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Yellowstone! The Hotspot that Crafted Oregon’s Iconic Landscapes

Long before it was a National Park, the Yellowstone hotspot worked its fiery magic on Oregon’s landscape, producing the Coast Range, Smith Rock, and much, much more. Geologists have documented the profound effects of Yellowstone on Oregon’s geology only in the past decade. Join geologist/photographer Ellen Morris Bishop as she tells the story of this discovery and provides a photographic tour of Yellowstone’s volcanic legacy here in our own backyard. Program followed by book signing.

Beaded Earrings

Join Sarah Swoffer in making your own pair of beaded earrings. Choose your own color, length, and design. You will take home one pair.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beaded-earrings-2/">Beaded Earrings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Flâneur Wine Tasting Seminar

Join us for a tasting with Carlton, Oregon’s Flâneur Wines. Explore 7 of their organically farmed wines, including a horizontal comparison of their 2021 vintage Pinot Noirs. Reservations required and seating is limited for this intimate seminar. *A portion of class proceeds will be donated to the Silver Rail PTO.*The post Flâneur Wine Tasting Seminar appeared first on Visit Bend.

The Way of Integrity Book Club

Join us for a weekly conversation through Martha Beck’s The Way of Integrity—a book about recognizing where we’ve lost touch with ourselves and finding our way back to a life that feels genuinely our own.A 16-Week Conversation Inspired by Martha Beck’s The Way of IntegrityWhat would your life look like if you stopped living by the rules, expectations, and beliefs that no longer belong to you?Join us for a weekly conversation through Martha Beck’s The Way of Integrity—a book about recognizing whe

Kids: Art with Sarah

Art with a Splash of Science ClassesJoin licensed teacher Sarah Swoffer from Let’s Paint for an engaging and interactive experience in our “Art with a Splash of Science” classes.Designed for children ages 5 to 10, this hands-on program blends creativity with scientific exploration, encouraging young minds to tap into their natural curiosity.In each class, students will embark on exciting projects that combine artistic techniques with scientific principles, fostering both creati

Card Camp

Have you had the best of intentions to make homemade cards for birthdays, holidays, thank yous, and even thinking-about-you?Are you ready to unleash your creativity?Do you enjoy creating around others?Join us for a fun and inspiring gathering where we will come together to make our own unique birthday cards, thank you cards, holiday cards, and more! Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this is a perfect opportunity to express your creativity and connect with others.What to Ex

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

Oregon school shooter’s troubled beginnings: father’s domestic violence case comes back into focus

Fresh attention is turning to the family history of Griffin John II, the 16-year-old accused of carrying out the deadly ...

Karaoke

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Karaoke in the PubTuesday Nights7 PM – Late 21+$3 OFF ALL DRINKS! Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke/2026-10-20/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Karaoke

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Karaoke in the PubTuesday Nights7 PM – Late 21+$3 OFF ALL DRINKS! Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke-2/2026-10-20/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Paint and Sip at Bevel Craft Brewing — Halloween Edition!

Looking for a laid-back night out? Come join me, your friendly local artist, for some painting and sipping fun! No pressure, just good vibes and a relaxed atmosphere.Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a total beginner, everyone’s welcome! This event is two hours, and I’ll provide the 11″x14″ canvas, all the supplies you need, and a guided tutorial.Plus, here’s the cherry on top: the first drink is on me! So come hang out, unwind, and let’s get creative

Seeing the Big Picture: How the Brain Manipulates Our Visual World with Mark Pitzer, Ph.D.

When we open our eyes, are we really seeing reality? Why did people disagree about the color of “The Dress,” and why can a ticking clock’s second hand seem to freeze for a moment?Neuroscience suggests the brain doesn’t create a perfect copy of the world—it makes rapid, informed guesses to help us navigate our environment. Through engaging stories and demonstrations, Dr. Mark Pitzer will explore how the brain highlights, filters and even alters what we consciously perceive.The post Seeing the Big

Jared Nels LIVE at Silver Moon Brewing – Bend, OR debut!

LIVE at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, OR – Jared Nels – up and coming yodeling phenomenon, guitar shredder, songwriter, and touring musician. Raised in Iowa and based out of the American Riviera in Southern California, Jared Nels is an eccentric bluegrass and soul driven songwriter known for his innovative style of yodeling that was featured on American Idol season 18 and has both captivated live audiences by surprise and captured thousands of followers on social media. From foot stom

Beginner Linocut

Come learn the art of Linocut! In this beginner class, you will pick a design, learn the techniques of carving into the block, and use ink to print on cardstock.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beginner-linocut-2/">Beginner Linocut</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

4 golden retrievers traveled to Bend, Oregon to help comfort a heartbroken community

Fisher, Isaac, Micah, and Rahab visited Silver Rail Elementary to comfort students, first responders, and community members ...

Inside the broken home of Oregon school shooter Griffin J. John II: How domestic violence, a criminal record, and an unsecured shotgun paved the way to tragedy at t…

Decades of police calls, a father jailed for knife-point assaults, and a mother who bought a shotgun for a troubled teen.An inside look at the dysfunctional background of the 16-year-old perpetrator behind the Silver Rail Elementary massacre.

Bend Residents Want Accountability. Oregon’s Gun Laws Make It Hard.

As calls for accountability grow in the Oregon school shooting, the state’s gun laws — shaped by liberal politics and ...

‘We can choose what happens next’: As communities nationwide rally around Bend, here’s how you can help

Individuals in Bend and beyond have turned out in support of the central Oregon city in the wake of a deadly school shooting — with free meals, handwritten notes and more than $1 million in donations.