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Featured Events This Week
🍺 The Last Woody: A Final Toast
📍 Deschutes Historical Museum, Bend
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 🕛 Noon–9:00 PM
💲 $6.89–$22.94 • 21+ Only
After years of barrel-aged pours, gnome hats and plenty of Bend-style beer festival fun, The Little Woody is calling it a wrap. The longtime Central Oregon favorite returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum for one final Saturday filled with craft beer, cider, wine and spirits — and organizers are promising a few special releases and surprises worthy of the occasion.
The farewell starts at noon alongside the Bend Beer Run, with Beer Run registration including festival admission. At 6 p.m., the gnomes take center stage for the Gnome-Tastic Costume Contest, followed by live music from 8–9 p.m. Whether you've been collecting tasting glasses for years or somehow never made it to a Woody, this really is your last shot — one day, one final pour and one last toast.
🐾 National Dog Day Celebration
📍 Bevel Craft Brewing, Bend
📅 Wednesday, August 26 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
💲 Free to attend
Central Oregon dogs finally get an event that's all about them! Bevel Craft Brewing and Street Dog Hero are celebrating National Dog Day with an evening packed with adoptable pups, locally made treats, dog gear and plenty of reasons to spoil your four-legged sidekick. Street Dog Hero will have adoptable dogs on hand, making this a fun stop whether you're bringing your own pup or perhaps looking for a new best friend.
There will also be professional pet photography from High Desert Howl, custom pet portraits by Sun Dog Art, handmade collars, leashes and bandanas from Action Dog Gear, plus locally made goodies from Blue Dog Bakery. Bring the pup, grab a beverage and enjoy a summer evening with fellow dog people — all while supporting Street Dog Hero's work rescuing and rehoming dogs in Central Oregon.
Central Oregon Events: Tuesday, August 25 – Monday, August 31
Bend
🎵 Music & Nightlife
The Strokes – Reality Awaits
Tue Aug 25, 6:00 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater
The Strokes Northwest Tour 2026 hits Bend with special guests.
TRAIN – Drops of Jupiter 25 Years Tour
Fri Aug 28, 5:45 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson.
Mt Joy: Celebrating 10 Years
Sat Aug 29, 4:30 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater
The Philadelphia indie-rock band's anniversary tour.
Sunday Sessions
Sun Aug 30, 4:00 PM · Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room & Beer Garden
Free live music outdoors.
🎭 Arts & Culture
Joel Palmer and The Shaping of Oregon
Tue Aug 25, 7:00 PM · McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Historian William L. Lang on one of Oregon's most complicated founders.
Matt Rife – Stay Golden World Tour
Thu Aug 27, 7:30 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Stand-up from the comedian and producer.
Artist Talk: The Spaciousness of Change
Thu Aug 27, 5:30 PM · Scalehouse Gallery
Panel discussion with four featured artists.
Art In The High Desert
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 30, all day · Riverbend Park
The region's premier juried art show, three days on the river.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Bend Farmers Market
Wed Aug 26, 11:00 AM · Brooks Street Alley
A true farmers market built around local growers.
Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
Sat Aug 29, 10:00 AM · Northwest Crossing
Color, music, and local vendors every Saturday.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Sunset Dinners
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 30, 5:00 PM · Mt Bachelor
Dinner on the mountain, Thursday through Sunday, through September 1.
Food Cart Fridays
Fri Aug 28, 5:00 PM · Discovery Corner, Discovery West
Food carts and live music.
The Last Woody: A Final Toast
Sat Aug 29, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Bend, venue on event page
The send-off for years of gnomes, growlers, and barrel-aged beer. Bend Beer Run starts at noon.
🏃 Sports & Outdoors
Redline Rally
Sat Aug 29, all day · Mt Bachelor
Downhill mountain biking on prime late-summer trail.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Kids' Math Assessments & Games with Mathnasium
Fri Aug 28, 3:00 PM · Central Library, Creative 1
Free assessments and math games before school starts.
