What's Happening Around Bedford This Week? October 26-November 1, 2026
This week around Bedford brings Día de los Muertos crafts for kids at the Bedford Public Library, the last week of an art exhibit at the Lawrence County Museum of History, a Friday night history walk in Bryantsville, Halloween candy at the library, Trick or Treat on Main Street in Mitchell, and a weekend craft fair 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?
Día de los Muertos (ages 6-12), Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4-5 p.m., Bedford Public Library. Crafts and pan dulce. Registration is required at bedlib.org.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library, Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Library staff in costume hand out candy.
These are from WBIW's community calendar, which lists more local events.
What's on at the museum?
This is the last week for "From Bedford to the World: The Art of Julia Zollman Wickes," in the second-floor McReynolds Community Gallery at the Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street in Bedford. The museum lists the exhibit through Oct. 31. It's open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.
On Friday, Oct. 30, the museum's historic walk, "Bad Blood in Bryantsville," starts at 6 p.m. at the Bryantsville Church of Christ. Costumed reenactors tell the story of the June 1904 murders of brothers James and Charles Rout, followed by a light supper and a talk by Believe Paranormal at the Commercial Building at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors over 65 and $10 for students, sold at the museum. Details are on the museum's event page, or call (812) 278-8575.
Where can kids trick-or-treat?
Mitchell Trick or Treat on Main Street, Saturday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Local businesses hand out treats.
VFW Post 9107 Halloween Safe Stop in Mitchell, Friday, Oct. 30, 5-9 p.m., with free candy and hot dogs.
Bedford First Church of God Fall Festival, Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m., 3131 16th St. in Bedford, with free hot dogs, games, a hayride and a pallet maze.
I didn't find 2026 citywide trick-or-treat hours for Bedford yet, so check with the city before Saturday.
What's happening this weekend?
The Pioneer Village Craft Fair at Spring Mill State Park runs Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the park's pioneer village. WBIW lists regular park fees plus a $3 village fee for adults, and suggests bringing cash. It's a good excuse for a fall drive to Mitchell. Call the park at (812) 849-3534 before you go.
And remember, clocks fall back an hour early Sunday, Nov. 1.
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 October 26, 2026?
Día de los Muertos crafts for kids at the Bedford Public Library on Tuesday, the last week of the Julia Zollman Wickes exhibit at the Lawrence County Museum of History, the "Bad Blood in Bryantsville" history walk on Friday, library trick-or-treat Friday and Saturday, Mitchell Trick or Treat on Main Street on Saturday, and the Pioneer Village Craft Fair at Spring Mill State Park Saturday and Sunday.
When is trick-or-treat in Mitchell?
Mitchell Trick or Treat on Main Street is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., according to WBIW's community calendar.
When does daylight saving time end in 2026?
Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., when clocks fall back an hour.
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