Bend Magazine

Bicycle Sprint Races on the Go-Kart Track at Sun Mountain Fun Center
2025-09-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sun Mountain Fun Center, 300 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend, 97703, United States
Elimination contests for gals and guys.
Gears/ Road & Cross/ BMK/ Klunkers & Fendered Bikes/ Singlespeeds/ Tandems
Outdoor concrete track under the lights on Thursday nights at Sun Mountain Fun Center. Must show a 2025 OBRA Card or buy $5 one-day license. Registration is only on-site. Cash or Venmo. Helmets required.
25 rider max/night, first to arrive gets on track.

Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
2025-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Join us this summer at the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market, and discover a wide variety of fresh, farm-to-table products from dedicated local vendors. From freshly butchered meats to seasonal produce, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re stocking up for the week or looking for a special treat, you’ll find high-quality, sustainably grown items made by passionate farmers and makers right in your own community. Support local businesses, enjoy fresh produce, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss out—it’s the perfect way to spend a Thursday morning!

$9 Wine Night at Austin Mercantile
2025-09-03 16:00 - 20:00
Join us every week at Austin Mercantile for $9 Wine Night, a cozy Bend tradition where community, great wine, and good bites come together. Enjoy a specially handpicked glass of wine selected by the owner, each one thoughtfully chosen to surprise and delight your palate.
Pair your pour with delicious lite bites from our kitchen, and if you’re lucky, you might just catch a visit from Nana C’s Lobster Roll truck, serving up some of the best Maine-sourced Lobster.
Whether you’re winding down after work or kicking off your weekend early, Wine Night is your Wednesday go-to. Bring a friend, sip something new, and savor the local flavor. See you there!

Help Repair + Replace Fencing in Logan Valley – 5-Day Volunteer Opportunity!
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-07
Help Repair/Replace Fencing in Logan Valley – 5-Day Volunteer Opportunity!
Join us for a multi-day restoration project supporting bull trout and beaver habitat in one of Oregon’s most scenic valleys – at the headwaters of the Malheur River!
Dates: September 3-7, 2025
Difficulty level: Moderate–High (physical labor, uneven terrain, remote location)
Itinerary:
Volunteers are welcome to join for one or two days, or camp with us for the full week! Work hours will be approximately 9 AM – 5 PM each day.
Carpool from Think Wild in Bend or meet us onsite (20 miles east of Seneca, OR)
Tasks: Help repair and install wildlife-friendly fencing to support native trout recovery and improve riparian habitat to support the return of beaver. Tasks will include removing or repairing the old barbed-wire fence and carrying and staging fencing materials across meadows and creeks. Your hands-on work will help reduce livestock pressure on sensitive riparian areas and ensure restoration efforts remain successful.
What You’ll Need: A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset. Plan to bring clothes and food to keep you comfortable throughout the day, as well as camping equipment if you aim to camp. There are no bathrooms on-site.
About the Project: This project is part of a broader effort funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to restore bull trout habitat and support future beaver presence in the Upper Malheur watershed. Think Wild, the Burns Paiute Tribe, ONDA, USFS, and Lomakatsi Restoration Project are all collaborating to improve stream and wetland conditions across this culturally and ecologically important landscape.
Volunteers will be an essential part of this project and will support works already initiated by the Tribe. We will learn about and discuss beaver, Bull trout, endemic plants, wildlife habitat, barriers to habitat connectivity, and riparian restoration.
RSVP to reserve your spot!
We’re looking for 6 volunteers per day, so feel free to invite a friend. Let us know which dates you can attend when you sign up.
Questions about this event? Contact Maureen@thinkwildco.org

Taco and Margarita Tuesday at Portello Lounge
2025-09-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Portello Wine and Spirits, 2754 NW Crossing Dr # 104,, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us on Tuesdays for Tacos and Margaritas!
2/$10 Chipotle Chicken Tacos$10 Traditional Margaritas all night!

