This Weekend in Bend Oregon!

Where To Play This Week in Bend:

Events, Dining & Local Picks

Get ready, Bend — this weekend is packed with music, art, food, and summer vibes! Whether you’re a First Friday regular or just looking for something new, downtown Bend is buzzing with fun you won’t want to miss.

🟢 Where To Eat

  • Jackalope Grill – Casual fine dining from it's elegant ambiance to it's expertly crafted menu. See the blooming courtyard and romantic dining room today! Learn More
  • Active Culture Natural Foods Cafe – Located near the Deschutes River, Active Culture offers fresh Pacific Northwest flavors. A relaxing stop before heading downtown.See The Menu
  • Bend Burger Company – The best burger for miles. Bend Burger Co. and Bend Burger Co. Redmond are both worth stopping by for a real American treat. Learn More

🔵 Where To Stay

  • Oxford Hotel Bend – Centrally located, this eco-chic hotel puts you just steps from First Friday action and Summerfest on Oregon Avenue. oxfordhotelbend.com
  • Wall Street Suites – A boutique pet-friendly stay just a short walk to downtown Bend’s art and nightlife. Local hospitality at its best. wallstreetsuitesbend.com
  • The Campfire Hotel – For a more playful Bend experience, check into this renovated motor lodge with a pool, live music, and s’mores kits. campfirehotel.com

🟡 Where To Play

🎨 First Friday Art Walk
Tonight from 5–8 PM, explore downtown Bend where helium balloons mark shops offering drinks, snacks, art, and special experiences. Some highlights:

  • The Bend Store – Sip craft beer from Kobold Brewing and browse Camp Clay pottery
  • Bronwen Jewelry – Complimentary champagne + locally made jewelry
  • Expedition Club & Supply – Telescope demos and 20% off all books
  • REMAX Key Properties – Art by Jacob Joseph Norris and light bites
  • Bend Visitor Center – Featuring artist Robert Newhart
  • Wren and Wild – Pop-up beach cabana with mocktails and clean beauty giveaways
  • ccMcKenzie – Enter to win a Joy Susan Hobo purse, enjoy lemon bars and Deschutes Hard Lemonade

🎶 Summerfest Kickoff
Also starting at 5 PM on Oregon Avenue — live music, food vendors, and classic Bend community energy. Make a full night of it!

This post was assisted by AI and curated by the Where To Eat Guide editorial team.
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Jason Staats is a native Oregonian with a degree in hospitality and extensive background in the restaurant and tourism sectors. He is a former President of the Portland Concierge Association, current board member of the Pacific NW Experience, President of the Where To Eat Guide and an influencer in the broader hospitality communities of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and beyond. Jason loves to cook and has a passion for travel. His favorite annual events are Feast, Taste Washington, Savor Idaho and Treefort. You may follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram: @Jason_Staats.

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