the SOURCE

2600 College Way, Bend NW Crossing

$50

Outdoors + Athletic Events, Presentations + Exhibits

Get snow-season ready with speakers from around the country touching on topics from risk and decision making, to traveling safely through the backcountry, to snow science and human factors. Presentations will benefit all experience levels and attendees will gain new tools and knowledge for backcountry travel. 5038969818

The First Freeze

City of Bend Pilot Butte Campus

575 NE 15th St., Bend Larkspur | E

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$40-$80

Outdoors + Athletic Events

Conquer the infamous Pilot Butte with a twist: every lap must be faster than the one before it. The First Freeze awaits those who can master their pace and push their limits with precision.

ToyZ for KidZ

General Duffy’s Waterhole

404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond Redmond

Free

Fundraising, Kid-Friendly Seasonal Events

Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will be putting on a motorcycle Toy Run on November 8th to gather toys/gifts and fundraising to support families in need in our communities. All proceeds will support the Marine Corp League Detachment 1308. They are partnering with Summit Health and Veterans of Central Oregon. 5412800478

Nature in Glass: Terrarium Building Basics

City of Redmond

Redmond, Or., Redmond Redmond

$145

Arts / Crafts

Ever wanted to try stained glass but didnâ€™t know where to start? This hybrid workshop guides you through cutting, foiling, and soldering glass to build your own geometric terrarium. From your first satisfying cut to planting a miniature world, youâ€™ll craft something sturdy, beautiful, and alive. 650-224-6750

Reiki Energy Healing Workshop

Bend Yoga Center

1230 NE 3rd Street, Suite A230, Bend Midtown/Orchard District

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$15-$35

Yoga + Meditation

Curious about Energy Healing? Want to receive a boost of peace, balance, or inspiration? In this workshop, youâ€™ll learn how to access and heal your own energetic system, then relax into a transformative healing session. There’s something for everyone: movement, meditation, discussion, breathwork, reflection, aroma therapy, and sound healing. 5415500572

2nd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon

61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, OR 97703, Bend NW Crossing

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$15-$30

Fundraising, Live Music, Kid-Friendly Seasonal Events

Join Think Wild for a fun, delicious fall fundraiser! With entry, guests will get to sample and vote on their favorite chilis, soups, and sides. The event will feature live music, beverages for purchase, and raffles! Tickets are on sale now, with early-bird pricing through October! 541-668-6165

Kendall’s Catwalk for a Cause Fundraiser Benefiting Furnish Hope

Kendall Toyota of Bend

61430 S Hwy 97, Bend SW Bend

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$100

Fundraising

Kendall Auto Group’s annual Catwalk for a Cause fashion fundraiser will benefit Furnish Hope, a local nonprofit providing furnishings and household essentials to individuals and families in need throughout Central Oregon. Enjoy a fun, spirited evening as community members walk the runway for hope! tressashuttleworth@kendalluto.com

Celestial Celebration: Scorpio

Pangaea Guild Hall

652 SW Sixth St., Redmond Redmond

Parties

A celebration of those born under the star sign of Scorpio. Join us for a night of bespoke cocktails, fine food, and more! Free admission, all ages. 541-526-7641

Wine Workshop Series: Playing with Varietals in Oregon with Hundred Suns

Flights Wine Bar

1444 NW College Way, Ste. 1, Bend River West

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$25

Beer + Drink Events

Join us for a special evening with Hundred Suns Winery, one of Oregonâ€™s most exciting producers. Owners and winemakers Grant Coulter and RenÃ©e Saint-Amour will lead us through a hands-on tasting workshop exploring the versatility of Oregon wine. 541-728-0753

Patterson Hood & Craig Finn

Volcanic Theatre Pub

70 SW Century Dr., Bend Century West

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$30-$50

Live Music

Americana singer/songwriter and storyteller.

Bend Community Contra Dance

Pine Forest Grange Hall

63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend Boyd Acres | NE

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$10-$20

Dance, Music

Bend Contra features live bands from the Pacific Northwest who play music from many countries: Celtic nations, Scandinavia, Quebec, American old time and more! Newcomers are welcome and dances start with a half hour of teaching. Come and check us out. Good exercise and so much fun! See you soon. 559-313-5266

Bend Community Contra Dance

Pine Forest Grange Hall

63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend Boyd Acres | NE

$15 suggested donation

Dance, Live Music

No partners needed! Intro lesson at 7pm. This is a fun easy dance to live music played on acoustic instruments such as fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, banjo, etc.

