Live Music at Harvest Moon
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 (America/New_York) | 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!

12th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2026-02-24 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Gallery admission is free.

Music Bingo
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 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
2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-06 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!

CAB Kids at the Bower Center
2026-02-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Discover the magic of music and storytelling with Opera on the James’ kid-friendly performance of The Magic Flute. After the show, young audience members will get to chat with the performers during a fun Q&A session, then head into a themed art activity creating their very own Paper Flutes inspired by the opera.
Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning purposes. Click here to register.
Creative Arts for Bower Kids, CAB Kids, is a program that invites youth and families to explore creativity together through free art activities, Family Art Days, and community events in a fun, inclusive space.

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!

Family Bingo Night
2026-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Bedford County Gym, 1059 Turning Point Rd., Bedford, 24523, United States
Bring the whole family and join Bedford County Parks & Recreation for Family Bingo Night on Saturday, February 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bedford County Gym (1059 Turning Point Rd., Bedford).
This FREE event was created for families with children to enjoy the game of Bingo together, with a chance to win over $300 in prizes!
While there is no cost to attend, RSVPs are requested so they can plan accordingly.
Sign up here: www.bedfordcountyva.gov/bingo

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.

First Weekends at Woods Goods & Mercantile
2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Woods Goods & Mercantile is opening their doors monthly, and this one is all about welcoming spring with intention, beauty, and a little treasure hunting.
Come shop a carefully curated mix of:
• Fresh plants + planters
• Antiques & vintage finds
• Home decor you won’t find anywhere else
• Thoughtful gifts & small artisan goods
Each monthly opening will happen the first weekend of the month and they will all be different. New inventory, new finds, and pieces that won’t be restocked once they’re gone.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-03-06 16:30 - 19:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Apocalypse Ale Works – 13th Anniversary Party!
2026-03-07 12:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Apocalypse Ale Works as they celebrate 13 chaotic, hoppy, beautiful years of brewing beers they love and sharing them with their favorite people—you.
Date: March 7th
Time: All day
Location: Apocalypse Ale Works – Forest, VA
Expect a full-on anniversary throwdown with:
Special anniversary beers & limited releases
Punk-rock energy and 90s-cartoon chaos
Old favorites, new weirdness, and absurd levels of fun

This year’s vibe is loud, playful, and a little unhinged—punk rock meets cartoon apocalypse. Whether you’ve been riding with us since day one or you’re just discovering that the end of the world pairs perfectly with great beer, this party is for you.

Daddy Daughter Dance
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Bedford County Gym, 1059 Turning Point Rd., Bedford, 24523, United States
Daddy/Daughter Dance presented by Bedford County Parks & Recreation!
-Fathers/Father Figures, bring your daughters out for a night of dancing and fun!
-Saturday, March 7th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
-Bedford County Gym (1059 Turning Point Rd., Bedford).
-$20/couple & $5/additional daughter
Sign up here: https://vabedfordweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/

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.
