New Friends Bend

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About us

Welcome to New Friends Bend! 🌲

We’re Matt and Dayna Love - your friendly hosts and adventure enthusiasts - here to bring people together and highlight all the best that Bend has to offer.

Whether you’re new to town or simply looking to expand your circle, this group is your go-to for connection and good times. We’ll be curating a mix of events: from local hikes and outdoor adventures, to trying new restaurants, exploring seasonal festivals, attending fun community happenings, and maybe even a cozy game night or two.

Our goal? To create multiple opportunities for you to meet great people, share laughs, and experience Bend in new ways - together.

Bring your curiosity, your appetite (for food + friendship), and if you have one, your friendly dog! 🐾

Let’s make this incredible town feel a little smaller - one event, one laugh, and one new friend at a time. 💚

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Stargazing + S’mores at Brown Park Ranch
Sat, Mar 14 · 7:00 PM PDT
Brown Park Ranch, 19250 Dayton Rd, Bend, OR, US
EVENTBRITE TICKET REQUIRED: (free) Stargazing & S’mores Ticket

🌌 Stargazing + S’mores at Brown Park Ranch
📍 19250 Dayton Rd, Bend, OR 97703 (Tumalo)

Join New Friends Bend for a relaxed evening of stargazing, connection, and s’mores at the beautiful Brown Park Ranch.

The owners, Jessica & Darren (new friends!), have generously welcomed our group to gather on their property, and we’re excited to share this special place with the community. Brown Park Ranch is a stunning local venue often used for weddings, retreats, and private gatherings, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the space if you're ever looking for a scenic venue for a future celebration or event.

We'll spend the evening around the fire enjoying classic s’mores, good conversation, and the expansive Central Oregon night sky.

🔥 Classic s’mores provided:
• Graham crackers
• Chocolate
• Marshmallows

🪑 Please bring:
• A camping chair or blanket
• Any fun s’mores additions you'd like to share (peanut butter cups, cookies, caramel, etc.)

Come solo or bring a friend — many attendees come on their own and leave with new connections.

✨ A cozy night, good people, and some of the best stars Central Oregon has to offer.
19 attendees
$10.00
MORE than a MIXER - TIX REQUIRED - link in description
Thu, Mar 26 · 5:30 PM PDT
Works Real Estate, 550 SW Industrial Way #135, Bend, OR, US
TICKETS HERE

More Than a Mixer | New Friends Bend Community Gathering

Looking to meet new people in Bend and make meaningful connections?

Join us for a relaxed community gathering designed to bring people together in a welcoming and friendly environment. Whether you're new to Bend or simply looking to expand your circle, this is a great opportunity to meet others, discover local businesses, and enjoy a fun evening out.

New Friends Bend was created to make it easier for people to build real friendships and community here in Bend. We will have engaging activities to share with you, too!
We’re also incredibly grateful that our brokerage, Works Real Estate, generously allows us to host these gatherings in their beautiful event space at The Box Factory.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Works Real Estate – The Box Factory
550 SW Industrial Way #135
Bend, Oregon
💵 $10 entry
Light bites and drinks
Parking validated upon arrival

TICKETS HERE

FEATURES
We'll also be highlighting a couple of fantastic local business owners during the evening.
• Joey Liberatore – Safe Travels Podcast
• Quinn Rose – Story Based Brands

WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ A welcoming, low-pressure social atmosphere
✨ Meet new friends and connect with the Bend community
✨ Discover interesting local businesses + business owners
✨ Great conversation, food, and drinks

Come solo or bring a friend — most people attend on their own and leave with new connections.
We can’t wait to see you there!

— Matt + Dayna Love (and Birch)
Founders, New Friends Bend
5 attendees