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.*
Objects of Curiosity at the Miller Ranch
@ High Desert Museum
Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
What everyday object from 1904 is pictured here? Visit the Miller Ranch and see objects that were common to the Miller family. Some of these objects we still use today, while others are almost unrecognizable.[...]
High Desert Stampede
@ Deschutes County Expo Center
Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm – Mar 27 @ 9:00 pm
4:00 pm
High Desert Stampede is in the Top 40 of PRCA rodeos. This fast paced, entertaining event allows fans to experience world champion athletes and animals in Central Oregon. Be sure to check out the schedule[...]
Museum and Me
@ High Desert Museum
Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
4:00 pm
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. 4:00 pm — 7:00 pm Free[...]
Salmon Run 2021
@ Pronghorn Resort
Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
9:00 am
Like the mighty salmon pushing forward on its epic journey, Lay It Out Events kicks off the season in style with all new courses at the beautiful Pronghorn Resort. Choose your distance: Half Marathon, 10K[...]
Spring Cleaning at the Miller Ranch
@ Highway Desert Museum
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
With the days getting longer, the Millers need to tackle their spring cleaning. Using the latest cleaning techniques from 1904, help us clean the bunkhouse and root cellar, and get an up-close look at what[...]
Museum and Me
@ High Desert Museum
Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5:00 pm
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm Free[...]
Gardening at the Miller Ranch
@ High Desert Museum
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
When the last of the snow has melted off the top of Black Butte, what is it time for in the High Desert? Planting! Come out to the ranch to help the Miller family hand[...]
Exhibition Closing: Daredevils
@ High Desert Museum
May 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am
Daredevils, a new, original High Desert Museum exhibit, explores the meaning risk-taking plays in our lives, why daredevils capture our imaginations and the many reasons they have been drawn to High Desert landscapes to execute[...]
Exhibition Opening: Kids Curate
@ High Desert Museum
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am
Celebrate the work of fifth graders from Jewell Elementary School in Bend through Kids Curate—a yearlong project incorporating science and art that culminates in an exhibit at the Museum. This year students are learning how[...]
Mother’s Day at the Museum
@ High Desert Museum
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – 5:00 pm
9:00 pm
Free admission for all moms!
Museum and Me
@ High Desert Museum
May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5:00 pm
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm Free[...]
Seniors Day
@ High Desert Museum
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am
Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on this day. The Museum will also be open to the general public. RSVP strongly recommended. We will begin taking RSVPs for timed[...]
Exhibition Opening: In Time’s Hum: The Art and Science of Pollination
@ High Desert Museum
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am
The Museum is pleased to present this exhibition of work by artist jasna guy and entomologist Lincoln Best. In Time’s Hum explores pollinators, with a focus on the flowers on which they depend. jasna guy’s practice includes[...]
Crush Cancer
@ Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards
May 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
“Crush Cancer” is a family-friendly event with 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon courses in beautiful Central Oregon hosted by Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards. All proceeds of Crush Cancer benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,[...]
Haulin’ Aspen Trail Run
@ Wanoga Sno-Park
Aug 7 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
7:00 am
We invite runners everywhere to challenge themselves by signing up for Central Oregon’s only full trail marathon. The Haulin’ Aspen will be held on August 7, 2021 and features trails that wind through the Deschutes National Forest. Choose your distance: full marathon,[...]
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