Events

Saturday 7/20

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; free optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Sunday 7/21

Bend Butte Babes: Hike with the group, all ages, all activity levels; 11 a.m.; free; Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park trailhead, Bend; facebook.com/bendboardingbabes.

Community Run with Wander Run Club: Run with others every Sunday morning, all paces, all bodies; 8-10 a.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; instagram.com/wander_run_club or 541-389-7275.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; free optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Paddle Strong: Blending fitness and yoga, this class offers a low impact and full body workout; 10-11 a.m.; $40; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; fareharbor.com or 503-888-5624.

Sunriver Pétanque Club: Players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Monday 7/22

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wild Wonders Summer Camp: Three week-long summer camps that promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and its diverse habitats; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $325 Think Wild will waive program costs upon demonstrated need; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; thinkwildco.org.

Tuesday 7/23

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Fun Run Pub Run (or walk): $1 off Cascade Lakes Brewing Company beers, raffle prizes and some good post-run recovery; 6-8 p.m.; free; Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE Fourth St., Bend; facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo.

Group Bike Ride — Mountain Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District and Blazin Saddles have partnered to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer months; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-719-1213.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wednesday 7/24

2024 Pacific Northwest Classic: One of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments, five days of fast-paced play; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bendpickleballclub.com.

Bend Summer Criterium Series: The four-week series will take place around Pacific Crest Middle School; 4:50-8 p.m.; free; Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Lane, Bend; hornercyclingfoundation.com or 541-480-6975.

Bend Summer Kiddie Crit and Junior Race Series: Kid’s ages 4-8 will ride one lap on the criterium course at 4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m, juniors between the ages of 9-12 will do a 20 minute criterium race; 4:50-5:25 p.m.; free; Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Lane, Bend; hornercyclingfoundation.com or 541-480-6975.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; free optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Thursday 7/25

2024 Pacific Northwest Classic: One of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments, five days of fast-paced play; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bendpickleballclub.com.

Bend Elks Baseball Fundraiser: $1 from every Slice of the Day and every Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Left Field Lager sold will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Bend; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Pinky G’s Pizzeria, 719 SE 3rd St, Bend or 541-797-0667.

Bend Elks vs. Cowlitz Black Bears: Bend’s collegiate summer baseball team will play the team from Longview, Washington; 6:35 p.m.; $12; Vince Genna Stadium, SE Fifth Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Bend; bendelks.com or 541-312-9259.

Group Bike Ride — Gravel Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District have partnered with Blazin Saddles to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-719-1213.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; free, optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Sunriver Pétanque Club: Players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Friday 7/26

2024 Pacific Northwest Classic: One of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments, five days of fast-paced play; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bendpickleballclub.com.

Balloons Over Bend: This three-day event will feature morning balloon launches that are free to attend and a paid night glow festival on Friday; 20550 Murphy Road, Bend; balloonsoverbend.com.

Gravity Race Series: Six races, six dates, six chances to rally against a friend or foe in this zero-g, unsanctioned downhill mountain biking series; 3:30-7 p.m.; $25, $20 ages 13-15, $15 ages 12 and under; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

La Pine Coop & Garden Tour: A self-guided tour of gardens, chicken coops and even some beehives in and around La Pine; 3-7 p.m.; $15 per car; The Little Deschutes Grange, 51518 Morson St., La Pine; facebook.com/LaPineCoopandGarden.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; free, optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20, class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.