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
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.
The Pavilion | Ages vary | Date to be determined
Learn more about roller skating on The Pavilion webpage.
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 | 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!
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.
Details and registration at register.bendparksandrec.org/
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Various parks in Bend | All ages | Free | Dates to be determined
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.
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.
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
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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?
Tickets for 2025 are $12 per person and can be purchased through the front desk or online starting September 1.
Complete information for this event can be found on the Homecoming Dance 2025 Event page.
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.
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+ | 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.
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!
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.
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