Why History Doesn't Have to Be a Mystery in Bedford

4. Take a Journey Around the World. Join the Kidgits Club at The Mall of New Hampshire as they travel around the world on at 1 p.m. today. Local area children and families will not want to miss this opportunity to let their imaginations run wild as they journey to all ends of the earth and experience new cultures like never before, without even having to leave New Hampshire! Kids will enjoy various crafts, activities and prizes. This event is free for Simon Kidgits Club Members. Nonmembers can sign up for a $5 annual fee at Simon Guest Servies or at the event.

5. The weatherman says ... If you liked Tuesday's weather, get ready to like today's too. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 81. Tonight, a slight chance of showers between 2 and 3 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. 

6. Catch an outdoor movie with the kids! Charmingfare Farm is hosting Outdoor Movie Nights on six Wednesday evenings during the months of July and August, including tonight. This is not just a movie, several rides and attractions are also included in the cost of your ticket. Your $17.00 ticket gets you access to our Zoo, the Petting Area, our Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride, our Pony Rides, our Tractor Train Ride, and hang out with our Costumed Characters. Grilled hotdogs, popcorn, candy and beverages will be made available for purchase. We encourage you to bring chairs and blankets to sit on during the movie. This week (8/7) we will be showing The Lorax. Rain date for this event is Thursday (8/8). Visit http://www.visitthefarm.com for more info.

7.  That's all, folks! The Bedford Public Library's summer reading program wraps up this week with a Finale Party with Wayne from Maine and Jimmy James, the Koonga Boonga Man from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Thursday at the Bedford Village Common Gazebo.