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Free

The sophomore release from KINGDOMDK titled “Follow the Light” will release 10/24/2025. This is your chance for a free preview and Q&A session with Eric Nelson, the project leader. If you enjoy Nick Cave, Depeche Mode or Interpol, don’t miss out on this free event. 503-432-6208

Homeschool Day

High Desert Museum

59800 S. Highway 97, Bend SW Bend

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$7-$12

Kids Classes + Workshops

Participate in an interactive and interdisciplinary day exploring ideas about soil, including soil art, cultural connections to soil and meeting an animal that depends on soil. Explore our new family-friendly exhibit, Soil Alive!, that takes visitors on a subterranean journey. 541-382-4754

Sit Spot Community Gathering and Meditation

Shevlin Park

18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend SE Bend

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Free

Yoga + Meditation, Outdoors + Athletic Events

This 1-hour forest bathing experience is a safe space to get grounded and find solace and belonging in the comfort of nature. This practice includes a guided sensory meditation, a nature connection invitation to reduce stress and anxiety, and a closing community circle.

Casino Royale Open House

Touchmark at Pilot Butte

1125 NE Watt Way, Bend Mountain View | NE

Free

Trivia + Game Nights

What could a vibrant lifestyle with new opportunities and friendships look like? Deal yourself in and find out! Step into an afternoon of fun! Try your luck at poker and blackjack tables, enjoy refreshments, and experience the lively atmosphere that makes our community so engaging. 541-330-6000

Yes, No, Goodbye: The History of the Ouija Board

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Free; registration required

Presentations + Exhibits

The Ouija Board has inspired fear, sparked creativity, and provided relief for the bereaved for over 125 years. Learn more about the history of this mysterious board game and its connection to the Spiritualism movement. 5413121063

An Evening in South Africa: Wine, Wildlife & Wonder

Open Space Event Studios

220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend SW Bend

Free

Presentations + Exhibits

Experience Africa through wine, stories, and wonder! Join AM/FM Luxury + Adventure Travel and Frikkie Reynders of Highline Tours & Travel for an inspiring evening in Bend featuring 2026 safaris, insider travel insights, and the magic of Southern Africa. 541-414-2554

Restorative Justice Discussion Group

Stand-in Restorative Justice LLC Office

361 NE Franklin Ave. Building E., Bend Larkspur | E

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Free

Groups + Meetups

This is a community discussion cohort hosted by Stand-in Restorative Justice. The intention behind this cohort is to facilitate and teach restorative justice to those impacted by the criminal justice system as well as community members who are interested in learning about this alternative justice pathway. Will meet 5 times. 541-728-3783

Handmade Floral Candles

FREAK’N ART

1265 NW Wall st., Bend River West

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$75

Arts / Crafts

Join us for a hands-on workshop decorating unscented pillar candles with dried flowers for a beautiful botanical look. Learn application techniques and design tips, then take home a set of three custom candles. Perfect for fall dÃ©cor or gifts! Ages 15+. Spots are limitedâ€”reserve yours and get creative this season! 541-508-7438

Kiln Club

DIY Cave

444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend SE Bend

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$45

Arts / Crafts

If you have taken a fused glass class at DIYcave or already know the basics of fused glass, come join The Kiln Club – where fused glass artists gather, fire it up, figure it out and learn something new together. 5413882283

Live Music Thursdays

Stoller Wine Bar Bend

555 NW Arizona Ave., Ste. 30, Bend Southern Crossing

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Free

Live Music

Join us for our live music series, featuring local artist we know and love! 503-864-3404

Barringer & Baker

Stoller Wine Bar Bend

555 NW Arizona Ave., Ste. 30, Bend Southern Crossing

Free

Live Music

Mark Barringer; guitar and vocals, and Bob Baker; violin, are back again at one of their favorite performance venues. They bring creative musical arrangements to songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Steller vocals with dynamic violin playing. 5037033633

Picking a Divorce Attorney and Mediator

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Free

For Parents

Perhaps one of the most consequential decisions you can make is the who you choose to represent you in court or who you and your spouse choose to mediate your divorce. If I was looking, here’s what I would look for. Here’s the view from the inside. 971 930 4716

Two Trick Pony

The Lot

745 NW Columbia St., Bend River West

Free

Live Music

Two Trick Pony is united by a love of harmony singing, picking and groove. Their nontraditional interplay on guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and keys radiates a playful energy to every stage they grace. Drawing inspiration from folk, bluegrass, Americana, and blues. 541-668-1815

Samantha Hart & Landon Akins

River’s Place

787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend Summit West

Free

Live Music

Eclectic mix of original songs and covers performed in an acoustic-coffeehouse, mellow style. (541) 525-5532

Lecture Series: Kindness, Grief & Loss

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture

68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters Sisters

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Free

Presentations + Exhibits, Spiritual

We are excited to host Elizabeth Johnson, of Peaceful Presence Project and surgeon, Judah Slavkovsky, to discuss the benefit of community, kindness and connection during times of grief, loss, and uncertainty. 5419040700

Glowing Jack-O-Lantern Paint & Sip

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

62988 NE Layton Ave., #103, Bend Boyd Acres | NE

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$45

Arts / Crafts

Get ready for a night of creative chills and festive thrills! 541-668-1766

Paul Eddy

Mountain Burger

2747 NW Crossing Dr., Bend Summit West

Free

Live Music

Bedell Artist and local song-singer sings hits through the decades, plus originals from his new album “Oregonian.” 541-668-7177

Sufi Circle: Live Music

Spiceland

945 Northwest Bond Street,, Bend, Downtown

Free

Live Music

Join us for an evening of live Sufi music, reflection, and community connection. As the seasons shift, we gather in love and presence to honor change and stillness. Free and open to all. Thursday, Oct 23 at 6 PM, hosted by Spiceland & Shakti Farm Design. 541-728-2900

Thursday Night Live

Mountain Burger

2747 NW Crossing Dr., Bend Summit West

Free

Live Music

Paul Eddy at Mountain Burger for Thursday Night Live! 5416687177

ðŸŒ¿ Tending Transitions: A 6-Week Online Circle Series

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$150

Groups + Meetups

Life moves in cycles. Join a gentle, grounded group circle in Bend to pause, breathe, and tend to whatâ€™s true now. Together, weâ€™ll explore six phases of transition with guided reflection, ritual, and community support. No prior experience needed, just come as you are. 5417887212

Winter Mics: Comedy Open Mic

Worthy Brewing – Main Pub and Brewery

495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend Mountain View | NE

Free

Comedy

Hear fresh jokes from established comedians, cheer on first timers, and drink tasty brews. (336) 655 7751

Yoga + Sound Bath

Hanai Center

62430 Eagle Road, Bend Boyd Acres | NE

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$20

Yoga + Meditation

Enjoy a candle-lit slow-flow hatha yoga class and sound bath, an intimate class set under a backdrop of lush green plants, and experience release and relaxation. Combined with sound healing, you will leave full of tranquility and at ease. 541-668-6494

“Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities Back to Life” by Tara Lohan

Roundabout Books

900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend NW Crossing

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$5

Words

Join Tara Lohan, environmental journalist and Bend resident, to discuss her book. 5413066564

The Chilling Alpine Adventure

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend River West

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$20

Live Music

The Chilling Alpine Adventure’s dynamic sound blends post-rock textures with moody, cinematic soundscapes, drawing inspiration from Manchester Orchestra and early Coldplay. 5413888331

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Once: The Musical

2025 Happy Girls Sisters Run

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2nd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off

Redpoint Rock Wrangler: Climbing Competition & Community Celebration

Columbia River Circuit Finals

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