Spoooky season has arrived and we’re ready for a jammed packed October around Bedford! If you’re looking for a few things to do this month, we’ve got something for everyone:

  • Library Friends Pumpkin Patch Opens (October 8): What’s fall without a pumpkin patch?! Stop by the Bedford Library Pumpkin Patch (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.) from October 8-31 to pick out your favorite pumpkin and grab some fall pictures with the family. Patch hours and pumpkin prices will be available online. 
  • Paper Shred Day (October 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex, 3200 Meadow Park Dr.): Grab your old documents to be securely shredded and recycled, in addition to electronic waste (old computers, printers, etc.). Learn more.
  • Bedford Fire Department Open House (October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Fire Station, 1816 Bedford Rd.): Meet your Bedford firefighters, tour a fire truck, watch as crews demonstrate a vehicle extrication, use a fire hose, and more!
  • Murder Mystery Dinner – Midnight at the Masquerade (October 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Turning Point Beer, 1307 Brown Trail): Participants will become sleuths as they try and put together clues to solve the mystery of “who dunnit.” A full course meal and two drinks are included in the ticket registration. Register online.
  • Beer, Brats, and More (October 19 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Bedford Library): This annual and free outdoor party will feature live music, a variety of Texas craft beers, and food trucks selling brats, sweets, and more.
  • Bedford Boo Bash (October 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch): Parks and Recreation is taking over Generations Park for an evening of treat stations, bounce houses, market vendors, crafts, food trucks, and more.
  • Halloween Goat Yoga (October 27 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Bedford Library): Get your yoga on in the Pumpkin Patch while a tribe of goats in Halloween costumes graze and jump around (or on) you. Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are required and can be purchased online.
  • Library Trick-or-Treat (October 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bedford Library): Kids and teens, stop by the Library to trick-or-treat with your favorite Library staff, while supplies last.