Destination Bedford

Guided Night Hike
2020-10-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This program will give you the opportunity to experience the outdoors at night and to possibly see and hear animals that are not encountered in the daytime. There will be opportunities to discuss the adaptations that nocturnal animals have and to learn about the unique world they live in after dark. Explore the adaptation of night vision in-depth.
It will be dusk when the event begins and dark (except for the light of the moon) by the time the hike concludes. This program is appropriate for children 6 and up.
Cost is $6 per person.
For more information about what to expect and how to register, visit the event calendar and registration page at https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor

TRUNK or TREAT
2020-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come on out to DJ Showtimes annual Trunk or Treat! . Parents please practice social distancing and after going to every car, please return to your cars. To register your car and for more information click here.

Boos & Brews Dance Party & Costume Contest
2020-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come dance and drink tasty brews in the beer garden! DJ Kottonkandi & DJ Smokey Da Bear will be spinning up spooky 90s inspired tunes. There will be tricks and treats, Hill City Eats, BOOzsy brews, and a costume contest with a prize at 9 PM. No cover!

Portside Halloween Party
2020-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Bar and Grill for food and drink specials and live music from SFT Trio. Entry free with costume, without costume it will be $10.
$10 entry fee will be donated to St. Jude Children Hospital.

Drive-In Halloween Show
2020-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Peaks View Christian Church, 1604 Moneta Rd., Bedford, 24523, United States
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” will be shown on a large outdoor screen with first showing at 7 p.m. and second showing at 8:15 p.m. Watch from your car and listen on your car radio. Ushers will hand out treats to the kids and every car will be given a raffle ticket. At the end of each showing, there will be a drawing to win a large plastic pumpkin full of treats. This is a free, family friendly event, and space is first come first serve.

Live Music @The Dam Grill
2020-10-31 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come see at high demand Travis Reigh as he makes his way through Huddleston, VA at The Dam Grill!
Travis Reigh is a rock roots country vocal singer who has a sound you can’t look away from. Travis thrives on the excitement on people loving good music and enjoying a good time. Catch his next show and you will not be disappointed!
His new singles “Let’s Get Fired Up” and “Not Our Breakup Song” is available everywhere now.

Layman Family Farms
2020-11-01 11:00 - 18:00 | 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!

Student Live Virtual Tours
2020-11-02 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.

Orange Exhibit
2020-11-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-13 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.

Winning the Peace: Lunchbox Lecture Series
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
This Lunchbox Lecture is an online event only through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page, as well as their YouTube channel, and will not be held at the National D-Day Memorial.
“Winning the Peace: MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan” with Amanda Williams, Education Manager, MacArthur Memorial
Given the bitter fighting that took place in the Pacific during World War II, the occupation of Japan was a daunting prospect. As student of history and a veteran of the post-World War I Occupation of Germany, General Douglas MacArthur understood that great military victories often unraveled in occupations. Determined to win the post-war battle for peace, he approached the occupation with a unique blend of statesmanship, pragmatism, theatre, and a belief in the fundamental dignity and potential of the Japanese people.

Fall Fit & Fabulous
2020-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this free fitness training session at the beautiful new outdoor fitness facility at Liberty Lake Park in Bedford. Come and let the therapists from Centra Rehabilitation show you how to use this great community resource! This will also be a great time for you to chat with a Doctor of Physical Therapy about tips to help any aches and pains you might be experiencing. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-fit-fabulous-free-event-tickets-124447962205

Adventure Night
2020-11-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come and enjoy the great outdoors before Winter hits! Enjoy the outdoor adventure elements, including the newest addition, Aerial Park, that will take you on an adventure through the trees. How high can you go on the 4 and a half story rock climbing wall? Will you be one of the few to make it all the way to the top?! Friday, November 6th from 5pm to 8pm for only $5 per person and a max of $20 for a household, come climb to new heights and enjoy both the challenges.
Participants must follow social distancing rules and wear masks when not actively climbing. Last climb will be at 8pm.

Forest Farmers Market
2020-11-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-14 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.

