Join Roberta (Bobbie) Conner for a discussion of the inherent sovereignty of tribes and how Native nations continue to exercise their sovereignty today. Conner is the director of Tamástslikt Cultural Institute and enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Presentation begins at 6:30 pmThe post Indigenous Speakers Series: Tribal Sovereignty appeared first on Visit Bend.
Join us at the Bend Tasting Room & Restaurant for a 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 4 exquisite chef-created dishes.Tickets include a generous $40 bottle credit (with a 2+ bottle purchase) to enjoy during the event. To ensure the best possible experience, we’ve included a gratuity charge into the ticket price, c
<p>Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday!</p><p>Come join me in a direct-to-draw paint class that creates a surprise spooky decor piece for your home!</p><p>It’s always fun and a little witchy, best served with a cup of spiced tea!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/paint-and-sip-at-bend-teal-halloween-edition/">Paint and Sip at Bend TEAL — Halloween Edition!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Drink for a cause! A portion of every pint sold will benefit our beloved local, community radio KPOV</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/pint-night-2/">Pint Night!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Join local artist Chalked Creative and paint Spooky Halloween Scene to decorate your home</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/spooky-halloween-decor/">Spooky Halloween Decor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
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
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Les Schwab Tires, the nation's top-ranked independent tire retailer, announced today the formation of the Les Schwab Foundation, a new charitable organization formed to support the communities Les Schwab serves. The foundation's initial commitment is $100,000 to support recovery from the recent Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in its hometown.
<p>Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:</p><p>Karaoke in the Pub</p><p>Tuesday Nights</p><p>7 PM – Late<br />21+</p><p>$3 OFF ALL DRINKS!<br />Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke/2026-10-27/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:</p><p>Karaoke in the Pub</p><p>Tuesday Nights</p><p>7 PM – Late<br />21+</p><p>$3 OFF ALL DRINKS!<br />Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke-2/2026-10-27/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Come settle in community with a weave of somatic practices for grounding, calming, and coming home to yourself.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/body-being-meditation-circle-2/">Body & Being Meditation Circle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
What if one evening taught you two completely different — yet deeply connected — skills, led by two women who’ve built businesses around their passions?Join Saveria, founder of AdventurUs, as she walks you through the ABCs of topographic lines — what are those squiggly lines on a trail map and what they are actually telling you. Then, using those same flowing contours as your muse, Sarah, founder of TEAL — Bend’s only Tea and Art Lounge, will guide you through creating your own water
<p>Have fun, win $$, and help out a local non profit. Cards $1 – $5</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bingo/2026-10-27/">Bingo!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
October 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m.Bend Campus, Wille HallJoin award winning poet and acclaimed performer, José Olivarez, for a poetry reading that explores themes of immigration, identity, belonging, and uplift. In addition to the reading, Olivarez will offer stories about his journey, our current immigration climate, and where we might go from here. The reading will be followed by a short Q&A.FREE and OPEN to the public.The post Poetry Reading and Q & A with José Olivarez appeared first on Visit
Meet at:The Tea & Art Lounge (in front of the chalkboard)What to Expect:We’ll begin at TEAL, where you’ll receive a brand-new travel watercolor kit to keep. Then we’ll take a short walk together to beautiful Drake Park for a relaxing, step-by-step watercolor lesson surrounded by nature.Perfect For:Beginners and experienced painters alike! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a creative morning outdoors.You’ll Leave With:Your completed waterco
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
<p>A hands-on Halloween bubble tea workshop. Brew your spooky base, build it with tapioca pearls, shake it like a skeleton, then sip your creation.</p><p>Pick your potion:</p><p>~Blood of Hibiscus & Orange<br />~Ghastly Vanilla Black Tea or Rooibos<br />~Screaming Holy Basil & Dragonfruit</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/build-a-boo-ble-tea/">Build-a-Boo-ble Tea!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
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