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.
July 2026
Saturday, July 04
8:30AM - 12:00PM
venue: Harmon Park to Drake Park
July 4th Pet Parade
In partnership with the City of Bend, the July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924.
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. Sorry, no rabbits, cats or E-bikes.
Special thanks to our sponsors: The Bulletin | Combined Communications Stations: The Bull, 101.7 and Gold 107.7 | Audio Visions Plus | The Source Weekly.
To attend or volunteer at the parade, visit the 4th of July page for more information.
In partnership with the City of Bend, the July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924.
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. Sorry, no rabbits, cats or E-bikes.
Special thanks to our sponsors: The Bulletin | Combined Communications Stations: The Bull, 101.7 and Gold 107.7 | Audio Visions Plus | The Source Weekly.
To attend or volunteer at the parade, visit the 4th of July page for more information.
Harmon Park to Drake Park Tuesday, July 07
5:30PM - 5:30PM
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.
Saturday, July 11
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.
Saturday, July 11
9:00AM - 1:00PM
venue: Farewell Bend Park south to the Deschutes River Trail
Volunteer Project Day – Deschutes River Cleanup
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, July 11 – Deschutes River Cleanup
As part of Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) annual river clean up event, volunteers will help with social trail/access point closure/removal and pulling weeds at Farewell Bend Park and the Deschutes River Trail. Volunteers will sign up directly with UDWC using the “Learn More and Sign Up” button below.
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Other upcoming volunteer project days include the following and additional details can be found at the sign up link below.
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 this and other projects are also available on the SignUp Genius event webpage.
Questions? Contact:
- Use this contact form to send an
- Use this contact form to send an
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.
Farewell Bend Park south to the Deschutes River Trail Sunday, July 12
10:00AM - 12:00PM
venue: Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo | All Ages with Adult
Fundraising event hosted by the Bend Park and Recreation Foundation
Join the Bend Park and Recreation Foundation for a fabulously fun-packed morning of bingo! Proceeds from this high-energy event will support recreation scholarships and help provide the resources needed for people to take part in Bend Park and Recreation District programs and activities. Reservations are recommended! Bingo events often sell out. Attendees purchase bingo card bundles for $30 and will have the opportunity to participate in other great fundraising activities during the event. Thank you to The YOUNI Movement and Silver Moon Brewing for supporting this opportunity. Reserve your table or seat today – you won’t want to miss this event!
- Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
- Event 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fundraising event hosted by the Bend Park and Recreation Foundation
Join the Bend Park and Recreation Foundation for a fabulously fun-packed morning of bingo! Proceeds from this high-energy event will support recreation scholarships and help provide the resources needed for people to take part in Bend Park and Recreation District programs and activities. Reservations are recommended! Bingo events often sell out. Attendees purchase bingo card bundles for $30 and will have the opportunity to participate in other great fundraising activities during the event. Thank you to The YOUNI Movement and Silver Moon Brewing for supporting this opportunity. Reserve your table or seat today – you won’t want to miss this event!
- Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
- Event 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Tuesday, July 21
5:30PM - 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.
Wednesday, July 29
8:00AM - 11:00AM
venue: Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area
Volunteer Project Day – Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area
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.
Wednesday, July 29 – Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area
Volunteers will help with weed pull and litter clean up
Time: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Other upcoming volunteer project days include the following and additional details can be found at the sign up link below.
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:
- Use this contact form to send an
- Use this contact form to send an
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.
Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area- June 28, 2026
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Uke You - Ukele Play Along | Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 2, 2026
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Munch & Music | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 4, 2026
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Bend Pet Parade | Harmon Park through downtown to Drake Park
For more information, please visit the event website.
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Parade of Flags - Independence Day | Brooks Park, 35 NW Drake Rd, Bend, OR 97703, USA
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- July 7, 2026
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Play In the Park by Children's Museum | Sun Meadow Park, 61150 Dayspring Dr, Bend, OR 97702, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 9, 2026
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Munch & Music | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 11, 2026
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Deschutes River Cleanup | Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park, 1st Street Rapids Park
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 16, 2026
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Munch & Music | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 18, 2026
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Tango In the Park | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 23, 2026
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Munch & Music | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 25, 2026
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Shakespeare In the Park | Pioneer Park, 1525 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- July 26, 2026
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Shakespeare In the Park | Pioneer Park, 1525 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701, USA
For more information, please visit the event website.
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