Top city guide · 2026-06-03

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
Indoor Pick
Vector Volcano Arcade
Arcade / Gaming
550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR 97702
Indoor Pick
Deschutes Public Library – East Bend
Library / Education
62080 Dean Swift Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Indoor Pick
Bend Rock Gym
Sports
1180 SE Centennial Ct, Bend, OR 97702
Indoor Pick
Bend Science Station
Children's Museum
2300 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701

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
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.
JULY11
JULY 11 · starts Jul 11
World's largest outdoor quilt show with over 1,300 quilts, family-friendly activities, and children's attractions
Free
JULY29
JULY 29 · starts Jul 29
Largest county fair in Oregon with rodeo, carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, petting zoo, concerts, and fair food
Paid/Varies

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