Bend Magazine

Apple Press Party at Bend Cider Taproom
2025-09-20 14:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bend Cider Taproom, 64649 Wharton Ave, Bend, 97701, United States
Save the date! We have apples to press and would love for you to join us for a day of cider, community, music and fun.
Schedule:
Apple Pressing ALL DAY.
2:00-3:00 Toddler Time- Kids Sing Along w/ @lanersax.
3:30-5:30 World music vibes with DJ with @the_thecosmic.
2:30-4:30 SPARKLE SRANDS – come get your hair sparkling ✨ @sparklestrands

Bikes and Pints at Midtown Yacht Club
2025-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE 4th St, Bend
Join Us for Bikes & Pints at Midtown Yacht Club!
Come hang out with fellow bike enthusiasts at our monthly Bikes & Pints social! We’ll be gathering at Midtown Yacht Club for a laid-back evening of bikes, brews, and good conversation.
Whether you’re a year-round commuter, weekend cruiser, or just bike-curious, this is a great chance to meet others in the community and talk all things biking in Bend. A few members of the Bend Bikes board will be there to share updates and chat about current efforts — but we’re excited to hear what’s on your mind too.
All are welcome. Look for the helmets!

Poetry Night at Lone Pine
2025-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Lone Pine Coffee East Side, 1462 Cushing Dr. Ste 160, Bend, 97701, United States
Experience a night of poetry at Lone Pine during Apèro Hour. Listen to spoken word, share your own verses at the open mic, and savor wine, beer, bites, and coffee. All ages are invited.

Worthy Brewing Farmers Market
2025-09-21 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.

SAA Artist Studio Tour in Sisters, Oregon
2025-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
, Sat-Sun 9/20-21/2025, 10am-4pm
Visit with 25 artists while they create in their working environment. Painters, potters, jewelers, glass artists, photographers, mixed media artists and sculptors. Get to know these talented artists while in studio setups. This is a FREE self-guided tour. All you need is our studio tour guide, with info about the artists and maps to their studios. You can get guides at the SAA website tour page, any gallery in Sisters, local restaurants, hotels, and the chamber of commerce.
Watch for and follow the Artist Studio Tour road signs as you explore 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun on September 20 & 21, 2025. Travel by car, bike, or on foot, depending on studio location. https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/artist-studio-tour?bm
Can begin at any studio on our map or at Downtown Sisters
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
@SistersArtsAssociation

Seven Feathers Casino Resort Fall Classic Rodeo
2025-09-21 11:00 - 22:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln, Canyonville, 97417, United States
Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 PM. Located at the Seven Feathers Rodeo Grounds off Exit 101.
Entrance Fee: $5 per person at the gate, and Kids 5 & under enter free.
Gate opens at 11:00 AM each day.

MFA Program in Writing Faculty Reading
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:00 | OSU-Cascades campus, 1500 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend, 97702, United States
Join the OSU Cascades MFA Program Faculty for a reading of published works and works-in-progress on September 21st at 6:30pm in Obsidian 207. This faculty reading is part of the MFA Program’s Fall ’25 residency. Faculty will read from published work as well as works-in-progress, sell their books, and mingle with audience members after. The reading is free and open to the public.

Active Culture Anniversary
2025-09-22 | Active Culture, 285 NW Riverside Blvd, bend, 97701, United States
Bend Customers! We’re turning 7 & it’s all thanks to YOU. Next Monday, September 22nd, we’re serving up something special:
7 Menu Items for just $7 each
Come enjoy your faves at a sweet price and help us celebrate seven amazing years of good food, good vibes, and the best community ever!! Promo Menu Items Include…
Wholesome Bowl, Berry Tasty, Medium Velvet Bowl, Naked Coconut Shake, Not Your Mamas Nachos, Full Order Huevos Rancheros & Quinoa Lentil Bowl!

Watch Monday Night Football at River's Place in Bend
2025-09-22 16:30 - 20:00 | Rivers Place, 787 Northeast Purcell Boulevard, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Enthusiasm!!! MNF is back. Join us for cheap pints, swag giveaways and Fall football!
Check our website for the brewery lineup and get ready for some fun, because everyone is a winner with $4 pints!
**Not a beer fan. We got you.
One cider will also be featured, as well as $2 off house wine**

Locals Night at Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
2025-09-24 | Amaterra, 909 NW Bond St, Bend, 97703, United States
Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club, recently opened in June, invites Bend and Redmond residents to celebrate its new monthly tradition: Locals Night! Amaterra is hosting its second event of the series on Wednesday, September 24, and will continue on the last Wednesday of every month.
All day long, locals with proof of address can enjoy:

$3 off glass pours and $2 off cocktails
15% off bottle purchases to-go
Access to the members’ gallery (for local Wine Club members)
Entry into a raffle for a Local Basket filled with wine, baked goods, and products from nearby makers

There’s even a punch card for regulars, where six visits to Locals Night earn a complimentary glass of wine, dessert, or another treat. Designed as a way to connect with the community, Locals Night gives Bend and Redmond residents a chance to sip, gather, and experience what Amaterra is all about.

