March is on the way and the days are getting longer! We gain an extra hour of daylight on Sunday, March 8 when we 'spring forward' into Daylight Saving Time. Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour before bed on Saturday, March 7.
In March, we also celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Plan ahead
Plan ahead for Randolph College's Science Festival, with Science Day and Science Day for Little Scientists on March 28. Register for Science Day 2026 at Randolph College HERE. The popular Science Day and Science Day for Little Scientist events fill up quickly, so don't wait too long to register your child.
We'll help you plan ahead to Find Your Family Fun® with our FREE Lynchburg Macaroni Kid newsletter and event calendar.
As the weather gets warmer, many families look forward to spending more time outdoors. Spring begins in mid-March with the vernal or spring equinox on March 20, the day when there are as many hours of daylight as darkness.
Plan for a fun-filled month with your family as you celebrate March, spring, and the arrival of Daylight Saving Time!
March Events for Kids, Parents, and Families
Click on each event for more details and information. Some events require advance registration, so plan ahead for fun!
*** Some events may change or cancel due to weather or other circumstances. Please check with the venue before you attend an event. ***
March Weekend Events
You'll find weekday events on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
Feb. 27 - March 1 Weekend Events
Feb. 27 - 4th Friday: Family Fun & Games at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Feb. 27 - Owl Prowl at James River State Park from 6 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 28 - Bluey Berry Pancakes at Miller Center at 9 AM
Feb. 28 - CAB Kids! Opera on the James Presents The Magic Flute at Bower Center for the Arts from 12 PM - 2 PM
Feb. 28 - March 1 - "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM
Feb. 28 - Winter Bird Wander at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 28 - Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk from 4 PM - 7 PM
March 1 - "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Randolph College at 2 PM
March 1 - "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM
March 1 - Free Family Fun Day at Opera On The James: "The Magic Flute" at 2:30 PM
March 2 - Snow Make-Up Day for Lynchburg City Schools
March 6-8 Weekend Events
March 5-10 - LYH Marketplace Consignment Sale at Fort Hill Village - hours vary daily; see website
March 6 - Opening of St. Paul's Pipe Organ at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 5 PM
March 6 - First Friday at Vector Space: Flower Power Metal Forming Skill Share from 5 PM - 8 PM
March 6 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
March 6 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
March 7 - Apocalypse 13th Anniversary Party at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 11 PM
March 7 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
March 7 - Saturday Matinee at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
March 7 - Daddy/Daughter Dance at Bedford County Gym from 6 PM - 8 PM
March 7 - Mark Patterson & Midnight Special at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 10 PM
March 8 - Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2 AM
March 13-15 Weekend Events
March 13 - Craft Supply Swap at Forest Library from 2 PM - 5 PM
March 14 - Science Festival Pi Run at Randolph College at 9 AM
March 14 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Festival in Roanoke from 10 AM - 5 PM
March 14 - St. Paddy's Day 5K at DPO Grille at 11 AM
March 14 - Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Roanoke at 11 AM
March 14 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Bash at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 11 PM
March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Homeplace Vineyard from 4 PM - 9 PM
March 14 - St. Patty's Day Dance at Rustburg Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 11 PM
March 14 - LyT Collaborative Adults Musical Theatre Showcase at Commerce Street Theater at 7:30 PM *adult date night event*
March 15 - Ryan Chan Organ Recital at St. John's Episcopal Church at 4 PM
March 20-22 Weekend Events
March 20-21 - Little Sprouts Consignment at Hyland Heights Baptist Church - Open to the public March 20 from 9-2 and 5-8; March 21 from 9-2
March 20 - Teen Movie Night - Turning Red at Forest Library at 4 PM
March 21 - Big Game 5K at Percival's Island at 10 AM
March 21 - College Hill Water Treatment Plant World Water Day Tour from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
March 21 - Amazement Square's 25th Birthday: Bugland Bash from 10 AM - 5 PM
March 21 - Empower Your Kids: Self-Defense & Confidence Workshop at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
March 21 - Secret Garden Tea Party at The Aviary from 11 AM - 1 PM
March 21 - Children's Nature Festival at Claytor Nature Center from 11 AM - 3 PM
March 21 - A Fairy Tale Gathering™ at Academy Center of the Arts at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
March 21 - Water Resource Recovery World Water Day Tour from 12 PM - 1:30 PM
March 21 - Teen Creative Writing Club at Forest Library from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
March 21 - Bedford Cares Spaghetti Dinner at Bedford Moose Lodge 1897 from 4:30 PM - 7 PM
March 21 - Mizfit Cosplayers of VA at Forest Library from 6 PM - 9 PM
March 21 - Ronnie Roberts at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 10 PM
March 22 - Maker Faire of Lynchburg at Randolph College from 11 AM - 5 PM
March 22 - Science Sunday Drop-In Activities at Randolph College from 11 AM - 4 PM
March 27-29 Events
March 26 - Mario the Maker Magician at Randolph College at 7:30 PM
March 27 - Spring Hay Rides at Liberty University Equestrian Center from 10 AM - 3 PM
March 27 - 4th Friday: Family Fun & Games at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
