13 Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Free Events

Munch & Music

Bend's beloved 35th-season free outdoor concert series returns to Drake Park with live music, food vendors at Restaurant Row, and a Kids Zone every Thursday evening.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Drake Park, Bend

Bend Run Club – Weekly Tuesday Run

Bend Run Club's free weekly Tuesday run, this month visiting new brewery locations across town starting at Boneyard Pub — same 30-minute run, different spot each week.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:00 PM · Boneyard Pub, Bend

Music & Nightlife

Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger

Nate Koehler performs live at Mountain Burger for Thursday Night Live, a weekly local music showcase.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Mountain Burger Bend, 2747 NW Crossing Drive, Bend

Widespread Panic Night 1

The legendary jam band Widespread Panic plays the first of two back-to-back nights at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Friday, July 10, 2026 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend

Andre Nickatina at Silver Moon Brewing Bend

Bay Area hip-hop legend Andre Nickatina performs live at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:00 PM · Silver Moon Brewing, Bend

Food & Drink

World Cup Watch Party @ The Abbey Taproom

Catch every World Cup knockout round match with a Belgian bier in hand at The Abbey Taproom, Bend's go-to spot for the world's biggest soccer tournament.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM · The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, Bend

Bend Beer Cup

Tied to the World Cup's knockout rounds, check in at 7 award-winning Bend breweries through July 19 to compete in Bend's own beer tournament — every brewery on the list has medaled on the world stage.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Multiple breweries, Bend

Women in STEAM – July Happy Hour

Women in STEAM Central Oregon gather for a monthly happy hour and networking event, open to women in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Monday, July 20, 2026 5:00 PM · Bend

Outdoors & Active

Deschutes River Cleanup

Join the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council for the 30th annual river cleanup, removing trash and invasive weeds at sites including Riverbend Park, Farewell Bend Park, and the Old Mill District.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Multiple sites including Riverbend Park and Old Mill District, Bend

Hike Shevlin Park Tumalo Creek Trail

A moderate-pace 4.5-mile group hike along the Tumalo Creek Trail through Shevlin Park, organized by the Bendite Hiking Meetup Group.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 5:30 PM · Shevlin Park, Bend

Arts & Culture

WELCOME HOME – An Oxford House Story

A documentary film screening presented by Oxford House, with general admission and doors opening at 7:00 PM — free to attend.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, Bend

Date Night

Speed Dating at Stoller – Bend

A structured speed dating event at Stoller Bend for singles ages 25-49, organized by Epiphany Match.

Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 PM · Bend

Family-Friendly

History Bricks – LEGO History Exhibition

The Deschutes Historical Museum's first History Bricks challenge puts community-built LEGO recreations of local historic landmarks on display for public viewing and voting, open to all ages.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Deschutes Historical Museum, Bend