Events in Oregon and Bend
Join us November 8th & 9th from 11 AM to 3 PM for our 41st annual fundraiser Chili Feed & Raffle. We will be serving up Millie's secret chili recipe, dishing out pies, & pouring hot drinks. We will also have a raffle going with incredible prizes. Admission to the museum itself is free during …
Soroptimist International of Bend welcomes the public to join us for a FREE informational talk about how Thrive Central Oregon serves our community by connecting people to the resources they …
For TWO NIGHTS ONLY Celebrate the 15th season of Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tours As Bend's original haunted tours since 2010, this will be the final season for the museum's classic haunt walk tour. Want to join the fun before the final curtain call? There is still time to Get Your Haunt On! …
Specially curated by the Deschutes Historical Museum, the Antique Fair features quality dealers from a wide variety of antiques and selected collectibles, as well as live music and baked goods for sale. Bring an item to our Antique Appraisal Classroom from 12 to 3:00 pm, where local antiques expert Karen Stockton can help you identify …
The Deschutes County Historical Society invites everyone to join in wishing the museum a happy birthday at its annual Free Day July 4, from 10 am to 4 pm. Dedicated on July 4, 1980 the museum turns 44 this year. Stop by after the Bend Pet Parade to explore two floors of exhibit rooms, thumb …
The 12th annual Archaeology Roadshow, held at the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend, focuses on The Archaeology of Food and features dozens of exhibits and activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists, representing universities, tribes, federal and state agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations. The Roadshow also invites visitors to bring personal objects (stone tools, pottery, animal bones) they …
On Veteran’s Day weekend, Friday November 10 & Saturday November 11, celebrate with the Deschutes County Historical Society at their annual Chili Feed and Raffle between 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Deschutes Historical Museum (129 NW Idaho, Bend 97703). Begun over 35 years ago by Millie Rastovich Chopp, this fundraising tradition features “Millie’s …
IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR HAUNT ON! TWO NIGHTS ONLY!! Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tour has been sharing the history and haunts of Bend's downtown district since 2010. Join us October 13 & 14 for some freakish family fun. Strolling through Bend's historic downtown, escorted by knowledgeable museum guides, the walking tours stop …
Don't miss one of Oregon's favorite car shows of the year! The Oregon Festival of Cars Show and Shine is a premier car enthusiast event for the whole family, held at the Deschutes Historical Museum from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Free to the public, visitors are encouraged to vote …
The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider & Whiskey Festival celebrates craft barrel-aged beer, cider and whiskey from across the Northwest. The Little Woody takes place on the lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum at 129 Northwest Idaho Ave. in downtown Bend, Oregon. To commemorate one of Central Oregon’s hallmarks—craft beer—and lend a nod to the historic techniques used …
The Deschutes Historical Museum offers walking tours of historical significance around Bend's historic downtown district, neighborhoods, and sites Saturdays May through August. All tours leave the museum at 10:30 a.m. and are led by our knowledgeable and trained museum volunteers. Tours alternate each week, check the museum's website for specific tour dates. Tours are subject …
Guerrilla Shakespeare is proud to present its sixth annual production: QUEEN LEAR by William Shakespeare, directed by Raechel Gilland and featuring Jaime Speed as Queen Lear. Towards the end of her reign, Lear divides her kingdom between her two most flattering daughters, shunning the other. Once the deed is done, Lear’s daughters spite her, sending …
The Deschutes Historical Museum opened on July 4, 1980, and each year we celebrate this anniversary with FREE DAY at the museum. Join us as we take this opportunity to thank the community for its support with free admission, ice cream (while it lasts), games on the lawn, and a peak into Deschutes history. Don't …
In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, The Deschutes County Historical Society and Museum is excited to offer the 11th Annual Oregon Archaeology Road Show! This year’s theme is The Archaeology of Transportation. There will be hands-on archaeology exhibits, activities, and demonstrations from agencies, tribal members, and archaeologists from around the state. Try your hand …
Join the Deschutes Historical Museum to celebrate the opening of "Klunkers and Stumpjumpers: A History on Two Wheels". We honor the pioneers of mountain biking in Central Oregon with live music, food, and epic stories of the area's first riders.
