Here you can find information for upcoming Bend Park and Recreation District events.
If you are looking for upcoming events in parks organized outside of BPRD, click on the Non-BPRD Events in Parks tab.
To learn more about events that BPRD organizes throughout the year, check our Community Events page.
May 2026
Tuesday, May 05
4:00PM - 9:00PM
venue: Bend Park and Recreation District: 799 SW Columbia St. Located in the Community Room. Virtual attendance via Zoom.
Board Meeting
The District’s Board of Directors meets to conduct district business and set policy on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
- 4:00 p.m. – Executive Session (if scheduled; see agenda)
- 5:30 p.m. – Work Session
- Immediately following – Regular Board Meeting
Meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or online via Zoom.
The Zoom link and full agenda are posted with the Board Meeting Report on the Board Meeting table.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81492874137?pwd=lbOwoSKVFsLbsWus4AaYbKYz2aNuFW.1 Â Passcode:541688
Tuesday, May 05
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
Lunch & Learns: Social Security Strategies + 4 Common RMD Mistakes | Free
With Erika James, Investment Adviser Representative
Not sure when to start your Social Security benefits? Now? Or later? Confused about when you need to start your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)? Join us for an update on Social Security, the Secure Act and RMD changes. Erika has provided timely information and guidance for over 20 years to retirees and those still planning their retirement.
Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.
With Erika James, Investment Adviser Representative
Not sure when to start your Social Security benefits? Now? Or later? Confused about when you need to start your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)? Join us for an update on Social Security, the Secure Act and RMD changes. Erika has provided timely information and guidance for over 20 years to retirees and those still planning their retirement.
Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702 Saturday, May 09
10:00AM - 1:00PM
venue: Hollinshead Park - homestead museum
Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum Open House
The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum offers visitors a look back to life in Central Oregon in the 1940s.
Join us for a free open house, tour the museum and hear stories about farming and life in Bend from Sharron Rosengarth, one of the Matson family children that grew up in the homestead house.
Event hosted by Sharron Rosengarth and Bend Park and Recreation District, with support from volunteers and Deschutes County Historical Museum.
Tuesday, May 12
4:00PM - 8:00PM
venue: Bend Park and Recreation District: 799 SW Columbia St. Located in the Community Room. Virtual attendance via Zoom.
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee will meet to review and approve the district budget for FY26/27.
Tuesday, May 12
12:00PM - 4:00PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 Southeast Reed Market Road
Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to a Community Conference in Bend.
Join us at Larkspur Community Center for the latest in Alzheimer’s research, practical tips for keeping your brain and body healthy, and a community resource listening session.
View Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference flyer.
Learn, share, and connect with others who care about brain wellness in our region. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
- Featured workshops:
- The Latest in Alzheimer’s Science
- Building Brain Healthy Habits
- Alzheimer’s and dementia resources
- Community listening session
- Lunch provided
The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to a Community Conference in Bend.
Join us at Larkspur Community Center for the latest in Alzheimer’s research, practical tips for keeping your brain and body healthy, and a community resource listening session.
View Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference flyer.
Learn, share, and connect with others who care about brain wellness in our region. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
- Featured workshops:
- The Latest in Alzheimer’s Science
- Building Brain Healthy Habits
- Alzheimer’s and dementia resources
- Community listening session
- Lunch provided
Saturday, May 16
9:00AM - 12:00AM
venue: SE Bend park district property (Rose Property)
Volunteer Project Day – Barbed wire removal and litter clean up- Future Park Site, SE Bend
Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!
Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.
Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.
Saturday, May 16 – Future Park Site, SE Bend
Volunteers will help with removal of barbed wire and litter clean up
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Other upcoming volunteer project days include the following and additional details can be found at the sign up link below.
Saturday, June 13 at Shevlin Park
Wednesday, June 24 at Shevlin Park
Saturday, July 11 – at Farewell Bend Park and the Deschutes River Trail
Wednesday, July 29 at Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area
Saturday, August 22, Location and details TBD
Saturday, October 3 at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve – lower canyon area
Important information about volunteering with these projects is available on the SignUp Genius event webpage.
Questions? Contact:
Here you can find information for upcoming Bend Park and Recreation District events.
If you are looking for upcoming events in parks organized outside of BPRD, click on the Non-BPRD Events in Parks tab.
To learn more about events that BPRD organizes throughout the year, check our Community Events page.
SE Bend park district property (Rose Property) Tuesday, May 19
5:00PM - 9:00PM
venue: Bend Park and Recreation District: 799 SW Columbia St. Located in the Community Room. Virtual attendance via Zoom.
Board Meeting
The District’s Board of Directors meets to conduct district business and set policy on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
- 4:00 p.m. – Executive Session (if scheduled; see agenda)
- 5:30 p.m. – Work Session
- Immediately following – Regular Board Meeting
Meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or online via Zoom.
The Zoom link and full agenda are posted with the Board Meeting Report on the Board Meeting table.
Tuesday, May 19
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
Lunch & Learns: Aging in Place Successfully | Free
With Stephanie VanKlootwyk of Serengeti Care
Join us for a conversation about how to plan for successful aging in place. We will discuss cover practical ideas and strategies for remaining safely and comfortably in your home, including tips on fall prevention, home safety, maintaining independence, community resources, and ways families and caregivers can support aging loved ones.
Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.
With Stephanie VanKlootwyk of Serengeti Care
Join us for a conversation about how to plan for successful aging in place. We will discuss cover practical ideas and strategies for remaining safely and comfortably in your home, including tips on fall prevention, home safety, maintaining independence, community resources, and ways families and caregivers can support aging loved ones.
Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702 Tuesday, May 26
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
Lunch & Learns: The Power of Better Breathing | Free
With Dr. Andy Sabatier DPT, Physical Therapist and Founder of Academy West Breathing Performance
What if the way you breathe is keeping you stuck in cycles of discomfort? Join us for an engaging, educational movement experience exploring the mechanics of breathing. This essential action performed over 20,000 times each day can profoundly support or disrupt every system in the body, yet it’s often misunderstood. Through clear guidance and clinical insight, you’ll learn the difference between functional and dysfunctional breathing, why it matters, and how to improve it in practical ways.
Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.
With Dr. Andy Sabatier DPT, Physical Therapist and Founder of Academy West Breathing Performance
What if the way you breathe is keeping you stuck in cycles of discomfort? Join us for an engaging, educational movement experience exploring the mechanics of breathing. This essential action performed over 20,000 times each day can profoundly support or disrupt every system in the body, yet it’s often misunderstood. Through clear guidance and clinical insight, you’ll learn the difference between functional and dysfunctional breathing, why it matters, and how to improve it in practical ways.
Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702- May 7, 2026
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Law Enforcement Memorial | Brooks Park, 35 NW Drake Rd, Bend, OR 97703, USA
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- May 9, 2026
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Bend Children's Festival | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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Happy Girls Run Bend | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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Duality Block Party | Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 10, 2026
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Parade of Flags - Armed Forces Day | Brooks Park, 35 NW Drake Rd, Bend, OR 97703, USA
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- May 16, 2026
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Pole Pedal Paddle | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 17, 2026
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Breakthrough T1D Walk | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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NAMI Walks | Pioneer Park, 1525 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 21, 2026
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Alpenglow Music Series | Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 23, 2026
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Bend Brews and Beyond | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 25, 2026
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Parade of Flags - Memorial Day | Brooks Park, 35 NW Drake Rd, Bend, OR 97703, USA
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- May 28, 2026
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Alpenglow Nights Music Series | Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 30, 2026
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Ecochella | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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