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Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
2025-10-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Think Wild Community Pint Night
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | The Ale Apothecary, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend, 97702
Celebrate Bat Appreciation Month with Think Wild and The Ale Apothecary!
This October, every Thursday night is a Community Pint Night at The Ale Apothecary—and you’re invited! Throughout the entire month, $1 from every beer sold will be donated to Think Wild to support our work rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned native wildlife, restoring habitats, and educating our community about how to coexist with the wild neighbors we all share.
Why bats? October is Bat Appreciation Month, and bats are a vital part of our ecosystems, helping control insects, pollinate plants, and keep our landscapes healthy. To honor these amazing animals, each pint night will include bat-themed activities like:
• Batman Movie Night
• Bat Trivia
• Pumpkin Carving
• And more surprises throughout the month
Bring your friends, raise a glass of wild yeast craft beer, and join us in celebrating a great local business and important cause! Whether you come once or every Thursday in October, you’ll be supporting both local craft beer and local conservation.
The Ale Apothecary | Thursdays in October | Community Pint Nights

Live Music Thursdays at Bar Rio
2025-10-16 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.

The ScareGrounds Haunted Attractions
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | ScareGrounds Haunted Attractions, 120 SW Glacier Ave, Redmond, OR, 97734, United States
The ScareGrounds haunted attractions. The ScareGrounds in Redmond are back and as frightening as ever, with two haunted attractions this year. Join the Asylum for the Criminally Insane; where people are abandoned and the patients, alive and dead, roam to terrorize all who enter! Or visit the Demented Toy Factory if you dare. They take great pride in the manufacturing of toys…making custom, one-of-a-kind toys for customers that are to DIE for.

"The Haunting of Hill House" Preview Night at Cascades Theatrical Company
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Step into the eerie corridors of a mansion in this thrilling play based on Shirley Jackson’s novel, The Haunting of Hill House.
First-come, first-served. No tickets are required. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; play begins at 7:30 p.m.

Redmond Farmers Market
2025-10-17 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.

Movies in the Mountains - Nightmare Before Christmas
2025-10-17 17:00 - 21:30 | Mt. Bachelor
Experience a classic drive-in movie night at Mt. Bachelor this October. Enjoy a cozy evening with a film under the stars, surrounded by the beautiful Central Oregon landscape.
Audio will be broadcast via FM transmission. Tune in from your car radio or bring a portable FM radio if you plan to sit outside your vehicle. Lawn chairs, blankets, and warm layers are encouraged. Concessions will be available for purchase on-site.

Spooky Wine & Paint Night
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join us on Friday Oct 17th, 6:00pm-8:00pm for a Spooky Wine and Paint night with Chalked Creative! Includes a glass of wine and all the painting supplies you’ll need to create a piece of spooky Halloween decor! We recommend making an earlier reservation if you’d like dinner before.
$48 Gratuity not included.

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLER DANCING
2025-10-17 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.

Stereophonic
2025-10-17 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-18 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, 97401
Stereophonic, the most Tony Award-winning play of 2024, is coming to the Hult Center October 17-19, and it’s the only Oregon stop on the show’s national tour! The record-breaking show with 13 Tony nominations and five wins will have five showings at the Hult Center.
Fresh off a sold-out Broadway run, Stereophonic takes audiences inside a 1976 recording studio, where a rock band on the verge of fame wrestles with creativity, chaos, and each other. With original music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, it’s a sharp, funny, and surprisingly emotional look at what it takes to make something great.

Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th Street, Bend, 97701
Meet the Duo: Andre and Annabel
Andre might bring the drama and Annabel might keep him in line, but together they’re stepping up for a great cause! Catch them in Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Caldera High School, raising money for Sparrow Clubs of Central Oregon.
When he’s not rehearsing, Andre is the General Manager at Greg’s Grill in the Old Mill District, bringing that same community spirit from the restaurant floor to the dance floor.

Fiber Arts Supply Swap at Deschutes Library
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Are you, like so many of us, dazzled by new sewing ideas and but don’t have the time to hand quilt, weave, cut out a new pattern, and sew all at the same time? Has your fabric or yarn stash become overwhelming, and you are ready to let some go (to make room for new fabric, of course!). Do you have books, patterns, and notions clogging up the area you could be sewing in??
Join us for our first Fiber Arts Swap! Bring in your gently (or never!) used fabrics, notions, gadgets, and whatnots to trade for new-to-you fiber arts supplies! Let someone else try to make sense of that weird ruler you don’t know how to use! Find a new pattern to fall in love with! Anything is possible!
No registration needed for this event. Bring your items and set them on the marked tables when you arrive. Then, spend time looking through what others have brought to find your next favorite project!

Cooper’s Birthday Market at Schilling’s
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come swing by Schilling’s Garden Market on Saturday, October 18th to celebrate Cooper’s Birthday and meet some adoptable Street Dog Hero dogs! The celebration will include costumes, dog-centric vendors, food, adoptable dogs, and more! Schilling’s is a beautiful venue with gardens, wine, beer, and a farm stand. Come celebrate Cooper’s birthday and get in the Halloween spirit! See you there!

