Destination Bedford

Teacher Appreciation Day
2020-10-08 06:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-09 06:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Thank you to all you A-MAIZE-ING teachers! If you’re a teacher at a local area school, please come to the farm for a fun day!
Teacher, bring your current, valid school ID for FREE admission.

Family Birding Day
2020-10-08 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-10-10 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-10-12 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-10-15 09:30 - 14:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone!
Cost is $6 per person or free with the NEW Otter Romp membership program. Register at https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor
Arrive anytime between 9:30am-11:30am and plan on the activity taking 2 hours to complete. You may stay on grounds until 2:30pm, if you would like to bring a picnic lunch or explore further! For more information on what to expect, safety protocols, or how to register, check out the calendar/registration page here: https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor

Dare to be Beautiful Cruise
2020-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Your ticket includes dinner, the cruise, hot chocolate, access to door prizes, painting with Lisa, chair massage, and early Christmas shopping!
Cost with tax: 34.95
*Cash bar on board the ship!
Click here to purchase tickets.

Layman Family Farms
2020-10-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-10 10:00 - 19:00, 2020-10-11 11:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!

Orange Exhibit
2020-10-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts presents the Orange exhibit going on until November 14th. Often said, orange is the color of life. This exhibit features works expressing ideas, thoughts, and emotions using orange as the main color.

Spring Valley Farm Fall Festival
2020-10-09 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-10 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-11 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Spring Valley Farm, 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October:
– Horse drawn wagon rides
– Pumpkin picking, painting, etc.
– Pony rides
– Petting zoo
– All varieties of games and activities
– Vendors
– Haunted stable and wagon ride

Fall Friday Cheers
2020-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2020-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every Friday during the month of October, come to Apocalypse for live music! Check their Facebook page to see who is on the lineup for that week!

Forest Farmers Market
2020-10-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-17 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.

Open Farm Days
2020-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come meet the critters, alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens. Pick the perfect pumpkin, climb the hay pyramid, slide down and take a dip in the corn pit. Sit back, take a big country breath and enjoy the gorgeous mountain views! Products (scarves, hats, ear warmers, etc.) made from fiber from our very own alpacas will be available for purchase. Admission is only $3 a person and kids 3 and under are free. Pumpkins and products will be an additional cost.

Virginia Dare Casino Cruise
2020-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Virginia Dare will transform for one night only into a riverboat casino! Enjoy all-you-can-eat heavy hors d’oeuvres and sip your favorite cocktails while you play craps, roulette and blackjack. Ticket includes 2 hours of cruising, access to our hors d’oeuvres buffet and gambling chips. Those with the most chips at the end of the cruise can cash them in for PRIZES! Call 540-297-7100 or visit vadarecruises.com for reservations. Reservations required.
Tickets

Student Live Virtual Tours
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Cannot make it to the National D-Day Memorial, but want to still see the Memorial? Now you can get a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial from wherever you are with our new Live Virtual Tours.
On your 45-minute guided virtual tour, a National D-Day Memorial guide will lead you in real-time through the Memorial using Zoom. This Live Virtual Tour will be tailored to the 4th-8th grade levels with active participation and reflective questions weaved into the tour to keep students engaged.
Purchase Tickets at www.dday.org/virtual-tour. $7 per device. Free for Overlord and D-Day Society members.
For more information, visit www.dday.org/virtual-tour or contact Maggie Hartley, Associate Director for Programming and Events at mhartley@dday.org or (540) 586-3329 ext.111.

Mountain View Vintage Market
2020-10-16 - 2020-10-17 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
Come out and enjoy 40+ fabulous vendors at the 4th Annual Mountain View Vintage Market.
Amazing farmhouse decor, refurbished, and antique vendors to talented handmade artisans.
Live music, delicious food from food trucks and sweet treats.
Enjoy shopping, food, fun, photo ops, music, and of course the gorgeous mountain views!!

Bedford VA Farmers Market
2020-10-16 08:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This Farmer’s Market has been a staple and tradition of the Bedford community for many years. The Market offers a variety of locally produced fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and sweets, an offering from our local artisans, and a welcoming, family atmosphere.
The Bedford market is a venue for our growers and producers to thrive and connect with the town, and for the community to support it’s farmers and sellers. Walking through the crowd on a busy market day, you will see friends recognize each other from opposite ends of the market waving at each other across the peaches. New introductions are being made, and folks are finding new vendors to support. Visitors are welcome to shop the Farmer’s Market as well. This is a space that has become an indispensable part of our town’s heart.

Haunted Hike on Turnpike
2020-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy frightful fun for a good cause. Hosted by the BSA and held at the Bedford Area Family YMCA nature trails (with social distancing).
Lines start at 6pm and concessions will be available. Wear your costumes for extra fun, but masks are REQUIRED.
Only $5 per person/family max of $20