Table Tennis Sundays at Commonwealth Pub
2025-08-31 16:00 - 22:00 | The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive Suite 100, Bend, 97702, United States
Come have fun with round robin table tennis on Sunday afternoons. We have paddles and balls, but feel free to bring your own. Enjoy happy hour prices and great food. Tournaments and prizes coming!

Yoga in the Wild
2025-08-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Get rejuvenated and breathe in the fresh mountain air during our Yoga in the Wild series at Mt. Bachelor this summer season! Join us on select Sunday evenings all summer long for a one-hour All Levels combination class of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, taught by Sarah of the Mobility Duo.
These yoga classes are designed for outdoor adventurers, focusing on postures that help alleviate common aches and pains from sports like mountain biking, hiking, splitboarding, and more. Yoga in the Wild classes intend to leave you feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, and connected to the surrounding mountain range.
DETAILS:
There will be plenty of options to fit everybody’s needs! All participants should bring their own equipment (appropriate footwear to walk to the class location, yoga mat, sweatshirt, water bottle, sunscreen, props, etc.)
It can take up to 20 minutes to get up Pine Marten Lodge, so make sure to leave yourself enough time to arrive on time.
There is a max of 30 people on the pad, so come early if you’d like to secure a spot.
You are welcome to join the class off the pad if we reach capacity.
COST:
This event is free to attend; however, a valid scenic chairlift ride ticket or pass is required to ride the lift to Pine Marten Lodge, and participants must complete a resort waiver before the session begins.
Come and connect with yourself and nature at twilight in the mountains, and leave feeling cleansed, present, light, bright, restored, and glowing.

Champagne Bubble Bar Weekend at Viaggio
2025-08-31 14:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-30 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-29 12:00 - 21:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Our monthly weekend-long celebration of the finer things in life! Enjoy a curated flight of 3 gorgeous Champagnes along with additional by-the-glass bubbles and a food menu to accompany. (Caviar, anyone?) Bring a friend and make the most of our outdoor patio and cool indoor seating. Discounts on retail bottle purchases too.

Labor Day Weekend Ranch Life Cookout at Brasada Ranch
2025-08-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Brasada Ranch, 16976 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
Wrangle your family and friends for an afternoon of ranch life, wide-open skies, and good old-fashioned fun. Take a wagon ride across the pasture, try your hand at roping, or kick back to the sounds of live bluegrass. Kids can saddle up for pony rides while adults test their aim at horseshoes or sip on whiskey and local brews. When the triangle bell rings, line up for country classics served fresh and hearty. Cap off summer with a day made for relaxing, laughing, and living the Western way.
Menu
BBQ Pulled Pork Slider, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Chili with Cornbread Dumplings, and Late Summer Berry Hand Pies.
Experience info
Open to Resort Guests | Members | Public
4-Hour Experience
Food served 1 – 3 PM
All Ages
Tickets may be available at the door for an additional $10, subject to availability.
Child $20, Adult $40
Register here!

GACO Glass Show at The Commons
2025-08-31 10:00 - 17:00 | The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97703, United States
Fine Art Glass by Central Oregon Glass Artists. Handcrafted glass with a variety of techniques. Fused, leaded, mosaic, painted glass and more. Support local glass artists.

Discovery Corner Summer Pop-Up Series
2025-08-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery West, 409 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Experience the art of craftsmanship up close at this interactive pop-up, showcasing leatherwork and handmade leather goods created by Elise Michaels. Try your hand at basic leather techniques or drop in to watch skilled artisans bring their craft to life. Bench Studio at Discovery Corner is the place to be!
Cuff & Leather Earrings Class: Thursday, August 28, at 10 amNo-Sew Crossbody Bag Class: Friday, August 29 at 10 amTrinket Tray Class: Saturday, August 30 at 10 amDrop-In Day: Sunday, August 31, from 10 am to 6 pm

Worthy Brewing Farmers Market
2025-08-31 10:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Not your grandma’s farmers market! Join us for an amazing good time on the lawn at Worthy Brewing East. Grab a beer or a bloody Mary and check out over 30 Market vendors selling the best veggies, berries, meats and handcrafted items Bend has to offer. Treats for your fur buddy and an espresso bar to get things going. Order some food or take the kiddos to get their face painted, there is something for everyone.

