Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Bedford, NH for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop (November 14) and Breakfast with Santa (December 6). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Hampshire Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Bedford
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Bedford
- Meet Santa: Breakfast with Santa (December 6)
- Season: November 14 (Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop) to December 6 (Breakfast with Santa)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 am (The 10:00 am November 14 session is marked sold out on the organizer's page; check Bedford Fields for other workshop sessions)
- Where: Bedford Fields, 331 State Rte 101, Bedford, NH 03110 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $59 small, $69 medium or $89 large reindeer; this session is sold out
- Ages: All ages; adult supervision recommended for kids
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Each family starts with a rustic log reindeer and dresses it up with antlers, a tail, ribbon and a choice of holiday trimmings. The reindeer come in three sizes, from about 15 inches to as much as 30 inches tall, and the finished piece goes home with you for the porch or the fireplace.
The session on this listing is Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 am at Bedford Fields, and the organizer's page marks it sold out. Pricing is by reindeer size: $59 for small, $69 for medium and $89 for large, with decorating supplies and staff guidance included. Look at the Bedford Fields winter workshops page to see whether other sessions have openings.
Parent tip: Because this 10:00 am session is already full, ask Bedford Fields about other workshop times before you mention it to the kids. If you do get a spot, plan the ride home, since the large reindeer stands 26 to 30 inches tall.
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- Bedford Fields, 331 State Rte 101, Bedford, NH 03110 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 to 11 am
- Where: Bedford Event Center, 379 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $69 ages 10 and up, $49 ages 1 to 9, free lap seat under 1; advance tickets only
- Ages: All ages
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Now in its fourth year, this morning at the Bedford Event Center pairs a full breakfast buffet and a hot chocolate station with coloring, crafts and a spot to mail a letter to Santa. Children meet Santa for photos on your own camera, and the morning closes with Santa reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas before everyone leaves with a surprise treat.
It runs Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at 379 South River Road, and parking is free. Tickets are $69 for ages 10 and older and $49 for ages 1 to 9, meal tax included, and babies under 1 sit on a lap at no charge. Tickets must be bought in advance, none are sold on the day, and all sales are non-refundable.
Parent tip: Bring your own booster seat, because the venue cannot promise enough highchairs, and bring a camera since Santa photos are do-it-yourself. Seating is at shared round tables of 8 to 10 and the kitchen cannot handle special diets or allergies, so plan ahead if either matters for your family.
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- Address
- Bedford Event Center, 379 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our New Hampshire Christmas train rides page.
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When each Bedford Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop in Bedford on November 14; the last runs to December 6. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Rudi's Holiday Reindeer WorkshopBedford · Nov 14
- Breakfast with SantaBedford · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our New Hampshire Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Manchester, NH, Hooksett, Hudson and Concord. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Bedford
Bedford began in 1733 as Narragansett No. 5, land set aside for soldiers, and took its present name in 1750 in honor of John Russell, the 4th Duke of Bedford. Its Christmas season for families now includes a fourth annual Breakfast with Santa on South River Road and a reindeer decorating workshop on Route 101.
How Bedford celebrates
Two local businesses supply the confirmed 2026 listings. The Bedford Event Center, at 379 South River Road, holds what it calls its Fourth Annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 6, with a breakfast buffet, a hot chocolate station, crafts, letters to Santa and a closing reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Bedford Fields, on Route 101, the east-west highway through town, runs Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop, where families decorate a rustic log reindeer to take home. Its Saturday, November 14 session at 10:00 am was listed as sold out.
Fun facts about Christmas in Bedford
The Province of Massachusetts Bay established the settlement in 1733 as Narragansett No. 5, and the area was also known as Souhegan East. It was incorporated as Bedford in 1750 and named for John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford. A monument dated 1737 on Station Road marks the first settlement, and the first English settlers were Robert and James Walker III. By 1874 the town was served by the Concord Railroad, and the 2020 census counted 23,322 residents.
Traditions today
- Breakfast with Santa: The Bedford Event Center describes its December 6 breakfast buffet with Santa as its fourth annual.
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas story time: The breakfast ends with Santa reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to the children.
- Letters to Santa: Breakfast with Santa includes a place to mail a letter to Santa, along with coloring and craft activities.
- Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop: At Bedford Fields, families turn a rustic log reindeer into a holiday decoration with antlers, ribbon and trimmings.
A fact for kids
Bedford has a rock formation called Pulpit Rock, which was originally known as the Devil's Pulpit. It has its own conservation area in the northwestern part of town.
