Things to Do
Things to Do in Bend, Oregon
What's happening this week, the trails we keep going back to, the best nights out, and what to do when the weather turns. Pulled together by two Bend locals for The Bend Banner.
Happening now
This Week's Events in Bend | Every event worth leaving the house for, Tuesday through Sunday. Updated weekly.
Christmas in Bend | The tree lighting, the parade, Santa, the best light streets, and cutting your own tree.
Snowshoeing and Winter Hobbies | The easiest way to start a Bend winter, plus where to rent gear.
Bend's Best Sno-Parks | Sledding, snowshoeing, and winter play close to town.
Get outside
Good Dog Trail | The off-leash trail to the Deschutes your dog will thank you for.
Smith Rock State Park | Thirty minutes north and worth the trip in every season.
Walking and Biking Bend's Canals | A local's guide to the trails hiding in plain sight.
Floating the Deschutes | Where to park, where to hop in, and the best route.
The Osprey Are Back | Where to spot Bend's fishing family every spring.
Best Hikes After It Snows | Trails that stay walkable when winter shows up.
Nights out and local fun
Best Trivia Nights in Bend | Every weekly game, by day.
Tin Pan Alley | A cocktail bar, a brewery, and an outdoor theater in one downtown alley.
Bend Farmers Markets | Days, locations, and what's in season.
Pole Pedal Paddle | Bend's wildest race, explained.
Where to Eat and Drink in Bend | The spots two locals actually go back to.
With kids or on a rainy day
The New Central Library | Storytime, a MakerSpace, and a quiet corner for grown-ups.
Best Thrift Stores in Bend | Where to dig for vintage gems and secondhand deals.
The Cafe Above the Runway | Lunch and plane-watching at Bend Municipal Airport.
Pumpkin Patches Near Bend | Hayrides, baby pigs, and a breakfast worth the drive.
This week's events, every Tuesday
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