Groups + Meetups Events in Bend

Groups + Meetups, Trivia + Game Nights, For Parents

Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Entrance on Staats St. 541-633-6025

Rally League Night

Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.

Rally Recreation

549 NW York Dr, Bend NW Crossing

$8-$10

We are starting ping-pong and foosball leagues! At the first few meetings, we will have round robin play, gauge interest and determine league formats. All ages and levels welcome. 541-241-8581

Community Acupuncture

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center

39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend Downtown

$40-$60

Groups + Meetups, Mental Health

Acupuncture uses the ancient art and science of Classical Chinese Medicine, a holistic approach that recognizes that living in harmony with nature promotes health. The application of Acupuncture needles, placed at strategic points along these meridians, restores the flow of energy. Join David Watts in this community event every Wednesday. 541-330-0334

Women's Cancer Support Group

Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

230 NE Ninth St., Bend SE Bend

Free

Crux Fermentation Project

We are a group of women cancer survivors providing support and information to those newly diagnosed with cancer and/or undergoing treatment. We are here for you.

Bend Chess and Go Club

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

50 SW Division St., Bend Southern Crossing

Free

OSU-Cascades Tours for Community Groups

Casual gathering for players of Chess and Go/Baduk/Weiqi. Informal and welcoming to players of all skill levels. We love teaching new people! 425-354-8867

Fri., May 22, 10-11:30 a.m., Fri., June 26, 10-11:30 a.m., Fri., July 24, 10-11:30 a.m., Fri., Aug. 28, 10-11:30 a.m., Fri., Sept. 25, 10-11:30 a.m., Fri., Oct. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. and Fri., Nov. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

OSU-Cascades

1500 sw Chandler dr, bend SW Bend

Free

Cacao Ceremony: Private and Small Group Experiences

Join OSU-Cascades for free monthly community tours showcasing campus history, academic programs, and sustainability initiatives. Walk through Tykeson and Edward J. Ray halls, view public art, and see how a former pumice mine is being transformed into a vibrant university campus and innovation district. *Registration Required* 9712588470

Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.

Bend

RSVP for address, Bend SW Bend

Groups + Meetups, Yoga + Meditation, Seasonal Events + Markets

$40 - $175

Together, we’ll share ceremonial-grade cacao in sacred circle allowing this gentle plant medicine to open the gateways of the heart and invite you into a deeper state of presence, connection, and inner listening. In these intimate, heart-centered sessions, you'll be guided through a grounding meditation with the ancient buffalo drum. 5053856943

Locals Night

Last Wednesday of every month, 12-9 p.m.

Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club

909 NW Bond Street, Bend Downtown

Free

The Commons Cafe & Taproom

We love our Bend community, and Locals Night is our way of saying thank you. It's our chance to unite neighbors and build a close-knit community. Show your Bend or Redmond ID to enjoy exclusive specials all day long! (541) 246-3266

Backcountry Brew

First Saturday of every month

875 NW Brooks St., Bend Downtown

Free

Mountain Muskrats Monthly Meeting

The Backcountry Brew is a monthly meetup to talk hunting, fishing, cooking, conservation, and everything else that goes with the hunting-angling-outdoors lifestyle. We’re all-around outdoorspeople happy to answer questions and share advice to help you get out and procure your own wild-caught food. All are welcome :) 541-323-3955

First Saturday of every month, 5:30 p.m.

The Den Dive Shop

56881 Enterprise Drive, Sunriver Sunriver

$100 annual club fee

Groups + Meetups, Outdoors + Athletic Events

Your unexpected Central Oregon dive experience begins here. The Mountain Muskrats is an independent dive club set on exploring Central Oregon's waterways. Join the club! 541-600-9355

Silent Book Club

Second Sunday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

The Cellar

206 NW Oregon Ave., #2, Bend Downtown

Free

Groups + Meetups, Mental Health

Silent Book Club at The Cellar. Here's how it works: 6:00-6:30pm: Get cozy with food / beverages and your book of choice. 6:30-7:30pm: Personal reading time. 7:30-8:00pm: Mingle with fellow book lovers, keep reading, or head home to rest. 5413821645

Healing Circle

Third Saturday of every month, 1:30 p.m.

Location TBA

Location TBA, Location TBA

Free

Tired of being stuck in your story? Stuck in judgement and lack of freedom internally? I warmly invite you to learn to practice the 6 steps of undoing stuck emotions and apply the Choose again Method. Contact by phone or email for more details. 760-208-9097

Oregon Dark Sky Photo Safari / Multi-day event

Thu., July 16, 4-6 p.m.

2660 NE Highway 20 Ste 610, #212, Bend SE Bend

2475

Perseid Meteor Shower Photo Outing

5 Day Photo Safari in Oregon's Dark Sky Sanctuary. July 16-20, 2026, Photograph at favored places like Crater Lake National Park, Shaniko Ghost Town, Fort Rock and Painted Hills National Monument. Explore the landscape during the day and photograph the sunset at the location. 5412412266

Wed., Aug. 12, 6:30-11:45 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 13, 6:30-11:45 p.m.

2660 NE Highway 20 Ste 610, #212, Bend SE Bend

225

Light Painting at Shaniko Ghost town

Dark Sky, Milky Way and Meteor Shower Photo Workshop. What better place than Central Oregon to experience the annual meteor shower. The dark sky of Bend’s surrounding desert and mountains is world-renowned. A once-in-a-lifetime photo experience. 541-241-2266

Sat., Aug. 15, 4:45-10:45 p.m.

2660 NE Highway 20 Ste 610, #212, Bend SE Bend

225

Central Oregon Fall Colors Photo Workshop / Multi-day event

Milky Way and Night Sky Photography. Join us for an evening of creative photography at Shaniko Ghost Town. A historic Old West setting in the Oregon Outback. Enjoy photographing this historic town in the late afternoon. We will light paint the buildings in combination with the night sky and Milky 541-241-2266

Fri., Oct. 9, 5-7 p.m.

2660 NE Highway 20 Ste 610, #212, Bend SE Bend

325