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Around the Bend / SAT NOV 14

COCC’s 27th Annual Turkey Trot 5k & Toddler Trot

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · COCC Athletic Field, Bend

WHEN
Saturday, November 14, 2026
WHERE
COCC Athletic Field · Bend

The 27th annual Turkey Trot: a 5k course open to runners and walkers of all levels, plus a short Toddler Trot for the youngest kids. All proceeds support COCC student scholarships.

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29 more events, 13 with live music
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Saturday

Nov 14
Bird Walk
Deschutes Land Trust bird walk led by Kay Vincent of Queer as Flock, looking for yellow-breasted chats, yellowthroats, wrens, and Bullock's orioles along Trout Creek — 30-plus species are possible. Registration required.
Priday Ranch · Trout CreekEvent
Bo Johnson Live in Bend OR
Seattle stand-up comedian Bo Johnson returns to Bend for one night only, presented by the Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation. He was a favorite headliner at the debut 2025 Bend Comedy Festival.
Tower Theatre · BendMusic
Coyote Rider at Back Porch on Greenwood
Coyote Rider is a new Bend singer-songwriter project with Kim Kelley on guitar and vocals, Kat Hilst on cello, mandolin and vocals, and Tim Coffey on lead guitar.
Backporch Coffee Roasters - Greenwood Ave. · BendEvent
Fall Art Show & Sale
Dry Canyon Arts Association's fall show and sale: art, jewelry, pottery, and glassware from local makers, plus a raffle for art and artisan gifts — a good stop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.
Central Oregon · BendEvent
Holiday Craft Sale
Annual sale of hand-crafted goods made by local crafters who work year-round on one-of-a-kind gifts, supporting local small businesses.
Central Oregon · BendEvent
Ian George
Indie-folk musician Ian George performs folk-rock with clever arrangements and an emotive, gauzy voice. His concerts are described as an engaging, dynamic string of gentle and not-so-gentle folk-rock adventures.
The Commons Cafe and Taproom · BendEvent
Lvdy
LVDY (pronounced LADY) is a Colorado-based duo of Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable playing singer-songwriter indie-folk. Their music features powerful melodies, ethereal harmonies and intimate storytelling inspired by the outdoors.
Volcanic Theatre Pub · BendMusic
Nathaniel Talbot
Whidbey Island songwriter and farmer Nathaniel Talbot plays American roots and Northwest folk driven by melody-driven, masterful fingerstyle guitar. His seventh album, Land of Spin, was released in July 2025.
The Commons Cafe and Taproom · BendEvent
Old Fashion Christmas
Indoor holiday market in its 11th year, with gift, arts, crafts, antiques, and food booths, a holiday display leading to Santa, hourly drawings, and a children's Christmas tree coloring contest.
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center · RedmondEvent
Old Fashioned Christmas
Annual holiday gift and craft show in its 11th year at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond — gifts, arts, crafts, some antiques and food, with an old-fashioned indoor atmosphere.
Deschutes County Expo Center · RedmondEvent
Oregon Guns and More, LLC Gun Show
The Oregon Guns and More gun show at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond on Friday, November 13.
Deschutes County Expo Center · RedmondEvent
The Sweet Lillies
Quartet The Sweet Lillies play heartfelt originals with electric guitar, viola, upright bass, drums and ethereal vocal harmonies. Their sound ranges from folk and rock to hip-hop.
Silver Moon Brewing · BendMusic
Travis Ehrenstrom: Church of Neil
Church of Neil is an annual Bend event started in 2004, held on or near Neil Young's birthday, with local artists playing acoustic sets covering his music. Travis Ehrenstrom performs with TEB, his five-piece band.
Volcanic Theatre Pub · BendMusic
UPP Liquids Holiday Market
