Bedford's New Holiday Celebration: Walkabout and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 5

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen

And the lights on Bedford Common twinkled like stars at the 2014 Tree Lighting ceremony

With a a host of new events – a Laser Light Show, the annual Tree Lighting and Walkabout on Bedford’s holiday calendar, the weather for Saturday afternoon is under close scrutiny. Indications predict a crisp, clear afternoon and early evening, with temperatures in the mid- to high-30s when the fun begins at 4 pm.

Residents are encouraged to park their cars and saunter from one event to another, stopping to investigate the offerings of businesses along the way and enjoy the events that the Recreation Department, Bedford’s Economic Development office, and Healthy Bedford have planned in collaboration with the Bedford Chamber of Commerce.

The fun begins at 4 pm with a laser light show in the Bedford High School auditorium, and continues with the annual tree lighting (and a visit from a special North Pole resident) on the Common at 5:30 pm. Businesses along the route are scheduled to remain open through the early evening, offering treats and incentives to visitors.

As of December 1, the following businesses will be open during the Walkabout, from 4:30 to 8 pm on Saturday:

The Orange Chair, 50 Great Road: Offering hot chocolate bar, 20% store discount, and raffle
Corner Antiques, 53 Great Road: Offering store discount
Higgins Group, 49 Great Road: Offering a free family photo with Santa
Organix, 93 Great Road: Offering spiced hot cider and cookies. Complimentary hair consultations, tours of the spa, Aveda spa hand treatments and spa goodie bags
Wearovers, 119 Great Road: Offering door prizes, raffles, and discounts. sparkling cider, chocolates and cookies
Clayful Expressions Open Studios, 14 Springs Road: Offering cookies and a raffle
Suzanne and Co. : Offering cookies and cider

Businesses located outside Bedford Center will display their wares in the Great Room at Old Town Hall and further information about their specific offerings is forthcoming: The Paper Store, Origami Owla Table, Stories With A Heart Video Productions, Cute Crib, Great Road Gallery & Framing, Red Heat Tavern, OrganizingWorks, DSA Printing,Boy Scout Troop 194, Tutor Doctor, Servepro, Super Cuts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and It Works Wraps.

Additional events, including live music, will be announced later this week.

This PDF of Bedford’s 2015 Tree Lighting and Walkabout map can be printed, or enlarged when viewed on line.