Festive Football Fun Day Festive Football Fun Day Festive Football Fun Day in aid of Autism Support Dogs and Making Fitness Fun! Held at Bedford College Perfect For Christmas Family Kids and Family Similar Events All Events 26 Oct Poppy Appeal Launch in Harpur Square The Poppy Appeal launch takes place in the Harpur Centre, with Mayor Tom Wootton taking part. And don’t miss out on the impressive military vehicles which will be displayed at Harpur Square, along with a stand run by the Royal British Legion. View Event 26 Oct Mr Pumpkin Head – Halloween Selfie Opportunity We’re excited to share that Mr Pumpkin Head is coming to Bedford on Saturday 26th October to launch the Love… View Event 30 Oct Bedford Borough Family Hubs & Children’s Centres Festival Come along to Harpur Square for a fun-filled day packed with exciting activities for all the family. BedfordBID/Love Bedford are… View Event 10 Nov Bedford Flea, Affordable Art & Local Produce Market One last chance to visit the famous Bedford Flea in 2024! At this one-stop shop for all things flea, art and produce you can do some early Christmas shopping, find a gift for family or friends, eat some amazing street food and enjoy the ambience. View Event 12 Nov Purple Tuesday The Purple Tuesday movement takes centre stage each year in November. It serves as a celebratory day, promoting accessibility and inclusivity. Stay tuned for further information about how Bedford gets involved. View Event 07 Dec Shop Local on Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is designed to highlight the importance of small, locally-owned and operated retailers. Bedford town centre boasts a truly amazing array of much-loved independent businesses. Come into town and explore them for yourselves! View Event More to Explore 4 Hours Free Parking The Perfect Gift Business Directory Upcoming Events