Central Oregon Calendar of Events
Bend, Sunriver, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, Warm Springs, Prineville and Maupin
Our calendar page provides visitors with a comprehensive list of events taking place all over Central Oregon. The region includes Bend, Sunriver, Sisters, Redmond, La Pine, Prineville, Madras, Maupin and Warm Springs, so no matter where you are in the high desert, there is always something for you to do. You may find yourself watching one of today's hottest bands at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District one minute, and another you will be walking the streets of Downtown Bend, indulging in samples of Central Oregon's famous craft beer and contemporary brewery food, or attending the annual fair & rodeo or one of the hundreds of other events at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & EXPO Center. If you are traveling from out of town for some of Central Oregon's yearly events, like the Sisters Quilt Show, Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival or Airshow of the Cascades, we encourage you to take a look at our many places to stay. Or, if your desired event brings you to town for only a day, check out all of our unique restaurants and brewpubs - there is surely something to please everyone! So whether you are looking for free live music, culinary events, family fun, comedy and theater, races, art exhibitions or festivals, visit our calendar of events often for the most up to date info in Central Oregon! To submit a tourist related event, send to: events@visitcentraloregon.comALL UPCOMING EVENTS
*Disclaimer: Due to COVID-19 many upcoming events in 2021 have been cancelled or postponed. Please check with individual event contact or event website to see if there have been changes to the event.*
Chocolate Showcase – Sunriver Resort
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 11 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
10:30 am
Chocolate Indulgence at Sunriver Resort ! Stop by the resort’s “Chocolate Showcase” and enjoy chocolates from vendors and other favorites that pair well with chocolate, such as spa products, beer, wine, spirits and more. Enjoy[...]
PAINT-N-PINOT
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3:00 pm
Sunriver Resort is hosting Paint-N-Pinot – an evening of adult-only ceramic painting along with a wine tasting and Goody’s chocolates! Reservations required by 3pm day of event, call 541-593-4609. 21+, must show valid ID.
Look Beneath the Surface
@ Central Oregon Community College - Hitchcock Auditorium in Pioneer Hall
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
Human trafficking is an issue affecting men, women and children around the world and right here in Oregon! Speaker and author Nita Bells will be informing us about what human trafficking is and ways to[...]
Youth Cooking Camp-Candies
@ Kindred Creative Kitchen
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
1:00 pm
Chocolate + Candy=Yum! In this hands-on 2-day Youth Camp for ages 8-17, your child will learn to make beautiful and tasty truffles and candies. Items include: chocolate truffles; marshmallows; ; and toffee/butter-crunch. They will leave[...]
OSU-Cascades Bend Eclipse Experience
@ OSU-Cascades
Aug 19 @ 4:00 pm – Aug 21 @ 5:00 pm
4:00 pm
A two-day, family celebration of the eclipse, including educational events with OSU-Cascades’ and science experts, learning activities for kids and family fun. You’ll have time to explore Bend, float the river, go for hike or[...]
OSU-Cascades Orange & Black Eclipse Festival
@ Culver High School
Aug 20 – Aug 21 all-day
12:00 pm
It’s a two-day family-friendly festival and camp-out on the Culver High School recreation fields. Culver is in the path of totality of the 2017 solar eclipse. Festival activities include overnight camping, science presentations, entertainment and[...]
“Hope for the Ocean” With Dr. Jane Lubchenco
@ Tower Theatre
Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Dr. Jane Lubchenco is a Distinguished University Professor and Advisor on Marine Studies at OSU & Former Administrator of NOAA & First US Science Envoy for the Ocean. Don’t miss this important presentation on the[...]
Chocolate Beer Dinner Deschutes Brewery
@ Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room
Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
6:00 pm
Chocolate and Beer – for dinner? WOW ! Dreams do come true !! Deschutes Brewery invites you to enjoy a decadent night of “exquisite food and beer made with chocolate, all perfectly paired”. Executive Chef[...]
Ladies Night Cooking-Chocolate Food and Wine
@ Kindred Creative Kitchen
Apr 20 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
5:30 pm
Ladies, please join Chef Michele Morris in this hands-on class where you will explore chocolate food paired with wine. You will do chocolate tastings and make a 3 course meal with chocolate. Each course will[...]
Oregon Experience
@ Tower Theatre
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Join Oregon State University – Cascades Vice President Becky Johnson, OSU and OSU-Cascades alumni at the Tower Theater for a premiere screening and discussion with the producer of OPB’s Oregon Experience documentary, “Oregon State University”[...]
Discovery Day
@ OSU Cascades
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Discovery Day is a day of exploration for all ages! OSU Cascades Campus invites you to this unique event that includes fascinating talks, research demos, kids activities, food and music. See a 3D food printer[...]
