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Movies in the Mountains
Experience a classic movie night at the mountain 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.The post Movies in the Mountains appeared first on Visit Bend.
Neighbors & Makers Pop-up Market
Your neighbors make cool stuff. Come say hi. Nature is Dope, a new sustainable apparel brand born here in Bend, has launched a new way to meet the makers next door (with a cold one) – a new pop-up market celebrating Bend’s vast creative community, one brewery at a time. The goal? Simply bring different creatives and local businesses together with the community in a laid-back, intimate setting full of good vibes.With their inaugural event in late August at On Tap, they’re back again o
Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection
The Deschutes Historical Museum is pleased to announce the return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection. This unique escape room experience is based on a real local history mystery; this fan favorite fundraiser runs throughout October on Fridays and Saturdays October 2-October 31.As a team you will explore a story-themed room, uncover clues and solve a series of puzzles leading to the solution and your escape. The catch? You only have 60 minutes to solve the mystery, s
Lets Paint Aspens
<p>Join Sarah from Lets Paint and paint one of her all-time favorite original paintings.</p><p>Perfect for all levels.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/lets-paint-aspens/">Lets Paint Aspens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
2026 Bend Venture Conference
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, is the largest and longest standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest.Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship. Now in its 23rd year, BVC is the longest standing and largest angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest and has served as a catalyst for startup investment in Central Oregon.Since its inception, the BVC LLC Fund
The Patch with a View
The Patch with a View runs September 26 – November 1 during our normal business hours:Monday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PMSunday: 10 AM–3 PMBring the whole family out to The Patch with a view and enjoy our incredible view of the Cascades while you hunt for your perfect pumpkin! Enjoy your favorite fall activities with a hay maze and goats to visit! We’ll have carving pumpkins and a nice selection of specialty pumpkins too. Also find our in house made fall planters, mums, ornamental cabbage and kale
Cascades Futurity and Aged Event
Where horse meets cow… and instinct takes over.The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event rides into Redmond September 1st through 13th at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon.Experience one of the West’s premier cutting horse competitions as elite Open, Non-Pro, Amateur, and Youth riders compete for over $680,000 in payouts and prizes. Cutting is one of the most exciting western equine sports, where horse and rider work together to separate a single cow from the herd
What We Know About the School Shooting in Bend, Oregon
A teenager opened fire at the Silver Rail Elementary School, killing three children and one teacher. The shooter was killed ...
3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon, elementary school; teen suspect dead
Three children and a teacher were killed, and two others critically wounded, in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The suspect was shot and killed by a bystander.
Teen shooter kills 3 children, 1 teacher at elementary school in Bend, Oregon: Police
The shooting was reported at Silver Rail Elementary School.
Oregon lawmakers respond to Bend elementary school shooting; 'multiple victims' reported, including children
An active shooter was shot and killed inside Silver Rail Elementary, with children reported among the multiple victims, Bend ...
Updates on Bend elementary school shooting as Oregon mourns
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher were killed in an Oct. 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend.
What we know so far about the elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon
Five people are dead, including a suspect, after a shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School.
What we know about the Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting
Three children — ages 5, 8 and 11 — and a teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. A good Samaritan killed the teen suspect, police...
Hero who confronted Bend school shooter shares video showing his bullet-riddled truck after massacre that killed three children and their teacher: Live updates
A teenage gunman stormed Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday and killed three students and a teacher before he was shot dead by a person who followed him inside.
Young Frankenstein
Cascades Theatrical Company presents Young Frankenstein: The Musical, October 15–November 1, 2026, in Bend, Oregon.Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to lif
Emily Catalano – Comedian
<p>Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:</p><p>Comedian Emily Catalano</p><p>Thursday, October 15th 2026</p><p>Presale – $29 Door – $39</p><p>Doors @ 7PM – Show Starts @ 8PM</p><p>This show is SEATED, first come first served.</p><p>This show is 18+</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/emily-catalano-comedian/">Emily Catalano – Comedian</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Livable Future Forum
This fall, Central Oregon LandWatch’s 2026 Livable Future Forum will bring an inspiring set of storytellers and changemakers to Bend to explore how we can create a livable, just, and ecologically vibrant future in the face of profound challenges. These inspiring, thought-provoking, and visually rich talks will invite dialogue and discussion.The post Livable Future Forum appeared first on Visit Bend.
Arctic to Deschutes
Water doesn’t respect borders, and neither do the decisions being made about it. Dr. Len Necefer — filmmaker, entrepreneur, and engineer — will trace a line from the rivers of the Arctic to the Colorado River basin and, finally, to the water we argue over here in Central Oregon.Professional alpinist, filmmaker, and climate activist Graham Zimmerman will be our guide through these landscapes and topics.The post Arctic to Deschutes appeared first on Visit Bend.
Dry Canyon Stampede Live at Mountain Burger
<p>Dry Canyon Stampede at Mountain Burger for Thursday Night Live! Great music, food & company!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/dry-canyon-stampede-live-at-mountain-burger/">Dry Canyon Stampede Live at Mountain Burger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>