Libations at the Peak of Spirit Rock
2025-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Brasada Ranch, 16976 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
Our shuttle will take you to the base of Spirit Rock. As you ascend the quarter mile peak you will be astounded by 360 degree views of Central Oregon, all the way to the Cascade mountain range. Relax around the fire and enjoy local wine, beer, or whiskey, while our Naturalist Guide describes the science of the world around you.
Experience Information
Open to Resort Guests | Members | Public
1-Hour Experience
Ages 21+
Reservations required, register here!

Little Woody Bend Beer 5K Run
2025-08-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
What screams Central Oregon more than the combination of craft beer and running? If you love craft beer and getting outdoors with friends, just do it! Runners take on a 5k loop through beautiful Drake Park along the Deschutes River, while sampling craft beers from local breweries along the way. Finish with a Little Woody Tasting Glass and six tokens for the beer or cider of your choice!
Bonus prizes are awarded to participants in the best costumes. So, get creative, grab your friends, coordinate a costume, and let’s hit the park!

Weekend Pig Roast at Brasada Ranch Cascade Pool
2025-08-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Brasada Ranch, 16976 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
Celebrate the end of the season with a festive, family-friendly day at Cascade Pool. The lawn will be filled with fun activities like a bounce house and Ranch Life games, perfect for kids and families to enjoy. A luau-style pig roast will be the highlight of the afternoon, complemented by beverage specials from the Cascade Food Cart and live music to create the perfect poolside atmosphere. A perfect way for families and friends to soak up the final days of summer with great food, music, activities, and fun in the sun.
Menu
Roasted Well Rooted Farms Pig in Kalua Marinade, Hawaiian Rolls, Huli-Huli Chicken, Mac Salad, Cabbage Salad, Crispy Purple Yams, Pineapple Fried Rice, Tuna Poke, Coconut Mochi
Info

Open to Resort Guests | Members
4-Hour Experience
Food will be served 1 to 3 PM
All Ages
Tickets may be available at the door for an additional $10, subject to availability
$30 children, $70 adults — book here!

Outdoor Stone Sculpture Show and Sale at Suttle Lake
2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Suttle Lake, 29551 SW Suttle Lake Loop, Sisters, 97759
The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association Presents an Outdoor Sculpture Show & Sale on Saturday, August 30th 2025 11 am – 4 pm
Suttle Lake Camp 29551 Suttle Lake Rd Sisters, OR 97759
Our week-long Annual International Stone Carving Symposium culminates with an outdoor art show at Suttle Lake Camp & Conference Center near Sisters Oregon. See over 30 artists at work, learn about the stone and tools used to create these 3-dimensional works of art on display and for sale.
Free Family-Friendly Event!

Dog Days of Summer Market
2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us at Ponch’s Place on Saturday, August 30 (from 11 am-5 pm) for our Dog Days of Summer Artisan Market brought to you by our Top Dog Sponsors, Umpqua Bank and Monarch Medical. Come shop from some of Bend’s favorite local artisans, enjoy live music from the Quon Trio (3 pm-6 pm), kids’ crafts, and face painting—all while supporting a meaningful cause.

Proceeds from the event benefit the VRCCO Care Fund, which helps provide advanced veterinary care to pets in our community facing financial hardship.

Sunriver Saturday Market
2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 | SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, 97707
The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Sunriver Saturday Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 31- September 27 at SHARC, by the basketball court.

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLER DANCING
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Open Skate with those Friday night dance vibes. Complete with good music and roller dancing.

