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Great American Beer Festival Watch Party

Come cheer on and watch your favorite local Brewers from UPP Liquids compete in the Great American Beer Festival in Denver! Support the Bend beer community while sipping on a fresh pint of our already award winning beer and try a bite from our brand new menu!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/great-american-beer-festival-watch-party/">Great American Beer Festival Watch Party</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Stained Glass Monstera Suncatcher

A little plant you never have to water Join Heather from Bend Glassworks at TEAL for a relaxed, beginner-friendly stained glass class where you’ll create your own monstera leaf suncatcher—bold, vibrant, and full of light. All glass pieces are pre-cut, so you can focus on assembling your design and building confidence with the process.This class is designed to be approachable, low-pressure, and genuinely fun. Think: a creative night out where you get to slow down, work with your hands, and sink i

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

Oregrown Fall Harvest Event

The harvest is in. Time to stock up. Join us for the Oregrown Harvest Sale and save up to 40% on select vendors throughout the store.Spend $75+ pre-tax and be one of the first customers to receive a limited-edition Oregrown T-shirt. Spend $125+ pre-tax and unlock a $5 Harvest Promo Bag packed with over $125 in value, including an exclusive T-shirt and cannabis products.From fresh flower and concentrates to edibles, vapes, and more, the shelves are stocked for harvest season. Swing by Oregrown, s

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

Live Music: The Erins with Elijah Cook

Join us for TEAL After Hours with live bands The Erins and Elijah CookThe post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/live-music-the-erins-with-elijah-cook/">Live Music: The Erins with Elijah Cook</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Stargazing at Fort Rock | Wanderlust Tours

Adventure: Join us for a night of exploration in the Oregon Outback. Our stargazing adventure will take us to Fort Rock, an ancient volcanic tuff ring that rises out of the flatness of the high desert. We will begin our evening at Fort Rock just as the sun is setting to the west, taking in the last of the day’s light as we hike through this incredible National Landmark. After the sun’s light has faded we will settle down for a breathtaking night of celestial wonder!Naturalist Guided Experience:

2026 Bend Film Fest

It’s the 23rd Bend Film Festival!Bend’s annual “big screen binge” is a celebration of independent filmmaking, a chance for film lovers to immerse themselves in storytelling, and an opportunity for folks to discover their inner cinephile.From October 7th to 11th, screenings of 110 films in all different genres take place at four different venues downtown and the Regal Old Mill, along with panels, Q+As, parties, and other special events.Join the fun by getting a pass or an individual event t

Skate Jam at The Commons, presented by BendFilm, Through My Board, and Bend on Board

An afternoon of skateboarding, music, a product toss, free NA beverages, and beer for sale at The Commons, just one block from the 5 PM screening of the film Through My Board at the Tower Theatre.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/skate-jam-at-the-commons-presented-by-bendfilm-through-my-board-and-bend-on-board/">Skate Jam at The Commons, presented by BendFilm, Through My Board, and Bend on Board</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Bend on Board

Skate jam and music community gathering before the Bend premier of Through My Board at The Tower. A film about Portland’s Burnside and deaf Skater, Paul Johnson.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bend-on-board/">Bend on Board</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

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

Greek Fest 2026

Greek Fest is taking over the Pine Shed this Saturday!We’re teaming up with Zorba the Greek for a full day of Greek food, music, dancing, plate breaking, a makers market, Greek-inspired cocktails, and more.The festival is FREE to attend, with Zorba serving their regular menu throughout the day.Then from 5–7PM, we’re sitting down for a traditional roasted lamb dinner. Dinner tickets are $35 and available in advance through Zorba’s website.Saturday, October 10th11AM–7PMDogwood at the Pine ShedCome

Oh My Goodness Donut Pop Up

Come in for the pop-up and enjoy their yummy donuts paired with TEAL’s delicious tea.We can’t wait to see you!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/oh-my-goodness-donut-pop-up/2026-10-10/">Oh My Goodness Donut Pop Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum Open House

The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum offers visitors a look back to life in Central Oregon in the 1940s.Join us for a free open house, tour the museum and hear stories about farming and life in Bend from Sharron Rosengarth, one of the Matson family children that grew up in the homestead house.Event hosted by Sharron Rosengarth and Bend Park and Recreation District, with support from volunteers and Deschutes County Historical Museum.The post Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum Open House appea

Purrrfect Harmony: A Cat Cafe Sound Bath

Experience ultimate relaxation with a Sound Bath & Cats! Let soothing vibrations from bowls, gongs, and chimes blend with calming purrs to reduce stress and boost mood. $35/person. Bring a yoga mat & eye mask. Space is limited—reserve your spot now for this purr-fectly peaceful escape!The post Purrrfect Harmony: A Cat Cafe Sound Bath appeared first on Visit Bend.

The Patch with a View

Exhibition Opening: The 20-Dollar Art Show

We are thrilled to partner with Bright Place Gallery to host the legendary 20-Dollar Art Show. This upcoming exhibition features nearly 9,000 original, miniature masterpieces by local and emerging artists. The 20-Dollar Art Show is a vibrant celebration of regional creativity, making local art accessible to everyone.All art will be on view through October 27. Museum admission is required to view the exhibition. Art is available for purchase during the 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza, beginning O

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Oregrown Fall Harvest Event

Central Oregon's wild and scenic river is a rafting, biking, and camping mecca with desert canyon views

Central Oregon is known for its scenic outdoors. This river not only has beautiful scenery, but is also a prime location for ...