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Young Entrepreneur’s Fall Market
Come experience the energy of our community at this year’s Fall Market. Explore unique goodies, handmade treasures, and creative finds from over 30 young makers who are excited to share their talent with you. Every purchase and every conversation helps lift up these hardworking kids and the craft they’re proud of.Stop by, discover something special, and be part of a day that celebrates creativity, connection, and community spirit.The post Young Entrepreneur’s Fall Market appeared first on
Introduction to Chakradance™
Dance through all 7 Chakras in one morning with licensed Chakradance facilitator, Lynette Ruppert in this Introduction to Chakradance.Join us for this special Introduction to Chakradance with licensed Chakradance facilitator Lynette Ruppert.You’ve heard about Chakradance and you want to know what it feels like. This is the class for that.Lynette Ruppert will guide you through all seven chakras, one at a time. There are no steps to learn and nobody is watching. The lights are low, your eyes
MUSIC MASTERS – Masterclass | Central Oregon Symphony Association
Music Masters Series, presented by the Central Oregon Symphony Association, brings renowned guest artists to Central Oregon to share their expertise through masterclasses and recital performances. This masterclass will feature esteemed flutist Timothy Hagen, accompanied by Gary Ruppert on piano. The event is free and open to the public.The post MUSIC MASTERS – Masterclass | Central Oregon Symphony Association appeared first on Visit Bend.
Make Your Own Tea with Metolius Tea
Join Sevi from Metolius Tea for a hands-on journey into the art of tea blending.Drawing from her experiences traveling through Nepal, she’ll share stories of the people, culture, and traditions that have shaped her passion for tea. You’ll learn how different herbs, flowers, and tea leaves work together to create unique flavors, then craft your own custom blend to take home and enjoy. You will also have the opportunity to design the label for your unique tea!The post Make Your Own Tea
Terrebonne Grange Flea Market & Crafts
Fall Flea Market & Crafts. Tons of flea market finds, seasonal decor, vintage pieces, antiques, crafts, baked goods, jewelry, toys, tools, alpaca gifts, furniture and wood creations. Something for everyone.Friday-Saturday October 2nd & 3rd at the Terrebonne Grange-8286 11th St. downtown TerrebonneHours: 9-4 each day. Free admission.The post Terrebonne Grange Flea Market & Crafts appeared first on Visit Bend.
Volunteer Project Day – Planting Native Species
As the last project in our summer/fall Volunteer Project Days series, volunteers will help plant native species in the lower canyon area at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve. Participants will need to be able to hike approximately 1 mile down and back up a steep trail to get to the project site.The post Volunteer Project Day – Planting Native Species appeared first on Visit Bend.
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
Bachelor Summit Trailfest
This is a truly one-of-a-kind alpine celebration of foot-powered adventure on the mountain! Bachelor Summit Trailfest is the perfect way to shine a bright light upon our Central Oregon wildscapes & communities. They are rugged up high, runnable down below, and breathtakingly beautiful everywhere.This year’s event will be donating 25% of race profits to support beloved local artist & trail runner Megan Myers for on-going expenses for brain cancer treatment.The post Bachelor Summit Trailfe
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.
Supplies 4 Schools fundraisers benefit local students in Central Oregon
Mid Oregon Credit Union collected school supplies and cash donations at eight branches across Central Oregon during August as ...
$5 million boost turns surplus school land into affordable homes in Bend
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $5.065 million in state funding to help build 33 permanently affordable homes on surplus Bend-La Pine Schools land, with district employees getting first shot at buying them.
Kotek ties Drazan to Trump in fiery first Oregon governor debate
A room of potential voters gathered at the University of Oregon to watch the first gubernatorial debate. Here's what they ...
Making a Difference: Sleep in Heavenly Peace works to get Central Oregon children off the floor and into beds
A Central Oregon nonprofit is working to make sure local children have a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Sleep in Heavenly ...
‘Not Just a Terrible Story’: An Investigative Podcast Series with a Disturbing Bend Connection
Sydney Gladu, an investigative journalist podcast producer, lives in Seattle. But growing up in Bend, she worked as a bagger ...
Black Label Society
Zakk Wylde will tell you that everything Black Label Society begins and ends with the riff.For more than 25 years, Black Label Society has stood as one of heavy metal music’s most unshakeable pillars, delivering album after album of blues-soaked grooves, hard-hitting riffs, and soul-baring ballads. “Engines of Demolition” makes no exception to the steady rule of unrelenting commitment to pure, uncompromising, hard rock.In 2022, Wylde was invited to honor his fallen brothers, the late great Dimeb
Field Trip After Hours
Join the Youth Nature Access Fund partners for a family-friendly fundraiser featuring hands-on nature activities, food, raffles, and more.Help our community raise funds for nature-based field trips and program scholarships for kids across Central Oregon! Take part in hands-on activities like stream studies, volcano demonstrations, and nature journaling, while learning about the Youth Nature Access Fund.This event is open to all ages to come and experience how field trips can enhance education an
First Fridays at Pine & Prism: The Liminal Library
The Liminal Library is our ever-changing gathering of local artists, makers, readers, intuitives and curious humans. Each month brings a different mix of tarot, aura photography, art, pop-ups and other offerings to explore.Find us upstairs on the second floor during Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk. Come wander, connect, discover something new and stay awhile.The Liminal Library is free to attend, with individual offerings and goods available at a range of prices. Follow along on Instagram
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District
First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District is where art meets whimsy, with a touch of wine, snacks and good company.On the first Friday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m., the Old Mill District and participating shops and restaurants open their doors for an afternoon of wine samples courtesy of Va Piano Vineyards Wine & Champagne Bar, light snacks, shopping and pop-ups featuring local and regional artists.If you love meeting new people, sharing stories, shopping local and discovering new art
First Friday Oyster Night at Viaggio Wine Merchant
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….The post First Friday Oyster Night at Viaggio Wine Merchant appeared first