Community Events

Winter Solstice Celebration | 2025 date 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 $6 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 2025

Date to be determined; please check back.

Bend Park and Recreation District partner with and health and wellness providers for a free, fun-filled afternoon focused on your health including free health screenings and give-a-ways.

Check back for info on next year’s fair.

Roller Pride | June 2025 | The Pavilion

Date to be determined; please check back.

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+ with local brewery on site.

Learn more about roller skating on The Pavilion webpage.

Fun on the Fly | Fridays | All ages | Free

Every summer, BPRD offers free events and activities for our community. So, take a look at the upcoming events and get out and about! FREE!

• Free recreation activities, water play and fun each Friday.
• Spanish-speaking staff on site.
• 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Fun on the Fly 2025 Schedule TBD

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: 9 a.m.
Parade begins: 10 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.

Summer Community Celebration | July 2025| Dates to be determined; please check back | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Big Sky Park

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! Spanish-speaking staff on site.

Movies in the Park | Fridays | All ages | Free

Nothing beats a movie under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and join us each summer for our annual Movies in the Park event series.

• 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 TBD

Kids Triathlon | August 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/scooter 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.

$35/in-district. Details and registration at register.bendparksandrec.org/