The Slap Frost Tour (Underground Bay Area Hip Hop)

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend River West

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$15

Live Music

It’s been a wild ride through 110 cities and 45 states, producing a decade of incredible performances. The Slap Frost Tour was conceived of by three friends in a garage in Richmond, California in 2014. 5413888331

Lexis ShardÃ© Live at The Barrel Room

The Barrel Room at UPP

550 SW Industrial Way ste #185, Bend Box Factory

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$15-$25

Comedy

Comedy collides with music as Lexis ShardÃ© turns millennial chaos, dating fails, and real talk into nonstop laughs. Hosted by Juan Denmark. With special guests Cam Stone & Liam Gibler. (541) 633-7821

JuJu Eyeball

The Commonwealth Pub

30 SW Century Dr., Ste. 100, Bend River West

Free

Live Music, Music

Juju Eyeballâ€™s energetic shows and top-notch musicianship hit the sweet spot with the audience from the first downbeat. Party on Jojo! 541-668-6200

JuJu Eyeball

The Commonwealth Pub

30 SW Century Dr., Ste. 100, Bend River West

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Free

Live Music, Music

â€œBendâ€™s Beatle Bandâ€ since 2015, Juju Eyeballâ€™s energetic shows and top-notch musicianship hit the sweet spot with the audience from the first downbeat. Now a four-piece featuring Dan Larsson on bass/vocals, Kye Kennedy and Terence Neal on guitar/vocals. 541-668-6200

Second Saturday at the Gallery

The Village at Sunriver

57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver Sunriver

Free

Arts / Crafts

Enjoy free food and libations at the Artists Gallery Sunriver Village the 2nd Saturday of each month. Work of 30 local artists is on display and here’s your chance to meet some of those artists. 541-593-8704

Lorin @ZEN

The Capitol

190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend Downtown

Free

DJs + Dance

Bend’s finest nightclub. Second Saturdays feature an ever-evolving blend of house, dance and ’90s hip-hop. 971-313-4514

Smallpools & Moon Rattles

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend River West

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Live Music

Nashville/LA indie-rockers Smallpools erupted onto the scene with their head turning opening statement, â€œDreamingâ€ (now RIAA Certified Gold). The song surged to the top of the HypeMachine chart; quickly earning the band support from alternative radio stations across the country, multiple late night television appearances and a home on the road as the opening act for Twenty One Pilots, Walk the Moon, Grouplove and Two Door Cinema Club on their national tours. 541-323-0964

Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Understanding Hormones

Downtown Bend Library – Brooks Room

601 NW Wall St,, Bend Downtown

Free

Presentations + Exhibits, Health Screenings

Get valuable insights for navigating this life change in this informative session. Learn what perimenopause and menopause are, the common symptoms that accompany them, and how to manage this natural phase of life. Primarily focusing on evidence-based hormonal care and latest guidelines, we’ll also touch on non-hormonal interventions and screenings. 5413121029

Kids Ninja Warrior Competition

Free Spirit Yoga Ninja Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$42

For Parents, Groups + Meetups

Attention young ninjas! Join our adrenaline-pumping Kids Ninja Warrior Competitionâ€”an official Area Qualifier for the UNAA (Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association). Tackle exciting obstacles, test your skills, and race for points and time with expert judging. Includes a 45-minute Open Gym to warm up. Get ready for some serious fun! 5412413919

Kids Ninja Warrior Competition – UNAA Area Qualifier – Fall 2025

Free Spirit Yoga Ninja Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$42

Group Workouts + Fitness

Join our Kids Ninja Warrior Competition, an official UNAA Area Qualifier! Young ninjas will tackle exciting obstacles, earn points from expert judges, and test their agility. Enjoy a 45-minute Open Gym warm-up before racing. Age divisions: 7 & under, 9 & under, 11 & under, and 13 & 5412413919

Sensory Photography

Downtown Bend Library

601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend Downtown

Free

Arts / Crafts

Practice solving the problem of aligning your heart, mind, and gaze with the photograph. Bring your smartphone or digital camera. Workshop is designed for 16+. The workshop is a series of dynamic activities to practice photography by aligning the heart, mind, and vision. This workshop is for all photography enthusiasts. 541-312-1032

Trauma, Yoga and Somatics

Namaspa Yoga Studio

1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend River West

$30â€“$50

Yoga + Meditation

Learn how trauma-sensitive principles may deepen your relationship to movement and mindfulness. In this experiential workshop, explore what â€œtraumaâ€ and â€œsomaticsâ€ really mean, practice gentle embodiment techniques, and learn how awareness and agency can support healing and resilience in everyday life. Open to all.

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