The holiday season has arrived in Bedford! We’re kicking off the most wonderful time of the year with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 3 at Old Bedford School (2400 School Lane).
Mark your calendars for all of these jolly events in December:
- Christmas Tree Lighting (December 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Old Bedford School): This festive evening will include a holiday market with 30+ vendors, HEB ISD musical performances, children’s activity area, photos with Santa, food trucks, and the lighting of the Bedford tree at 6:20 p.m.
- Pickle Party (December 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Old Bedford School): It’s a pretty big dill. The night includes a special pickle hunt for those 21+, free burgers for the first 400 people from In-N-Out Burger, a self-pour mobile taproom with 16 taps (local craft beer, wine, cider, and seltzer), polka music, the crowning of a Pickle Prince and Princess, and more!
- Grandparents Nutcracker Tea (December 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Old Bedford School): For grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents, or guardians! The afternoon tea includes food and drinks, a photo booth, craft, and showing of Disney’s “Fantasia Nutcracker Suite” (Rated G). Registration is required.
- Holiday Goat Yoga (December 11 at 11 a.m. at Old Bedford School): Get your holiday yoga on while a tribe of goats in holly jolly outfits graze and jump around (or on) you! Space is limited and tickets are $32. Register online.
- Holiday Outdoor Movie (December 14 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Old Bedford School): Don’t wallow in self pity! Join us for a viewing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000 version, Rated PG) under the Christmas lights. Vendors will be on-site with snacks, drinks, and popcorn.
- Holiday Sip and Sketch (December 15 at 6 p.m. at Turning Point Beer): Holiday inspired-still lifes will be set up around the brewery for artists to sketch. Tickets are $15 (for 21+) and $6 (for non-drinkers) and includes a sketch book, drawing pencil, goodie bag, and two drink tickets. Register online.
Need more details? Check out www.bedfordtx.gov/specialevents for all upcoming Bedford events.