The Bedford Town Calendar

Get ready to have a wild and woolly time at our upcoming Free Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo event, hosted by the animal-loving folks at Bierman Autism Centers - Bedford! On Sunday, May 7, from 11 am to 1 pm, mosey on over to our location at 23 Crosby Drive, Suite 300, Bedford, MA 01730, for a day of animal antics that will have your little ones, ages 0-9, squealing with delight. We've got all sorts of furry and feathered friends for your kiddos to meet and greet, from inquisitive chickens to cute-as-a-button alpacas. Our staff is as friendly as a pack

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate Holi, the festival colors! Holi is an ancient Indian tradition celebrating the arrival of Spring, and new beginnings. All are welcome so gather your friends and family for music, dancing, food and colors!

We are excited to co-sponsor this event with a great partner, Maynard Anti-Racism Alliance - MARA! Come join us at this free in-person movie screening for Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World on May 7th  at 4pm,  Maynard Fine Arts Theater. RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World is an electrifying look at the Native American influence in popular music — despite attempts to ban, censor and erase Indian culture. *This film does not have an official rating, but some critics suggest it be considered PG-13 due to language and drug references.* RSVP, please! – https://tinyurl.com/4rnvnznt  Bedford Embraces Diversity www.facebook.com/bedfordembracesdiversity

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back one of its own, Dennis Rainville, for a virtual presentation entitled:  From Screen to Print - Sharpening,  Vignetting, Dodging and Burning. Dennis is a Fine Art Photographer who enjoys dealing in multiple genres of photography. His work ranges from Landscape, Still Life, Long Exposure, Architectural, Focus Stacked, Time Lapse, and Black and White photographs. The pictures that he takes are elements that he uses to create a Fine Art Photograph through the use of the digital darkroom. This approach allows Dennis

An audience interactive travelogue of music and readings presented by Carol Epple – flute, Elizabeth Connors – clarinet, Bradford Conner – piano (Silver- Ebony-Ivory Trio) and Benjamin Sears – speaker.  Beautiful music by Fauré, Handel, Rossini, Rutter, Tchaikovsky and others with famous short readings by some of the world’s greatest authors.

Middlesex Community College will close out the Spring 2023 “A World of Music” concert series with a performance by noted Peruvian cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 12 at MCC’s Concert Hall in Bedford. All of MCC’s “A World of Music” concerts are free and open to the public. MCC’s Concert Hall is located in Henderson Hall at 591 Springs Road in Bedford. Parking is available on-campus. 

The Town of Bedford is pleased to announce the first 3 events of the 2023 schedule for collection of Household Hazardous Products. The collections will take place at the Town of Lexington Landfill Site at 60 Hartwell Avenue from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the following Saturdays: April 22, May 13, and June 10. Additional dates for 2023 will be posted once finalized. The event is free of charge to Bedford residents but pre-registration is required. After registering and when you attend the event, you must show an ID or utility bill displaying your Bedford address. You may pre-register

The Bedford Garden Club's day-before-Mother's Day plant sale May 13, from 10 AM - 3 PM, features native plants that provide important habitats for native insects, birds and animals and create landscapes requiring less maintenance.  The event will be held in front of the Public Works building, 314 The Great Road.  This is the Club's major annual event to raise funds for scholarship and civic activities.