Bikes and Coffee
Saturday, October 3; time not listed Black Rock Coffee Bar Bend, 20504 Robal RoadNot listed
A community meetup centered on bikes and coffee.
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Empire of the Sun with Polo & Pan
Saturday, October 3, 6:30 PM Hayden Homes AmphitheaterNot listed
Live outdoor concert featuring Empire of the Sun and Polo & Pan.
Introduction to Chakradance
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM HanaiFrom $0
An introductory movement and wellness session led by licensed Chakradance facilitator Lynette Ruppert.
J. Roddy Walston and The Automatic Band
Saturday, October 3, 8:00 PM; doors 7:00 PM The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood AvenueSee listing
All-ages live rock concert featuring J. Roddy Walston and The Automatic Band.
Oregon Whiskey Festival General Admission
Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM Oregon Spirit DistillersCheck listing
A festival featuring Oregon whiskey and distillery tastings.
Social Media Strategy & Psychology Workshop
Sat, Oct 3, 2:30-3:30 PM Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini StFree
A beginner-friendly talk on online trust, storytelling and platform basics.
Not'cho Grandma's Bingo - CASA of Central Oregon
Sunday, October 4, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood AvenueReservations from $0; bingo bundle $30
All-ages Sunday bingo fundraiser with reservable tables and seats.
Childbirth Education: Oct. 6-7
Tue-Wed, Oct 6-7, 6:00-9:00 PM nightly 2500 NE Neff Rd, Conference Rooms A & B$160 per couple
Two-night course covering childbirth preparation, newborn care and breastfeeding.
Live Dead & Brothers
Wednesday, October 7, 8 PM Midtown Ballroom$47
Live performance of music by the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers.
Waste Less, Serve More Workshop for Restaurants
Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 AM Cascade Culinary InstituteSee listing
A food-waste prevention workshop designed for restaurant professionals.
Beyond the Horizon: Expedition & Adventure Travel Event
Thursday, October 8, 9:30 AM AAA Bend Service Center, 20350 Empire AveNot listed
Program about expedition and adventure travel.
Building Bend
Thu, Oct 8, 4:30 PM GreenSaversCheck listing
A home and building-focused community event at GreenSavers.
Whimsy in the Park Beginner Embroidery
Thursday, October 8, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside BoulevardFree with your own craft; $18 embroidery
Cozy outdoor crafting meetup with beginner embroidery instruction or a free bring-your-own-craft option.
Boy Named Sue: Johnny Cash Tribute
Friday, October 9, 6 PM High Desert Music Hall$23
Live Johnny Cash tribute concert by Boy Named Sue.
3 Mics: One Stage, Three Kinds of Comedy
Saturday, October 10, 7:00 PM Silver Moon BrewingSee listing
Comedy show featuring three microphones and three styles of comedy.
6th Annual Fall Farm Day
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM 20250 Birdsong LaneNot listed
Annual community farm-day gathering.
Reiki Level 2 Attunement and Certification
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM Hawthorn Healing Arts CenterSee listing
In-person Level 2 Reiki attunement and certification class.
Too Short Live in Bend
Saturday, October 10, 8:00 PM-12:00 AM Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood AvenueSee listing
21-and-over live concert by Too Short; early entry begins at 7:30 PM.
Not'cho Grandma's Bingo - NatureConnect Central Oregon
Sunday, October 11, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood AvenueStarting at $0; bingo cards sold separat
All-ages Sunday bingo fundraiser benefiting NatureConnect Central Oregon.
Shovels & Rope with Nolan Taylor
Sunday, October 11, 8 PM Volcanic Theatre PubNot listed
Live concert by Shovels & Rope with Nolan Taylor.
Stand-Up Comedy Class - Week 1
Sunday, October 11, 6:00 PM Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton AvenueSee listing
First session of a six-week class developing a five-minute stand-up set.
10/12/26 Speed Dating at Stoller Bend
Mon, Oct 12, time not listed Stoller Wine BarCheck listing
In-person speed dating event for singles ages 25ish to 49ish.
ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support Course
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 AM St. Charles Training CenterSee listing
Hybrid and full Advanced Trauma Life Support professional training course.
Community Breathwork for Veterans, First Responders & Supporters
October 14-November 21, 6-7 PM CONTINUUM, 155 SW Century Dr, Suite 112Free
Free trauma-informed breathwork sessions open to veterans, first responders and community supporters.
2026 Bend Venture Conference
Thursday-Friday, October 15-16 Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street; some sessions at Broken Top ClubSee listing
Two-day entrepreneurship conference with keynotes, startup competitions, networking and awards.
Babes In Canyon, Anna Smyrk & Shelby Natasha
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM; doors 7:00 PM The Domino RoomFrom $24.28
All-ages concert blending synth-folk, indie rock and Chinese-influenced alt-folk.
