DOWNTOWN BEND PRESENTS

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH FROM 5PM - 8PM FOR ART, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND FUN!

  • Local Art

    Bend is full of artists with incredible talent. Local businesses feature local artists every first Friday. Look for the special event balloons outside of Downtown Bend Businesses to find participating locations.

  • Dine and Drink

    While many businesses offer comliemtary wine sampling and snacks, you can also experience unique First Friday specials at many Downtown restaurants and bars. Cheers!

  • Experiential Retail

    Downtown Businesses love to create new and fun experiences for First Friday events! From sales and specials to unique activities - you’ll find something new to do (and buy!) at each First Friday.

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June

Prideful Creations 🌈🎭 - In honor of pride month, we'll be giving shoutouts and features to artists from the LGBTQ community. 

July

Hot Nights, Cool Sights ☀️🚗
(Moved from July 4th to July 11th - First night of Summerfest)

August

Wild West 🤠

Let’s show our country side!

September

Welcome Back, Locals! 🍂

Specials all weekend for locals only!

October

FallFest Art Walk + Haunted Downtown Tours 👻🎃

November

Dia De Los Muertos

December

Tis the Season Art Stroll 🎄🎨

Make your friday night memorable

First Friday events in Downtown Bend bring the community out like no other event. Experience music, art, libations, community, and fun!

Are you an artist?

Fill out this quick application to be considered and connected with local Downtown Businesses.