Bend Magazine

Vintage Pop-Up Shop at UPP Liquids
2025-10-05 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Upp Liquids, 550 Sw Industrial way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Come join us for a groovy time filled with vintage to modern clothing finds and tunes spun by a live DJ. Browse through unique pieces from different eras and a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces that will add a touch of nostalgia to your wardrobe. Whether you’re a seasoned vintage lover or just looking to spice up your style, this event is perfect for anyone with an eye for timeless fashion. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score some amazing pieces and elevate your look. See you there!

Read What You Want
2025-10-05 - 2025-10-11 | Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Banned Books Week (October 5–11) reminds us why free and open access to information matters. Libraries are here to protect your right to read and ensure diverse voices stay on the shelves.
Check out the ALA’s lists of the most challenged books… by year, decade, even century. Start with the top 100 from 2010–2019.

W Aesthetics and Wellness West Side Grand Opening
2025-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | W Aesthetics and Wellness West Side, 2219 NW Labiche Lane, Bend, 97703, United States
Join us on October 4th, 2025 as we celebrate two exciting milestones: the grand opening of our brand new west side location and our 8 year anniversary serving the Bend community! This luxe event will feature exclusive one-day-only special, luxury giveaways, light bites, cocktails, dancing, and more! Come meet our team, tour the new space, and help us toast to eight beautiful years, and the next chapter at W Aesthetics & Wellness.

Ruffwear Fall Warehouse Sale
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Ruffwear Retail Store, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, 97703, United States
Ruffwear’s Fall Warehouse SaleJoin us for two days of tail-wagging deals, sunshine and community connections as we clear out discontinued gear, lightly blemished seconds, and returns at rebarkable prices!

Dates & TimesFriday, October 3: 11 AM – 4 PMSaturday, October 4: 10 AM – 3 PM

AdoptionsThe Humane Society of Central Oregon will be on-site with adoptable pups ready to blossom in new forever homes. Ruffwear is covering adoption fees and gifting each adopted dog a RAD adoption kit!

Event DetailsBYOB – Bring Your Own BagCard-only transactionsFriendly, leashed, and fully vaccinated dogs are welcome. Dogs should be comfortable interacting with other dogs and humans in small spaces.Not sure what size you need? Pre-measure at home and our team will help you gear up with the perfect fit!Here’s how to Measure for Ruffwear GearBring your used dog gear! We’re donating what we can to shelters, offering patch and zipper repairs, and recycling the rest—nothing goes to waste.

Whether you’re shopping for a fresh fall adventure, a throwback favorite, or starting your howliday haul early this event is your chance to sniff out something special!

Terrebonne Grange Fall Flea Market and Crafts
2025-10-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne, OR 97760, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne, 97760
Fall Flea Market & Crafts. Lots of one-of-a-kind items, home goods, tools, jewelry, clothes, vintage and antiques, wood crafts, furniture, decor, honey, jams & jellies and baked goods. Items very reasonably priced! Friday & Saturday Oct 3rd & 4th from 9-4 at the Terrebonne Grange Hall 8286 11th St. Terrebonne. Stop by and shop on your way to or from the pumpkin patches.

Become a COTA Sawyer
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm Street, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Ever wanted to be one of the crew getting out there & clearing down trees? Here’s where all those folks started, in these sawyer certification programs.
Check out these 2 upcoming sawyer classes!
October 4-5 Initial Cross Cut Certification
Sign up & details here.
October 11-12 Initial Chainsaw Certification with @cascade_volunteers
Sign up & details here.

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLER DANCING
2025-10-03 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.

Block Party at The Commons
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97703, United States
It’s our LAST BLOCK PARTY of the year! Come help us close out the season with a bang!
This Friday October 3rd from 6:30-8:30 pm
It won’t let you down, we promise!
Beer on tap from our friend @uppliquids
Tasty dinner from @dinkydaubend
And live music from @silvertonedevils

Comedy For Kids' Sake
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Tetherow Pavilion
Tickets are still ON SALE for Comedy For Kids’ Sake—our biggest night of the year! Presented by Hayden Homes, this unforgettable evening supports one-to-one mentoring for local youth.
October 3, 2025
Tetherow
Cocktail hour sponsored by @j_dubbend
Honoring our inaugural Big Champion Award recipient
Get ready for laughs with @tylerboeh, impact, and BIG auction energy featuring @marquamagency with once-in-a-lifetime trips to:
Mexico
Oregon Wine Country
Scottsdale Golf Getaway
Bend Local Package—includes a season pass to Mt. Bachelor and so much more!
When you attend Comedy For Kids’ Sake, you’re not just having a great night—you’re igniting potential and changing lives right here in Central Oregon.

Get Witchy at Dudley's Bookstore for First Friday
2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 Northwest Minnesota Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Get a little witchy with us for First Friday! Sandra and Wendy will have pop-up offerings, and there will be many spooky books to browse. Come by for the extras anytime from 5:30 – 7pm.

The Polish Ambassador at The Volcanic Theatre
2025-10-03 17:00 - 23:00 | Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Polish Ambassador is coming back to Bend ,OR! Friday, Oct 3rd, 2025 at Volcanic Theatre Pub!

