A Seussified Christmas Carol
2018-11-30 15:00 - 2018-12-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us on a whimsical romp through a Dickens classic! In this version of A Christmas Carol, you’ll meet The Scrooge, Bed-Headed Fred, Little Timmy Loo Hoo, and our Ghost of Christmas Future, Sven. A Seussified Christmas Carol will have you raising a glass of zoot fruited juices and proclaiming loudly with your racket whack racquet as we kick off your season of holiday cheer!
Tickets available here: https://seussifiedchristmascarol.brownpapertickets.com
*Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc, and by Effulgent Productions in partnership with the Bower Center for the Arts, and with assistance from the youth membership of Acting Out.*

Holiday Candlelight Tours
2018-11-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2018-12-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
The annual Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 1 from 5pm-8pm at Centertown Plaza. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by DJ Showtime, Status Barber SHOP and the Lynchburg Retail Merchants Association.

Forest Farmers Market
2018-12-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-12-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K
2018-12-01 08:30 - 11:00 | Old Bedford Middle School, 119 US-221, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
5K Run/Walk (Chip Timing by Riverside Runners) $20 until Nov.1st
•Corporate Cup Teams
•Peaks Junior 1 mile run (Timed / includes t-shirt) $12 until Nov.25th
•¼ Mile Kids FUN run (NOT timed & no T-shirt) $2 until Nov. 25th*
*Gift Card, mug and medal awarded to TOP 4 M/F runners and special mug and medal Awards to* *TOP 3 in age groups. *
*$50 “Top of the Hill” awarded to 1st M/F to reach*
*1st Boy & Girl of 1 mile run get SPECIAL prize. *
*EVERY KID WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL*
*Post Race Cinnamon Rolls! and door prizes!*
In memory of Sabrina Bugay-Willis. *

Bedford MuseumTrain Exhibit
2018-12-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-10 10:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Train Exhibit returns to Bedford Museum.

Interactive 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

Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come on out to Downtown Bedford, Va to see the annual Christmas Parade! It begins at 11am on December 1st. If you would like to enter the Parade, contact Dianne@lynchburgrma.com or 540-587-6023 for an entry form. Deadline is 11/16/18.
It’ll be a festive parade full of local businesses, antique cars, clowns, marching bands, churches, and many clubs. Bring the family and then enjoy lunch at one of our local, downtown restaurants.

Pictures with Santa at the Bedford Fire Department
2018-12-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Bedford Fire Department, 315 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Bring your camera and snap a picture of your little ones sitting on the Seagrave Fire Truck with Santa after the Christmas Parade.

Festival of Trees
2018-12-07 09:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Welcome Center will be filled with beautifully decorated trees with the theme “Victorian Christmas” in celebration of our 10th Annual Festival of Trees! This is a “don’t miss” event! Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. All proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. The event is fun for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4, 2019.

Gross' Orchard Christmas Event
2018-12-08 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out to Gross’ Orchard for a Christmas Classic Cruise-In and Apple Valley Homeplace Tours on Saturday, December 8th.
There will also be Wagon Rides, Gospel Music & Christmas Carols, Fresh Hot Apple Cider…and Great Food!
Join in on the Raffle Fun ~ we will be Raffling off Mountain Produce Gift Certificates & Cash Prizes.
Raffle proceeds will be a Winner-Takes-All Grand Prize!

Breakfast with Santa
2018-12-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
PLEASE BRING A GIFT
OF CANNED FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN BEDFORD.
PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO COME AND HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE WHILE YOUR CHILDREN VISIT WITH
SANTA.
SPONSORED BY:
BEDFORD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Christmas in Sedalia
2018-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
The Sedalia Center and Mountain Run Farm’s CHRISTMAS IN SEDALIA to be held, snow or shine,
Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 10am to 4pm.
Christmas in Sedalia showcases the best of the region’s creative community and offers holiday shoppers an opportunity to purchase unique, hand-crafted gifts for everyone on their list.
Shop Local. Shop Sedalia.
A treasure trove of unique, hand-crafted gifts for everyone on your list.

Christmas At The Cider Barn
2018-12-08 16:30 - 20:30 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Simple.
Cozy.
Country charm awaits you as we celebrate Christmas at the Cider Barn.

Admission $2 for guests that are 6 and older.

Holiday Art Studio & Gallery Tour
2018-12-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Bedford
Art studios and galleries throughout the Town of Bedford, VA will be offering demonstrations, one-of-a-kind gifts and local fare to celebrate the season. See the website www.createbedford.weebly.com for participating sites and other details.

Seventh Annual Art Studio & Gallery Tour
2018-12-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Bedford
On Sunday December 9th, from 1:00 until 5:00 PM artist studios and galleries in Bedford will open their doors to the public for a Holiday Art Studio & Gallery Tour. The tour is designed to give the public a unique opportunity to see the work space of local artists and to explore the creative imagination in Bedford. Visitors will have the chance to see artists at work and experience shopping specials, live music, artist demonstrations and more. Each location will offer holiday snacks as you browse the studios and their current exhibits. The studio tour is also a great opportunity to find a unique, original holiday gifts.

This event is Co-Hosted by the following Studios:

The Electric Company Art Gallery which includes: Artists on Depot, The Artisan Shoppe, Sherry Chairs and MORE, Studios 207, and Café on Depot (207 E. Depot St.)
The Bower Center for the Arts (305 N. Bridge St.)
Studio 43 Pottery (4870 Peaks Rd.)
Little Old Lady Quilting Studio (7536 Peaks Rd.)
