Bower Center Exhibit
2021-12-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-01-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-01-06 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Stop by the Bower Center for the Arts to see the current exhibits! The featured exhibits at this time are: Adam Sensel: Bardo, Bedford and Beyond, See ME!, and Winter Gifts 2021. Gallery admission is free.
*Winter Gifts 2021 ends on December 23rd.

Forest Farmers Market
2021-12-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-01 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.

Festival of Trees
2021-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Festival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center is an annual event that takes place around the end of November through the first week of January. “A Storybook Christmas” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by the Welcome Center and vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. At the conclusion of the event, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. There are no winners and no losers of this event, everyone has an equal opportunity to raise money for their selected charity and they will keep whatever amount they raise. The Festival of Trees is a festive family friendly event to celebrate the season while helping causes important to the community.

Bedford Museum Train Exhibit
2021-12-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-05 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come see the annual train exhibit! You will see a layout of Bedford including local businesses and public buildings. $5 admission for adults, kids are free.

New Year’s Eve at New London Ruritan
2021-12-31 18:30 - 2022-01-01 00:30 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at New London Ruritan Club! Live country classics by Chase!
$15/person. Party favors. Heavy finger foods from Sister to Sister Custom Catering & Cafe.

Saturday Story Time
2022-01-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

First Day Hike
2022-01-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
“First Day Hikes” is an initiative of America’s State Parks, with hikes and special activities offered in state parks across the U.S. At Smith Mountain Lake State Park, parking fees are waived for the day! For more information, click here.

SML State Park Open House
2022-01-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
There’s no better way to start the new year than a visit to Smith Mountain Lake. The Discovery Center will be open after the First Day Hike. Bring the whole family and stop by for hot cocoa and treats. Spend some time exploring the Discovery Room and learn about the history of the lake and of our state parks. Find out about all the exciting programs and events that will be offered at the park in the coming year. Event is free.

Comedy Jumpstart
2022-01-02 16:30 - 19:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Start your New Year’s right with laughter! This comedy show has two sets, 4:30pm and 6:00pm. Comedians Phoenix Haynes and Kathleen Davis kick off 2022 with their……”Our take on life.” This is a family friendly event. Open to all with no entrance fee. Beale’s will have their full menu available for purchase. Come enjoy some great comedy, BBQ and brews to chime in the new year.
