Kiln Bend Grand Opening Celebration
Kiln Bend opens its doors to the whole community with live music, a DJ, local food and drinks, a ribbon cutting, and confetti cannons from 6–10 p.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Kiln Bend, Bend, OR
Café & Conversación (Coffee & Conversation in Spanish)
Practice your Spanish over coffee in a casual, welcoming group setting hosted by Gringo Gatherings of Central OR.
Monday, September 28, 2026 3:00 PM · Bend, OR
Festivals & Special Events
Sisters Folk Festival
The beloved annual festival transforms Sisters into a multi-day walkable music experience across seven intimate stages featuring well-known and emerging artists in tents, a historic church, and cozy courtyards.
Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 6:00 PM (Fri), 12:00 PM (Sat), 10:00 AM (Sun) · Sisters, OR
Ballet Bend Presents – San Francisco Ballet, Open Space Dance, Charlotte Ballet
Ballet Bend brings together three world-class companies — San Francisco Ballet, Open Space Dance, and Charlotte Ballet — for two special evenings at the historic Tower Theatre.
Friday, September 25 – Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
Sunset Migration: Paintings & Collages by Katie Dunbar
Selected paintings and collages by artist Katie Dunbar are on view through September 30 — a final chance to catch this intimate local exhibition.
Friday, September 25 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM · Bend, OR
Cold Spell CD Release Party at M&J's
KATACOMBS presents Cold Spell's Pissed EP release show with Moon Cries Blood (Vallejo, CA) plus two local Industrial/EBM/Darkwave acts — a rare goth night out in Bend.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 PM · M&J Tavern, Bend, OR
Jack Johnson with G. Love at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Jack Johnson headlines the outdoor amphitheater for one night with special guest G. Love, a classic late-September show under Central Oregon skies.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend, OR
Fresh Hop Ale Trail – Bend Ale Trail Bingo
Grab a bingo card at the Bend Visitor Center (or use the web app at bendaletrail.app), visit local breweries sipping their freshest fresh-hop brews, and get stamped at each stop for a chance at prizes.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Various breweries, Bend, OR
A Happy Hour with BendFilm!
BendFilm hosts a members-and-community happy hour at Tower Theatre, a chance to connect with film lovers ahead of the annual Bend Film Festival.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5:00 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
Oktoberfest Specials at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
McMenamins serves up German-style Oktoberfest food and beer specials at Old St. Francis School through October 3.
Friday, September 25 – Friday, October 3, 2026 · McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend, OR
Women's Coffee at The Grove + Optional Walk at Shevlin Park
A relaxed women's morning coffee meetup in NW Crossing with an optional easy walk at beautiful Shevlin Park — perfect for autumn foliage season.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:30 AM · The Grove / NW Crossing, Bend, OR