9 Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Arts & Culture

Bend Comedy Festival: ASSSSCAT

UCB's legendary long-form improv show turns an audience suggestion into a full night of scenes built off a monologue from a special guest.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend

Leyendas del Mariachi

A spectacular mariachi concert at Tower Theatre — reserved seating, doors open at 6:30 PM, presented by HR Entertainment.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend

Music & Nightlife

"Weird Al" Yankovic at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

The king of comedy music brings his tour to Hayden Homes with special guest Puddles Pity Party for a wildly entertaining one-night show.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 7:00 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Selvin Hixon Drive, Bend

Infamous Stringdusters w/Silas Herman & the Tone Unit

The Grammy-winning Infamous Stringdusters headline the Tower Theatre with Silas Herman & the Tone Unit opening — reserved seating, doors at 6:30 PM.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend

Date Night

Kings & Queens of Mulberry Street

An evening event at Maragas Winery in Culver — a scenic wine country outing perfect for a date night out of the city.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Maragas Winery, 15523 SW Hwy 97, Culver

Outdoors & Active

Bendite Hiking Meetup: 6-Mile Meadow Day Use to Big Eddy

A moderate-paced 6-mile group hike from Meadow Day Use area to beyond Big Eddy — open to all who can keep up.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 8:00 AM · Meadow Day Use Area, Bend area

Free Spirit Ninja + Yoga + Play

A fun outdoor class combining ninja obstacle movement, yoga, and free play for all fitness levels at the Old Mill District.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 9:15 AM · Old Mill District, Bend

Free Events

Bend Language Exchange

A multilingual social meetup where locals and visitors practice conversation in different languages — a welcoming, casual gathering.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 5:00 PM · Bend

Festivals & Special Events

Old Mill District 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Old Mill District marks 25 years with a full month of special events celebrating Bend's favorite gathering place — check their site for specific event dates throughout September.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Old Mill District, Bend