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SALOMON TRAIL RUNNING SHOE DEMO run + film screening

Join Mountain Supply and Salomon for an evening of running, storytelling, and community featuring a screening of Meet Me In Marrakech.We’ll kick off the evening at 6 pm with an easy 4-mile loop around the Deschutes River featuring the all-new Aero Blaze 4 GRVL shoe. Following the run, enjoy pizza and drinks courtesy of our friends at Salomon as we kick back for a screening of the Salomon TV film Meet Me In Marrakech. We’ll wrap things up with giveaways and a raffle!Grab a buddy and c

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony 2026

Let’s celebrate the 2026 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Winner! Hear from the winner and the 2026 keynote speaker, Joy Harjo (Muscogee Nation), the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate. Harjo is the award-winning author of 10 books of poetry, several plays, children’s books, two memoirs, and seven music albums. The nature writer and photographer Charles Hood serves as guest judge. Now in its 12th year, the Waterston Desert Writing Prize provides financial and other support to writers whose work reflects a co

Fall Mushroom Watercolor

Join us for a creative and relaxing watercolor painting class where you will learn to paint a charming toadstool mushroom adorned with beautiful autumn florals. This class is designed for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their watercolor skills.What You Will LearnBasic watercolor techniques suitable for all skill levelsHow to create a toadstool mushroom using various brush strokesBlending colors to achieve beautiful autumn tonesIncorporating florals into your painting fo

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

Yoga in the Wild

Get rejuvenated and breathe in the fresh mountain air during our Yoga in the Wild series at Mt. Bachelor this summer season! Join us on select evenings all summer long for a one-hour All Levels combination class of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, taught by Mobility Duo.These yoga classes are designed for outdoor adventurers, focusing on postures that help alleviate common aches and pains from sports like mountain biking, hiking, split boarding, and more. Yoga in the Wild classes intend to leave you feel

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.

Nighttime Benders: Live Comedy Podcast Taping

This is your chance to be part of the show! With a rotating crew of Bend’s favorite local comedians, we’ll dive into a full show driven by audience-suggested topics. Spend your night with Bend’s most entertaining personalities, and you might even hear yourself on the episode. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see your favorite comedians in action and contribute to the fun.The post Nighttime Benders: Live Comedy Podcast Taping appeared first on Visit Bend.

Perch, Paint & Bloom – Oregon Birds: Chickadee

Join us for the third gathering in our Perch, Paint & Bloom: Oregon Birds series! This month, we’ll paint a cheerful chickadee perched atop a vibrant sunflower, a sweet, joy-filled scene celebrating the beauty of Oregon’s birds and blooms.No painting experience is needed. You’ll be guided step by step in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with all materials included. Come gather, create and enjoy a peaceful, alcohol-free evening at Sunnyside Up Farm.Gather. Create. Grow.No skills required • All m

High Dessert Museum x Willamette Valley Vineyards: Art in the West 2026

Please join us for a special event at the High Desert Museum. Explore the Art in the West exhibit, experience a live bird encounter and meet local artists, all while enjoying a curated wine flight and small bites.Tickets are $65 per person, or $55 for Willamette Owners/Members along with High Desert Museum Members , and include access to the exhibit and accompanying silent auction, wine flight, small bites and a $10 bottle credit.A portion of our ticket sales will be donated back to the museum.T

Italian Wine Tasting

For all those Italian wine lovers! Join us for an evening with southeastern Sicily’s Cantina Gulfi and winemaker Matteo Catania, a renowned champion of Sicilian varieties. Explore this distinctive volcanic & Mediterranean terroir through the lens of Gulfi’s library and find out why Sicilian wines are today’s buzzy selections.The post Italian Wine Tasting appeared first on Visit Bend.

Mandala-Stenciled Totes

Create a beautiful, personalized cotton tote bag in this fun and beginner-friendly fabric stenciling class!Choose from a variety of intricate mandala stencil designs and learn simple techniques for applying fabric paints to create crisp, vibrant patterns you’ll be proud to carry. Experiment with color blending and layering to make your tote uniquely your own, whether you prefer bold, eye-catching hues or soft, subtle tones.This is Part 2 of the Dyeing/Stenciling classes. If you missed the

8 Best Airbnbs in Bend, Oregon for Outdoor Lovers

Image courtesy of Lucinder (listed below, first) Nestled in the Cascade Mountains along the scenic Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon is a nature lover's paradise. With 300 days of sunshine, there's ample ...

Mt. Bachelor to host central Oregon’s largest winter hiring event this Saturday

Palooza, Central Oregon's largest winter hiring event, this Saturday, Sept. 19, to recruit staff for the upcoming 2026-27 ...

Lonza Breaks Ground on $235 Million Bend Expansion With More Than 700 Jobs Expected

An expanded biotech manufacturing facility in Bend will create more than 80 high-wage permanent jobs and 650 construction jobs. In a Sept. 14 press release, Governor Tina Kotek announced the start of ...

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Ten Oregon startups named early stage semifinalists for Bend Venture Conference

Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Tuesday that 10 Oregon-based startups have been selected as Early Stage semifinalists for the 23rd annual Bend Venture Conference. The main conference ...

Summit High School is becoming first school in Oregon to be Project Adam certified

A Bend mother whose daughter survived cardiac arrest on a soccer field is helping bring Oregon's first Project Adam-certified school to Summit High.

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-2/2026-09-15/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.