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Good morning, Bend! There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with the Earth Day Fair, Bike Fest, and the first farmers market of the season.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

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The first farmers market of the season kicks off this weekend at Worthy Brewing. For the 2nd year in a row, they’ll be hosting farmers, bakers, and makers at their east side brewery location every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. With our warm spring, you may find more freshly grown goodies than normal for it only being April!

Start dates for the area’s other farmers markets are as follows:

This one doesn’t need too much of an introduction since the kind folks at the Environmental Center and Rethink Waste provided a nice write-up of all the Earth Day Fair happenings in Wednesday’s newsletter…but it never hurts to provide a reminder. The Earth Day Fair is happening on Saturday from 11 AM - 3 PM at Alpenglow Park in SE Bend. While the venue has changed, the event will still include all the greatest hits like costumed performers, food vendors, a parade, and plenty more.

Spring is here, and so is the Bend Bike Fest. This annual celebration of all things bikes is a great spot to find some new-to-you gear or unload some unused biking equipment. The fest kicks off today (Friday) with the gear drop-off and a VIP shopping event. Saturday, the swap will be fully open for business, along with raffles, classes, and contests. On Sunday, there will be a day of gear drop-off opportunity, followed by another day of bike swap fun. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting the Bend Endurance Academy.

💎 Silverado Gallery celebrates 28 years: Silverado Gallery in downtown Bend is celebrating 28 years in business! To celebrate, they’re having a rare sale, 20% off online and in store (plus some secret discounts available in store only). Join them Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, to browse their wares and say congrats.

💐 Flower pop-up opening at the Century Center: Al’s Garden Center is making their way over from the valley and setting up shop at the Century Center this spring. Their pop-up opens today and will be open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM through May 31st, and will feature a beautiful selection of hanging baskets and everything else gardening-related.

👞 Bend Shoe Co celebrates 50 years: And another downtown business is celebrating a big time milestone this weekend as Bend Shoe Co is partying like its 1976 (I did the math and that was, in fact, 50 years ago). Head to their downtown shop on Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM to enjoy some live music, local treats, and over $5,000 in giveaways!

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS FOR K-11TH GRADERS

Register today for Cascades Academy’s summer camps, offering engaging programs for kids in grades K–11. Rooted in experiential learning, STEAM, and outdoor exploration, these camps inspire curiosity, creativity, leadership, and confidence in a fun-filled environment.

Camp CREATE, celebrating its 10th year, features hands-on, creative experiences for K–9 students, including immersive robotics camps and a collaborative Think Wild camp.

Summer Outdoor Leadership Adventures offers exciting expeditions for grades 6–11, including climbing, caving, biking, hiking, canoeing, and overnight backcountry rafting trips.

Use code SPRING35 by April 30 to save $35. Spots fill quickly — secure your child’s place today.

📿 Resin Friendship Necklaces: Learn how to create your own UV resin friendship necklace. Make one for yourself and the other for your BFF. The class is open to kids and adults ages 8+. 3:30 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

🍆 Dirty Minds Trivia: Usually, we tell you to get your mind out of the gutter, but in this case, maybe it needs to stay there with Craft Kitchen’s scandalously fun dirty minds trivia night. 7 PM Craft Kitchen

🎭 American Buffalo: It’s opening night for the Cascades Theatrical Co’s newest show, American Buffalo. 7:30 PM Cascades Theatrical Co

🏡 The Locavore Spring Gala: Support Locavore and everything they do for the local food community at their annual spring gala. 5:30 PM Tetherow Pavilion

🎱 Brewery Bingo: Bingo at Ponch's Place with cold beer and prizes. A classic Friday night combo. 6 PM Ponch's Place

🎭 Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: There are only two weekends left of Greenhouse Cabaret’s spring show. We’ve heard a lot of good reviews for this one, and the remaining tickets are nearly sold out! 7:30 PM The Greenhouse Cabaret

😂 Comedy Night with Crux Crawford: Come laugh with Crux, but not at Crux. UPP Liquids will be hosting the laughs brought to you from comedian Crux Crawford. 8 PM UPP Liquids

🐦 Deschutes Land Trust Bird Walk: Grab your binoculars and spend a spring morning learning to identify the birds of Central Oregon with the Deschutes Land Trust. 9 AM Paulina Creek Preserve