OSU Science Pub
@ McMenamins
Jan 15 @ 5:30 pm
5:30 pm
OSU Cascades Science Pub sessions make learning fun! Held at McMenamins, you can relax in Father Luke’s room, have a brew and/or dinner and hear top scientists on diverse subjects. January’s title is “What Will Oregon’s[...]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
@ OSU Cascades
Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
11:00 am
OSU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration honors the legacy of Dr. King. In its 37th year, the celebration is Oregon State’s longest running annual event focused on social justice and transformative change. Livestream Presentation with[...]
Month of Chocolate
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 1 – Feb 28 all-day
12:00 am
Calling all Chocolate Lovers! Sunriver Resort has devoted an entire MONTH to, you guessed it, CHOCOLATE!! They will be concocting delicious chocolate cocktails, desserts, main courses, dining events and a Chocolate Showcase..Here is a sample[...]
5 Course Valentine’s Day Dinner
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 16 @ 9:00 pm
5:00 pm
Enjoy an elegant and romantic five-course chocolate themed Valentine’s dinner at Carson’s American Kitchen. Reservations are required. Please call 541-593-3740 to reserve your table. DATES: Available February 14th – 16th COST: $60 per person VALENTINE’S[...]
Run For Chocolate 5K
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am
10:00 am
Guilt Free Chocolate! Join us for the 2019 Run for Chocolate 5K during the Sunriver Resort Month Of Chocolate. Participants receive a Run for Chocolate 5K logo mug at the finish line. After the run,[...]
OSU Science Pub
@ McMenamins
Feb 19 @ 5:30 pm
5:30 pm
OSU Science Pub at McMenamins features Sean Fleming, Courtesy Professor, OSU College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. His talk is titled: The Boom and Bust Cycles of Rivers– Learn how mathematics and physics can reveal the[...]
Dam Proud Day
@ OSU - Cascades
Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
Dam Proud Day is your chance to show your pride in Central Oregon’s first University – OSU Cascades and strengthen higher education for Central Oregon’s students. This fun inaugural 24-hour online fundraiser happens on 4/30.[...]
Rendezvous with Risk: A Literary Festival
@ OSU Cascades
Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm – Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm
5:00 pm
OSU Cascades invites you to their first ever Literary Festival. Celebrate nationally-recognized storytellers and Oregon-based artists who work at the intersection of art-making and risk-taking. The festival is designed for readers and writers to come[...]
Bend! Boldly Went
@ Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Boldy Went Adventures invites you to Live Adventure Storytelling Show and Podcast Recording. Come for an evening of sharing your adventure stories with others in the outdoor community. Settle in to listen or get prepared[...]
Science Pub
@ McMenamins
Oct 15 @ 5:30 pm
5:30 pm
McMenamins invites you to Science Pub on Oct. 15th.: Modular and Portable: A New Way to Help Water Stressed Communities Join OSU-Cascades researcher Bahman Abbasi to learn about efforts underway at the Bend campus to[...]
Trunk or Treat
@ OSU-Cascades Parking Lot
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3:00 pm
Join OSU-Cascades at Trunk or Treat. in trick or treating around decorated cars sponsored by campus offices, clubs, and student groups, booths and activities, a dog and human costume contest, hot cocoa and apple cider,[...]
Holiday Food & Gift Festival
@ Deschutes County Expo Center
Nov 22 @ 10:00 am – Nov 24 @ 4:00 pm
10:00 am
The 20th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival returns to Redmond November 22-24 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. This Festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the Northwest, drawing thousands[...]
Cooking With Chocolate
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pick a Saturday afternoon in February and join the Sunrivver Resort Culinary Team for an Interactive Chocolate Cooking Demo! Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient and enjoy a[...]
Cooking With Chocolate
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pick a Saturday afternoon in February and join the Sunrivver Resort Culinary Team for an Interactive Chocolate Cooking Demo! Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient and enjoy a[...]
Chocolate Beer Dinner
@ Deschutes Brewery Mt. Room
Feb 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm
Chocolate and Beer ! Deschutes Brewery had the brilliant idea of pairing those two favorites for a romantic themed dinner. You and your sweetheart can join them for a fabulous five-course decadent chocolate dinner with[...]
Cooking With Chocolate
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pick a Saturday afternoon in February and join the Sunrivver Resort Culinary Team for an Interactive Chocolate Cooking Demo! Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient and enjoy a[...]
Science Pub
@ McMenamins
Feb 18 @ 5:30 pm
5:30 pm
OSU Science Pub will be held at McMenamins on Feb. 18th. Topic will be: What’s In Your Snowpack? Presented by: David Hill, Professor, School of Civil and Construction Engineering, OSU College of Engineering; Co-Leader, Community Snow[...]
Cooking With Chocolate
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pick a Saturday afternoon in February and join the Sunrivver Resort Culinary Team for an Interactive Chocolate Cooking Demo! Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient and enjoy a[...]
Cooking With Chocolate
@ Sunriver Resort
Feb 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pick a Saturday afternoon in February and join the Sunrivver Resort Culinary Team for an Interactive Chocolate Cooking Demo! Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient and enjoy a[...]
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