The Gallery Sessions - An OAC Music Series
Friday, October 16, 6:00 PM The Open Arts CenterSee listing
A live music session in the Open Arts Center gallery.
Bend Halloween Singles Mixer
Saturday, October 17, 7-9 PM Venue to be announcedNot listed
Costume-friendly singles mixer with drink specials, games and icebreakers; ages 21+.
Car Registration
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM River's PlaceCheck listing
Vehicle registration event for a local car gathering.
Classic Car Fest
Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM River's Place, 787 NE Purcell BoulevardRegistration required; see listing
Casual classic-car festival with pre-1981 vehicles, live music, vendors, food trucks and seasonal beer.
Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars - Matinee
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 PM Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th StreetSee listing
Family-friendly charity dance competition with local personalities, professional dancers and hip-hop squads.
Paint and Sip at Austin Mercantile
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00 PM Austin MercantileCheck listing
A guided painting session with drinks at Austin Mercantile.
The Harvest Within: An Abundance Sound Journey
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00-11:15 AM Hanai, 62430 Eagle RdFrom $49.87
Sound immersion using crystal bowls, chimes, voice and personalized energy work.
Not'cho Grandma's Bingo - Saving Grace
Sunday, October 18, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood AvenueReservations from $0; bingo bundle $30
All-ages Sunday bingo fundraiser benefiting Saving Grace.
Stand-Up Comedy Class - Week 2
Sunday, October 18, 6:00 PM Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton AvenueSee listing
Second session of a six-week class developing a five-minute stand-up set.
Paint and Sip at Bevel Craft Brewing
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30 PM Bevel Craft BrewingCheck listing
A guided paint-and-sip evening at Bevel Craft Brewing.
Michael Franti Trio - Heartstrings & Dynamite
Wednesday, October 21, 8:00 PM; doors 7:00 PM Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood AvenueSee listing
All-ages concert by the Michael Franti Trio with an acoustic set by the Wheeland Brothers.
Restore Deeply: Multi-Sensory Sacred Experience
Thursday, October 22, 6:30-8 PM Hanai, 62430 Eagle Rd$55
Women's sound bath, meditation, aromatherapy and energy-healing experience.
Speed Dating for Singles at Portello Lounge
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 PM Portello LoungeSee listing
Speed-dating meetup for singles approximately age 40 and older.
Not'cho Grandma's Bingo - BEAT Children's Theatre
Sunday, October 25, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood AvenueReservations from $0; bingo bundle $30
All-ages Sunday bingo fundraiser benefiting BEAT Children's Theatre.
Stand-Up Comedy Class - Week 3
Sunday, October 25, 6:00 PM Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton AvenueSee listing
Third session of a six-week class developing a five-minute stand-up set.
10/26/26 Speed Dating at Stoller Wine Bar
Mon, Oct 26, time not listed Stoller Wine BarCheck listing
In-person speed dating gathering for singles ages 50ish and up.
Childbirth Education: Oct. 27-28
Tue-Wed, Oct 27-28, 6:00-9:00 PM nightly 2500 NE Neff Rd, Conference Rooms A & B$160 per couple
Two-night course covering childbirth preparation, newborn care and breastfeeding.
Kriya Yoga + Sound Bath
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00-8:30 PM Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic DrNot listed
Gentle movement, conscious breathwork and an immersive sound bath.
Steely Dead
Thursday, October 29, 8 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century DrNot listed
Live band fusing music by the Grateful Dead and Steely Dan; all ages.
Halloween Hip-Hop Show Bend Oregon
Friday, October 30, 8:00 PM-11:00 PM; doors 7:52 PM 220 NE Lafayette AvenueSee listing
An 18-and-over Halloween-themed hip-hop show.
Pattie Gonia: SAVE HER! + Halloween Afterparty
Fri, Oct 30, 8:00 PM Midtown BallroomCheck listing
Pattie Gonia performs with Sequoia and VERA, followed by an afterparty.
WCS Halloween Spooktacular at The Space
Friday, October 30, 6:00 PM The Space, 63830 Clausen DriveNot listed
Halloween-themed West Coast Swing dance event.
Bend Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Saturday, October 31, 4-11:59 PM JC's Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin AveNot listed
Costume bar crawl with included drinks, specials, photography and an after-party; ages 21+.
Stand-Up Comedy Class - Week 4
Sunday, November 1, 6:00 PM Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton AvenueSee listing
Fourth session of a six-week class developing a five-minute stand-up set.
OSPA Fall Summit
Monday, November 2, 10:00 AM Riverhouse Convention CenterSee listing
A professional fall summit at the Riverhouse Convention Center.
Childbirth Education - November 3-4
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 3-4, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM nightly St. Charles, 2500 NE Neff Road, Conference Rooms A and B$160 per couple
Two-night class covering childbirth preparation, newborn care and breastfeeding.
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