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Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Summer Bucket List: Fun for Kids of All Ages

By Sandy Wallace April 25, 2023

Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Summer Bucket List

Get a jump on summer fun with the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Summer Bucket List. From summer camps to local places to visit, you'll find lots of ways to find your summer family fun on our website. Find out what's happening around town all summer with our event calendar. Follow us on Facebook for advance notice on local events, specials at local family-friendly businesses, and more.

Stars and Stripes Forever Concert at National D-Day Memorial 

Take a Summer Day Trip

Food Truck Thursdays at Miller Park 

Miller Park Pool 

Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway

Sprayground at Riverside Park – May to September 

Summer Reading at Lynchburg Public Library 

Splash into Summer with Water Fun

Lynchburg Hillcats home game

Riverfront Park Fountain – May to September

Movies in the Park at Riverside Park

Help Kids Stay on Track with Summer Reading and Chores

Ivy Creek Park canoe and kayak rental – summer weekends

The Nature Zone – Friday and Saturday at the Miller Center

Ice cream or frozen treats - find Sweet Frozen Treats in Lynchburg

Movies in the Park at Falling Creek Park in Bedford

Road trip to Virginia Beach

Spend a day at the park - Lynchburg and Central VA Parks Guide

Trout fishing at Ivy Creek’s Clemmons Lake 

Tennis lessons - Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department

Ride bikes - 10 Places in Lynchburg VA Area to Ride Bikes

Swim lessons at Miller Park Pool

Decoration Day at Old City Cemetery 

Play dress up with Halloween costumes

Cool down with indoor fun - Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Indoor Fun Guide

Memorial Day Observation at Monument Terrace 

Uncle Billy’s Day in Altavista 

Anniversary of D-Day at National D-Day Memorial 

Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library – summer Saturdays 

Outdoor fun at a Virginia State Park

Summer camps - Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide

Feed the fish at Bridgewater Marina - Smith Mountain Lake

National Trails Day 

Start a summer journal

Go Hiking Off the Blue Ridge Parkway

Relay for Life in Lynchburg 

Read a book

Hit the beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Camp out in your backyard

National Parks & Recreation Month in July

Have a craft day

Take a day trip to Holliday Lake State Park

National Picnic Month in July - Best Local Picnic Sites

Visit your favorite public library

Take a day trip to Splash Valley Water Park in Roanoke

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

Plan a family photo shoot day - 25 Amazing Family Photo Shoot Locations in Lynchburg and Central VA

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

James River Batteau Festival 

Visit Dairy Queen

Hike Indian Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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

Play mini golf at Tiny Town Golf

Visit the Anne Spencer Garden

Independence Day at Poplar Forest 

Independence Day Parade in Concord 

Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington

Annual Heritage Festival at Naruna’s Community Park 

Road trip to Green Valley Book Fair near Harrisonburg

Family camping trip

Summertime is for family fun, so make plans now to enjoy your family's best summer ever. Find your family fun with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid this summer!