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⛷️The Ski Swap is here

Bend Film Fest continues, FungiFest in Sunriver, and score some new gear at the ski swap

Derek Carlson
October 10, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! The Mt Bachelor webcam is back! Commence watching for flakes and waxing those rock skis.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🍄 Sunriver Fungi Fest
🎥 Bend Film Fest continues
⛷️ Find some new winter gear at the Ski Swap

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

⛷️ Get Some New Gear at the Ski Swap

Ski season is right around the corner (it’s looking a little snowy this weekend), and this is your chance to save some big bucks on new-to-you ski or snowboard gear. The Skyliners Ski Swap kicks off on Friday evening with the pre-sale party (there might still be some tickets available), followed by the whole shebang on Saturday. Here you can enjoy the general admission sale from 8 AM - 5 PM as well as the Winter Expo (including food and beverages), live music starting after 1 PM, and discount hours from 3 - 5 PM.

And if you registered gear for the swap, make sure to drop it off at The Pavilion by 4:30 PM today (Friday).

🎬️ Bend Film Fest Continues Through the Weekend

Miss the opening festivities for the Bend Film Fest on Wednesday and Thursday? No worries, because there are still plenty of amazing films to catch throughout the weekend. With the forecast looking a little chilly and wet, what better way is there to pass the time than at the theatre(s).

🧘 Bend to Balance Mental Health Experience

What started out as an idea for a mental health expo quickly evolved into Bend to Balance: a weekend-long wellness experience. Tickets are just $8(!!!), which gets you into over 30 free classes. There will also be a number of paid workshops focusing on everything from breathwork to yoga to making meaningful connections. Friday - Sunday Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

🍁 Sisters and Sunriver Fall Fairs

Miss last week’s fall festival in Bend (or just really want to get into the season)? Make the drive down to the Sunriver Fall Festival or out to the Sisters Harvest Faire. The Sunriver Fall Festival runs Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 5 PM at The Backyard at The Lodge at Sunriver Resort, and the Sisters Harvest Faire takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 5 PM (3 PM on Sunday) in downtown Sisters.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🔌 Basco Appliances opens on the west side: High-end appliance store Basco Appliances has opened a brand new location on the west side of Bend. The showroom is located at 1000 SW Disk Dr and is open Monday - Saturday.

🤠 Grand opening at The Coyote: New downtown country bar The Coyote is celebrating their grand opening on Friday night. The doors open at 6 PM, and there will be live music by Sleepless Truckers, late-night dancing with DJ Chris, and, of course, mechanical bull rides.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 10.10

🖌️ BYOB Paint and Sip: Pack a cooler of your favorite beverages and enjoy an evening of painting your own pottery. 6:30 PM Studio Create

🍄 Fungi Foray Field Trip: Step into the woods with mushroom experts for a guided exploration of the region’s fungi. Learn identification skills, discover the ecological role of mushrooms, and maybe even find some delicious edibles along the way. 9 AM Sunriver Nature Center

👶 Stories & Strollers: Enjoy fresh air while librarians share books and songs, creating a fun mix of movement and early literacy. A sweet way to connect with other families while taking in Bend’s fall colors. 10:30 AM Drake Park

🎨 Watercolor Pencil Demo Night: Learn watercolor pencil techniques from local artists, experiment with color, and create your own piece to take home. 5:30 PM Freak’n Art

🧙 Practical Magic Movie Party: Channel your inner witch at this festive screening of Practical Magic. Hanai sets the mood with cozy vibes, themed cocktails, and just the right amount of spooky charm. Gather your coven of friends, slip into velvet or lace, and relive this cult-favorite film with a crowd that knows every line. 7:15 PM Hanai

👻 The Scaregrounds – Opening Night: Redmond’s biggest haunted experience kicks off with thrills, chills, and more than a few screams. Wander through multiple haunted attractions, brave terrifying mazes, and test just how fearless you really are. Evening The ScareGrounds

Saturday 10.11

🐾 Cats on Mats: Yoga meets kittens at this playful morning class. Stretch, flow, and relax while adoptable cats wander the room—maybe even finding their way into your heart. 9:30 AM Playful Paws Cat Café

⛷️ Meissner Trail Work Party: Help get the nordic trails ready for winter at Meissner. There are already 20+ people signed up, so it should be a good time! 9 AM Meissner Sno-Park

