Here you can find information on events that Bend Park and Recreation District organizes throughout the year.
If you are looking for upcoming events in parks organized outside of BPRD, click on the Non-BPRD Events in Parks tab above.
To learn about BPRD events going on right now, check our Calendar of Events page.
The Pavilion | All Ages | Free
Pavilion-Palooza is back and even better – it’s FREE!
From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, Pavilion-Palooza is a fun-filled afternoon with roller skating, skatepark features, music by DJ Teafly, drums and hula performance by Hokule’a of Central Oregon, art and sports activities and more.
Hosted by the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation, the event is free thanks to Old Mill Studio Vacation Rental, a generous community sponsor. Your donations and purchase of food, beverages and raffle tickets at the event help support the recreation scholarship program, offering people in our community access to BPRD recreation programs and opportunities.
Free Advance Tickets: Available at SignUp Genius
Learn more about:
Various parks in Bend | All ages | Free | 2026 dates TBD
Movies in the Park has concluded for 2025. Please check back next summer.
Nothing beats a movie under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and join us in the parks each summer for the annual Movies in the Park event series. Brought to you in partnership with BendFilm.
Movies in the Park has concluded for 2025. Please check back next summer.
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center | Ages 4 – 12
Swim! Bike! Run! Do a triathlon! The swimming portion of this non-timed event will be held in the safety of a supervised pool.
Details and registration at register.bendparksandrec.org/
Race Lengths:
All ages | Free
In partnership with the City of Bend, the July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and it’s now designated as an Oregon Heritage tradition.
Parade in costume with your pet or stuffed animal on pulled wagons, bikes or trikes or watch all the action on the new parade route.
Learn more about the July 4th Pet Parade.
Various parks in Bend | All Ages | Free
Enjoy fun, interactive activities provided by Bend Park and Recreation District as well as other community organizations. There will be music, entertainment, treats and much more to contribute to an evening of summer fun!
Larkspur Community Center | Adults 18+ | $12
Dust off that letterman jacket and get out your dancing shoes! We’re hosting Homecoming Dance in the Community Room at Larkspur! We’ll have a live band, snacks and punch, and lots of fun activities. Bring your sweetheart or “go stag.” Who says you have to be a teenager to enjoy Homecoming?
Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased through the front desk or online starting September 1.
Interested in joining the planning committee? Contact Senior Social Supervisor Leigh Lehman by
clicking here to send an email
or call 541-706-6235 for more information.
The Pavilion | All ages | Date TBD
Bend Park and Recreation District’s ice rink will celebrate the shortest day of the year with a Winter Solstice Celebration. With twinkling lights to welcome winter’s delights, ice skaters will enjoy treats and a special figure skating performance by Bend Ice Figure Skating Club.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation for NeighborImpact to receive a special $7 admission price including skate rental. NeighborImpact’s Food Bank welcomes any non-perishable food donations, but especially needs these nutritious foods: pasta, canned vegetables, canned tuna, canned fruit, soups and ready to eat meals.
Larkspur Community Center | Adults 18+ | Date TBD
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance! Tickets will go on sale before this festive spring celebration which will feature a traditional St. Patty’s Day buffet including corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings prepared by the executive chef at Whispering Winds Retirement. After dinner, we’ll dance the night away to the Notables Swing Band.
Advance tickets are $15.00/person and available at Larkspur reception desks or online on the BPRD registration website. This fun evening can sell out so get your tickets early!
The Pavilion | Ages vary | Date TBD
Learn more about roller skating on The Pavilion webpage.
Larkspur Community Center | All Ages | Free | Date TBD
You’re invited to join Bend Park and Recreation District for a free, fun-filled afternoon focused on your health. We will have health and wellness providers offering health screenings, demonstrations, community resources, raffles and giveaways.
Looking for a public event being held in a Bend Park? Here is a calendar of organized, non-BPRD community events. If you are looking for upcoming Bend Park and Recreation District public and free outreach events, check our Calendar of Events page.
For more information on each event, click on the event’s Details Link for further event details and event website link.
