Valentine's Day Market
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Spend the morning of Valentine’s Day shopping at the Forest Farmers Market! Find the perfect gift or yummy treat for your loved ones!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-02-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 13:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
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!

Murder Mystery at the Bedford Moose Lodge
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 2/14/26 at 6pm for a prom themed whodunnit at The Bedford Moose Lodge, in Bedford, VA! 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, drink, and meet new friends. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are 50 per person and include heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar set up by The Bedford Moose Lodge. This is an adults only event, character roles will be given upon entry to the event, and each person attending will need to purchase a ticket. This event is open to the public and is a fundraiser for the lodge. Tickets can be purchased at The Bedford Moose Lodge or from a member of the lodge. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in between 5:30pm and 5:45pm, as the event will start promptly at 6pm. Wear your best prom attire from any era and join us for an evening of fun!

Bedford Cycle & Give
2026-02-15 13:30 - 17:00 | New London Tech Trails, 1257 Meade Rd., Forest, VA, 24551
Welcome to Race Three of the Bedford Cycle & Give — the final round of our three-race series celebrating community, cycling, and giving back to the places that make riding awesome.
The finale, the Bedford Trailbuilder Bash, takes place Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at New London Tech Trails.
Reg Link: https://www.bikereg.com/bedford-cycle–give-bedford…
This race supports something every rider benefits from: trail maintenance and the construction of a new bridge at Falling Creek Park. These are the trails we all ride, love, and rely on — so chip in what you can.
Race Format:
The Trailbuilder Bash uses the same handicap-style 1-hour challenge as the first two races:
Complete as many laps as possible in 60 minutes
Finish a lap before the 60-minute mark? You may go out for another
Ties are settled by whichever rider finishes their final lap first
Expect a spirited finale to the series and a chance to give back to the trails that make it all possible
Entry Requirement: Give What You Can
There is no set registration fee for this event.
Instead, riders are encouraged to donate whatever amount they can spare toward:
Ongoing trail maintenance
Materials and labor for a new bridge
Supporting the volunteers who keep Falling Creek Park ride-ready
Every dollar stays local and goes directly back into improving the trails we love!

Coffee on the Porch at Claytor Nature Center
2026-02-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Stop by Claytor Nature Center for free coffee and breakfast items and learn a bit about the Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.

Jefferson's Curiosities
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
About the Series: Thomas Jefferson was a man of many varied interests. Join us at Jefferson’s “best dwelling house in the state” as we delve into topics he found particularly fascinating from travel to culinary, leadership to religion. Each talk in the series includes a wine and cheese reception following the presentation.
Tickets are $25/each or $100 for all five Curiosities Series talks
2026 Jefferson’s Curiosities Series Events:

Jefferson’s Travel through the Germanies (Travis McDonald): February 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.

What Made Jefferson a Great Leader? (Dr. John Ragosta): March 26, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson and Trist’s Wild Mississippi Scheme (Karen Chase): May 7, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson’s Curiosities: Hearth Cooking (Rachel Deddens): June 11, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson & Religion (Nathan Taylor): September 24, 2026 6:30 p.m.

Music Bingo
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | 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. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Murder Mystery Event
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Sharpen your wit, polish your best pirate lingo, and prepare for a night where mystery and mayhem rule the waves.
Channel your inner detective as you laugh, talk, eat, drink, and unravel the thrilling mystery of Murder on the High Seas. Dress in your best pirate attire, take on a unique character role, crafted just for you, and see if you can figure out whodunnit! Arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 to grab your food and drinks and register for the raffle.
Tickets:
$45 per person
$80 per couple
Tickets include the game, light food, non-alcoholic beverages, and one drink ticket per person. This is a 21+ Event. Character roles will be given upon entry to the event. Tickets are non-refundable.
Click here for tickets and more information.

Concert at the Bower Center
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bower Center to see Paddy Dougherty Quartet play live! $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information on the band!

Read Across America at Claytor Nature Center
2026-03-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate National Read Across America Day at the Claytor Nature Center with a special storytime featuring award-winning children’s author Sara Ernst. Families are invited to gather on March 2nd at 1:00 PM to enjoy The Dragon’s Campfire—complete with a cozy campfire setting, tea, treats, and of course, a delightful story experience. This free event is perfect for young readers and their caregivers, but space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Join us for an afternoon of imagination, warmth, and literary fun in a beautiful natural setting.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.
