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Taxidermy Shadow Boxes
<p>Join us in this instructional/self guided class! Choose your bug upon arrival, and floral arrangements provided by Isomimo. Everyone will have their own 5″x5″ shadow box to decorate as they see fit. There will be the use of hot glue, but assistance will be provided to those who need help.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/taxidermy-shadow-boxes/">Taxidermy Shadow Boxes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Trivia!
<p>Grab your team and join the fun<br />Free to play & prizes to win!<br />Check out our Mimosa menu</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/trivia-2/2026-09-27/">Trivia!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
3rd Annual Artists’ Studio Tour
Most people meet artwork after it’s finished. Framed, lit, hung on a wall, resolved. By then the making is over and all the interesting parts have been tidied away.A studio is the other version. It’s where things get figured out, where the piece that didn’t work still sits on the easel because it’s teaching the artist something, where the tools stay out because they’ll be needed again tomorrow.For two days this September, fourteen Bend artists are opening those rooms to y
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
Ballet Bend Presents: San Francisco Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Open Space
On September 25th & 26th Ballet Bend celebrates the grand opening of our first full season of presenting the best professional dance companies from across North America. First up is a triple bill featuring three companies, each performing their most acclaimed works including:· San Francisco Ballet in, “Three Preludes”· Open Space Dance in, “Anonymous”· Charlotte Ballet in, “From Africa, With Love”From classical to contemporary ballet, our performance season celebrates a range
Bend Institute of Comedy : IMPROV GRAND PRIX
The Bend Institute of Comedy brings you its signature long-form improvisation competition. Featuring teams created by the audience, then judged by the audience. The winning team goes home the 2026 champions.Get tickets now. Our last show sold out at 100. If we sell out, some tickets will be available at the door~show up early, get on the list, and take your shot.IMPROV COMEDY GRAND PRIXSaturday September 267:30pm (doors at 7:00)Tickets:$22 General Admission$44 Second Row Royalty (Reserved prime
2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON – Bend, OR
HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026.For over two decades, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise. What began as a bold experiment has grown into a global showcase of boundary-pushing cinema where emerging voices and seasoned creators present work that is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Founded by Dan Savage, HUMP! has spent over two decades proving that intimacy is culture an
Harmony & Hugs: A Special Parent and Child Yoga Class
Join us for a special Family Flow Yoga & Sound Bath at Namaspa! Bond with your child with an afternoon of fun yoga, movement, & mindfulness activities that facilitates parent and child connection. 75 min class, $32 includes both parent and child admission and art supplies. Sign up onlineThe post Harmony & Hugs: A Special Parent and Child Yoga Class appeared first on Visit Bend.
Central Oregon Flute Ensemble Fall Chamber Concert
You’re invited to the Central Oregon Flute Ensemble’s chamber concert! We have a wonderful variety of small ensemble music in store for you, presented in the rotunda of the Barber Library on the COCC Campus.Admission is free and open to all. We hope you’ll join us!The post Central Oregon Flute Ensemble Fall Chamber Concert appeared first on Visit Bend.
Sunriver Oktoberfest
Join us for our Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 26th from 12–5PM—a day packed with festive fun for the whole family! We’re thrilled to announce Sunriver Brewing Co. as our headlining sponsor, bringing the heart of Oktoberfest to life with an incredible beer garden featuring a variety of German-themed brews that will have your stein raised high.Enjoy delicious food, music that’ll get you dancing, and family-friendly activities that keep the good times rolling. We will be show
Sole Support for Parkinson’s
Sole Support for Parkinson’s is more than a walk, it’s a day of FUNdraising, awareness, and connection. Each year, hundreds of participants from across Central Oregon come together to celebrate, support, and strengthen our Parkinson’s community.We gather to make new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and honor the incredible resilience of our Parkinson’s family. When we share our purpose and invite others in, our community grows stronger.With both a short (~1K) and l
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Sunriver Oktoberfest Race
Lace up your lederhosen!Join us for the Sunriver Oktoberfest Race – A festive 5K and 10K through the scenic Sunriver community!Your Race Entry Includes:A discount to the SHARC Oktoberfest Festival – Runners participating in the 5k and 10k get $5 off tickets. Must present runners bib for discount.A commemorative race bib and medalProfessional chip timingEntry into our finisher’s corral with refreshments and a beer ticket (21+)The race starts at 11AM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at
3rd Annual Artists’ Studio Tour
Most people meet artwork after it’s finished. Framed, lit, hung on a wall, resolved. By then the making is over and all the interesting parts have been tidied away.A studio is the other version. It’s where things get figured out, where the piece that didn’t work still sits on the easel because it’s teaching the artist something, where the tools stay out because they’ll be needed again tomorrow.For two days this September, fourteen Bend artists are opening those rooms to y
“Cats on Mats” Meditation & Stretching
Stretch, relax, and mingle with adoptable cats at “Cats on Mats” meditation and stretching! Led by Ulla Lundgren, this all-levels class is $30 and includes a 1-hour session. Bring your mat and wear comfy, cat-hair-friendly clothes. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!The post “Cats on Mats” Meditation & Stretching appeared first on Visit Bend.
2026 Sunriver Saturday Market
<p>The fourth annual Sunriver Saturday Market celebrates local entrepreneurs who handcraft items ranging from candles to coffee mugs, create stunning artwork and grow or make food items.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/2026-sunriver-saturday-market/2026-09-26/">2026 Sunriver Saturday Market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
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
HDCM Concert Series: YU&I DUO
Opening night of High Desert Chamber Music’s 19th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, features the Yu&I Duo. Winners of the prestigious Beverly Hills National Auditions and acclaimed for their “individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration,” the Yu&I Duo embarks on a journey that captivates audiences with their mesmerizing performances. Join us for their HDCM Concert Series debut and an exciting start to another unforgettable season of m