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FivePine-Destinations Dinner Series

FivePine Destinations Dinner Series. We’ve partnered with local farms and ranches to bring you Central Oregon’s freshest ingredients, prepared by our in house chef and served creekside at the Elda Teresa Event Center. Each week of the series, you’ll journey through Lebanon, Italy, India and the Mediterranean while enjoying good company in a beautiful setting.Benefiting Seed To Table, this community event features ingredients and provisions sourced locally from Seed to Table, Mahonia Gardens and

Art & Farm Life

Spend an unforgettable summer evening on Boundless Farmstead, in collaboration with the Open Arts Center, where local food, art, music, and community come together in a beautiful rural setting. Stroll through the fields with a refreshing handcrafted cocktail in hand, enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided farm tour with farmers David & Megan Kellner-Rode, and discover the stories of the people growing food in our region.Throughout the evening, relax to live music while browsing a featured collecti

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

Tickets now on sale. Available online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District.Chair rentals for General Admission tickets available while supplies last.If you think you’ll want a chair at the show, we recommend securing your rental at the time of ticket purchase.Note: chair set up location may be designated on show night.Tedeschi Trucks Band is a 12-piece powerhouse ensemble led by the duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best root

Bend Moonlight Market: SOLUNA

Bend Moonlight Market presents SOLUNA — our very first 2-day market experience! Saturday, August 8 | 4–11 PM Sunday, August 9 | 12–8 PMAt @silvermoonbrewingJoin us for two days of amazing vendors, great food, live entertainment, and all the good vibes you’ve come to expect from Bend Moonlight Market. Get ready to shop, connect, celebrate, and party under the summer sky! Free to attend All ages welcomeSee you cool kids there The post Bend Moonlight Market: SOLUNA appeared first on Visit Bend.

Crater Lake Overnight Photography Workshop | Bend Photo Tours & Wanderlust Tours

Capture Oregon’s only National Park with this scenic Photography Workshop in collaboration with Bend Photo Tours. This overnight excursion will have us camped along the edge of Diamond Lake with remarkable vistas of Mt. Thielsen and other Oregon peaks. While the campsite is serene, the real treasure lies just south – Crater Lake National Park. Alongside some inspiring hikes, Toni Toreno of Bend Photo Tours will help you fully capture the beauty of Crater Lake at sunset as well as in the he

The Play that Goes Wrong

Meadow Sky Productions is so excited to present The Play That Goes Wrong to Central Oregon this summer! This fast-paced, genius, hilarious, slapstick comedy farce is a phenomenal show that offers enjoyment for all ages. We can’t wait to see you at the theater August 7th-16th! -David Purkey, DirectorWritten byJonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields“Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are q

MX13 Arenacross Redmond, OR Aug 7 & 8, 2026

Central Oregon its time! MX13 Arenacross & X-Games Freestyle is coming to Redmond Oregon. Bring your family and friends, Redmond Summer Arenacross is back at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds PRO CALIBER OUTDOOR Arena. Coming Friday and Saturday nights, Aug 7 and Aug 8th.Bar Banging Chain Clanking Racing Action to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. X-Games Gold Medalist Freestyle will be performing, 40’ in the air, mind blowing upside down aerials (tricks)?Practice at 12-2pm, Qualifying 3-5pm,

Yoga @ Elk Lake Resort

Join us for this 60-minute Vinyasa yoga class set against the serene backdrop of Elk Lake in Central Oregon. This inclusive all-levels practice invites everyone, from first-time yogis to seasoned practitioners, to experience the harmonious blend of movement, breath, and nature. Come as you are, and leave feeling rejuvenated and empowered!The post Yoga @ Elk Lake Resort appeared first on Visit Bend.

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

Bob Ross Joy of Painting Workshop

Come join us for a relaxing day of this beautiful landscape, inspired by the legendary Bob Ross wet-on-wet oil painting technique. No experience needed – just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn!Bob Ross Certified instructor TrueLeah will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave with your very own masterpiece.All painting supplies provided, including brushes and 12×16 canvas. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind, have fun, and unleash your inner artis

Fifth Annual Antique Fair

Specially curated by the Deschutes Historical Museum, the Antique Fair features a wide variety of antiques and selected collectibles, as well as live music and food from local vendors. Admission is free for the fair and the Deschutes Historical Museum.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/fifth-annual-antique-fair/">Fifth Annual Antique Fair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Winnie-the-Pooh

With this classic, heartwarming production, BEAT joins audiences around the world in celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and all their beloved friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Filled with friendship, adventure, imagination, and plenty of honey-filled fun, this charming youth production brings A.A. Milne’s timeless characters to life through the creativity, energy, and talent of young performers. Join us as Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and friends embark on whimsical adventur

Haulin’ Aspen Trail Runs

No pavement here! Just miles of beautiful forested trails in the Deschutes National Forest. Choose your distance: 6.5-mile, Half Marathon or Full Marathon, starting at Wanoga Sno Park. Who doesn’t love a challenge in the mountains? Lace up and join the fun!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/haulin-aspen-trail-runs/">Haulin’ Aspen Trail Runs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Perseids Meteor Shower Canoe Tours | Wanderlust Tours

Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine!Naturalist Guided Experience:We will journey up to the high elevation lakes in the Cascade Mountains. As the last of the sun’s light disappears behind the mighty Cascades, we will push out into the water. Shortly after hitting the water, the Perseids will be

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Definitely Dead

Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Definitely DeadFriday, August 7th 2026Doors @ 6PM – Show Starts @ 7PMPresale – $25 Door – $35The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/definitely-dead/">Definitely Dead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Movies in the Park! Luca

Brought to you in partnership with BendFilm and Bend Park & Recreation and sponsored by St. Charles Health, enjoy a FREE screening of Disney•Pixar’s LUCA on Friday, August 7 @ 6 pm in Alpenglow Park, (61049 SE 15th St). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks and join us!LUCA synopsis:A 13-year-old boy experiences an unforgettable seaside summer on the Italian Riviera filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, b

First Friday at Layor Gallery: Explorations

Join Layor Gallery for First Friday and explore Explorations, featuring new work by Lacey Champagne, Mollie Jurgenson, Miguel Edwards, Jeff & Heather Thompson, and Erik Hoogen. Free and open to the public.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/first-friday-at-layor-gallery-explorations/">First Friday at Layor Gallery: Explorations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

First Fridays at Pine & Prism

The Liminal Library opens its doors at Pine&Prism each First Friday in downtown Bend — a gathering place for the curious, the creative, and the energetically attuned. From Tarot readings and Aura photography to local artisans and craft mocktails, each month brings something new. Come curious and ready to explore! Free to attend, just stop in.The post First Fridays at Pine & Prism appeared first on Visit Bend.

First Friday opening: Future Mythologies by North Pole Studio

Exhibition Dates: August 7–28, 2026First Friday Opening: August 7, 2026 • 5–7 PMFuture Mythologies presents the culminating body of work of a printmaking residency between 5 artists from North Pole Studio and the master printers at Mullowney Printing Company. From January through June of 2025, North Pole Studio artists Eva Adneral, Aaron Cunningham, Annie Rose Macer, Dan Tran, and Scott Tullock spent six months exploring distinct printmaking methods: monoprinting, etching/drypoint, linocut, scr