🏃 Run for the Nations 5K: A morning run through the Old Mill District that supports global neighbors in need. A feel-good start to a feel-good Earth Day weekend. 8 AM Old Mill District

🧖 Sauna for Clean Air: Sweat it out for the planet at Gather Sauna House. A uniquely Bend way to mark Earth Day—hot, restorative, and for a cause. 10:30 AM Gather Sauna House

🦅 Nature Kids: Sky Explorers!: A hands-on outdoor adventure for kids at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve focused on the wonders of the sky. 10:30 AM Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

🏥 Health Care Reform Town Hall: A community conversation about health care reform at Trinity Episcopal Church. Important, timely, and worth your Saturday afternoon. 3 PM Trinity Episcopal Church

🎸 HouseBand Summerfest Fundraiser: Young rock musicians take the Volcanic stage to raise funds to take their show on the road to Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI. Come watch the next generation shred and feel very good about supporting them. 6 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🎵 We Are the Music Makers!: The Tower Theatre celebrates the Central Oregon Mastersingers in a joyful, community-centered performance. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🟢 Shrek Rave: It is what it says it is. Shrek. Rave. Midtown Ballroom. Do it for the culture. 9 PM Midtown Ballroom

🧶 Fiber Market Day: Head out to the fairgrounds to celebrate all things natural fiber-related, including their artistic and practical uses. There will be spinning demonstrations, wool shearing, raffles, and more! 9 AM - 4 PM Deschutes County Fairgrounds

🎃 Halfway to Halloween: Break out the Halloween costumes and celebrate with Funky Fauna at their halfway to Halloween party. 1 PM Funky Fauna

🐦 Bird Walk: Another gorgeous morning walk with binoculars—this time at Indian Ford Meadow. Spring migration season means the birds are putting on a show. 8:30 AM Indian Ford Meadow Preserve

🚴 Water & Lava Ride with the Rock Doc: Hop on your bike and explore Central Oregon's volcanic geology with an actual geologist leading the way. Equal parts workout and mind-expanding science lesson. 11 AM Cascade Lakes Welcome Center

🍽️ Neighbor Impact Foodie Crawl: Eat your way across Bend while supporting Neighbor Impact's hunger relief programs. Delicious, community-minded, and a very good Sunday afternoon. 2 PM Various locations

🧠 2026 Walk ALS Central Oregon: Lace up and walk with the Central Oregon ALS community at Riverbend Park. 12 PM Riverbend Park

🧗 Mellow Film Tour: A curated evening of climbing films at Volcanic Theatre Pub—vertical walls, impossible routes, and the kind of cinematography that makes you want to immediately find a crag. 7 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🧘‍♀ Sacred Energy & Sound Healing: A transformative 2-hour journey combining Breathwork, Reiki, Kundalini Activation, and Sound Healing to release stress & stored emotions, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. 4 PM Hanai

🦫 Plant and Beaver BioBlitz: Join Beaver Works Oregon and Mara Huang of the Native Plant Society of Oregon to explore the natural history and identification of wetland plants and beaver sign! 9 AM Tetherow Crossing Park

🔔 Reiki + Sound Bath: Two powerful healing modalities. One transformative experience. Soothing sound and 1:1 Reiki come together for an immersive, full-body reset designed to leave you refreshed, balanced, and recharged. 11 AM Hawthorn Healing Arts

🥳 Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo: You know the drill by now. Grab a table and get your Sunday started right with the liveliest bingo in town. 9:30 AM Silver Moon

🏔 Bend 101: A welcoming, behind-the-scenes look at Bend’s history, growth, tourism, and community—designed for newcomers and longtime locals alike who want to get more involved. Join the Bend Chamber for local insight, great speakers, bites, beverages, and connections. Thursday, May 7th at 5 PM, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - $15

Sierra Hull | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Deadhead Disco | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Chained to Stone | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Armchair Boogie | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Syco Billy’s String Band | Commonwealth pub | 8 PM
Heller Highwater Band | Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards | 5 PM

That 90s Band | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Central Oregon Mastersingers | Tower Theatre | 7 PM | Tickets
CyDefects | River’s Place | 6 PM
Derek Michael Marc | Silver Moon | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Coyote Rider | Brasada Ranch House | 6 PM
Funk Around and Find Out | Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
Long Gone Wilder | On Tap | 5 PM

Fiona Grey | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Shineola Singalong | Commonwealth Pub | 4 PM
Alex Winters | River’s Place | 5 PM

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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