$9 Wine Night at Austin Mercantile
2025-09-24 16:00 - 20:00 | OR
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!

Bend Film Festival Kickoff Party at Dogwood at the Pine
2025-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Dogwood at the Pine Shed, 821 NE 2nd street, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us as we celebrate the start of the 2025 Bend Film Festival with a lively kickoff party at Dogwood’s Pine Shed.
This is a free event! No tickets or RSVP required . . .
Starting at 7:00 PM, guests can preview trailers from this year’s festival films on the outdoor screen, with commentary and Q&A led by our Director of Programming. Inside, the night continues with music and a DJ set from @planetdoone. Festival passes and BendFilm merch will be available for purchase on-site, and Dogwood will generously donate 20% of drink sales to support BendFilm’s year-round programs.

Come raise a glass, meet fellow film lovers, and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for this year’s festival.
Dogwood @ The Pine ShedTues 9/24 | 7 PM–closeOutdoor trailers + Q&A with our Programming DirectorDJ set by @planetdoone20% of drink sales benefit BendFilmPasses + Merch on site

Dawn Dance Party at Pine Mountain Sports
2025-09-25 07:15 - 08:00 | Pine Mountain Sports, 255 SW Century Dr, Bend, 97702, United States
Grab your dancing shoes and rally your friends!
Tomorrow morning, Thursday, September 25th, we’re hosting a Dance Party at dawn right here in our parking lot.
7:15–8:00 AM
Bring your favorite mug and enjoy coffee from our friends at @thumpcoffee and @freerangeequipment .

Bird Walk at Paulina Creek Preserve
2025-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Paulina Creek Preserve, Paulina Lake Road, La Pine, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Amy Sanchez for a bird walk at Paulina Creek Preserve. Stroll through ponderosa and lodgepole pine forests looking for nuthatches and red crossbills, explore meadow edges for yellow-rumped warblers and bluebirds, and listen for the distinctive call of a Western meadowlark. See how many of the 100+ species of birds you can find while you learn more about the Preserve and the Land Trust’s plans for its future. Registration is required.

Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
2025-09-25 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!

Bicycle Sprint Races on the Go-Kart Track at Sun Mountain Fun Center
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Live Music Thursdays at Bar Rio
2025-09-25 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.

Thrown Together Dinner Party at Mud Lake Studio
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend, 97702
Mud Lake Studios is teaming up with chef Eva Berg to bring you the Thrown Together dinner series! Each dinner party will feature a luxurious 3-course meal, dreamed up and skillfully prepared by Eva, and served up on custom 4-piece place settings by Mud Lake members. Each setting will be beautiful and unique and yours to take home, washed and dried, at the end of the night.
For our inaugural candlelit dinner, we will be hosting outdoors under the hawthorn trees on the charming patio of our Old Ironworks neighbor, Cafè des Chutes*. This will be a family-style meal, so come with friends and family, or come and meet someone new. Your place setting will consist of one large plate, one smaller side plate, a bowl and a drinking vessel, all carefully designed and crafted by a local potter. The menu can be found on our website and Instagram!

Distinguished Visiting Writer Hannah Pittard at OSU-Cascades
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Oregon State University – Cascades, 1500 Chandler Ave., Bend, 97702
A contemporary novelist, short story writer and memoirist, Hannah Pittard is celebrated for the wit, emotional resonance and fearless storytelling found in her works. Her latest book, “If You Love It Let It Kill You,” was praised by the New York Times as “a sharp, propulsive portrait of fractured love and lingering grief.” Pittard is the Guy Davenport Professor in English at the University of Kentucky, where she teaches in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. Roundabout Books will host book sales. The Distinguished Visiting Writer series is hosted by the OSU-Cascades MFA in Writing program.
Free, but registration required.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
2025-09-26 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Map, Galleries & More details found here.
Who? You and your friends
What? SAA 4th Friday Artwalk
Where? Sisters Oregon Downtown
When? 4th Fridays, 10AM-7pm
Cost? Complimentary-Free
Visit the Art Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry.
SAA-Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters that believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
Downtown Sisters Oregon
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, SAA-Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
@SistersArtsAssociation

Sisters Folk Festival
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
With the motto “All the town’s a stage,” the Sisters Folk Festival continues to entertain throughout the small town each year. The festival brings the best of Americana and folk music to Sisters, as well as highlights local acts that you’ll wish you had known about sooner. Various locations in Sisters. Grab your tickets here!

