Best Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Resin Friendship Necklaces Workshop

A young artist named Jade leads participants through creating matching UV resin friendship necklaces at Tea & Art Lounge — leave with a finished set for you and your BFF.

Friday, April 24, 2026 3:30 PM · Tea & Art Lounge, NW Bond Street, Bend

She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

Summit Theatre Company presents this thrilling, comedic quest adventure at Summit High Auditorium — a one-of-a-kind show running through April 26.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Summit High Auditorium, Bend

Mellow Film Tour

A curated outdoor/ski film tour screening in Bend, bringing together the best of adventure filmmaking for an evening show.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Bend

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

Classical Arts Entertainment brings a stunning full production of Swan Lake to the Tower Theatre for one night only, with reserved seating and doors opening at 6:00 PM.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend

Outdoors & Active

The Session Rocks Bend Bike Festival

A lively afternoon celebration of cycling culture at The Pavilion, bringing together mountain bikers, gear lovers, and the Bend community.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00 PM · The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend

GetUpandGroove Sunset Gathering at Smith Rock

An evening of breath, movement, and connection as golden light settles across Smith Rock canyon, led by Cameron Larson and Brighton Sage Loughlin.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Smith Rock State Park

Music & Nightlife

Bluegrass from High Country Hustle at Silver Moon

High Country Hustle brings live bluegrass energy to Silver Moon Brewing for a foot-stomping night of original and traditional bluegrass.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Silver Moon Brewing, Bend

Acoustic Minds

An intimate acoustic music performance at the cozy Portello Lounge in NW Crossing, perfect for a laid-back Saturday evening.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 6:30 PM · Portello Lounge, 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend

Date Night

Chakra Balancing Sound Bath

Two gifted sound healers share one sacred space at Yoga Shala Bend for a deeply nourishing evening of sound healing and chakra balancing.

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Yoga Shala Bend, 806 NW Brooks St. Suite 200, Bend

Moonlight Dinner Series

An enchanting outdoor dinner experience in Bend combining local food, ambiance, and the magic of dining under the night sky.

Friday, May 1, 2026 4:00 PM · Bend

Family-Friendly

Think Wild's 6th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower

Think Wild's beloved annual celebration welcomes the season's baby wildlife with family-friendly activities, education, and community fun.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:00 PM · Bend

Free Events

Bend Run Club at Lifty's

Bend Run Club's weekly Tuesday run meets at Lifty's Bend all month — a welcoming social run followed by post-run drinks.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM · Lifty's Bend

Central Oregon Creatives April Casual Meetup

A casual networking meetup for creative professionals and makers at the Midtown Yacht Club — a laid-back social for the local creative community.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM · Midtown Yacht Club, Bend

Fault Lines

A free film screening presented by the City of Bend followed by a panel discussion, part of the Tower Theatre's Community Engagement Event series.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend

Festivals & Special Events

The Locavore Spring Gala: Rooted and Rising

Locavore publicly launches Phase One of their mission at Tetherow Resort in an evening gala celebrating local food, community, and sustainable agriculture.

Friday, April 24, 2026 5:30 PM · Tetherow Resort, Bend

Elevation Farmers Market Grand Opening with GetUpandGroove

Bend's newest farmers market grand opening features dance, music, and community among local vendors — GetUpandGroove leads the afternoon festivities for all ages.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Bend, Oregon

Homegrown Music Festival

A local music festival celebrating Bend's homegrown talent across multiple stages — a community staple showcasing the best of Central Oregon's music scene.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Bend

Sports

Run for the Nations 5K

A family-friendly 5K run/walk starting on the West Event Lawn followed by a 1-mile kids race, with prizes for international teams and proceeds benefiting global outreach partners.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · West Event Lawn, Bend

Food & Drink

Oh My Goodness Bakery Donut Pop-Up

A specialty brioche donut pop-up by JJ of Dear Mom Café and Good Egg, serving vibrant filled flavors at The Grove — get there early before they sell out.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · The Grove, Bend