Community Events

4th of July Pet Parade | Downtown Bend | 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 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.

Learn more about the July 4th Pet Parade.

Fun on the Fly | Fridays, July 11 – August 8 | All ages | Free

• Free recreation activities, water play and fun each Friday.
• Spanish-speaking staff on site.
• Fridays, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
• Fun on the Fly 2025 Schedule:
  July 11, Juniper Hilltop Mobile Home Park, 63930 N Hwy 97
  July 18, Country Sunset Mobile Home Park, 61445 SE 27th St.
  July 25, Healy Heights Apts., 1900 NE Bear Creek Rd.
  August 1, Parrell Road Mobile Home Park, 61292 Parrell Rd.
  August 8, The Pines Mobile Home Park, 61000 Brosterhous Rd.
  

Roller Pride | June 27 – 28, 2025 | The Pavilion

Live DJs including DJ Teafly on Friday and DJ Daddy Doubtfire on Saturday will be at this skate and dance party not to be missed!

A dance party celebrating Pride and community with roller skating, music and good fun. The beats will be on, the fire pits going and the disco ball shining!

Friday event is all ages; Saturday is age 18+. Fee: $10/person per night including skate rentals.

Learn more about roller skating on The Pavilion webpage.

Movies in the Park | Fridays in August | All ages | Free

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.

• Enjoy games and craft fun starting at 6:00 p.m.
• Movies begin at 7:00 p.m.
• Spanish-speaking staff on site.
• No alcohol; no glass.

Movies in the Park 2025 Schedule

• August 8, Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St.: Inside Out 2 (PG) Audio/subtitles in Spanish.
• August 22, Al Moody Park, 2225 NE Daggett Ln.: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
• August 29, Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15 St.: Mufasa, The Lion King th (PG)

Kids Triathlon | August 24, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Juniper Swim & Fitness Center | Ages: 4 – 15

Swim! Bike! Run! Do a triathlon! The swimming portion of this non-timed event will be held in the safety of a supervised pool.

• The mountain biking and running portions will be held in Juniper Park.
• The event focuses on sportsmanship and making new friends. All abilities are welcome.
• Build your skills and get ready for the race by signing up for one of the four weekly clinics.

Details and registration at register.bendparksandrec.org/

Summer Community Celebration | On hold

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!

Winter Solstice Celebration | December 2025 (TBD) | The Pavilion | All ages

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.

‘For the Health of It!’ Health & Wellness Fair | June 2026 (TBD) | Larkspur Community Center

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 health screenings, demonstrations, community resources, raffles and giveaways.