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. 💚
Upcoming events
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Stargazing + S’mores at Brown Park Ranch
Brown Park Ranch, 19250 Dayton Rd, Bend, OR, USEVENTBRITE 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.
16 attendees
Past events
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