Bedford Announces October Events, From Art Festivals to Halloween Fun

Bedford has a full schedule of community activities planned for October, including an art festival, live music, family programs, public safety events and Halloween celebrations.

The month begins with Art at the Park on October 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch. The annual festival will feature more than 85 art vendors, food trucks, face painting and a chalk art contest. Registration for the chalk art contest is sold out. Also on October 3, residents can attend Mornings with the Mayor at 10 a.m. at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas to meet Mayor Cogan and hear city updates.

The Bedford Library Pumpkin Patch will be open October 6-31, with pumpkins and fall photo opportunities. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. National Night Out will take place October 6 from 5 to 8 p.m., with Bedford police, fire and city staff visiting participating neighborhood block parties.

Bedford Rhythms returns October 8, 15 and 22 at Old Bedford School. The all-ages events will include lawn games, food and live music beginning at 6:30 p.m. The band lineup is available on the event webpage. Beer, Brats, and More is scheduled for October 10 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Bedford Public Library, featuring live music, Texas craft beer and food trucks.

Residents can bring documents and electronic waste to Paper Shred Day on October 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Meadow Park Athletic Complex. The schedule also includes Movie in the Patch: Coco on October 23, Fire Department Open House and Halloween Goat Yoga on October 24, Bedford Boo Bash on October 24, and Bedford Police Trunk or Treat on October 25.

Event details are available at bedfordtx.gov/events.