Bend Park and Recreation District Community Events
The District offers several community events each year including our Old Fashioned July 4th Pet Parade & Festival, Discover Nature Day, Wellness Fair and more!
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Old Fashioned July 4th Pet Parade & Festival | Free | Going Plan V for Virtual in 2020 – check back for more!
Normally, you’d be invited to join us for a Bend tradition dating back to 1932 – a July 4th filled with old fashioned fun, food and festivities brought to you by Bend Park & Recreation District. The day begins with a pancake breakfast and the ever-popular Pet Parade where dogs, wagons, bicycles and stuffed animal walk the 1.5 mile parade through downtown Bend, Oregon. Then after the Pet Parade, residents head over to Drake Park to enjoy live music, local artisans crafts, food carts and free old fashioned fun and games for the kiddos and kid’s at heart.
But this year, it’s different. Due to the Governor’s orders that prohibit large events, the parade and festival can’t be held in downtown and the park. So, the events are going Plan V for virtual and we’re busy crafting up ideas for celebrating our community and our nation’s independence together.
Check back for more details as plans come to fruition!
Days of Play | Ages: 4 – 10 | Free | Canceled for 2020
Presented by Bend Park and Recreation Foundation
Sponsored by the Bend Park and Recreation Foundation, Days of Play runs at various parks in the community on weekdays from June through August. Children in the community have the opportunity to participate in crafts, water play, field games, sports activities and much more. Come enjoy these great recreational activities at no cost.
Days of Play parks are also Bend-La Pine School District summer lunch program locations, too!
Note: This program may be canceled without prior notice due to bad weather. Days of Play is not a daycare program and should not be used as such. Every child under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a person over the age of 16. This program does not require registration. Children may come and go as they wish. Because of the popularity of this program, take-home activities will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and limited to one per child.
Let’s Picnic | All ages | Free | Canceled for 2020
It’s time again for Let’s Picnic! held July through August on fun-filled Wednesday evenings in your neighborhood! And, it’s all for FREE!
Pack a picnic and gather with friends and family for a delightful evening of live music, games and art activities in your local park! To top it all off, we’ll even bring the ice cream treats! Feel free to bring a blanket and/or chairs (please no glass or alcohol).
Juniper Swim and Fitness Center Kids Triathlon | Ages: 4 – 15 | Canceled for 2020
Swim! Bike! Run! Do a triathlon! The swimming portion of this non-timed event will be held in the safety of a supervised pool. The mountain biking and running portions will be held in Juniper Park. The event focuses on sportsmanship and making new friends. All abilities are welcome. Build your skills and get ready for the race by signing up for one of the four weekly clinics.
Kids Triathlon Event Details
Details for 2021 event will be available by March 2021
Tentative Event Schedule for 2021:
- 8:00 am – JSFC opens
- 8:00 – 9:00 am – Onsite registration available (may be limited)
- 9:00 am – Mandatory athlete meeting
- 9:30 am – Triathlon begins
Race Lengths:
- 4 – 6 year olds: 25 meter swim, 1/3 mile bike, 400 yard run
- 7 – 9 year olds: 50 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 800 yard run
- 10 – 12 year olds: 100 meter swim, 1.5 mile bike, 1 mile run
- 13 – 15 year olds: 200 meter swim, 2 mile bike, 1.5 mile run
Holiday Craft & Gift Bazaar – FREE | Tentative for 2020; Check back for updates
Join us on Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, for over 11,000 square feet of holiday shopping! Local crafters, gift sellers and artisans with unique one-of-a-kind wares for sale.
Vendor and Sponsor Information
Vendor applications are available here. Use the contact information below to learn more about being a sponsor or event vendor.
For more information, contact:
For the Health of It! Wellness Fair | Free | Tentative for May 2021; Check back for updates
The free For the Health of It! Wellness Fair, originally scheduled for October 2020 at Bend Senior Center, has been postponed. The event is now tentatively planned for May 2021. More information will be available closer to that date.
Join Bend Park and Recreation District for a FREE, fun filled afternoon to learn about health and wellness resources for older adults. The event features representatives from more than 50 community agencies and service providers in our community. Highlights include a free lunch, special speakers, health screenings and Larkspur Community Center tours.
Vendor and Sponsor Information
Vendor applications will be available after January 2021. Use the contact information below to learn more about being a sponsor or event vendor.
For more information, contact:
Winter Solstice Celebration | All ages | $6 with canned food donation | Tentative for 2020; Check back for updates
Join us Friday, December 18 when we kick off two weeks of holiday skate sessions with The Winter Solstice Celebration at The Pavilion. The event features skating, treats and cocoa, raffles, a photo booth and performances by Bend Ice Figure Skating Club. Skaters receive a special $6 rate with a canned food donation to Neighbor Impact’s Food Bank. Learn more.
Community Events in Parks
Looking for an event being held in a Bend Park? Here is a calendar of organized, community events. If your looking for upcoming Bend Park and Recreation District public and free outreach events, check our events page.
For more information on each event, click on the event’s Details Link for further event details and event website link.
Nothing from October 25, 2020 to November 25, 2020.