Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site, drawn from...
Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas! Experience the magic of the season at this beloved, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. Vote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) Kids...
This will be the 46th Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k organized by the Bedford Area YMCA! Location is the Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523. Early Bird pricing runs from September 8 – October 12 Early Bird Price: $25 After October 12, registration increases to $30 Sign up online at www.Christmasclassic5k.com...
Don't miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop, which grants unlimited admission through December.
The 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade will take place in downtown Bedford. See floats, antique cars, clowns, horses, marching bands, Santa, and much more! The theme will be "Small Town Parade of Trees!" Stick around after the parade and visit with downtown businesses, and at 3 p.m. the tree lighting activities will begin.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts to view two new exhibits: Through the Lens II, An Invitational Exhibit and Andrea Wild: Caught In Old Lace Between the Stars & the Earth. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and...
Stop by Bower Center for the Arts on December 6th following the Bedford Christmas parade for our CAB Kids Free Family Art Day. Following the parade, we will have several Christmas Ornament Creation Stations set up around the building as well as a Build-Your-Own Hot Chocolate. CAB Kids is a program that invites youth...
Lady Clause will be at Lady Legacy in downtown Bedford after the Christmas Parade! Stop by for crafts and photos.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
