This weekend in Bend, OR

COCODS Fall Fling marks the conclusion of the league show series and takes place at Elevate Sport Horses. Judging is by Sabine Ense “r”, and the show secretary is Kim Haley.

Tackle 50 miles of singletrack around Bend in this mountain bike race, part of the National Ultra Endurance Series. The route showcases many of the area’s standout trails and includes support along the way so you and your riding partners can make a full day of it. Wrap up the season with a fun, demanding challenge that encourages you to see it through to the finish.

A laid-back meetup to chat about bikes or simply enjoy good company. All are welcome to stop by and say hello.

Enjoy a local makers market featuring a range of vendors, food trucks, and fresh produce from across the Pacific Northwest. Browse vendor booths, sample bites from the trucks, and take home seasonal produce.

Drifting Roots appears with guests for a performance of original reggae shaped by a journey that began in San Diego in 2018 and continues from a home base in Central Florida under founder Matthew Mavericks. Mavericks writes, records, and produces the music at his Satellite Beach studio. The touring band features Matt on guitar and lead vocals with Joey Zizzo on bass and vocals and Jordenn Garcia on drums, delivering an energetic set rooted in classic reggae traditions. Their resume includes shared stages with Collie Buddz, Steel Pulse, Julian Marley, The Movement, Mike Love, and Authority Zero. The performance draws from two Top 5 releases on the iTunes charts, Life is Good from 2021 and Meant to Be from 2022, along with songs from the five song EP Find a Way released in 2024. The group tours from coast to coast, carrying their music and a message of love to audiences nationwide.

Saturday nights at The Pavilion in Bend bring a nostalgic skate center vibe with lively music and low lights, creating an adults-only open skate for ages 18 and up. The fourth Saturday features a live DJ spinning crowd favorites. Admission is $10 for adults 18 to 64 and $9 for older adults 65 and over. No minors are allowed. Skate rental is $4 per person. Please bring your own helmet.

Useless Knowledge Bowl is a live team trivia event at Rivers Place Taphouse in Bend, presented by UKB Trivia. Teams can play for fun or compete for house gift cards. Participation is free, and bringing a pen is encouraged. The taproom serves cold brews, ciders and a house mimosa menu, and the beer garden features food from Nik's Snacks, Bai Tong on Wheels, The Zone and Fresco & Fryed. UKB Trivia emphasizes human intelligence and creativity and states that it does not voluntarily use AI in the creation, marketing, production or presentation of its shows.

A family friendly open skate takes place at The Pavilion in Bend. Admission is $8 per person and includes skate rental, and access to the skatepark features is part of the session. Roller skates and blades, skateboards, and scooters are all welcome. Children younger than 3 are free with a paying adult, and all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring a helmet, and remember that helmets are required in the skatepark.

Put your knowledge to the test at Initiative Brewing with a lively UKB Trivia game. Form a team for a shot at prizes, and enjoy a free-to-play night of questions alongside food, brews, and plenty of fun. Bring good energy and a pen if you can. UKB Trivia champions people-powered smarts and creativity and does not use AI in the creation, marketing, production, or presentation of its shows.

Participants hone their craft in a safe, supportive space centered on sharing and encouragement. Passionate hosts guide the gathering and cultivate a positive, welcoming atmosphere for creative expression.

Jack Johnson brings the SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026 to Hayden Homes Amphitheater for an outdoor show that will take place rain or shine. With every ticket, $2 is donated by the artist to support the environment, with $1 directed to REVERB Climate Project Portfolio for carbon reduction projects and $1 to the Johnson Ohana Foundation to support All At Once Non-Profit Partners working on environmental initiatives near each concert and across the country. No portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. The Amphitheater operates as a cashless venue. Outside food or beverages are not permitted, and professional grade cameras or recording devices are not allowed. Only clear bags up to 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are accepted, with small clutches measuring 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller as the only exception. To ease travel, the venue is partnering with Commute Options to encourage walking, biking, carpooling, riding transit, or another alternative mode, and concertgoers can take part in a summer commute challenge with chances to win prizes and concert tickets throughout the season. Venue maps, directions, parking information, permitted and prohibited items, policies, accessibility details, and other FAQs are available through the venue’s information resources.