🤝 Community
🎓 Learning & Workshops
Repair Café in English y Español
Wed Aug 26, 5:00 PM · Central Library, Community 3
Bring the broken thing, fix it with a volunteer. Bilingual.
Early Days of Bend Walking Tour
Sat Aug 29, 10:30 AM · Downtown Bend
Heritage walking tour from the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Black Holes: Making Sense of a Mystery
Sun Aug 30, 3:00 PM · Central Library, Community 1
Astronomy talk, no physics degree required.
Redmond
🎵 Music & Nightlife
Brogan Woodburn at Feast Food Co
Fri Aug 28, 6:00 PM · Feast Food Company
Live jazz over dinner.
The Session
Fri Aug 28, 6:30 PM · Blacksmith Public House
Live country.
Karaoke at General Duffy's Annex
Fri Aug 28, 9:00 PM · General Duffy's Annex Sports Bar
Late-night karaoke.
Summer Kickin' Concert Series: Niko Moon
Sat Aug 29, gates 4:00 PM, headliner 8:30 PM · General Duffy's Waterhole
Multi-platinum country artist, plus openers and food vendors.
FREE Live Music: Soul'd Out & The Cutmen
Sat Aug 29, 6:30 PM · Blacksmith Public House
Two bands, no cover.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Redmond Farmers Market
Fri Aug 28, 3:00 PM · Centennial Park
Fresh, local, family-friendly.
🤝 Community
Trivia (& Tacos!) Tuesdays
Tue Aug 25, 6:30 PM · Elements Public House
Trivia and tacos, weekly.
Trivia Night at SCP Redmond Hotel
Wed Aug 26 · SCP Redmond Hotel
Test your knowledge and learn something new.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Tardes en Familia En Español
Thu Aug 27, 4:00 PM · Redmond Library
Family afternoon programming in Spanish.
🎓 Learning & Workshops
Library drop-ins at Redmond Library this week: Technology Troubleshooting 1:1 (Tue 1:30 PM), Quiet Writing Time (Wed 10 AM), Thrive Central Oregon consultations (Wed 1 PM, Fri 10 AM).
Prineville
🎵 Music & Nightlife
Creekside Summer Concert Series
Fri Aug 28, 6:30 PM · Creekside Beer Garden
Friday night music in the beer garden through September.
The Desert Howlers
Sat Aug 29, 8:00 PM · Sons Of Beer
Local band, late set.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Crook County Outdoor Flea Market & Vendors Marketplace
Sat Aug 29, 9:00 AM · Crook County Fairgrounds
The county's biggest outdoor flea market and yard sale.
Community Patio Sale
Sat Aug 29, 8:00 AM · First Interstate Bank
Rescheduled from earlier this month.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Saddle Up for Storytime with Buzz!
Thu Aug 27, 11:00 AM · Bowman Museum
Stories, crafts, and horses.
Junior Ranger Program
Sat Aug 29, 10:00 AM · Prineville Reservoir State Park
An hour at the Junior Ranger Corral.
🏃 Sports & Outdoors
Kayak Interpretive Tours
Sat Aug 29, 8:00 AM · Prineville Reservoir State Park
Guided paddle with a ranger.
🤝 Community
Barkin' Bingo
Wed Aug 26, 6:00 PM · Wild Rooster Bar & Grill
Charity bingo night.
🎓 Learning & Workshops
Solar Telescope Viewing
Sun Aug 30, 4:00 PM · Prineville Reservoir State Park
Look at the sun safely, with a ranger.
Sunriver
🎵 Music & Nightlife
Lakehouse Live Music
Wed Aug 26, 5:00 PM · Lakehouse at Caldera Springs
Live music by the lake on Wednesday nights.
Live Music Wednesday
Wed Aug 26, 6:00 PM · Century Commons Taps & Trucks
Weekly midweek music.
