Around the Bend / SAT NOV 7
Pumpkin Smash Composting Event
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 11 a.m. · Caldera High School, Bend
Bring your Halloween pumpkins to smash and compost instead of the landfill.
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36 more events, 10 with live musicSaturday
Central Oregon Cards & Collectibles ShowIN THE NEWSLETTER
Cards and collectibles show at the Expo Center.Columbia River Circuit Finals
PRCA rodeo circuit finals at the First Interstate Bank Center: the top 12 money earners in each event from WA, OR and Northern Idaho compete, Nov 5-7.Fill Your Pantry Farmer's MarketIN THE NEWSLETTER
Stock-up farmers market — local farms selling for the pantry.Henry Ivie-Gardner Group
Young jazz quartet led by guitarist Henry Ivie-Gardner, with Malaika Angellica on organ, Luke Turner on saxophone and Casey Bedney on drums — danceable, soulful jazz drawing on Jimmy Smith, George Benson and Earth, Wind & Fire. In Father Luke's Room at McMenamins Old St. Francis.November Holiday Market at Brookswood Meadow Plaza
November holiday market at Brookswood Meadow Plaza in southwest Bend, the neighborhood plaza anchored by C.E. Lovejoy's Brookswood Market.Regal Nonchalant
Regal Nonchalant plays M&J Tavern.Run The Rock 50IN THE NEWSLETTER
Alpine Running's trail races at Smith Rock State Park.Snowflake Boutique
50th annual Snowflake Boutique: holiday craft shopping in a boutique setting at the fairgrounds' Cascade Lakes South Building. $4 admission; kids under 12 free.Southern Oregon Flea Market
The Southern Oregon Flea Market sets up at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond on Saturday, November 7.Alpine Running’s Run the Rock
Alpine Running's Run The Rock: 50K, 25K and half-marathon trail races through Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River National Grasslands, Nov 7-8.6:00a
Sisters Country Running Club: Saturday run (weekly)
Sisters Country Running Club's Saturday trail run, 8:30am; location varies. Free and open to all levels.8:30a
Birth Education Workshop
In-person birth education class with Central Oregon Birth in Hanai's Forest Room: birth and pain management basics, Saturday and Sunday 9am-12pm.9:00a
Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK): Saturday run (weekly)
CORK's Saturday long run, 9am at The Grove food court near Summit High School: run or walk your own distance (many aim for 5-10 miles), coffee after.9:00a
Saturday Coffee Run
CORK's Saturday coffee run: meet at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 9am for an easy run on road or trail.9:00a
Spinners and Weavers Event
A gathering for local spinners and weavers at Trinity Episcopal Church.9:00a
Bend Run Club: Saturday run (weekly)
Bend Run Club's Saturday run: longer trail runs at 9:30am; locations and details are posted weekly on the club's Instagram.9:30a
City Home for the HolidaysIN THE NEWSLETTER
Holiday open house at the City Home store.10:00a
Free Community Healing Event
Free walk-in healing sessions at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center: acupuncture, Reiki, energy medicine and chiropractic care, first-come first-served, 10am-noon.10:00a
Return to Your Foundation: A Chakradance Journey
Chakradance with Lynette Ruppert in Hanai's Eagle Room: a movement practice blending Jungian psychology, meditation, music, dance and mandala art. 10-11:30am.10:00a
SHS XC @ 3A OSAA State Championship
Sisters High School cross country runs at the 3A OSAA State Championship: girls race 10:35am, boys 11:10am.10:35a
Central Oregon Pro-Am People's Choice Tasting Event
Finale of the Central Oregon Pro-Am brewing competition, run by the Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization: winning homebrew recipes brewed with local pro breweries, poured for public tasting and a People's Choice vote. Free entry; $25 for 10 tasters.11:00a
Wildwood
LAIKA's handcrafted animated epic: a girl ventures into a forbidden forest of enchanted creatures to save her baby brother. From the makers of Coraline. PG-13, 132 minutes.12:30p
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop – Saturday
Participants create a living succulent pumpkin centerpiece, learning to select succulents and place and secure them into a pumpkin. After the pumpkin is composted, the succulents can be replanted in a garden to keep growing.2:00p
3rd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-OffIN THE NEWSLETTER
Chili cook-off fundraiser for Think Wild, the wildlife hospital.4:00p
First Fridays at SCP Redmond Hotel
Held the first Friday of every month, with local art, handcrafted goods and unique creations from regional makers. Browsing is throughout the lobby, Provisions Market and event space, with live music.5:00p
Greenwood Concert Series: Mason JamesIN THE NEWSLETTER
Free early set in the Greenwood Concert Series.5:00p
Live Music with Alex WintersIN THE NEWSLETTER
Live set at Stoller Wine Bar in Bend.5:00p
Boots n Bourbon
The 12th annual fundraiser for 3 Sisters Equine Refuge, an evening of bourbon tasting, cocktails, dinner, and an auction supporting the refuge's work in the community.6:00p
Family Friendly Karaoke with A Fine Note Karaoke TooIN THE NEWSLETTER
All-ages karaoke night at Bridge 99.6:00p
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles’ featuring the music of A Hard Day's Night and the HitsIN THE NEWSLETTER
Beatles tribute — the music of A Hard Day's Night.7:30p
Saturday Jazz SessionsIN THE NEWSLETTER
Saturday night jazz at River's Place.8:00p
Sweet Motor - Live at the VineyardIN THE NEWSLETTER
Blues rock and southern grit at the vineyard in Terrebonne.8:00p
Watkins Glen Super Deluxe Allstar BandIN THE NEWSLETTER
Parallel 44's 1500th show celebration — Brother Gabe's all-star squad, built for dancing.8:00p
The Huckle Bearers: Live Music at Portello Lounge!IN THE NEWSLETTER
Live set at Portello Lounge.9:00p
Goodbye Dyna with special guests KellyfromCaliIN THE NEWSLETTER
Late set at Silver Moon Brewing.10:00p
Linda Quon and Hello Trouble
Live music at The Commonwealth Pub, the British-inspired sports pub and live-music venue on Century Drive in Bend.10:00p