Join Think Wild at Oregon Spirit Distillers (740 NE 1st St, Bend, OR 97701) between 3 and 6 pm to help your local wildlife hospital raise funds & supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby season! This event is free to attend and family friendly. RSVP is appreciated.The post Think Wild’s 6th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower appeared first on Visit Bend.
<p>BEAT Children’s Theatre presents “The Secret Garden,” adapted by Tim Kelly. This non-musical version of the literary classic you’ve loved for years, includes a special surprise — the set, which changes each time, features flowers hand-crafted by local Central Oregon artists!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/the-secret-garden/2026-05-09/">The Secret Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in Bend with our 8th Annual Pre–Mother’s Day Extravaganza—a fun, community-focused event at River’s Place packed with shopping, live music, and wine tasting!Join us from 12pm–5pm for a vibrant local vendor market, featuring unique gifts, handmade goods, and perfect finds for Mom. Enjoy live music by Mark Creech from 2pm–4pm, setting the perfect laid-back, feel-good vibe. Then sip and savor during our FREE Rosé Wine Tasting from 3pm–5pm—a perfect way to toast to the
Hungry Hound is introducing its first-ever Paws & Pints, a new monthly event series in collaboration with Greg’s Grill in the Old Mill District. The event will take place on the event lawn adjacent to Greg’s’ Grill Patio.Held every second Saturday in the Old Mill District, Paws & Pints invites the community, furry friends included, to enjoy various pop-ups and vendors, with a special focus on adoptable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes. The event is designed to bring the dog-lo
Speaking of shopping, Don’t miss out on Petals for Ponies’ flower baskets, Steep Tea House, Cares and Whoas, Wild Moon Jewelry, Firefly Fields Northwest, Tizah Lane Art and bandana bar, Trucker Hats by Amy, Suzi Bots Watercolors, Buckley Leather Goods, Tall Clover, Awakened Earth Essentials. And a fun fashion show featuring Dixies in Sisters and Cares and Whoas in Redmond! Sips and Sandwiches for lunch. Bring your mom for an early Mothers Day, your bestie or your family for an aftern
The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum, located in Hollinshead Park, offers visitors a look back to life in Central Oregon in the 1940’s. Enjoy a free tour and learn about farming and life in Bend from Sharron Rosengarth, one of the Matson family children that grew up in the homestead house.The post Open House at Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum appeared first on Visit Bend.
Join hundreds of women in Bend, Oregon to celebrate fitness and camaraderie in this 5K, 10K and Half Marathon event. You’ll be well-supported as you cruise along the scenic course, then, let us spoil you at the post-race party with free beer and food and let’s not forget the fun swag and prizes. Don’t miss this one! Kids race too!The post Happy Girls Bend appeared first on Visit Bend.
Join us in cleaning up some of Central Oregon’s stunning lava tube caves. Join us in picking up trash in and around the mouth’s of these wonderful caves. We will cap off our day of stewardship with a refreshing beverage in the high desert.** Registration is free but required!Full details can be found at our websiteThe post Volunteer: Cave Clean Up with Wanderlust Tours appeared first on Visit Bend.
Join us for a fun filled weekend! We will have hanging baskets galore and so much more!Saturday May 9th: Open 9am-5pmCoffee: Small Town Coffee Cocktails by Schilling’s: 10am-5pm (outside beverages are prohibited)Music: 3-5pm (Bring your own blanket or low seating concert chair) Jordan WolfFood: 10am-5pm Shark Mouth Fajitas , Crepes Du Jouir ‍ ‍Art Vendors: 10am-5pmSunday May 10th: Open 10am-5pmCoffee: Small Town Coffee‍ ‍Cocktails by Schilling’s: 10am-5pm (outside bev
Welcome to the Bend Beauty Expo at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center! Join us for a full day of ALL THINGS BEAUTY! Snag swag, meet beauty experts, ask questions, participate in demos, and even get a wax or tattoo!One ticket – three events!Bend Health Fair, Bend Beauty Expo, and Bend Creators Market – All at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center! $5 at the door!Family Friendly • Easy and Free Parking • Food Trucks • Full Bar • Live DJ • Speakers & Presentations • Huge Raffle • Ama
Join us for the Bend Creators Market!Central Oregon is home to many amazing entrepreneurs and creators! Celebrate with us, Meet small business owners, Shop and Support our local entrepreneurs and snag an amazing swag bag from Market of Choice!One ticket – three events!Bend Health Fair, Bend Beauty Expo, and Bend Creators Market – All at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center! $5 at the door!Family Friendly • Easy and Free Parking • Food Trucks • Full Bar • Live DJ • Speakers & Presentatio
Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association23rd Annual Mother’s Day EventPoker Run and event with proceeds to benefit a Veteran MomStarts in Bend at Timbers East, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr. at 8:30a – last purchase 10:00 amCelebration in Redmond at General Duffy’s 404 SW Forest Ave starts 11:30a – music, 50/50 raffle, gifts, prizes and moreContact: CJ Brigham, OVMA [email protected]; 541 923 7317The post Oregon Veterans Honor Moms appeared first on Visit Bend.
<p>The Museum provides an excellent habitat for migratory bird species. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by joining Museum staff and volunteers to explore the Museum grounds looking for warblers, raptors and other birds.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/birding-for-breakfast/">Birding for Breakfast</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
The Portland Cello Project shatters expectations with genre-bending performances that leap from Bach to Radiohead to hip hop—sometimes all in one show. Their high-energy concerts turn classical tradition on its head, making every performance unpredictable, electrifying, and pure unforgettable joy that redefines what a cello ensemble can be.The post Portland Cello Project appeared first on Visit Bend.
The Portland Cello Project shatters expectations with genre-bending performances that leap from Bach to Radiohead to hip hop—sometimes all in one show. Their high-energy concerts turn classical tradition on its head, making every performance unpredictable, electrifying, and pure unforgettable joy that redefines what a cello ensemble can be.The post Portland Cello Project appeared first on Visit Bend.
<p>BEAT Children’s Theatre presents “The Secret Garden,” adapted by Tim Kelly. This non-musical version of the literary classic you’ve loved for years, includes a special surprise — the set, which changes each time, features flowers hand-crafted by local Central Oregon artists!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/the-secret-garden/2026-05-08/">The Secret Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Fern Spores is a femme-folk-rock band hailing from Olympia, WA. Drawing inspiration from musical giants like Janis Joplin, Alabama Shakes, Susan Tedeschi, and The Runaways, Fern Spores infuse their music with a modern edge while paying homage to the raw energy of their predecessors. Gracefully flowing between vintage psych folk, garage rock, clever covers, and soulful Americana ballads they curate a truly original sound. Angsty but uplifting, whimsical yet fierce, and as rock as it is roll. They
<p>We’re proud to present our full 2026 lineup! Join us May 7-9 at the Century Center for an unforgettable weekend. 3 day passes on sale now, single day tickets will be available at the gate during the event. For more information please visit our website homegrownfestbend.com.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/homegrown-music-festival/2026-05-08/">Homegrown Music Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>This crafty event is for everyone! Makers Night includes a fun easy craft project for adults! Each session includes step by step guidance so you can relax and enjoy the creative process!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/makers-night/2026-05-08/">Makers Night</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Join us at Cellar 65 for the smooth jazz sounds of the Azure Blue Duo! Vocalist Michelle Van Handel and guitarist Dillon Schneider will fill the room with relaxing swing and bossa nova beats. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/azure-blue-duo/">Azure Blue Duo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>