Past Events

HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE Join us for a very special annual event at Spring Mill State Park. Walk through the historic Pioneer Village as it is lit up for the Christmas season. Visit with Santa, enjoy a warm drink of wassail with cookies and listen to the holiday music in the village cabins. You may even find some unique Christmas gift ideas along the way!

DOWNTOWN BEDFORD'S CHRISTMAS AROUND THE SQUARE Join us in Downtown Bedford for Christmas Around the Square! We'll have Live Reindeer and a FREE photo with Santa from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Harp Commons. Shop all around the square from our downtown boutiques (store hours vary). Shop from our Open Air Christmas Market on the J Street section of the square... enjoy food vendors... and of course... the Bedford Christmas Parade (Southern Indiana's LARGEST Illuminated Christmas Parade) 6:00 PM…

SANTA PAWS Your dogs can get a picture with Santa this year! Proceeds benefit the White River Human Society. Location: Tractor Supply Photographer: Luiza Kleina

DRIVE THRU LIGHT SHOW This event is one-of-a-kind! Load the family up and take a drive through the campground at Spring Mill State Park. The campground will be decorated with spectacular light shows! $5 per vehicle paid at the campground gate.  Park entrance fees still apply: $7 entry fee for Indiana resident vehicles and $9 for out-of-state vehicles.

NIGHT OWL BAND A new band is hitting the historic stage at Mitchell Opera House! Night Owl Country Band will be performing Country and Christmas songs on December 3rd at 7 p.m.! The Night Owl Country Band is from Columbus, Indiana and is sure to put on a talented evening of country music! The Night Owl Country Band has performed in venues such as the Grand Ole Opry, 8 Seconds Saloon, the Kentucky Opry, Wild Wing Cafe- Atlanta, Old Red-…

You're invited to participate in the Christmas Tour of Homes brought to you by Lawrence County Cancer Patients Services. View some of the most beautiful homes in Lawrence County and support the mission of LCCPS! Meet at the Downtown Depot in Bedford on the day of the event for more information. Tickets $20 per person Cookies & Refreshments available. Prepurchase your tickets at the Copy Trolley in Bedford!

SANTA HOUSE Hey everyone! Santa Claus is coming to Bedford! The Parks Department will host Mr. & Mrs. Claus at the annual Santa House in Otis Park. December 8th, 9th, & 10th 5:30pm—9pm. Tickets $2/person "While waiting for your sleigh to arrive, you can enjoy the warmth of the Bath House where there will be coloring, along with cookies and refreshments available for purchase from Tri-Kappa Sorority. Once your sleigh arrives it will take you on a wonderful ride to…

Light Up Lambrecht Farm Each weekend this month, Lambrecht Farm is shining bright. As you walk through the farm, you will see beautiful holiday light displays everywhere. Even on the silo! When you load up the family to go look at Christmas lights – you know where to go! This walkthrough event is from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm each of the following nights: December 2-3 December 9-10 December 16-17 December 20-25 $5 Per Person FREE 12 & Under Lambrecht…