March 27-30 - Kidz Kraze Spring Consignment Sale at Boonsboro Ruritan Club - Dates and times noted on website
March 27 - Empowerment Starts Here: Self-Defense & Confidence Workshop at Forest Library from 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
March 27-29 - "Shrek the Musical" at E.C. Glass High School - March 27-28 at 7 PM; March 29 at 3 PM (also April 2-4)
March 28 - Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk at 9 AM
March 28 - Diecast & Toy Show at Knights of Columbus from 9 AM - 2 PM
March 28 - Feeding Appomattox Spring Vendor Market at Memorial Methodist Church from 9 AM - 2 PM
March 28 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Easter Party with the Bunny from 10 AM - 12 PM
March 28 - Easter on the Farm at MESH Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM
March 28 - Palmetto Moon Grand Opening at River Ridge Mall from 10 AM - 5 PM
March 28 - Amherst County Day at Sweet Briar College from 11 AM - 4 PM *Easter egg hunt*
March 28 - Sedalia Celtic Festival & Highland Games from 11 AM - 6 PM
March 28 - Science Day for 3rd - 6th Graders at Randolph College from 11:45 AM - 4 PM
March 28 - Science Day for Little Scientists (ages 3-7) at Randolph College (4 sessions: 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM)
March 28 - Glow Stick Star Party at Randolph College from 8:30 PM - 10 PM
March 29 - The Eggstreme Hunt at Impact Church from 3 PM - 5 PM
In addition to the events noted above, there are many weekday events on our calendar of events!
Recurring Weekly Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the year.
Spring Valley Farm in Moneta Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8 AM - 7 PM
Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM winter hours
Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM - free admission
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Big Island Library (0-36 months) - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 26 - April 13 except when library is closed
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Storytime with Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Mondays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from March 2-30
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 1 PM - 2 PM from March 2 - April 27
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Storytime at Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 1 PM - 2 PM from March 3 - April 28
$10 Tuesdays at Snowflex - Tuesdays from 3 PM - 9 PM from Jan. 13 - April 28
Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party at Big Lick - Tuesdays from 5:30 PM - 8:3 PM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 28 - April 15
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Toddler Time at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Big Island Library (ages 3-5) - Thursdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 29 - April 16, except when library is closed
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 12 PM from March 5 - April 30
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
Friday Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Fridays from 6 PM - 8 PM from Jan. 16 - May 29
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park - Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Sundays: 1 PM - 2:30 PM and 3 PM – 4:30 PM
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Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Parks in Lynchburg and the Surrounding Counties
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10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Lynchburg has lots of trails for riding bikes. Check out our top 10 bike trails.
Springtime in Central Virginia: Spring Gardens to Explore - Plan a family photo shoot site or just enjoy the colors of spring in these pretty area gardens.
10 Lynchburg Area Places to Spring Into Outdoor Fun with Your Family - Get outside and play together!
Register Now for Randolph College Science Day 2026 - Registration is open!
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Plan Ahead for the Kidz Kraze Spring Consignment Sale 2026 - The 2026 Kidz Kraze Spring Consignment Sale will be held March 27-30 at Boonsboro Ruritan Club!
Spring and Easter Articles and Guides - Now and Coming Soon
Lynchburg VA Spring 2026 Day Trips, Staycations, and Road Trips - Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
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Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2026 - Are you ready? Camping season 2025 is here now!
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Lynchburg VA Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Family Fun for 2026 - COMING SOON! Hop your way to Easter with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Find Yummy Easter Goodies in the Lynchburg Area - Celebrate Easter with yummy sweet treats from Lynchburg area bakeries!
Celebrate Easter at a Lynchburg Area Church - Check times of services for Easter Sunday at many local churches!
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide 2026 - COMING SOON! The area's top summer camps are in our guide - a work in progress!
Find Your Family Fun® in the Lynchburg Area During April - COMING SOON! April is a great time to get outdoors with the family. Enjoy these fun activities and local events!
Lynchburg Hillcats 2026 Home Season Opener is April 7 - Kids ages 12 and under can join the FREE Southpaw's Kids Club!
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fruit Orchards and Farmers Market Guide 2026 - COMING SOON! From strawberries to pumpkins and apples, find the freshest produce at local orchards and markets!
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid top events for the week - In our newsletter each week, you'll find our top choices from the many events included in our FREE event calendar. The complete calendar is on our website and we're constantly adding events, so check it often!
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