🌎 First Peoples Celebration: Honor Indigenous cultures, traditions, and voices at this annual gathering hosted by OSU-Cascades. The celebration includes speakers, performances, and community activities that highlight the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Native peoples in Central Oregon and beyond. A powerful way to learn, reflect, and celebrate together. 1 PM OSU-Cascades

🌙 Bend Moonlight Haunted Market: As night falls, Silver Moon hosts a spooky marketplace brimming with local makers, eerie art, and plenty of Halloween spirit. 4 PM Silver Moon

👻 Ceramic Ghosts & Lanterns Workshop: Create your own spooky ceramic ghosts and glowing lanterns in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for adding handmade charm to your fall décor—or gifting to a fellow Halloween enthusiast. 4 PM Tumalo Lavender

🎭 Haunted Masquerade Ball: Dress to impress (and maybe scare) at this glamorous Halloween bash. Expect live entertainment, eerie elegance, and a chance to dance the night away behind your mask. 7 PM Hanai

🍄 Sunriver Fungi Fest: Head down to Sunriver for a day celebrating everything fungi. There will be vendors selling art, mushroom food and drink, mushroom ID stations, and info on how to start foraging for your own magical forest treats (just stay away from my secret spots). 10 AM - 4 PM SHARC

🥣 Pottery seconds sale at Mud Lake Studios: The artists at Mud Lake Studios are clearing out their shelves as they gear up for the holiday season, and it’s your chance to score a sweet deal on some handmade pottery. Everything will be priced at $5, $10, $15, or $20. 9 AM - 4 PM Mud Lake Studios

Sunday 10.12

🌲 Caldera Clean Up: Help preserve the beauty of Caldera while giving back to the community. Wanderlust Tours leads this volunteer morning, blending environmental stewardship with the joy of being outdoors. 8 AM Wanderlust Tours Office

🧺 Pine Needle Basket Weaving: Learn the ancient art of coiling pine needles into beautiful, functional baskets. Guided instruction makes it accessible for beginners, while the meditative craft invites you to slow down and connect with tradition. 11 AM Location TBA

🚶 Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Join a sea of purple at Riverbend Park for this inspiring walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. A moving event for families, caregivers, and advocates. 12 PM Riverbend Park

⚾ Oregon State vs. Gonzaga Fall Ball Exhibition: Baseball fans, here’s your chance to catch the Beavers take on Gonzaga in a fall ball doubleheader. An afternoon of big hits, fresh talent, and classic ballpark energy. 12:30 PM Vince Genna Stadium

🌿 Plant Magic Pairings Workshop: Explore the rituals and properties of blue lotus, damiana, and kava kava in this guided tasting workshop. A sensory journey into plant medicine, complete with intentional pairings to expand your awareness. 3:30 PM Juniper Preserve

🎻 High Desert Chamber Music Concert: Experience the elegance of live chamber music as world-class musicians bring rich, intimate soundscapes to Bend. An evening of artistry and connection that proves classical music is as vibrant as ever. 5 PM High Desert Chamber Music

🎶 Sittin' At A Bar For 25 Years Mini Fest: The Domino Room comes alive with a lineup of rock and rap fusion acts headlined by Rehab, celebrating 25 years of music. Expect high-energy performances, nostalgia, and a crowd ready to sing along. 6:30 PM The Domino Room

🧙‍♀️ Season of the Witch Market: Celebrate the season of the witch at this spooooky market. Ok, maybe it won’t be that spooky, but there will be 20+ vendors, a spell jar, tarot readings, and more. 10 AM - 5 PM Nature’s Bling

🪡 Reusable bowl cover & bento bag class: Tired of using so much single-use plastic to cover up that bowl of leftover spaghetti? Well then, this class at Two Suns Art is for you. Here you can enjoy a mellow Sunday morning of mimosas and learning to sew your own reusable bowl covers and bento bags. 11 AM Two Suns Art

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 10.10

Saturday 10.11

Sunday 10.12

THANKS!

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⛷️The Ski Swap is here

Bend Film Fest continues, FungiFest in Sunriver, and score some new gear at the ski swap

SPONSORED BY RETHINK WASTE

SNAPSHOTS

⛷️ Get Some New Gear at the Ski Swap

🎬️ Bend Film Fest Continues Through the Weekend

🧘 Bend to Balance Mental Health Experience

🍁 Sisters and Sunriver Fall Fairs

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

@THEBENDBUZZ

TOGETHER WITH HOLIDAY LIGHTS BY SOLAR STAN

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 10.10

Saturday 10.11

Sunday 10.12

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 10.10

Saturday 10.11

Sunday 10.12

THANKS!