What's Happening Around Bedford This Week? November 2-8, 2026

This week around Bedford brings programs at the Bedford Public Library, Election Day on Tuesday, a pumpkin craft night that benefits the White River Humane Society, a free youth coat bank, the Lick Creek Band at the Mitchell Opera House, and a Sunday hike at Spring Mill State Park.

Lesa Miller is a REALTOR® and broker in Bloomington, Indiana, who helps buyers and sellers in Bloomington, Bedford, Martinsville and the surrounding towns. Here's what caught my eye this week.

What's happening at the library?

• Monday, Nov. 2, 6-7 p.m.: Digital Discovery: Using Your Mobile Device (ages 18+). The basics of your phone or tablet.

• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11 a.m.: Baby Time: Sleepy Critters (ages 0-2).

• Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-5 p.m.: Indiana's Native Americans (ages 6-12), with friends from the Monroe County History Center.

All three are at the Bedford Public Library, 1323 K St. They're from WBIW's community calendar, and more are on the library's site at bedlib.org.

When is Election Day?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Indiana's general Election Day. Look up your polling place and hours at IndianaVoters.in.gov before you go.

What's on Thursday night?

Crafting for a Cause, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Artemis Hall, 1312 J St., Bedford. Make a Pumpkin Trio with step-by-step help, and the evening benefits the White River Humane Society. WBIW lists it at $25 per person, or $30 for a "Buddy Pass" for two people sharing one project, with supplies included.

What's happening Saturday?

• Free Youth Coat Bank, Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bedford First Christian Church, 1101 15th St. It's open the first three Saturdays in November (Nov. 7, 14 and 21). Bring your child for the best fit.

• Lick Creek Band, Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Mitchell Opera House. The opera house describes "a unique brand of eclectic acoustic music ranging seamlessly through rock, pop, jazz, and original tunes." Details are on the Mitchell Opera House events page.

What's happening Sunday?

Monthly Women's Hike, Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m., Spring Mill State Park. WBIW's calendar says to meet at the front of Spring Mill Inn for a 1-mile moderate hike on Trail 5. See the park's events page. Park entry fees apply.

What's coming up next week?

On Monday, Nov. 9, the Lawrence County Museum of History holds its membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., with Carroll Ritter speaking on "The Mystery of Caves" at 7 p.m. Details are on the museum's site.

Where's a good fall day trip?

Hemlock Cliffs in the Hoosier National Forest, in Crawford County. The Forest Service calls it "a box canyon of special beauty in southern Indiana," with a one-mile trail down into the canyon past seasonal waterfalls. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery when wet. Check the Forest Service page and its alerts before you go.

For more ideas, see Fall Weekend in Lawrence County: Spring Mill, Bluespring Caverns and Mitchell and What Is Life Like in Bedford, Indiana?

Before you go

Event details change. Check each organizer's page for times, tickets and weather updates before you head out.

Frequently asked questions

What's happening in Bedford, Indiana the week of November 2, 2026?

Library programs Monday through Thursday, Election Day on Tuesday, a pumpkin craft night for the White River Humane Society on Thursday, a free youth coat bank and the Lick Creek Band at the Mitchell Opera House on Saturday, and a women's hike at Spring Mill State Park on Sunday.

Where can kids get a free winter coat in Bedford?

The Free Youth Coat Bank at Bedford First Christian Church, 1101 15th St., is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, 2026, according to WBIW's community calendar.

When is Election Day in Indiana in 2026?

Tuesday, Nov. 3. Find your polling place and hours at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

Thinking about living in Bedford? Call or text (812) 360-3863, or visit LesaMillerRealEstate.com/Links.