14 Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Bend Fall Festival Live Music – Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Kick off the Bend Fall Festival with a Fleetwood Mac tribute act performing fan-favorite songs at the corner of Oregon and Irving in downtown Bend Friday night.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:30 PM · Downtown Bend

Empire of the Sun

Australian electronic art-pop duo Empire of the Sun headlines Hayden Homes Amphitheater with special guests Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation for a spectacle-driven outdoor EDM night.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Hayden Homes Amphitheater

The Punch Brothers

Genre-defying acoustic supergroup the Punch Brothers bring their inventive bluegrass and chamber music to the Tower Theatre for one night as part of the 2026–27 TTF Season.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, Bend

Arts & Culture

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Presented by the Oregon Natural Desert Association, this film festival celebrates wild places and conservation through powerful outdoor and environmental cinema at the historic Tower Theatre.

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Tower Theatre, Bend

Free Events

RiseUpandGroove Sunset DJ Sets at Elevation Market

RiseUpandGroove joins Elevation Market's End of Season celebration with two hours of DJ sets, dancing, and golden hour outside under the Bend sunset — free for all.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Elevation Market, Bend

Downtown Bend Block Party – Last of the Season

Downtown Bend closes out its summer block party season with a free live music set from Funk Around and Find Out (FAFO) outside at The Commons Cafe & Taproom.

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · The Commons Cafe & Taproom, Downtown Bend

Nourish & Connect: Women's Autoimmune Wellness Circle

A community wellness gathering for women navigating autoimmune conditions, offering connection, support, and nourishment in an intimate group setting.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:30 PM · Bend

Date Night

Parasol Rooftop Bar – Last Days of the Season

Bend's secret seasonal rooftop bar above Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails in downtown Bend is still open this fall — catch one of the last evenings at this elusive hideaway before it closes for the season.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Parasol Bar (atop Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails), Downtown Bend

Saturday Sundown at Bend TEAL

Bend TEAL Tea Art Lounge and RiseUpandGroove co-host a unique Saturday night combining guided breathwork, live crystal bowl sound bath, and social dancing as the sun goes down.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:15 PM · Bend TEAL Tea Art Lounge

Family-Friendly

The Patch with a View at Schilling's Garden Market

Schilling's Garden Market hosts a fall pumpkin patch experience with views, open daily through November 1 for the whole family.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Schilling's Garden Market

Food & Drink

Harvest Bake-Off at Bend Fall Festival

New for 2026, Bend Fall Festival introduces the Harvest Bake-Off — two days of baking, tasting, and friendly competition open to the public with sign-ups still available.

Friday, October 2, 2026 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Downtown Bend

Miércoles de Malbec

Gringo Gatherings of Central Oregon hosts a Spanish-language wine social night — sip Malbec and practice your español in a casual, welcoming group setting.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Bend

Outdoors & Active

Tumalo Falls Fall Color Hike

The aspens at Tumalo Falls are glowing yellow this week — a stunning fall canyon hike with golden foliage and waterfall views before the season ends.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Tumalo Falls, Bend

Bend Fall Trail Run at Riverbend Park

Bend Run Club leads a Saturday morning fall trail run around Riverbend Park — a free, community-led run as the aspens turn and the air gets crisp.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:30 AM · Riverbend Park, Bend