Destination Bedford

Spooky Yoga at the Bower Center
2023-10-24 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join yoga instructor and author Kathy Graham at the Bower Center for a FREE community Halloween event! All ages are welcome to attend and are invited to dress up. Kathy will lead participants in spooky yoga appropriate for all ages and abilities. Following the instruction, Kathy will have her book “Spooky Yoga” available for purchase!
This event is FREE to attend, but registration is appreciated!

Layman Family Farms
2023-10-25 16:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-29 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 4th!

Second Wind Farm Spooky Trail
2023-10-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-27 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Second Wind Farm, 1314 Terrace View Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
Come to Second Wind Farm for this 3rd annual event! The family ran SPOOKTACULAR is back… Kicking off on the scariest of nights FRIDAY THE 13TH… FEATURING:
A live free screening of Friday the 13th.
A new Zombie Shoot
New scares
Haunted Hay ride
Food and art Vendors
plenty of parking
Click here for more info.
The other dates are: October 14,19,20,21,26,27, & 28th

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Apple Harvest Month Celebration
2023-10-28 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Every Saturday in October join the fun at Gross’ Orchard! Various activities will take place each Saturday, including wagon rides, live music, food, apple cider and fried apple pies. Bring the family and enjoy fresh apples from the orchard – u-pick or shop the apple selections in the store on site. Free admission.

Oyster Fest
2023-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Harvest Moon Marketplace for this great family friendly event! Live music by Surrender Dorothy and lots of oysters! Click here for more info.

Beale's Fall Bash
2023-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate all things fall at Beale’s Brewery!

Frank & Stein specials – we’re talking smoked brats + discounted liter fills all day
Axe throwing from 1-4 with @gopowerplay
Fall Makers’ Market from 1-4 with @heartofvaartisans
Outdoor beer tent
Halloween costume contest
Spiced Apple Ale available on draft + in package!

SML State Park Halloween Event
2023-10-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Bring the family to SML State park to enjoy the fall colors and a fun-filled Halloween event. Activities include a costume contest (for ages 12 and younger), pumpkin decorating, crafts, candy and games. Hayrides are offered from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: those aged 6 and younger, and those age 7-12. Judging is from 2:00-2:15 p.m., and prizes are awarded at 2:25 p.m. Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a “howling” good time. This event is free, but regular parking fees apply.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

BVA Mercantile Christmas Open House
2023-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop great deals at BVA Mercantile for their Christmas Open House! The store will be beautifully decorated for the season and welcomes all to stop by. BVA Mercantile is locally owned and features many unique locally made products. Located in downtown Bedford.

Holiday Market at Emerson Creek Pottery
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Emerson Creek Pottery, 1068 Pottery Ln.
This year, Emerson Creek Pottery is offering a “Passport to Pottery Savings” to all market guests. That means, you’ll receive a “Passport” when you arrive with vendor names listed on it. Vendors will sign your passport as you view their wares. The more vendors your visit, (the more signatures you receive) = higher savings for you in our already low-priced pottery outlet store! It’s a win-win situation.

Bedford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Market
2023-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the beautiful Spring Oak Bedford, located at the Historic Elks Home for the Bedford Chamber Holiday Market! Find amazing local gifts for your loved ones, drink hot chocolate courtesy of the Centra Bedford Adult Day Center, & enjoy the renowned Elks Home Christmas lights!

Learn more & register: https://business.bedfordareachamber.com/…/2023…

BBQ & Cider Fest
2023-11-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Harvest Moon Marketplace at Smith Mountain Lake and Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden! Great eats, drinks in the Wine and Beer Garden, live music by 3DT, Ice Cream Bar and more!
Parking is only $10 per car and includes free Admission for everyone in your car! This is a family-friendly event, Please leave the pets home, and no outside coolers or food allowed!

Bedford Community Orchestra Concert
2023-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Come out for a “not-so-scary” night of Halloween favorites with the Bedford Community Orchestra! Suggested Donation $15/Adults; $10/Under 12

One Day Mini Camp
2023-11-06 08:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-07 08:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Kids have the day off from school? Send them to the National D-Day Memorial’s one-day mini-camp. Students will learn about World War II and D-Day through activities, games, and lessons. Participants should bring lunch. A morning snack will be provided. Register under the Event Tickets tab at store.dday.org.

Peaks Open to the Public Day
2023-11-08 09:00 - 17:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
For the next few months, The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will host several days each month that are open to the public – free of charge. Guests are welcome to hike the trails, enjoy a game of disc golf, or even play a game of basketball or volleyball. Or if you’ve been wanting to check out the facility and would like a tour or more information about their programs, these are great days to visit!
Please check-in at the Main Office when you arrive to sign a waiver and get a facility map.
Questions: Give them a call at 540-444-1800 or send an email at ThePeaks@CustomED.org.

Open Mic Night
2023-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Holiday Market
2023-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Old Montvale School, 11575 W. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Montvale, United States
Enjoy this Holiday Market by the Montvale School Preservation Foundation. Shop several vendors inside and outside including baked goods, jewelry, and hand crafted items.

Moneta Volunteer Fire Department Car Show
2023-11-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Moneta Fire House, 12737 North Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA, United States
Come enjoy this 2nd annual vendor & car show on Saturday, November 11th from 10-3! They will have food onsite as well, and even some fire trucks for the kiddos to play with! Details for Car Show:
Entry is donation based. Parking is on a first come basis. They will be awarding a “Best in Show”!

Murder Mystery
2023-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 11/11/23 at 5:30pm for a murder mystery with a Black Friday theme. This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are $35 per person. Wine, beer and snacks will be available for purchase, but are not included in the ticket. Outside food is also allowed. Everyone will get their character role at the event. Everyone in your group will need a separate ticket to attend and tickets are non-refundable. This is an adults only event and will last from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. This event will be held upstairs in the private event space and is accessed by stairs only. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in between 5:00 and 5:15pm to grab food and drinks, as the game will start promptly at 5:30pm.

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2023-11-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing the BCPS Elementary School Exhibit. Free admission. Click here for more information.
