Bend Magazine

Snake Run Rally
2026-04-03 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoodoo Ski Area
Snake Run Rally is a grassroots banked slalom snowboard event. This hand dug course offers an opportunity for snowboards to have fun racing and ripping with some of the best northwest riders around. For registration details click here.

OSU-Cascades Tours for Community Groups
2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | OR
Discover OSU-Cascades through free monthly community tours designed to showcase the campus’s past, present and future. Participants will learn about the university’s history and academic programs, as well as ambitious sustainability goals like net-zero energy, water and waste. Tours include a walk through Tykeson and Edward J. Ray halls, where visitors view public art and learn about innovative building design. Guests also explore land remediation efforts transforming a former pumice mine and landfill into a vibrant campus expansion, featuring academic buildings, student housing, and an innovation district that will foster collaboration and economic growth in Central Oregon.
Registration Required

Poetry Night at Lone Pine
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-21 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.

Preview The New Presented By Bergs
2026-03-21 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Preview The New Presented By Bergs. A day to try out new gear on the mountain (demos are free, lift ticket required to ski and ride on the mountain). We’ll have several retailers on site to answer questions, give advice and help guests make decisions on the type of gear they want to test out on the slopes. Details @ hoodoo.com

Boneyard Backcountry Bars
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Mt. Bachelor
Gather your friends and join us at your favorite mid-mountain bar this season. We are thrilled to announce that Boneyard Beer will be returning to the Backcountry Bar at the base of Outback, bringing you the perfect blend of mountain adventures, fun activities, delectable brews, mouthwatering food, and a live DJ.

Hoodoo's Winter Carnival
2026-03-14 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Winter Carnival Presented By CoEnergy Propane and Crux. The premiere event of the season and a day full of free activities. Winter Carnival has been a tradition at Hoodoo for 40+ years and includes a number of free events (no lift ticket required): ax throwing booth, frisbee golf, musical chairs, a three-legged obstacle race, a team tube race, a hula-hoop contest, a fly-athalon, a pie eating contest, a ski javelin throw, an archery contest, a Hoodoo employee snow sculpture contest and bingo. The lifts are open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. There’s always a special dinner menu, the Dummy Downhill contest, the annual torchlight descent and professional fireworks on the mountain. Details @ hoodoo.com

Hoodoo's Telefest Presented by Sons Of Norway
2026-03-07 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Telefest Presented By Sons Of Norway
Grab your free-heel skis and get ready for a fun-filled day of lessons, stories and Nordic culture at Hoodoo. All events are free and family friendly. Activities include a race course with arrow shooting and ax throwing, Viking sword decorating and more! Details @ hoodoo.com

Downtown Bend's First Friday Art Walk
2026-03-06 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
2026-03-06 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….

Old Mill District's First Friday Art Walk
2026-03-06 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.

Spring Awakening
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Ponderosa Playhouse, 211 NE Revere Avenue, Suite 4, Bend, 97701
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SPRING AWAKENING explores the pressures and desires of adolescence. With a contemporary rock score that shook Broadway and transformed the musical theater genre, SPRING AWAKENING contrasts its 19th century German setting with an electric energy that jumps off the stage. Ponderosa Players is proud to be carrying the torch that was lit by the original cast, which is to tell these powerful, transparent stories through the eyes of young performers. This show is recommended for audiences ages 15+, parental discretion advised.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
2026-02-27 | 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

Winter Wonder Women!
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Ceiling: Unlimited studio, Bend, 97703
Winter Wonder Women is a group devoted to keeping you moving and connected to community through the Bend’s chilly winter months. We’ll sleigh all winter! We alternate Wednesday evening all-paces-welcome walk/runs with beginner-friendly movement classes. Join us for the fun, community, and gentle structure that will get you through the winter happy, healthy, and sane! All the info found here.

OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Footwear Science Can Help Runners Stay Injury-Free
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | OSU – Cascades Campus – Edward J. Ray Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, 97702
With more running shoe options available than ever, how do you know what shoe is best for you? Whether selecting shoes for training or racing, on road or on trail, Dr. JJ Hannigan, an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and director of the FORCE biomechanics lab at OSU-Cascades, breaks down the latest science on how footwear affects running biomechanics and injury risk. Backed by research from the OSU-Cascades FORCE Lab, this talk reveals how the right shoes can help runners stay healthy and prevent injury.
Tickets includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. General public: $22.

Valentine’s Winter Pop-Up Event – Chef Adrien’s Pop-Up Restaurant Series
2026-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 | The Winery at Manzanita – Bend, 550 SW Industrial Way #194, Bend, OR 97702, Bend, 97702
We invite you to celebrate Valentine’s season with an intimate winter pop-up dinner, taking place February 15th. Experience the current season’s menu through a romantic evening that captures the essence of Oregon’s winter terroir, presented as part of Chef Adrien Calmels’ Pop-Up Restaurant Series.
Crafted by award-winning Chef Adrien Calmels—whose career spans Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris, New York, and Hong Kong—this thoughtfully composed tasting menu highlights Oregon’s oceans and winter abundance, showcasing the best of our coastal harvest and seasonal ingredients.
Hosted by The Winery at Manzanita – Bend, guests will enjoy a curated multi-course dining experience, with thoughtfully selected wine pairings designed to complement the menu’s depth and elegance.
With limited seating available, this intimate Valentine’s gathering offers a rare opportunity to share an unforgettable winter dining experience, where refined technique, seasonal flavors, and a warm, romantic atmosphere come together.

Harold's Birthday Bash
2026-02-15 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Harold’s Birthday Day Presented By Black Butte Ranch A birthday celebration for Hoodoo’s mascot, Harold the Hodag. Come shred with Harold and his buds, Yeti and Sas! You may see aliens somewhere out there too! Dance Party, Hot Chocolate and S’mores! Details @ hoodoo.com

HDCM Concert Series: TESLA QUARTET
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Let’s fill the Tower with Love! High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues with our beloved Valentine’s Day concert at the Tower Theatre! Praised by the International Review of Music for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand,” the Tesla Quartet will present a romantic program perfect for the occasion. This best-selling evening includes a rose for concert-goers and a treat from Goody’s Chocolates!
This evening is brought to you by German Master Tech and presented in partnership with the Tower Theatre Foundation. Join the Tesla Quartet for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.
Program: Selections from Dvořák Cypresses, Danish Traditional “Søndero Bridal Trilogy”, Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op.59 No.1

Valentine's Chef Pairing Experience
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Willamette Valley Vineryards – Bend, 916 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join us at the Bend Tasting Room & Restaurant for a Valentine’s Day Chef’s Pairings Experience, hosted by our Winery Ambassador Ashley and Chef Cuin.
Bring your friends along for this exclusive wine and culinary journey, where you’ll indulge in a curated five-wine flight paired with 3 exquisite chef-created dishes as well as a delightful dessert course.
Ticket costs include a generous $40 wine credit to use towards a 2 bottle purchase of qualifying wines the day of the event, your food and pairing flight. To ensure the best possible experience, we’ve included a gratuity charge into the ticket price, covering all your needs—except for any optional bottles to take home.
The Chef’s Pairings Experience is designed to be communal, so you’ll have the opportunity to mingle and connect with fellow guests as you savor each tasting.
We look forward to sharing this special event with you!

Valentine's Day Dinner at Juniper Preserve
2026-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Celebrate your love with a curated and intimate Prix Fixe dining experience this Valentine’s at Juniper Preserve.❤️
The menu is designed to be enjoyed as a journey—unhurried, intimate, and perfectly suited for the occasion. Reservations are available here.
