Community Events

Live Well, Age Well Expo | June 9, 2026

The Pavilion | All Ages | Free

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 free massages, spinal health screenings, blood pressure checks, vein screenings, grip stength testing, balance assessments, community resources, raffles and more. Enjoy live music and BPRD fitness class demonstrations.

Previously named the ‘For the Health of It!’ Health & Wellness Fair and held at Larkspur Community Center, this year’s event has a new name and temporary location at The Pavilion due to construction at Larkspur Park.

Roller Pride | June 26, 27 & 28

The Pavilion | Ages vary

• Live DJs including DJ Teafly on Friday and Sunday and a DJ on Saturday will be at this skate and dance party not to be missed!
• A dance party celebrating Pride and community with roller skating, music and good fun. The beats will be on, the fire pits going and the disco ball shining!
• Friday night event, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m., is all ages; Saturday night event, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m., is age 18+; and Sunday afternoon event, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., is Family Skate for all ages children with adults.
• Friday/Saturday Fees: $10.00 Adult (19 – 64) | $9.00 Older Adult (65 – 79) | $8.00 Youth (3 – 18) and Honored Citizen (80+) | Under 3 free.
• Sunday Family Skate Fee: $8.00/person including skate rental.
• Skate rental: $4.00

Learn more about this event’s schedule and roller skating on The Pavilion webpage.

4th of July Pet Parade | Downtown Bend

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 Lineup at Harmon Park begins: 8:30 a.m.
• Parade begins: 9:30 a.m.
• Ends at Drake Park

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.

Summer Community Celebration | Summer 2026

Various parks in Bend | All Ages | Free | Date to be determined

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!

Kids Triathlon | Summer 2026

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center | Ages 4 – 14 | August 23

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.

Details and registration at register.bendparksandrec.org/

Pavilion-Palooza | September

The Pavilion | All Ages | Free

Pavilion-Palooza is back and even better – it’s FREE!

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.

Homecoming Dance | October

Larkspur Community Center | Adults 18+ | $12 Tickets

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?

Winter Solstice Celebration | December 2026

The Pavilion | All ages | Date to be determined

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.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance | March 2027

Larkspur Community Center | Adults 18+ | March

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.