Events

Join the half-marathon or 10k races in the Bend Ale Run, which will start and end in NorthWest Crossing. The route hits trails, gravel and pavement with stunning views along...

After you cross the finish line at the Bend Ale Run, walk over to the Bend Ale Festival, where you’ll find twenty breweries and tasters of forty beers. All ages...

More than 120 organizations will participate in Bend’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade. The parade starts at 11 a.m. in downtown Bend and winds through the streets of Bend’s west side....

Each year, Redmond’s Holiday Food & Gift Festival draws thousands of attendees. While you shop booths from more than 120 local vendors selling their handmade and artisan goods, fuel up with gourmet food samples. $6. Free for kids 12 and under.

Support the High Desert Chamber Music and its community education programs by attending the Annual Benefit Gala, which has become a holiday season tradition in Bend. The gala includes a performance from the Spotlight Chamber Players, dinner and a silent auction with items from local businesses. $85. Bend Golf and Country Club.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, two Bend running traditions joined this year for one Thanksgiving morning fun run that benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Bend and NeighborImpact. Join the 5k or 10k races, or a family-friendly walk/run on a shorter course through the Old Mill District. Don’t forget to bring a pie to...

The holiday season celebration in Sisters kicks off with the tree lighting ceremony in Fir Street Park on Friday evening. On Saturday, head to Hood Avenue to see the Christmas Parade march through the town. After, there will be treats and a chance to meet Santa at the Sisters Chamber of Commerce. Free. Fir Street...

Crow's Feet Commons in Bend OR brings IFMGA Ski Guide and Black-Crow skis ambassador, Mark Allen, to share a slideshow presentation on 7 years of ski touring in the Lofoten Islands of Norway. Aimed to inspire adventure ski travel to the Arctic maritime slopes. Join us for a preview of this cold corner of the...

One person show for Troy Collins.

View sensational local and national art at dozens of businesses downtown on the first Friday of every month. Shops are matched with artists and stay open late. Many businesses will serve food and wine as they welcome you in to enjoy their space and this wonderful evening.

Each year, Bend’s holiday season kicks off with the community Christmas tree lighting. Local choirs will lead the crowd in Christmas carols and sing festive holiday songs. The event begins at 6 p.m., and the tree will be lit by Santa at 6:59 p.m. Free. Drake Park.