Join your local police department, along with supporting community organizations, for free food, entertainment and family fun. Meet your local first responders, connect with neighbors, and help build a safer, stronger community.

Whether you’re new to town or have lived here for years, National Night Out is a great opportunity to get to know the people who help keep our community safe and enjoy a fun summer evening together. For more information or to make a donation, email slakey@bandon-or.gov, or call 541-347-2241 x 2.

The 2026 Bite of Bandon starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bandon Community Center.

Taste signature and new menu items from local restaurants and take part in people’s choice voting for your favorite bites. There is also a raffle, silent and live auction.

Tickets & Admission

Tickets are available online at BandonYouth.org. Admission is $60 for individuals or $450 for a table of 8.

This event is presented by the Bandon Community Youth Center. For more information, call 541-347-8336.

The 2025 Bite of Bandon starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Bandon Community Center.

Taste signature and new menu items from local restaurants and take part in people’s choice voting for your favorite bites. There is also a raffle, silent and live auction.

Tickets & Admission

Tickets are available online at BandonYouth.org. Admission is $54 for individuals or $360 for a table of 8.

This event is presented by the Bandon Community Youth Center. For more information, call 541-347-8336.

The Gala will be held one night only, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Sprague Theater, 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the auditorium opens at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 p.m.

No-host food trucks will be in the parking lot, so come have dinner. The show’s ticket price of $25 each includes two free beverages (wine, beer, cider or soda). Live music will be provided by Skeet (John Gretzinger). A photo booth adds to the fun and Playhouse board members will be on hand to talk about local theater and how to get involved.

The show will include scenes from our exciting upcoming season, (come and find out what we’re planning!), and concludes with the one-woman play, “Tales from the Kitchen Table,” written by and starring local thespian and playwright Corrie Gant.

Have you seen the Sprague Theater since the new carpeting was installed? The building also sports new siding and is freshly painted. There’s a lot going on . . . . Come and see for yourself!

Join in the fun! More information and advance tickets are available at BandonPlayhouse.org via Eventbrite. Those wishing to avoid Eventbrite or credit card fees can pay by cash or check at the door.

Those in need of non-perishable food items, as well as winter clothing and children’s toys, are welcome to drop by the distribution event at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Donations are welcome through Dec. 19. Please visit our News section for more information.

The Fall Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Bandon Community Center. Admission is $1 at the door.

This community event is sponsored by the Bandon Chamber of Commerce and Beach Loop Realty. For more information, contact the Bandon Chamber, events@bandon.com.

Enjoy a hot lunch, with side salad or fruit, and a serving of friendly conversation. Lunch is served in the dining hall each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 12:00 p.m.

Meals are prepared in the community center kitchen, and the quarterly menu rotation features seasonal and holiday recipes.

The day’s menu may include meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy with carrot and raisin salad, cheese and broccoli strata with tomato and cucumber salad, or pasta primavera served with seasoned green beans and whole wheat garlic bread.

Beverage choices include coffee, tea, milk and water. For dessert, try apple crisp or butterscotch pudding. The last Friday of each month is Birthday Friday- with a homemade birthday cake.

Senior lunches are presented by the Coos County Senior Nutrition Program. Friends and community members of any age are welcome. The suggested lunch price is $3 for seniors age 60 and older, their spouses, and those with disabilities. A $6 contribution is requested for those under age 60.

Visit our Programs page to learn more about senior activities and nutrition programs at the Bandon Community Center.