A holiday makers market with more than 20 local vendors and live music, set up for early holiday gift shopping. The market runs across two days.
UPP Liquids · BendEvent
Winter Traditions
Holiday bazaar supporting the La Pine Senior Activity Center, with 40-plus indoor and outdoor vendors, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch, food trucks, a Festival of Trees auction, and raffle baskets.
La Pine Activity CenterEvent
New Volunteer Orientation
What: All new winter volunteers are required to attend an orientation and training before assisting with programs. New volunteer orientations for Hoodoo Ski Area and Mt Bachelor are held in November at the OAS Office in Bend, OR.
9:30a
Oregon Adaptive Sports · BendEvent
GOLDEN: A K-pop Kids Party! at The Domino Room
Family-friendly dance party with remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs and iconic pop anthems from the movies. Doors 10:30 a.m., show 11 a.m.; costumes and dancing encouraged, kids under 2 free.
10:30a
Domino Room · BendMusic
Church Of Neil
Local artists play acoustic sets covering Neil Young's music in an annual event started in 2004 and held on or near Neil Young's birthday.
5:00p
Century Center · BendEvent
Greenwood Concert Series: Coyote Rider
Coyote Rider is a new Bend singer-songwriter project with Kim Kelley on guitar and vocals, Kat Hilst on cello, mandolin and vocals, and Tim Coffey on lead guitar.
5:00p
Backporch Coffee Roasters - Greenwood Ave. · BendMusic
Live Music with Piña Colada
Pina Colada is a dynamic duo playing feel-good yacht rock, pop, and R&B tunes.
5:00p
Stoller Wine Bar · BendMusic
Family Friendly Karaoke with A Fine Note Karaoke Too
Family-friendly karaoke at Bridge 99 Brewing with A Fine Note Karaoke Too: all ages, free to sing, 6-9pm.
6:00p
Bridge 99 Brewing · BendMusic
Emily Scott Robinson at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Emily Scott Robinson performs live in concert.
7:00p
Volcanic Theatre Pub · BendMusic
Goodnight, Texas
Goodnight, Texas is the folk-rock and Americana band of Avi Vinocur and Patrick Dyer Wolf, built on banjo, mandolin and story songs. Parallel 44 Presents brings them to The Belfry in Sisters.
7:00p
The Belfry · SistersMusic
Leyla Ingalls at The Domino Room
Ohio comedian Leyla Ingalls performs stand-up at The Domino Room, presented by Midtown Events. Known for clever joke writing and absurdist stances, she has opened for Kevin Nealon, Joe Gatto and Sam Tallent; doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., all ages.
7:00p
Domino Room · BendMusic
BEND COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: Bo Johnson
Seattle comedian Bo Johnson headlines for Bend Comedy Festival at Tower Theatre. His stand-up was featured on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, Don't Tell Comedy and Just For Laughs, and his first full-length special Two Sailboats was released in 2025.
7:30p
Tower Theatre · BendEvent
Haystack Jack
Haystack Jack plays live at Frankie's – formerly Sisters Depot in Sisters, a family-friendly spot with homemade Mediterranean-style meals and craft cocktails.
8:00p
Frankie’s – formerly Sisters DepotEvent
Kurt Silva & Cynthia West - Live at the Vineyard
Live music at the vineyard in Terrebonne: Kurt Silva, a Central Oregon country guitarist and singer known for storytelling songs, performs with Cynthia West at Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards.
8:00p
Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards · BendEvent
Saturday Jazz Sessions
Sean Alan and Jazz On The Side perform original vocal jazz compositions and R&B-tinged takes on classic standards. The trio is built around vocalist and songwriter Sean Alan.
8:00p
River's Place · BendMusic
Heller HIGHWATER Band
High-energy live music from Heller Highwater Band at The Blacksmith Public House.
9:30p
The Blacksmith Public House · RedmondMusic

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Where is COCC’s 27th Annual Turkey Trot 5k & Toddler Trot?

At COCC Athletic Field in Bend. The Directions link has the way there.

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