to the desolation of Smaug, we’ll journey through all three films: An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies.
Form your fellowship of 2–4 adventurers and put your Middle-earth knowledge to the test as you compete for a Monkless Gift Card. Your guide for the evening, host and favorite bartender Kyle, will be holding court on the mic and behind the bar, pouring Monkless Belgian ales along with cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options worthy of any traveler.
Feel free to bring your own trail snacks, or settle in with our tavern shareables like a cheese board or warm pretzel with house-made bier cheese. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early to claim your place before the quest begins.
Raise your glass, trust in your riddles, and remember, even the smallest trivia team can change the course of the night. Cheers!

Spring Awakening
2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Ponderosa Playhouse, 211 NE Revere Avenue, Suite 4, Bend, 97701
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SPRING AWAKENING explores the pressures and desires of adolescence. With a contemporary rock score that shook Broadway and transformed the musical theater genre, SPRING AWAKENING contrasts its 19th century German setting with an electric energy that jumps off the stage. Ponderosa Players is proud to be carrying the torch that was lit by the original cast, which is to tell these powerful, transparent stories through the eyes of young performers. This show is recommended for audiences ages 15+, parental discretion advised.

Champagne Bubble Bar Weekend at Viaggio!
2026-02-20 12:00 - 21:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Regardless of the weather or the occasion, it’s always the perfect time for some Champagne at Viaggio! We have an exciting lineup of Champagnes to work through. Grower producers on display that embody what makes Champagne so incredible. Come explore what we put together this month (always including one bottle of an incredibly limited and exceptional Champagne). Champagne Flight plus by-the-glass options and enticing European small plates and snacks. All weekend long!

FEB FLORAL FUN: Couples Floral Arranging Workshop
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Flowers by Eryn, 635 NW Colorado Ave, Bend, 97703
Need a unique Valentine’s Day date night idea? Grab your honey and join us for a night of flowers and fun at The FBE Studio in Bend, Friday, 2/20 from 5-7pm (early enough to go enjoy a nice dinner after!). Connect and create together—-we’ll supply the luscious blooms, pretty vase, snippers and some instruction (plus some yummy cocktails & light snacks). (One ticket includes one arrangement that you can make together. If you would each like to make an arrangement, please purchase two tickets). And, we welcome any kind of couples—-romantic, friend, family.

Black History Month: Ritual Dinner Ceremony
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
Learn about the spirit of the middle passage and how it has impacted our lives in the past, and how it continues to impact our daily lives. Join us on a journey to reconnect through food, music, and culture! Experience the joy and pride that we have lost but have regained. Performances from local artists and food will be served at this event.
The event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot.

Prohibition Party- A Fringe Affair
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
Step back into the glamour, grit, and style of the 1920s — Downtown Bend style.
On First Friday, the High Desert Museum is bringing the spirit of its upcoming program, Prohibition Party – A Fringe Affair (happening 2/20), downtown to connect with local businesses and our community.
You’ll spot Museum staff and partners mingling through downtown dressed for the era — celebrating local history, culture, and the community that keeps downtown thriving year-round.
✨ Truffle Pig Trading Co. activation
Stop by Truffle Pig Trading Co for a full 1920s moment — themed style, atmosphere, and a taste of what’s to come at the Museum’s Prohibition Party program.
🎟 Tickets for Prohibition Party – A Fringe Affair at the High Desert Museum:
Click here.
See you downtown!
