Easter Egg-Stravaganza
2024-03-30 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
This year’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza at EastLake Community Church is going to be a great time with families all over our community!
This year’s event will feature:
An egg-citing egg hunt for kids of all ages
Bounce houses
Petting zoo
Face painting
Free food
Crafts & family games

Beers & Brains Trivia
2024-03-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you’re a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off your expertise, and enjoy some time filled with laughter, banter, friendly competition, and good company. Don’t miss out on the chance to become the ultimate trivia champion.

Thrive Outside Festival
2024-04-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Learn how you can THRIVE OUTSIDE this outdoor season by meeting local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, healthcare practitioners, gyms, gear outfitters, and non-profits that specialize in:
Adventure/Recreation
Agriculture/Homesteading
Health/Wellness
This is THE place to come and learn about all the upcoming outdoor events and activities in our region and talk face to face with the amazing people who make them happen!
Some of these groups will be offering workshops teaching various skills or lessons on how to THRIVE OUTSIDE!
We have TONS of kids activities as well so bring the whole family!
Farm Petting Zoo – Inflatables – Foam Machine – Kids Bike Course
Food Trucks – Outdoor Music – Workshops – Vendors + More!

Root 2 Music In Concert at Bower Center
2024-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
ROOT 2 MUSIC began as the musical intersection of Deep South country blues and Celtic/Appalachian fiddle music.
Root 2 Music features fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, percussion plus additional miscellaneous instruments. David Frank and Nancy Reid began Root 2 Music over 15 years ago. Nancy’s sister, Mary Beth Young Coffee, of the successful Celtic group “Beggar’s Circus”, sometimes plays in Root 2 Music. The group’s many musical friends may also join in. Root 2 Music has won recognition at the Appalachian String Band Festival (Clifftop) and at the International Blues Challenge (Beale Street, Memphis) and is well known along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia for fun and music.
*Click here to purchase tickets.

Casino Night at Mariners Landing
2024-04-06 18:00 - 21:30 | Blackwater Room at the Pointe in Mariners Landing, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Join us for an evening of gaming, music, prizes, drinks, and great company at the first Casino Night at Mariners Landing.
Try your luck at the poker or blackjack tables, roll the dice at the craps table, take a chance with the slot machines, or spin the wheel at the roulette table. Don’t know how to play? No problem! Trained dealers will be ready to help you play like a pro.
Light snacks will be available as well as a cash bar.
Ticket price includes $10,000 of play money and a raffle ticket – benefiting Saunders Volunteer Fire Department

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2024-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Join the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 15th Annual Winter Lecture Series at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center.
Winter Lecture Series
Sundays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

January 7: Virginia Flying Squirrels
Presented By: Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Ferrum College
February 4: Virginia Ruffner & B.T. Washington
Presented By: Sheridan Brown, Booker T. Washington National Monument
March 3: The Changing Climate
Presented By: Dr. Michael Bentley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (retired)
April 7: The Amazing Life of Bees
Presented By: Ann Zudekoff, Piedmont Beekeepers Association
Ticket Prices
Single – $10.00
Season Ticket – $30
FSMLSP Members – $8
Prices include Parking Fee – All tickets paid at door
For more information call: Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540.297.6066

BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
2024-04-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

Spring Nature Photography Class at Claytor Nature Center
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Explore the trails and learn skills in nature photography at Claytor Nature Center! Capture incredible views of the local flora and fauna in this beginner level course.
Any camera, including your phone, is welcome.
Bring your boots, bug spray and a buddy to join along!
Registration is required for all participants. (Click Here to Register)
$20 for nonmembers
$15 for members

Four Paws Farm Hike
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Long Meadow Farm, 2428 Carters Mill Rd, Huddleston, Virginia, 24104
This is a non-timed event on a working farm. The 2.5+/- course offers a variety of terrain with lots of creek side trails so your dog can drink, open fields, gentle hills and wooded trails. One dog per entry. This is a rain or shine event!
*ALL DOGS MUST BE CURRENTLY VACCINATED FOR RABIES*
Registration link: Four Paws Farm Hike
Registration ends April 11, 2024

Gross Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bring your family and enjoy a day of fun, food, music, wagon rides, vendors, and the beauty of springtime in Apple Valley with the orchards in full bloom!

Bedford Bowl Jam - Skate Competition
2024-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | bedford Skate Park, Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Get shreddy ready for a Skateboard Bowl Jam Competition at Falling Creek Skatepark! Who will be crowned King and Queen of Shredford?!
Registration 10-11am – In Person Only
Bowl competition 11-2pm
One Minute Bowl Run
FCA Downhill Skate Race
Cook Out and Free Ride 3:30-5:00pm
Anxious for Nothing indoor skate park in the Westgate shopping Center.
Click here for more information.

Fables & Feathers Wine Run 5K
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join Fables & Feathers on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Fables & Feathers Winery! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:

T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online
…and of course, a pour of wine!

Click here for more information.

Annalyse Marie Duo LIVE at Drifters - Mother's Day Party
2024-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Hey y’all bring your family and celebrate Mother’s Day with us on SML!
This gig is very special to Tim and I because this will be our 3 year anniversary of playing shows together.
We played our first show together here at Drifter’s on Mother’s Day back in 2021!