Downtown Bend's First Friday Art Walk
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH FROM 5PM – 8PM FOR ART, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND FUN!
Monthly Themes:
June
Prideful Creations – In honor of Pride Month, we’ll be giving shoutouts and features to artists from the LGBTQ community.
July
Hot Nights, Cool Sights
(Moved from July 4th to July 11th – First night of Summerfest)
August
Wild West
Let’s show our countryside!
September
Welcome Back, Locals!
Specials all weekend for locals only!
October
FallFest Art Walk + Haunted Downtown Tours
November
Día de Los Muertos
December
Tis the Season Art Stroll

First Friday Oyster Night at Viaggio Wine Merchant
2025-10-03 15:00 - 21:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Viaggio Wine Merchant’s monthly celebration of super-fresh oysters from Washington’s Hama Hama Oyster Company accompanied by an incredible roster of perfectly paired wines, Champagne, craft beer, and European-style small plates and nibbles. Come early for the best seats and selection and find out why this party is the talk of the town each month! Shucking starts at 3pm till they’re gone. Bend’s best move for First Friday….

Redmond Farmers Market
2025-10-03 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.

Old Mill District's First Friday Art Walk
2025-10-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Old Mill District invites the public to its First Friday Art Walk — every first Friday of the month from 3 to 6 PM. Visitors can immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of local artistry, exploring a diverse array of creative works. From stunning mixed media and acrylic paintings to oil paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and handcrafted wood, talented regional artists will showcase their work.

Bend Fall Festival
2025-10-03 11:00 - 2025-10-05 22:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
Get ready for the ultimate autumn celebration at the Bend Fall Festival!
Join us from October 3th-5th in downtown Bend for a weekend filled with live music, mouth-watering food, unique artisan vendors, and fun activities for all ages. From the Harvest Market and Family Fun Street to the Fine Artist Promenade and the Oregon Lifestyle Marketplace, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the fall season with your community!

Friday Night

• 5:30PM – 6:30PM — DJPK (The Groove Looper)• 7:00PM – 8:00PM — Call Down Thunder• 8:30PM – 10:00PM — Stephanie Anne Johnson

Saturday

• 11:30AM – 2:00PM — Cascade School of Music Students• 2:30PM – 3:30PM — The Bunkhouse Two• 4:00PM – 5:00PM — Appaloosa• 5:30PM – 6:30PM — Skillethead• 7:00PM – 8:00PM — Leadbetter Band• 8:30PM – 10:00PM — No Duh? A No Doubt Cover Band

Sunday

• 11:00AM – 12:00PM — Cascade School of Music• 12:30PM – 1:30PM — Long Gone Wilder• 2:00PM – 3:00PM — Bekkah McAlvage• 3:30PM – 5:00PM — Alicia Viani Trio

Fresh Hops on the Pond
2025-10-03 11:00 - 20:00 | Bend Brewing Co, 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97701
Fresh Hops On The Pond returns Friday, Oct 3rd! Expect fresh hop beers from over 20 breweries with live music from @doublejumpmusic & @mamasboy.band . Not to be missed!
Free

First Friday in Sisters
2025-10-03 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
First Friday in Sisters — a monthly evening to gather downtown, visit the shops you love, discover new ones, enjoy a little music, and sip or snack along the way. Some businesses will have specials, others will host pop-up musicians, and all of them will be so grateful just to see our community out and about.

Oktoberfest Prost! Bend
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Prost! Bend, 40 SW Century Dr #140, Bend, 97702, United States
Join us for our 4th annual Oktoberfest this weekend, and experience German culture the way it was meant to be!
This is our biggest party of the year!
October 3–5
Prost Bend // 40 SW Century Dr, Unit 140 97702
Live music from Festival Brass (10-piece Bavarian band)
Outdoor grill + German food specials by Chef Josh
6+ authentic German Oktoberfest beers on tap
Huge festival tent in the parking lot – rain or shine
Lederhosen, Dirndls, games, and community vibes all weekend long!
Bring your crew, raise a stein, and celebrate Bavarian tradition right here in Bend.

Live Music Thursdays at Bar Rio
2025-10-02 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.

Herbal Medicine Making Fall Series at The Peoples Apothecary
2025-10-02 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

Think Wild Community Pint Night
2025-10-02 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

Bicycle Sprint Races on the Go-Kart Track at Sun Mountain Fun Center
2025-10-02 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.

Grand Opening of NorthWest Navigator's New Bend Location
2025-10-02 16:00 - 19:00 | NorthWest Navigator, 61561 American Lane, Bend, 97792, United States
Join NW Navigator for the Grand Docking at the newly finished Bend location! Enjoy live music, catered food and beverages, cocktails, wines, and champagne. Tour their state-of-the-art luxury fleet!

Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
2025-10-02 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!

Pollinator Pathway Fall Social and Seed Swap
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st at 5:30 PM at Worthy Brewing Company for a fun evening of mingling, swapping seeds from native plants, and sharing garden stories. Whether you’re a seasoned native plant gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for connecting with fellow native plant enthusiasts. We’ll provide some light refreshments. Drinks available for purchase. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the Pollinator Pathway, make new friends, and enjoy the cozy fall atmosphere.

Vega Sicilia Spanish Wine Tasting at Viaggio Wine Merchant
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
This is a big one! Vega Sicilia’s labels, from Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Toro regions, are recognized as some of the world’s finest and most valued red wines. We’ll taste across their portfolio, including a couple of very fun surprises. Limited Seating. Reservations required. Visit our website or call us at 541-299-5060 to register. Don’t miss it!

Go Clean Energy Conference 2025
2025-10-01 08:30 - 16:30 | Central Oregon Community College (All campuses), 2600 NW College Way, Bend, 97703
Get OREGON incentives! 25 speakers help you plan & pay for your project! There is something for everyone! From mobile homes, to churches, nonprofits, and commercial building owners. Start saving money on your energy bills! Solar, storage, heat pumps, efficiency, EV Charging, electric vehicles, water conservation and more! Lunch included.
