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Summer Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond

Create a Family Summer Bucket List

By Sandy Wallace July 1, 2016
School's out for Lynchburg City Schools students for summer. Whether you're planning a big summer trip or staying close to home, plan ahead by creating a family summer bucket list. Here are some activities to enjoy in Lynchburg and beyond this summer.

Food Truck Thursdays at Miller Park 
Miller Park Pool - May through August
Sprayground at Riverside Park – May to October
Summer Reading at Lynchburg Public Library - June and July
Lynchburg Hillcats home game
Riverfront Park Fountain – May to October
Ivy Creek Park canoe and kayak rental – summer weekends
The Nature Zone – Friday and Saturday at the Miller Center
Ice cream or frozen treats - see Sweet Summer Treats article for local favorites
Road trip to Virginia Beach
Trout fishing at Ivy Creek’s Clemmons Lake
Tennis lessons - Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department
Swim lessons at Miller Park Pool
Play dress up with Halloween costumes
Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library – summer Saturdays
Outdoor fun at a Virginia State Park
Summer sports camps through Lynchburg City Schools
Feed the fish at Bridgewater Marina - Smith Mountain Lake
Start a summer journal
Read a book
Discover Lynchburg Kids Summer Camp 
Camp out in your backyard
WonderCamp Day Camps at Amazement Square
National Parks & Recreation Month in July
Have a craft day
National Picnic Month in July
Kids Cove at Thomas Road Baptist Church
Bike or hike at Percival’s Island
Celebrate America! at Thomas Road Baptist Church 
Bake cookies
Teach your kids to jump rope
Summer Movie Express at Regal Cinemas
Back yard barbecue
Ride bikes on Blackwater Creek Bikeway
Road trip to the Peaks of Otter
Play board games
Road trip to Crabtree Falls
Enjoy a family game of kickball
Road trip to Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Blow bubbles
Draw with sidewalk chalk
Visit Dairy Queen
Play at Putt-Putt Fun Center
Skate at FunQuest
Ski, snowboard or snow tube at Snowflex
Disc golf at Peaks View Park
Hike the Alpine Trail at Riverside Park
Play at Bounce About in the River Ridge Mall
Plant a garden
Go bowling
Visit Lynchburg Museum
Friday Flicks at Lynchburg Public Library
Play mini golf at Tiny Town Golf
Visit the Anne Spencer Garden
Hot Air Balloon Rally in Lexington 
Independence Day at Poplar Forest 
Independence Day Parade in Concord 
Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington 
Outdoor summer movies at various locations
8th Annual Heritage Festival at Naruna’s Community Park 
Road trip to Green Valley Book Fair near Harrisonburg
Family camping trip