Redmond Farmers Market
2025-09-26 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.

Food Cart Fridays
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Corner Plaza, 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
A new summer tradition is kicking off in Bend! Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner brings the community together from 5-8pm on the last Friday of each month (June through September) for an evening of great food, live music, and neighborhood fun.
Enjoy a rotating lineup of local food carts including, El Sancho, Dump City Dumplings, Pizza Cart, and Sauté Korean Bowls—plus live music from Central Oregon musicians, yard games for the kids, and plenty of space to unwind. The vibe is casual, family-friendly, and open to all. Bring a blanket, grab dinner, and enjoy a laid-back Friday evening in one of Bend’s newest gathering spots. See you there!

Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner
2025-09-26 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!

Sunriver Oktoberfest
2025-09-26 17:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00 | The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
The 2025 Sunriver Oktoberfest is Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, marking a new tradition for the Sunriver community in Central Oregon. This inaugural event is part of a broader year of celebrations in Sunriver and will offer a festive atmosphere with a German theme.
Come say “Prost!” with us over the last weekend in September and enjoy live music, delicious beer-inspired food and beer, a fun run, and activities and events for all ages!
Contact exec@sunriverchamber.com for additional information.

Herbal Medicine Making Fall Series at The Peoples Apothecary
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 | The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division St Suite 150, Bend, 97701, United States
This series offers an introduction to the multiple ways to incorporate plant medicines in your home, among family, and within your communities. We will discuss the various applications of plants used topically and internally as oils, salves, tinctures and teas.
During these fun, hands-on workshops, you will learn all about herbal applications, when and why to use them, and will also make product in class with instruction from Dr. Ashley.
September 26: Infused Oils @5:30 pm – 7 pm
October 2: Herbal Salves @5:30 pm – 7 pm
November 13: Formulating Medicinal Teas @4:30 pm – 6 pm
November 18: Herbal Tinctures @4:30 pm – 6 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLER DANCING
2025-09-26 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.

Ring of Fire Mountain Bike Race at Wanoga Sno Park
2025-09-27 07:00 - 16:30 | Wanoga Sno-Park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend, OR, 97703
MTB event for 50 miles of Bend Singletrack to end the season! Part of the National Ultra Endurance Series Sports

Register here to ride!

Oregon's Largest Open-Air Garage and Vintage End of Summer Sale
2025-09-27 07:00 - 17:00 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
We are back! Our event in June was so successful that we have been asked to host another one repeatedly. So, we are!! We have just gotten dates with the Deschutes County Fairgrounds to wrap up our Central Oregon Summer with another fun family-friendly sale on September 27th and 28th on the Buckaroo Lawn. There will be more ticket options to choose from when they go live! Keep your eyes open, we will be announcing when those are available. Mark your calendars today.

Cowdeo at Jefferson County Fair Complex
2025-09-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Jefferson County Fair Complex, 430 SW Fairgrounds Road, Madras, OR, 97741, United States
Cowdeo Mission Statement-Providing an opportunity for kids ages 5 – 14 to experience friendly rodeo competition in a family atmosphere, while contributing to community non-profit organizations.
Cowdeo originated in 1968 by the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church as a fundraising opportunity. In 2003, the Jefferson County Event Complex took over the fundraising event and turned it into a fundraising opportunity for not only the Event Complex, but for other organizations/groups.
Kids 5-14 are able to compete in their age division (5, 6-8 PeeWee, 9-11 Junior, 12-14 Senior) for belt buckles in each event. Participants also strive to win the All-Around Saddle. Events are Sheep Riding (PeeWee’s), Barrel Racing, Keyhole, Horseless Roping, Calf Riding, Breakaway Roping, Cow Riding (14 yrs), Goat Decorating (PeeWee’s) and the Chicken Rabbit Scramble (5 yrs and under).
We get kids from all over the Northwest who compete and look forward to Cowdeo every year. It is truly an event that if you have never seen you need to check it out! The kids make the show what it is and without help in sponsorship and donations from individuals and businesses we would not have the Cowdeo that it is. The Cowdeo gives kids who are not ranked in the top ten of the PeeWee groups and Junior Rodeo Association the opportunity to win a belt buckle and/or All-Around Saddle.
