Spoooky season has arrived in Bedford! If you’re looking for a few things to do this month, we’ve got something for everyone:

  • Art at the Park (October 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch): The annual art festival will feature more than 85 art vendors, food trucks, a chalk art contest (registration is sold out), face painting, and more. 
  • Mornings with the Mayor (October 3 at 10 a.m. at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas): Meet Mayor Cogan and hear updates regarding City news. 
  • Library Pumpkin Patch Opens (October 6-31): Stop by the Bedford Library Pumpkin Patch from October 6-31 to pick out your favorite pumpkin and grab some fall pictures with the family. The patch will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday’s from noon to 5 p.m.
  • National Night Out (October 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.): Bedford Police, Fire, and City staff will be out and about in Bedford visiting neighborhood block parties. Check with your neighborhood or homeowners’ association to see if your area is participating.
  • Bedford Rhythms (October 8, 15, and 22 at Old Bedford School): Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, play some lawn games with the kiddos, eat some delicious food, and listen to live music. All ages are welcome. Live music begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Bedford Rhythms webpage for the band line-up. 
  • Beer, Brats, and More (October 10 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Bedford Public 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.
  • Paper Shred Day (October 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex): Grab your old documents to be securely shredded and recycled, in addition to electronic waste (old computers, printers, etc.)
  • Movie in the Patch: Coco (October 23 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Library Pumpkin Patch): Bring a blanket, chair, and some snacks to enjoy Coco (PG, 2017) in the patch. Concessions will be available for purchase (hot dogs, popcorn, candy, drinks), while supplies last.
  • Fire Department Open House (October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Fire Station): Meet your Bedford firefighters, tour a fire truck, watch as crews demonstrate a vehicle extrication, use a fire hose, and more!
  • Halloween Goat Yoga (October 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Library Pumpkin Patch): Get your yoga on in the Pumpkin Patch while a tribe of goats in Halloween costumes graze and jump around (or on) you. Tickets are required and can be purchased online.
  • Bedford Boo Bash (October 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Bedford Center YMCA): Come dressed to impress for an evening of frightfully festive games, activities, food trucks, and more.
  • Bedford Police Trunk or Treat (October 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bedford Police Department): Put on your best costume and head to the Police Department for a night full of tricks, treats, and spooky fun!