Top city guide · 2026-07-27

Bend Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Bend, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Bend.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Bend right now.
Indoor Pick
Deschutes Public Library – Downtown Bend
Library / Education
601 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Vector Volcano Arcade
Arcade / Gaming
550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR 97702
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Deschutes Public Library – East Bend
Library / Education
62080 Dean Swift Rd, Bend, OR 97701
4.6 / 5
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Bend Rock Gym
Sports
1180 SE Centennial Ct, Bend, OR 97702
4.5 / 5
Indoor Pick
Bend Science Station
Children's Museum
2300 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701
4.5 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

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Library / Education
Deschutes Public Library – Downtown Bend
601 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
Deschutes Public Library – East Bend
62080 Dean Swift Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Arcade / Gaming
Vector Volcano Arcade
550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR 97702
Children's Museum
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702
Bend Science Station
2300 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Bend.
JULY23
Munch and Music - Free Concert Series
JULY 23 · starts Jul 2
Free weekly Thursday night concerts at Drake Park featuring live music, food vendors, and kids zone with bounce houses and activities.
Free · Ongoing
JULY29
Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
JULY 29 · starts Jul 29
Central Oregon's largest annual event with carnival rides, rodeo championship, concerts, animals, livestock exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment.
Paid/Varies
AUGUST07
Sunriver Art Fair
AUGUST 07 · starts Aug 7
Ranked one of the best small-town art fairs in the country with 90 booths, children's attractions, free admission and parking at the Village at Sunriver.
Free
AUGUST23
Pavilion Palooza
AUGUST 23 · starts Aug 23
Free music and entertainment event for kids ages 4-14 at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center featuring live performances, free lemonade and cookies.
Free

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