Around the Bend / WED NOV 11
The 25th Annual Bend Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 11 a.m. · Downtown Bend
The 25th annual Bend Veterans Day Parade rolls down NW Wall Street in downtown Bend, honoring local veterans; Grand Marshal Joseph Sharpe. Free.
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Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops
Florist Tracy Curtis of Woodland Floral leads a hands-on workshop where participants build and decorate their own seasonal wreath. Choose your preferred session when you register.Holiday Wreathmaking
A hands-on holiday wreath-making workshop in the ranch classroom, led by a florist. Advance registration is required.Multi-Medium Winter Holiday Cards
Wildflower Studios instructors Victoria Gobel (watercolor) and Rachel Miller (linocut) lead a card-making session using custom rubber stamps, watercolor, markers, and paint pens. Open to beginners and experienced artists.Parish Office Closed – Veterans Day HolidayIN THE NEWSLETTER
Veterans Day at the High Desert Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Shwayze
Malibu rapper Shwayze performs his laid-back hip-hop and alternative sound, known for beachy summer hits including 'Buzzin'' and 'Corona and Lime.'Trivia Night at SCP Redmond Hotel
A free, family-friendly trivia night open to community members and hotel guests, held in the Provisions Market space. It runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month; come with a group or solo.Veterans Day at The Museum
The museum honors Veterans Day with free admission for veterans all day; the museum is also open to the general public.Winter Fun: Fused Glass Art Classes
Fused glass class with instructor Heidi Brown; this session makes holiday ornaments. Cut glass and work with frit, stringers, and murrine — all supplies included, no experience needed, ages 12 and up.Write Letters Not Emails: Card Making Workshop
Hands-on card-making workshop for adults, led by instructor Patty Wright. Create unique all-occasion cards with all materials provided; no experience necessary, and registration is required.Bend Senior Support Office Hours
Bend Senior Support office hours at Trinity Episcopal Church.10:00a
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Trinity Episcopal Church to knit and crochet shawls for people in need of comfort.10:00a
Hello! Storytime
Storytime for ages 0-5 at Roundabout Books & Cafe: stories, movement and a touch of music. 10:30-11:00am.10:30a
Wildwood (OCAP)
Open-caption screening of Wildwood at the Old St. Francis theater. 3:45pm, 132 minutes, rated PG-13.3:45p
Wreath Making WorkshopIN THE NEWSLETTER
Make a holiday wreath at Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters.5:30p
Bend Area Birth Information's Hypnobirthing
Bend Area Birth Information's hypnobirthing series at Hanai Foundation, led by certified instructor Dakota Dawson. The classes teach self-hypnosis techniques for a calmer, gentler birth, at $375 for five classes.6:00p
Classics Book ClubIN THE NEWSLETTER
Classics book club night at Roundabout.6:00p
Mantras for the Aquarian Age
An evening of call-and-response mantra singing led by Kat Rose & Friends at Hanai Foundation. All are welcome and no experience is necessary; donations welcome.6:00p
Trivia NightIN THE NEWSLETTER
Trivia night at Van Henion Brewing.6:00p
Jeffrey FoucaultIN THE NEWSLETTER
Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault at The Belfry in Sisters.7:00p
KaraokeIN THE NEWSLETTER
Karaoke night at Stoller Wine Bar in Bend.7:00p
Shwayze - The Nostalgia Tour with Asher Roth and Chiddy Bang at The Domino RoomIN THE NEWSLETTER
Shwayze's Nostalgia Tour stops at the Domino Room with Asher Roth and Chiddy Bang.7:00p
Breathe. Meditate. Transform.
A six-week breathwork and meditation series for beginners, held Wednesdays 6-8pm through Nov. 11. Attend one, multiple, or all classes; $45-$60 per class.8:00p
Clay Street Unit
Denver's Clay Street Unit mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country — a fresh take on American roots music.8:00p