Questions about Christmas in Bedford
When was Bedford, New Hampshire founded?
The Province of Massachusetts Bay established the settlement in 1733 under the name Narragansett No. 5, for the benefit of soldiers who had fought against the Narragansett people. It was incorporated as Bedford in 1750. A monument dated 1737 marks the first settlement.
How did Bedford get its name?
Bedford was named for John Russell, the 4th Duke of Bedford, when the settlement was incorporated in 1750. Lord Russell was a close friend of Governor Benning Wentworth and served as Secretary of State for the Southern Department from 1748 to 1751.
Who were Bedford's first settlers?
The first English settlers in Bedford were Robert and James Walker III. A monument dated 1737 stands on what is now Station Road, next to Hawthorne Drive, marking the first settlement. The town's first moderator was John Goffe.
Did Bedford have a railroad?
In 1874 Bedford was served by the Concord Railroad, and service by the Manchester and Ashburnham Railroad was being planned. A proposed extension of the MBTA Commuter Rail's Lowell Line would add a Bedford/MHT station serving the town and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
What is Pulpit Rock?
Pulpit Rock is a rock formation in the northwestern part of Bedford, on New Boston Road. It was originally called the Devil's Pulpit, and it is the main feature of the town-owned Pulpit Rock Conservation Area.
How big is Bedford?
Bedford had 23,322 residents at the 2020 census, making it the 11th largest municipality in New Hampshire. It is a suburb of Manchester, the state's largest city, and it grew quickly after 1950, when the population was just 2,176.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Bedford?
Two events are confirmed for 2026. Bedford Fields holds Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop, a family decorating session with a Saturday, November 14 date that sold out. The Bedford Event Center hosts its fourth annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Where do Bedford's Christmas events take place?
Breakfast with Santa is at the Bedford Event Center, 379 South River Road. The reindeer workshop is at Bedford Fields on Route 101, one of the two major highways through town, which runs east to west across Bedford.
Who organizes Breakfast with Santa in Bedford?
The Bedford Event Center runs it and sells tickets through its own registration page, which names Kathy LaRoche as the event organizer contact. The center calls the 2026 edition its Fourth Annual Breakfast with Santa. Tickets are electronic and are emailed after checkout.
Is anything free at Bedford's Christmas events?
Parking at Breakfast with Santa is free, and children under 1 can attend on a parent's lap at no charge. Otherwise tickets are required, at $69 for ages 10 and older and $49 for ages 1 to 9. The reindeer workshop is priced by reindeer size.
Sources
- Bedford, New Hampshire, Wikipedia
- Fourth Annual Breakfast with Santa, Bedford Event Center
- Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop November 14, 2026 10AM, Bedford Fields
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Bedford Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
Where can kids meet Santa in Bedford, NH in 2026?
Santa is at the Bedford Event Center's fourth annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Children can visit him, take photos on a family camera, mail a letter to him and listen as he reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the end of the morning.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Bedford?
Tickets for the December 6 breakfast are $69 for ages 10 and older and $49 for children ages 1 to 9, with New Hampshire meal tax included. Babies under 1 can sit on a parent's lap at no charge. A private table for up to 10 people is $575.
Do Bedford's Christmas events need tickets in advance?
Yes. Breakfast with Santa on December 6 is advance purchase only, with no tickets sold on the day and no refunds. Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop at Bedford Fields is booked online by reindeer size, and the Saturday, November 14 session at 10:00 am was already marked sold out.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Bedford?
Neither confirmed event is free. At Breakfast with Santa on December 6, parking is free and babies under 1 are admitted on a lap at no charge, but everyone else needs a ticket. Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop at Bedford Fields is priced from $59 to $89 depending on reindeer size.
Is there a Christmas craft for families in Bedford?
Bedford Fields runs Rudi's Holiday Reindeer Workshop, where families decorate a rustic log reindeer with antlers, a tail, ribbon and holiday trimmings to take home. The session listed for Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 am is sold out, so check with Bedford Fields for other dates. Breakfast with Santa on December 6 also includes coloring and crafts.
What should parents bring to Breakfast with Santa?
The Bedford Event Center suggests a camera for Santa photos and a booster seat or highchair for children 1 and older, since it cannot guarantee enough highchairs on December 6. Stroller storage is available. Tables seat 8 to 10, so your family may share with other guests unless you buy a private table.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Bedford?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Hampshire Christmas train rides guide. This Bedford guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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