2025 Friday Night Roller Dance themes:– 1st Friday: Glow Night (glow sticks & pop music)– 2nd Friday: Pajama Party– 3rd Friday: Queer Night– 4th Friday: DJ Dance Party– 5th Friday: Costume Night

Recreational roller skating for all ages and abilities. Children 6 years and under must be supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older.Fees: $7 Youth (age 3-18) | $8 Adult (age 65+) | $9 Adult (age 19-64). Children under 3 are free with a paying adult. Skate rental: $4/person.Please bring your own helmet.More information.

Kate Berlant
2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
Kate Berlant – Friday Night Main Event
Friday, August 29 · Midtown Ballroom · 8 PM
We literally can’t believe this, Kate Berlant is headlining the Bend Comedy Festival on Friday August 29th at 8PM at Midtown Ballroom!
Kate Berlant is an Emmy nominated comedian, actress and writer. She recently concluded her fourth sold-out run of KATE, her one-woman off-Broadway play directed by Bo Burnham, to a rapturous response. Her comedy special Cinnamon in the Wind (directed by Bo Burnham) is now streaming on Hulu. In addition, her A24/Peacock sketch comedy special Would It Kill You to Laugh?, created with her collaborator John Early, was nominated for both a Critic’s Choice and Primetime Emmy award. Kate’s film credits include Kristoffer Borgli’s Dream Scenario, Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You. She can be seen on the Amazon series A League of Their Own, starring alongside Abbi Jacobsen and Nick Offerman; her additional television credits include Search Party, The Other Two, Transparent, Fantasmas, and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, as well as her celebrated episode of Netflix’s The Characters. She was named a Just for Laughs “New Face of Comedy” and a Variety “Ten to Watch.”
TICKETS WILL SELL OUT, GRAB YOURS NOW!
Tickets
• Included with a Festival Pass (use your lanyard for entry)
• Limited individual tickets on sale now once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner
2025-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Corner Plaza, 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Mark your calendars—Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner! Enjoy a rotating lineup of local musicians bringing the perfect toe-tapping soundtrack to your Friday night. Savor delicious eats from some of Bend’s favorite food carts, including El Sancho, Dump City Dumplings, Pizza Cart, and Saute Korean Bowls, and Cuppa Yo!
With games for the kids, a welcoming vibe, and plenty of space to relax, it’s the perfect spot to catch up with neighbors and friends.
Limited seating is available, so bring your low-back chairs and settle in for a casual evening under the Central Oregon sky. Everyone’s welcome—see you at Discovery Corner!

Bend Comedy Festival
2025-08-29 15:00 - 2025-08-31 19:00 | The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR
The Bend Comedy Festival is set to become a standout comedy experience, featuring 20+ carefully curated events around town, bringing together national headliners, rising stars, and local Oregon talent for an unforgettable weekend of live comedy. Festival passes will go on sale March 1st!

Redmond Farmers Market
2025-08-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Redmond Farmers Market, 725 SW Evergreen, Redmond, 98008, United States
Join us weekly at the Redmond Farmer’s Market for fresh local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and community connection! Meet local farmers, sample delicious baked goods, and discover unique creations from talented makers and artists.

Little Woody Beer Festival
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-30 | Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sip the spirit of the forest at The Little Woody! Join us August 29–30 at the Deschutes Historical Museum for a celebration of all things tree-inspired—from pine-aged ales to orchard-born ciders.⠀
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Don’t miss the Gnome Costume Contest⠀
Laugh it up at the Locals Only Comedy Night⠀
And of course… savor the wood-aged and tree-infused brews you won’t find anywhere else.

Live Music Thursdays at Bar Rio
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Grab your favorite bites & sips, and listen to the music, curated by Migz Music. Artists play music ranging from flamenco, jazz, blues, pop, latin, and more.
Live music artists are featured every Thursday, 6pm to 8pm, at Bar Rio in downtown Bend.

Live Music on the Patio at Oregon Spirit Distillers
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First Street, Bend, 97701
Live music on the Oregon Spirit Distillers’ patio Thursdays from 6-8pm!
