Saturday 9/28

Nature Kids — Animal Architects: Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free, register online; Paulina Creek Preserve, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.

NatureConnect Fest: Provides 30+ activities for families including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, a climbing wall, food and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; natureconnectco.org.

Sunday 9/29

Beyond the Fantasy: Teton Gravity Research’s 29th annual ski and snowboard film; 3:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 9 p.m.; $17 plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

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 or 541-389-7275.

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 9/30

Monday Night Football: $3 pints, featuring a different brewery (and sometimes cidery) every week and swag giveaways, six big screen TVs (2 outside), game sound on, no bad seats in the house; 5 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Beginner/Intermediate: Learn skills Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Intermediate/Advanced: Take your skills to the next level with instructor Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Wednesday 10/2

Pickleball Clinics — Beginner/Intermediate: Learn skills Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Intermediate/Advanced: Take your skills to the next level with instructor Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pollinator Pathway Fall Social and Seed Swap: Learn about Pollinator Pathway Bend, connect with fellow native plant gardeners and share your love for native habitat, light refreshments provided, beverages available for sale; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.

Thursday 10/3

Livable Future Forum — A Mule Deer’s Life: Learn more about Central Oregon’s iconic mule deer, the challenges they face, and key efforts to preserve wildlife habitat; 7-9 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio

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 10/4

Star Party: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at Rimrock Ranch; 6:30-9 p.m.; free; Rimrock Ranch, near Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.