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.
Family Movie Matinee
RelaxingCome to the Bedford Central Library on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a fun family afternoon of crafts, games, snacks and a movie. This month the movie is The Angry Birds Movie 2.
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Ice Skating
Edmund Street Park 516 Edmund Street, Bedford, VA, United States$10 Skate Fee (Including Skates) Santa Claus Hot Chocolate & Cider For Sale
Candlelight Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, United StatesTour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Experience the villa by candlelight while your guide paints a portrait of the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays, by sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Tours end in the restored Jefferson-era...
Elks Home Christmas Lights
Shady Grove Vineyards CabinTake part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated...
2nd Annual Beale’s Christmas Bash
Beale's Brewery 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe Beale's Christmas Bash is back and better than ever! Jazz will be DJing a mix of Christmas classics and party favorites. Sing and dance the night away with all of your local friends and family! We will also be holding an Ugly Christmas sweater contest. Come on out to secure your spot in the...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their...
Elks Home Christmas Lights
Shady Grove Vineyards CabinTake part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their...
Train Exhibit
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesInteractive Thomas the Tank Engine Track See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings "The Polar Express" during the two weeks of Christmas Break Large Groups: please call for an appointment $5 admission for adults. kids are free Closed major holidays and extreme weather Collecting new and gently loved stuffed animals for the...