Events

The Riverfront Skate Contest is regional, all ages and skills series in street and bowl. Cash prize awarded for advanced first place, swag prizes, free food, and live music. Sign up in advance or pay on site. Advance registration due by 9/26.

Have fun and make new friends in a welcoming social setting! This event is for those age 13–18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Enjoy games, music, corn hole, Legos, dancing, and light snacks. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and help create a supportive community. Register at least 3 days in advance. $5.00

This highly requested workshop is perfect for ceramic artists and enthusiasts who want to explore the shiny world of overglaze luster. Participants will learn how to apply luster overglazes to create beautiful, iridescent effects on their glazed ceramic pieces. The workshop includes safety instructions and hands-on practice, helping you master the skill of adding stunning, […]

Want to save water, reduce stormwater runoff, and help our watersheds? Collecting rainwater from your roof for your garden or lawn is good for the environment and can lower your water bill! In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience building a rain barrel and learn how to set it up and take care of it. […]

Prom isn’t just a dance—it’s a big tradition in American high schools that has been around for a long time. The special customs and traditions make prom a fun and memorable event. We’re putting the "senior" back in prom. We're inviting everyone, 50 and older, to the Fort Early Building for a night they’ll never […]

Travel to Spring Valley Farm where riding instructors will guide riders through a lovely fall foliage trail ride on horseback. Each participant will be assigned their own horse, have a brief group riding and safety lesson, and an hour trail ride. No experience necessary. Lunch is on your own in Bedford on the way back […]

In this one-day workshop, you'll learn how to hand-build an Irish Coffee Mug. You'll explore different ways to finish your mug using texture rollers, layering underglazes, and stenciling to make it look amazing. We’ll talk about size and proportion to make sure your mug turns out great. By the end of the workshop, you'll have […]

Your child (ages 9–10) will have a great time learning new skills and improving their knowledge of one of the most popular sports in the world. Each week they will spend time learning the fundamentals of the game, working on skills, and then playing no pressure scrimmages to get them ready for the next level. […]

Join us for an exciting adventure where the forest comes to life after dark. With the help of expert guides, you’ll explore wildlife that is active at night and enjoy some short educational demonstrations. Discover the mysteries of the night and experience nature under the glow of the full moon. Register by 10/14. $10.00 LR […]

Peddle under the light of the nearly full moon on a fun group ride for bikers of all levels! Gear up bikes with at least front and rear lights and grab your helmet (these items are required). Bust out the flair, light up your bike and yourself any way you want with lights, disco balls, […]

√ Decipher Clues √ Conquer Challenges √ Capture Moments with Photos Get ready for The Amazing Great Pumpkin Race with our take on the Amazing Race! Be the first team to submit all qualified snapshots to claim the grand prize. Rally your squad of up to five members (families welcome), register with a catchy team […]

Attention all leaf peepers–let's take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at a few overlooks to enjoy the view, less than an hour away. We will leave from the Miller Center and head towards the hills. Bring a picnic lunch and a camera. We'll have a cooler on the bus for your […]

Have a great night out on World Vegan Day and learn how to cook a tasty plant-based meal for yourself! You’ll discover how to make sushi, including sweet potato rolls and marinated tofu nigiri, and finish with a vegan chocolate mousse. You’ll also get your own reusable chopsticks and sushi rolling mat to take home. […]