3rd Annual Santa Claws Bazaar & Craft Fair
2020-11-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Cares, 201 Sweeney Cir, Forest, VA, United States
There will be food trucks, tons of yard sale and new items in the Bedford Cares cat room, along with countless vendors and crafters for your shopping pleasure!!
Please enjoy some Christmas shopping while you support the Trap, Neuter, and Return efforts of Bedford Cares in your community!
Marco’s Pizza and Hot Diggity Dogs will also be available for lunch both days!

23rd Annual Apple Valley 5k
2020-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Cross country 5k for all ages and abilities. Features a 100 percent off-road course, hay bale barriers, awards to top male and female overall and to the top 3 in 8 age categories, and door prizes.

Bridge Street Artists Market
2020-11-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Street Cafe, 210 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop for one of a kind art and crafts items by local professional artists. Held outside on the porch of the café, 210 N. Bridge St. in historic downtown Bedford.

BVA Mercantile Christmas Open House
2020-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come see all of the Christmas decor and gifts!!!! They will also be doing special giveaways!

Saturday Story Time
2020-11-07 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.

Rescue Fest
2020-11-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Apocalypse Ale Works & Beer Garden always has a fantastic selection of beverages.
Learn about CVRR…maybe volunteer with the regional pet rescue!
There will AX THROWING! Power Play Virginia will be on site to offer you a bit of adventure. Carbon Catering will also be on site.
Local groomers will be present for nail trims and microchipping.
Adoptable animals will be available.
LIVE MUSIC~ COTTON CANDY ~ POPCORN ~ ROCK PAINTING
Family Friendly and FREE to the public.

Saturday Matinee
2020-11-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This month the showing will be the film Midway starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Etsushi Toyokawa, Tadanobu Asano, Luke Kleintank, Jun Kunimura, Darren Criss, and Keean Johnson.
Plot: In 1942, a few months after the infamous Pearl Harbor attack and a few years before World War II ended, the Japanese forces were once again planning to stage a sudden attack against their opponents this time near the Midway Atoll. Their plan, however, was intercepted, and the American forces arrived at the Pacific Ocean theater just in time to stop them. The battle lasted for three days, and its outcome became a critical turning point in the ongoing war.
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 138 min.
Tickets

Veterans Day Virtual Event
2020-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
This will be a virtual event to celebrate our Veterans, presented by the National D-Day Memorial! For more information: https://www.facebook.com/NationalDDAYMemorial/?ref=page_internal

Unsung Heroes Exhibit
2020-11-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The show is called “unsung” in honor of people who have gone above and beyond without getting honored or recognized for what they have done. These people are people who are in our life and have played a huge part as well as others who have sacrificed for the good of others without receiving acknowledgement that they truly deserve.

Barrels, Bottles & Casks Tours
2020-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Barrels, Bottles & Casks tours return to Poplar Forest! Enjoy a guided tour through the octagonal villa as they focus on the beverages and foods that were common during Jefferson’s time, followed by a socially-distanced beverage tasting at the end of the tour.
As the tours progress through the main and lower levels of the house, hear insights from docents on the types of food and drink consumed by the Jefferson family and the Poplar Forest enslaved community. Then, proceed to the outdoor pavilion for a beer and wine tasting in the open air. In addition to the tasting samples, visitors will receive two free drink tickets that can be used for a larger serving of a sampled beverage. Grazing boxes from Purple Door Catering will be available for pre-purchase as well.
All Barrels, Bottles & Casks tours are limited to age 21+. Tour participants must show ID at the door. Visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight to help light the way to the parking lot after the tours and tastings, and to wear comfortable walking shoes for the grassy terrain.
Admission is $25 per person; reservations are encouraged, as spots will be limited due to COVID-19 concerns.
Grazing Box Add-on!
Enjoy a grazing box provided by Purple Door Catering! Each box includes mini brie, honey and grapes to complement the wine, as well as pretzels and beer cheese to go with the beer. Order a grazing box and turn your tasting tour into a socially-distanced night out! Grazing boxes are $10 and all orders must be in by November 5th
