Father's Day is a time to celebrate the dads in your life. Check out 8 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day for eight easy ways to make the dad in your life feel special -- whether it's your own dad, your kids' dad, or your significant other. Then let the weekend adventures begin.
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid will help you Find Your Family Fun® with a Father's Day Weekend Family Adventure! Here are our top 25 events and adventures in the Lynchburg area. Click on the links for additional information about each activity or event.
1. Enjoy a Carnival Adventure at Brookville Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival at Brookville Middle School in Lynchburg. This fun event takes place from June 12-16. Hours are 5:30-10 PM Tuesday through Friday and 1-10 PM on Saturday.
2. Plan a Camping Adventure with Father's Day Weekend at Jellystone Park Campground in Natural Bridge Station. A weekend of fun includes planned activities and family time.
3. Enjoy an Outdoor Movie Adventure with Movies in the Park at Riverside Park: "Moana" on Friday night in Lynchburg. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for this free movie and enjoy food truck food offerings before the movie, which begins at dusk.
4. Let's go on a Fishing Adventure with Father's Day Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake on Saturday morning. Space is limited - Pre-registration required at the Visitor Center at Smith Mountain Lake State Park by Friday evening for this adventure.
5. Enjoy a Drive-In Adventure with Show Dogs and Life of the Party at Hull's Drive-In. Show Dogs (PG) & Life of the Party (PG-13) are showing June 15-17 at 7 PM on the big screen in Lexington. Shown in reverse order on Sunday.
6. Take a Running Adventure at HumanKind 5K and Youth Run in Lynchburg on Saturday morning. The family that runs together, stays together. Register in advance for this fun adventure.
7. Watch a BOTteau Adventure and stay for a Batteau Adventure at Percival's Island in Lynchburg on Saturday morning. An autonomous boat built by high school students will launch with the batteaux. Festival begins at 9 AM; launch at 11 AM.
8. Take the littles on a Toddler Treasure Hunt Adventure at Ivy Creek Park in Lynchburg on Saturday morning. Register by 6/14 at Lynchburg Parks & Recreation website or at the Miller Center.
9. Celebrate freedom at the Juneteenth Adventure at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest on Saturday morning. Admission to the Juneteeth event is free!
10. Enjoy a Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure at Tiny Town Golf in Lynchburg on Friday or Saturday night. The fun starts after dark at Tiny Town.
11. Have a Family Fun Day Adventure at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg on Saturday. Enjoy fun and games for the entire family and it's all free. Donations for the Alzheimer's Association are not required, but appreciated.
12. Experience a Princess Adventure with "A Little Princess" at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest. The entire family will enjoy this performance, held on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
13. Skate together at a FunQuest Adventure at Happy Father's Day at FunQuest in Lynchburg. Buy one unlimited fun pass and Dad gets an unlimited fun pass for free all day on Sunday.
14. Enjoy a Musical Adventure at the Virginia International Organ Festival at Court Street United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Music soothes the soul for all ages.
15. Plan a Biking Adventure anytime this weekend. Let 10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes be your guide to fun on wheels!
16. Pack a Picnic Adventure over the weekend. One of these 10 Family Picnic Sites in Lynchburg and Central Virginia may become your family's favorite!
17. An Island Adventure may be just what you need. Check out 10 Things to Do at Percival's Island. Has your family done them all?
18. The Great American Road Trip Adventure may be in your weekend plans. Check out these fun car games while you're heading to your favorite weekend destination. These popular Summer Family Getaway Destinations will help you plan.
19. A Disc Golf Adventure is easy to plan in Lynchburg. Peaks View Park has an amazing 18 hole disc golf course and it's free!
20. Bring the family on a Hiking Adventure off the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Choose an easy, moderate, or strenuous trail and hike your own hike!
21. Enjoy a Waterfall Adventure at Crabtree Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. The little ones will enjoy the view at the bottom of the falls, while the older kids will embrace the challenge of the hike.
22. A Mountaintop Adventure is yours for the taking at Sharp Top, Flat Top, or Harkening Hill, also known as the Peaks of Otter. Ride the shuttle part of the way to the top of Sharp Top or hike the entire hike if you prefer.
23. Plan an Indoor Fun Adventure with the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Guide to Indoor Family Fun. There are so many choices for indoor fun in the Lynchburg area.
24. A Great Outdoors Adventure may be just what dad ordered. June is Great Outdoors Month, so head to Smith Mountain Lake and roll your own adventure.
25. A Sweet Frosty Treat Adventure is the perfect ending to any day -- or an adventure on its own. Choose your favorite place for ice cream, frozen yogurt, or shaved ice or pick one from our list.
Whether the dad in your life is young or old, tall or short, athletic or not so much, a family adventure gives you the opportunity to spend time making memories together. Check our calendar of events for additional family-friendly events.