Summer Concert Series
Fri Aug 28, 6:30 PM · Sunriver Resort, Backyard Cafe & Bar
Pack a blanket, bring the family.
Live Music Saturdays
Sat Aug 29, 6:00 PM · Century Commons Taps & Trucks
Weekend music at the trucks.
Summer Concert Series
Sat Aug 29, 6:30 PM · Sunriver Resort, Backyard Cafe & Bar
Second night of the weekend series.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
Thu Aug 27, 10:00 AM · The Backyard at Sunriver Resort
Every Thursday through September 3.
Sunriver Saturday Market
Sat Aug 29 · SHARC
Fourth annual market with more than 45 local vendors.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Twilight Cinemas Sunriver Style
Thu Aug 27 · The Village at Sunriver
Outdoor movie night in the Village.
La Pine
🎵 Music & Nightlife
Karaoke Night
Thu Aug 27, 6:00 PM · Wetlands Taphouse
Weekly karaoke.
Integrity Auto Services Concert Series: Holus Bolus
Fri Aug 28, 6:00 PM · Wetlands Taphouse
Acoustic psychedelic rock in the taphouse concert series.
Integrity Auto Services Concert Series
Sat Aug 29, 6:00 PM · Wetlands Taphouse
Second night of the weekend series.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
La Pine Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue Aug 25, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · La Pine Library, Community Room
Teen campaign session.
Scales & Tales
Fri Aug 28, 2:00 PM · La Pine Library
Kids' role-playing game session.
Nature Kids: Teddy Bear Picnic
Sat Aug 29, 9:30 AM · Paulina Creek Preserve
Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh host.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Vegetable Man of La Pine Farmers & Makers Market
Sat Aug 29, 10:00 AM · La Pine Farmers Market
Produce and handmade goods.
🎓 Learning & Workshops
Central Oregon Craft Club: Junk Journal Workshop
Fri Aug 28, 5:30 PM · Legend Cider Company
Monthly hands-on craft night.
Library drop-in at La Pine Library: Thrive Central Oregon consultations (Wed 1 PM).
Sisters
🎭 Arts & Culture
SAA 4th Friday Artwalk
Fri Aug 28, 10:00 AM · Downtown Sisters
Galleries open late, all day into evening.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Suttle Lodge Wine on the Deck: Buona Notte Wines
Tue Aug 25, 4:00 PM · The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse
Weekly Tuesday tasting on the deck.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Music on the Lawn & The Climbing Wall
Wed Aug 26, 6:00 PM · Black Butte Ranch
Bluegrass on the lawn, climbing wall for the kids.
I'm Going to Kindergarten!
Wed Aug 26, 10:30 AM · Sisters Library
Story time for kids starting school this fall.
Sisters Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club
Wed Aug 26, 1:00 PM · Sisters Library, Community Room
Teen campaign session.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Sisters Farmers Market
Sun Aug 30, 10:00 AM · Fir Street Park
Sunday market in the heart of town.
🎓 Learning & Workshops
Seed Library
Tue Aug 25, 1:00 PM · Sisters Library, Community Room
Take seeds, leave seeds, talk gardening.
Summer Tea and Book Pairing
Thu Aug 27, 1:00 PM · Suttle Tea, Sisters
A tea and a book chosen to go with it.
Library drop-ins at Sisters Library: Quiet Writing Time (Thu 10:30 AM), Thrive Central Oregon consultations (Fri 10 AM).
Madras
🤝 Community
Airshow of the Cascades
Fri Aug 28 – Sat Aug 29 · Madras Municipal Airport
Two full days of aviation against the Cascade skyline. The big one this week.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Madras Munchies & Movies Series
Thu Aug 27, 5:00 PM · Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Food and a movie with the county fair board.
🏪 Markets & Shopping
Madras Saturday Market
Sat Aug 29, 9:00 AM · Sahalee Park
Produce, handmade goods, and food.
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