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Quirky Cards

Create Your Own Quirky Greeting Cards EventJoin us for a fun and creative event where you can unleash your artistic side by making unique greeting cards! This workshop will provide you with various mixed media supplies, including:Paint pensMarkersWatercolorsHandmade rubber stampsEvent DetailsIn this hands-on session, you will learn techniques to combine different materials and create fun designs. Whether you’re looking to make cards for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this event is p

The Deep Exhale, Guided Wellness Experience in the Lava Cave

The Deep Exhale is a guided wellness experience designed to help participants slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way.Held in an ancient cave, this grounding experience invites you to slow down, let go of tension, and deeply exhale.The post The Deep Exhale, Guided Wellness Experience in the Lava Cave appeared first on Visit Bend.

Little Artists: Painting

Big creativity starts with little artists! Little Artists: Painters is a fun, welcoming, hands-on painting class designed to help young artists explore their creativity while building confidence and learning new skills. For ages 6-11About the eventLittle Artists: Painters with Ms AlyssaA Creative Painting Class for Kids ages 6 to 11Big creativity starts with little artists! Little Artists: Painters is a fun, welcoming, hands-on painting class designed to help young artists explore their creativi

Sept 2026 Central Oregon PubTalk: The Road to BVC

Central Oregon PubTalk Thursday, September 24, 20264:30 PM Networking | 5:00 PM Program BeginsThis high-energy entrepreneurial event showcases the Bend Venture Conference (BVC) Early Stage semifinalists as they deliver fast-paced, three-minute pitches to a live crowd. The audience, along with an expert panel of judges, will vote to decide which companies advance to present at the Tower Theatre for the 23rd annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) on October 15-16, 2026.Join us for a high-energy even

Mountain Burger 4th Anniversary Party

Join us in celebrating! $4 draft beers & kids shakes all day! Live music from Shirley Doomed from 6-8pm!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/mountain-burger-4th-anniversary-party/">Mountain Burger 4th Anniversary Party</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Create Your Next Chapter

Move, laugh, and create your way toward meaningful change!In this interactive and energizing workshop, you’ll use movement, creativity, and guided reflection to uncover the small, achievable steps that lead to your biggest goals. You’ll leave feeling inspired, motivated, and equipped with a personalized action plan and vision board designed to keep your dreams front and center. Gain clarity, build momentum, and walk away with practical tools to stay on your path long after the worksh

Yoga Wall Class

Explore dynamic mat sequences followed by a transition to the Yoga Wall, utilizing props for inversions, proper alignment, and deeper yoga poses. The Yoga Wall relieves back and neck tension through spinal decompression, elongates, and realigns the pelvis, providing a truly amazing experience. Enhance strength, stamina, and flexibility while strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection. All levels are welcome!The post Yoga Wall Class appeared first on Visit Bend.

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

Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism

Rise in Rhythm is a gentle blend of yoga, guided meditation, and sound bath designed to help you reconnect with your body and breath, and bring intentionality into your morning routine! Come start your day with us, thus weekly class happens every Thursday morning at 7:30am in downtown Bend, 45min all levels gentle yoga followed by 15min sound bath with Lisa Tynan of Step into Stillness.The post Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism appeared first on Visit Bend.

Oregon baseball to play fall showcase game vs. rival in Bend

Oregon baseball will renew its rivalry with Washington a bit earlier than usual, taking on the Huskies Oct. 3 in Bend for a fall showcase.

ArtsWatch Road Trip ’26: Joy onstage in Bend, harvesting at the High Desert Museum, good ol’ tunes at the Sisters Farmers Market

Oregon's high desert country boasts its own variety of arts, from a world-premiere drama to an exhibit that examines how food harvesters are treated, to a bluegrass duo winging it in a park.

Texas Headhunters featuring Ian Moore, Jesse Dayton & Johnny Moeller

If Texas guitar playing had a definitive DNA strand, it would look a lot like the collective resume of Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton. For the past three decades, these virtuosic titans have operated on the cutting edge of roots music, each carving out a distinct, fiercely loyal empire. Moore brought soaring, soulful psychedelia back to the blues; Moeller infused the Austin scene with an uncompromising, razor-sharp funk and string-bending ferocity; and Dayton injected punk-rock adren

StealHead x TEB: Pat O B-Day Extravaganza

StealHead and TEB (Travis Ehrenstrom Band) join forces for Pat O’s birthday extravaganza at Silver Moon Brewing. Pat plays in both bands, so expect one big night of funk-fueled rock and a proper party for one of Central Oregon’s favorite musicians. Doors at 7 PM. $10.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/stealhead-x-teb-pat-o-b-day-extravaganza/">StealHead x TEB: Pat O B-Day Extravaganza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

2026 Bend Film Fest Kickoff Party in Tin Pan Alley

“Save the date! Wed, Sept 23, from 7-9 PM, we’re taking over Tin Pan Alley to kick off the 2026 Bend Film Fest season!Join us for an alley hang where you can grab a guide, sneak a peek of fest films, get your questions answered, book your tickets, get first dibs on fest merch, enjoy drink specials at San Simón & TPT, and get some special treats from Brown Bag Popcorn. We’ll see you there!”The post 2026 Bend Film Fest Kickoff Party in Tin Pan Alley appeared first on Vi

Napa Valley Continuum Estate Bar Takeover

Bar takeover! Celebrated Napa Valley winery Continuum Estate, founded by the Mondavi Family, will be in-house pouring their highly allocated wine by-the-glass. Come taste this distinctive Pritchard Hill wine in a fun and casual setting with the winery’s rep behind the bar to answer all your questions.The post Napa Valley Continuum Estate Bar Takeover appeared first on Visit Bend.

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

Mazama raises $135M to push Oregon geothermal toward commercial power

"We're beyond just proving the viability of this hotrock geothermal," CEO Sriram Vasantharajan told the Business Journal. "We ...

Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon Advances Neurosurgery Capabilities and Expands Specialty Team

VRCCO Advances Brain Surgery Boundaries with Feline Pituitary Procedure and Welcomes New Board-Certified NeurologistBEND, OR / ACCESS Newswire / September 23, 2026 / The (VRCCO) continues to solidify its position as a national destination for advanced animal healthcare after successfully performing a highly intricate brain surgery on a ten-year-old feline, Mars, who traveled thousands of miles for care.Mars' journey for treatment highlights the exact purpose of VRCCO's medical travel program: by

North Bend educator Eva Varga named Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year

North Bend School District (NBSD) educator Eva Varga has been named Oregon's South Coast's Regional Teacher of the Year after being nominated alongside more tha ...