We’re celebrating the start of the summer season on Thursday, June 26th, and you’re invited. Enjoy a laid-back day filled with live music, BBQ and drinks, swag giveaways, and more still to come. The Bike Park, Sunset Dinners and ZipTour will also open for the season, making the day even more exciting.
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 […]
We will review your event and push it live within 48 business hours. Thank you!
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.
Be a part of the kickoff to the Bend Christmas Parade at the annual Jingle Bell Run. Dress up in holiday gear to walk or run in the 5k or 1-mile races. The whole family can participate in this run that benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Downtown Bend.
Following the annual Jingle Bell run in the morning, Bend’s annual Christmas parade will begin at noon. The holiday tradition features floats from local businesses and community organizations. This year’s theme is “Christmas Surprises.” Free. Downtown Bend.
Featuring the eighteen-piece Tower Big Band, A Tower Christmas is a holiday tradition in Bend. This year’s theme is “Swing into the Holidays,” and the family-friendly performances will feature classic as well as contemporary holiday music. $12-$17. Tower Theatre.
Each year, snowmobile enthusiasts convene around the state to ride together on snowmobile trails, talk about snow safety and the sport and connect with a community of fellow snowmobilers. The Oregon State Snowmobilers forty-sixth annual event will be held in John Day this year. Prices vary.
In the third event of Mt. Bachelor’s annual Après Ski Bash series, listen to live music from Swatkins & The Positive Agenda, a funk and soul group from Portland. The event is open to all ages, and there are local drinks and bites to sip and snack on while you stay warm by the fire. […]
Known as the lead singer of Pink Martini, China Forbes will be in Bend for the Jazz at the Oxford series, which brings world-renowned jazz musicians and singers to Bend. She’ll perform three times throughout the weekend at 10 Below at the Oxford Hotel, and will be including some original music in her sets. $49. […]
In the third weekend of jazz performances from the Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz series, bassist Buster Williams, drummer Lenny White and pianist George Colligan combine their talents to form a world-class trio. Catch them in two performances on Friday and Saturday at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. $55. Riverhouse on the Deschutes.
Get a taste of some of Central Oregon’s best craft beers at the fourth annual High Gravity Brewfest at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. The casual, all-ages brewfest will have a variety of Central Oregon’s craft beers and ciders available to sample while you huddle around the outdoor firepits at O’Kane’s. Free. McMenamins Old St. […]
