From Santa visits and Nutcracker performances to the Candy Cane Fun Run, Virginia Christmas Spectacular, holiday theatre events and music performances, and much more, there are lots of family friendly activities and events to enjoy in the Lynchburg area this weekend. Pick one, two, or a few events and Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and Central Virginia this weekend!
Check out our December Holiday Events Guide for more fun in the Lynchburg area! You'll find all of the best local family-friendly events on the event calendar on our website.
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Top 15+ Family Friendly Weekend Events
1. Visit with Santa! Check our guide for more than a dozen Santa visit opportunities this weekend! Bring your phone or camera and snap some holiday pics.
2. Photos with Santa -- Friday at El Mariachi, Amherst
3. Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum (includes Polar Express) - Nov. 29 through Jan. 5 (Monday through Saturday) at Bedford Museum in Bedford
4. Cocoa and Carols at the Lights on the Bluffwalk -- Saturday on the Bluffwalk in Lynchburg
5. Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center -- Nov. 26 through Jan. 3 at Bedford Area Welcome Center in Bedford
6. Go see the lights at English Meadows Elks Campus (Former Elks National Home) in Bedford! The lights and tree displays are on each evening through Dec. 31.
7. Riverside Runners Jingle Bell Fun Run -- Saturday at Riverside Runners, Lynchburg
8. Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park -- Nov. 28, 2019 - Jan. 1 at Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge
9. Simply Christmas by Bells of the Blue Ridge -- Saturday (2 performances) at University of Lynchburg
10. Pancakes with the Grinch -- Saturday at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Forest
11. That’s My Santa Pictures with Santa -- Saturday at Mrs. Joy's, Lynchburg
12. Live Nativity and Cowboy Social -- Saturday at Holiday Ranch, Appomattox
13. Breakfast with Santa and Reindeer Pancakes -- Dec. 22 at Market at Main, Lynchburg
14. Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Saturday at St. Nic's / Divine Designs and Delights, Forest or Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Sunday at Moore's Country Store - Waterlick, Lynchburg
15. Skate with Santa -- Sunday at AJ Skateworld, Appomattox
Check our website for additional details about all of these events!
You'll find recipes, crafts, and much more in the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Christmas Holiday Guide on our website.
Weekends are also a great time find your own fun at one of the parks in our Lynchburg Area Parks Guide or stay warm and dry indoors with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid's Indoor Family Fun Guide, sponsored by SeaQuest Lynchburg.
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