Silhouettes look up at the night sky during an astronomy activity. (Courtesy of Town of Bedford)
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BEDFORD — The Town of Bedford is inviting residents to two free community events at Heritage Park this summer, with a full day of family festivities planned for Aug. 1 and an astronomy evening scheduled for Aug. 28.
Bedford en fête 2026 will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, beginning at 1 p.m. at Heritage Park. The event is billed as a free day of activities, music and entertainment for the whole family.
The afternoon program includes inflatable games and entertainment for all ages starting at 1 p.m., followed by the Cirkaz circus and circus workshops for children at 2 p.m.
Children’s makeup, a clown and balloon sculptures are scheduled from 3 p.m.
Line dancing with the Winslow Dancers is planned from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the Hamburg Nomadic food truck also expected on site.
The evening will shift to music, with Bedford Music Shows beginning at 7 p.m. Vintage Acoustic will perform first, with a set focused on 1970s and 1980s nostalgia.
At 8:30 p.m., La Grand-Messe, a Cowboys Fringants tribute band, will take the stage.
Residents are encouraged to bring folding chairs for the evening performances. A bar will be available on site, with cash payment.
If it rains, the festivities will be moved to the Bedford Municipal Arena.
Later in the month, the Town of Bedford, in partnership with the Municipality of the Township of Bedford, will host a free astronomy evening at Heritage Park on Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The activity, which has been postponed to Aug. 28, is intended for families and anyone curious about astronomy. Amateur astronomers will be on site to share their knowledge under the night sky.
Participants are expected to arrive at 7:30 p.m. A presentation on observing planets, the Moon and astronomical news is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Sky observation with telescopes is set to begin at 9 p.m.
Residents may bring binoculars if they have them, along with lawn chairs. Organizers are also reminding participants to dress warmly, as evenings can be cool.
The astronomy night is free and no registration is required.
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