Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
2024-10-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-06 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool, 1030 Kayak Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Don’t miss the D-Day themed Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool in Bedford County, Virginia for Fall 2024. Fall farm fun for the whole family, with pumpkins, a farm animal petting zoo, games, and more!
The corn maze is also open for private party reservations during the week. Simply see our Private Events page on our wesbite for birthday parties, company Fall Festivals, and other group event reservations.
The Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool farm is located in the western part of Bedford County, Virginia, on Sheep Creek Rd, right past Johnson’s Orchard and Peaks of Otter Winery.

Ticket prices:
– Adults (13 yrs +): $12 online | $15 at the gate
– Youth (4-12 yrs): $10 online | $12 at the gate
– Kids (3 yrs & younger): FREE (no ticket needed)

Click here for more information and tickets.

Layman Family Farms
2024-10-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm, and Fridays 4pm-8pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 2nd!
Starting this fall, Peanuts is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with 75 Memorable Moments around the globe. Peanuts is kicking off the year-long celebration by partnering with The MAiZE, recognizing Layman’s previous campaign in 2016 as one of the 75 most memorable moments in their company’s history. As a member of The MAiZE company, the farm is joining in on the Peanuts fun!

First Fridays at Falling Creek Park
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bring the whole family for First Fridays at Falling Creek Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music from local artist. Kids activities and food trucks will also be available. Performances by:
September 6th: Stargazer Band
October 4th: Tory Bailey and Tradition
This is a free community event!

Forest Friday Cheers
2024-10-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every Friday this Fall, enjoy live music, great food, beer, cider, kids activities, local vendors and more! This is a free family friendly event. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Color Run
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for our annual Color Run! The Color Run is a two mile fun run/walk where participants are showered with non-toxic color powder at various points along the course. You’ll start wearing white attire and by the race’s end, you’ll be adorned with vibrant colors! After completing the race, there will be a celebratory event featuring large color throws, music, photos, and more!
Click here to register.

Open Farm Days
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the 5th Annual Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm! Tour the barnyard where you can meet the alpacas, goats, pigs, miniature donkeys and chickens. Check out the brand new Play Barn with swings, rope tunnel, corn pit, mini hay pyramid, small slide and 40 foot tube slide that takes you right into the pumpkin patch! They will also have a variety of pumpkins for sale from their farm and The Grant Brother’s Farm!
The Happy Hen will be on site each Saturday with her delicious homemade pastries and some lunchtime favorites! Don’t forget to check out the farm store before you leave, they have hats, shirts, mugs, nesting balls and more! Also take a picture in front of the LOVE sign with those breath taking mountain views!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Layman Family Farms
2024-10-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 2nd!
Starting this fall, Peanuts is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with 75 Memorable Moments around the globe. Peanuts is kicking off the year-long celebration by partnering with The MAiZE, recognizing Layman’s previous campaign in 2016 as one of the 75 most memorable moments in their company’s history. As a member of The MAiZE company, the farm is joining in on the Peanuts fun!

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-10-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Oktoberfest at Apocalypse Ale Works
2024-10-05 12:00 - 23:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy an unforgettable Oktoberfest at Apocalypse Ale Works! Embrace the spirit of Bavaria with an authentic celebration, featuring:
Exclusive Oktoberfest Beer Release, music including folk, polka, and classic Oktoberfest tunes, German Food by Bunker 42, Traditional Games and Contests, Family-Friendly Activities and a special kid’s jump zone. Traditional Bavarian attire encouraged!

Oktoberfest at Ivy Hill
2024-10-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Ivy Hill Golf Club, 1148 Ivy Hill Drive, Forest, Virginia, 24551
Get ready to raise your steins and embrace the spirit of Oktoberfest at Ivy Hill Golf Club!
This will be a day filled with German-inspired fun and festivities! Whether you’re here for the beer, the games, or just the good vibes, there will be something for everyone.
Free entry for all!
Dive into delicious German-inspired foods like bratwursts, pretzels, and more. Test your skills with drinking games and plenty of other classic games that’ll have you and your friends competing for Oktoberfest glory. Prost!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/MfgHPwSx77UiL5VJ9

A Night of Laughs at the Bower Center
2024-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come join Comedian LA Preston and the gang for a Night of Laughs at Bower! Travis Stevenson, Brandi Augustus and Grampy join host – LA Preston for a clean comedy night. Bring your friends, bring the family and have a few laughs! $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Paranormal Nights
2024-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come see several Paranormal groups inside the historical, yet active walls of Historic Avenel.

Call 540-816-9385 for tickets or purchase them at the Bedford Area Welcome Center.
-Light Refreshments provided

Peaks Teacher Appreciation Day
2024-10-06 13:00 - 17:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
This will be a day dedicated to celebrating the hard work and dedication of our local educators. Immerse yourself in a day of adventure and professional development designed to mirror the student experience at The Peaks. Whether you’re conquering the low ropes course, honing your survival skills, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, this event promises to be both fun and inspiring.
Bring your family and reconnect with the joy of being a kid again, while also discovering new activities to enrich your classroom. As a token of our appreciation, we’re offering special incentives for future field trips and educational experiences at The Peaks from 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Click here to register.

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2024-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $30; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.
TOURS ARE OCTOBER 11TH AND 12TH AT 11 A.M. AND 2 P.M. EACH DAY.

Big Otter Mill Harvest Festival
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The 17th Annual Parker-Wuergler Memorial Harvest Festival will have Brunswick Stew by the Masons, a silent auction, vendors, demonstrations, a pumpkin decorating contest, free tours of the Mill, and live music by the Karlee Raye Band! Admission is free and this is a family friendly event. Bring a chair and enjoy a beautiful fall day at Big Otter Mill!

Harvest Moon Apple Cider Fest
2024-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Get ready to indulge in delicious Apple Cider donuts, drinks, and floats! Enjoy farm tours, live music, and a variety of fall activities. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Sat & Sun 11-5 at Harvest Moon & Smith Mountain Lake Alpaca Farm! Tour Reservations: 860-307-2143. Oct is Harvest Fun at Harvest Moon Marketplace!! Harvest Moon Marketplace is at 14917 Moneta Rd., Moneta! The Farm is on Morewood Rd., Hardy, VA. Fall Celebration at Harvest Moon Marketplace October 12 & 13! Want to hug an alpaca? Get Apple Cider Donuts, Floats, Maple products, Pumpkins, listen to great music, and have delicious food! 11-5 at 14917 Moneta Rd. Moneta.
Music Lineup: Oct 12 & 13 Free Admission shows! Sat the fantastic boys from the Rarely Available Band give us that Eagles, CSNY vibe on the stage 1-5, and Sunday it’s Last Chance Duo for our Apple Cider Fest! Don’t forget our famous Apple Cider Floats! Alpaca Farm Tours on Saturday morning by reservations: call 860-307-2143! Tours on our farm at Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm! Hardy, VA! Sun: 1-4 is Last Chance with all of your favorite 80s and sing-alongs! Don’t miss it!
