May 2, 2024 | TBD

Mt. Bachelor’s most anticipated spring event is making its annual return in May 2024! RendezVan Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates our amazing community of RVers, campers, and van-lifers who make the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Bachelor in the springtime to enjoy live music, soft spring laps, and sunshine. Families, skiers, riders, and all travelers are welcome — even the dogs are invited! Learn more…

May 4, 2024 | 8:30 AM

RAPRD’s 2nd annual Golf Classic is a fundraiser for youth program and RAPRD facilities. The tournament format is a 4-person scramble.
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May 4, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Mark your calendar and join a day of empowerment, education, and entertainment at the Bend Women’s Expo. Together, celebrate the diversity, resilience, and strength of women while fostering connections and creating lasting memories. Get ready to explore diverse areas tailored to specific interests, ensuring an immersive and fulfilling experience for every attendee. Engage with the lineup of captivating presentations and dynamic speakers, covering an array of topics designed to enrich your mind and spirit. They have a free specialty gift bag for the first 150 attendees.
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May 4, 2024 | 4:00 PM

Join an unforgettable experience at Art Meets Wine in the High Desert on May 4 at the SHARC in Sunriver! Get ready to indulge in tastings from carefully selected wineries representing different varieties and regions of Oregon, Washington, and California. This all-inclusive event will not only offer exquisite wine from 10-12 wineries but also art, music, and delicious food. Plus, you’ll have the chance to participate in a online auction, raffles, and explore the exciting wine wall. Learn more…

May 4, 2024 | TBD

Join the 3rd Annual Ride the Rapids- Deschutes River at the Wasco County Fairgrounds. Ride the Rapids takes you along the Deschutes River, winding you along the rapids, climbing to beautiful vistas and showing off mountain views and an incredible waterfall. This ride benefits the Maupin Area Chamber Endowment, which will activate thousands of participants in building a World Class Athletic Complex and Music Venue, as well as Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon, dedicated to creating a better future through brain injury prevention, resource facilitation, education, advocacy, peer mentoring and support groups. Learn more…

May 6, 2024 | TBD

The OACES (Oregon Association of County Engineers and Surveyors) 2024 Spring Conference will be held May 6-8 at the Sunriver Resort. Additional details, including the conference agenda and registration and lodging information will soon be available. Learn more…

May 10, 2024 | 3:15 PM

Want to learn more about what robotics is all about? Drop into Camp Fire Central Oregon’s free “Bit(e) of Robotics” program to play around with different types of robots including the LEGO robotics as well as other types of robots! A staff instructor will coach the kids! Hosted at the Downtown Bend Deschutes County Library, all ages are welcome! Learn more…

May 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM

Revel in local music! This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore. A variety of ensembles take the Tower stage in both a Winter and a Spring concert. Learn more…

May 18, 2024 | 3:00 PM

Adventure: For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to teach guests about foraging techniques, identification of flora and fauna, and how simple ingredients that can be found all around us in mother nature can be used to make and accentuate stunningly delicious dishes! Naturalist Guided Experience: The adventure will begin in the forests of the Cascades. On the journey you will learn about the incredible ecosystems that exist just beyond our front door, gaining a depth of knowledge about flora, fauna, and flavor! After some hopefully fortuitous foraging, you will gather around the dining table for a four-course meal prepared by Luckey’s Woodsman, using locally sourced ingredients and accompanied by local beer and wine. Learn more…

May 18, 2024 | 9:00 PM

Seek the stars at the nation’s largest collection of publicly accessible telescopes. Two-hour sessions start out with an educational presentation, followed by night sky viewing through various telescopes with staff astronomers, and a guided constellation tour. All sessions will take place regardless of weather or visibility and activities may be modified as weather warrants. Learn more…

May 25, 2024 | 11:00 AM

This fun-filled Kid’s Day event focuses on kids of all ages and includes numerous games and activities. Visit the petting zoo* to get up close with your favorite animals, then let your littles jump away on the bounce houses. Experience the challenge of the Rock Wall, then refuel the family with some tasty food or sweet treats. Don’t forget to head over to the firefighters and police officers to see cool service vehicles and learn about their jobs before leaving. Bring the family out for some all-day fun that will be sure to create memories to last a lifetime. This event is free to attend and the activities are ticket-based. Learn more…

May 28, 2024 | 5:00 PM

Get ready to relive the Nineties as Canadian singer-songwriter, founder of Lilith Fair, and favorite voice of PETA – Sarah McLachlan – heads out on the anniversary tour of all tours! This living legend will hit 28 cities in celebration of the 30th anniversary of her third studio album, “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” including hits “Possession,” “Ice Cream,” and “Elsewhere,” among others. Learn more…