Halloween Family Fun Day at Ponch's Place
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 18, from 11am – 2pm for a fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family at Ponch’s Place! Start the morning from 11am-12pm with our Trick or Treat stations, where kids can pick up treat bags filled with goodies, Vet Cadet info, stickers, and a map of all the stations. Then, enjoy Halloween crafts and face painting with our Vet Cadets staff from 12pm – 2pm. We’ll have our costume contest from 1-2pm, then live music from 2pm – 4pm to keep the spooky fun going!

Come for the treats, crafts, and costumes, and leave knowing you’re supporting a meaningful cause. We can’t wait to see you in your Halloween best!

Camp Fire Central Oregon's 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Troy Field, 51 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Everyone is invited to join Camp Fire Central Oregon for its 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire: four fun-packed hours of autumn-inspired kids’ games, activities, crafts, face painting, food vendors, community partners, a photo booth, friends, neighbors, and more! Taking place at Troy Field in historic Downtown Bend, this faire is FREE to all ages and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 18. To benefit our programs and camp scholarship fund, Camp Fire will be selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 cash prize! Don’t miss this super awesome day—and make it festive, wear your costume! Oh, psst… we’re recruiting both teens and adult volunteers to help put on this festive, homegrown event. To learn more about the Autumn Family Faire AND/OR to sign up to volunteer, visit Camp Fire’s website: campfireco.org/specialevents.

AD Glass and Design's 4th Annual Glasstoberfest
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | AD Glass & Design, 30 SW Century Dr Suite 120, Bend, 97702
Join us Saturday October 18th, from 12pm – 5pm for a day of free glassblowing demos! Step into the hot shop and watch the process of glass art being created.
While you are here, feel free to browse the gallery and find unique handmade pumpkins, ghosts, gifts and gift ideas!

Autumn Family Faire at Troy Field
2025-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Troy Field, 51 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Autumn Family Faire is back for its fourth year! Join us for this FREE community-focused event offering autumn-themed games, crafts, food vendors, face painting, and a photo booth. Held at Troy Field in Bend, the faire is a friend-raiser, creating awareness around Camp Fire Central Oregon’s programs and camps, with opportunities to learn about supporting Camp Fire’s scholarship fund, sponsorship and partnerships. Get festive—everyone is encouraged to wear a costume!

-Free Admission-Carnival-style Games, Crafts, Robotics and Face Painting-Food Vendors-Community Partners-Photo Booth-Raffle: Purchase raffle tickets supporting Camp Fire and your chance to win a 50/50 prize!-Community Connection

Poetry Night at Lone Pine
2025-10-18 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.

Boots & Bourbon at Three Sisters Equine Refuge
2025-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Three Sisters Equine Refuge, 7865 NW Eagle Dr., Redmond, 97756, United States
We are excited to welcome you to Boots & Bourbon! This special evening celebrates horses and horse rescue in all of their grit and beauty. You can expect all the fun that 3S brings with music, libations, a mouthwatering dinner, live and silent auction and, of course, all things honoring horses!
Join us for an evening under the Cascade Mountains, October 18th, 2025, in Tumalo, Oregon.
Tickets are limited and on sale now.

Farm-to-Table Dinner at Rainshadow Organics
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Rainshadow Organics, 71290 Holmes Rd,, Sisters, 97759
Join us for a relaxed and lively evening on the Farm Store Porch with our crew and the talented Chef Vanna Rasmusen! Chef Vanna will be bringing Rainshadow’s certified organic veggies and responsibly raised meats to life in a farm-to-table dinner that highlights the flavors and abundance of Central Oregon.
We’ll be gathered under the covered porch so that the weather won’t be a worry—just come hungry and ready to share a meal with good company. It’s all about fresh food, friendly faces, and the pleasure of sharing a meal together.
Dinner is $102 per person ($85 for the meal plus service). We’ll have a great selection of wine and beer to pair with your dinner, or you’re welcome to bring your own bottle ($30 corkage fee).
A quick note: we don’t provide single-use containers, so if you’d like to bring home leftovers, please bring a reusable one. (You’ll be glad you did!)
There are only 10 tickets left, get yours here!

Free Harvest Wine Tasting at Viaggio Wine Merchant
2025-10-22 16:30 - 19:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
It’s time again for one of our most popular events – our free Fall Harvest Tasting! Sample more than 30 wines from 3 of our favorite distributors and stock your winter cellar at the best prices. Come early as this walk-around tasting gets busy fast. [Pro Tip: Come extra early and enjoy a bite from our Small Plates Menu so you’re not drinking all that wine on an empty stomach!] No reservations required. Bottle purchases by pre-order, with fulfillment in approximately 1-3 weeks. Free to attend!

Bees and Brews (and Mead) at Lazy Z Ranch
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Lazy Z Ranch, 68540 E Highway 20, Sisters, 97759, United States
Bees and Brews is at the ranch this Thursday at 5 pm! Come chat all things beekeeping, and enjoy some mead while you’re at it!
