Whether you are considering a spring break family getaway, day trips close to home, or spring break camp to keep the littles busy while you work, Lynchburg Macaroni Kid has you covered!
If you're staying close to home, check the events below and the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar for lots of fun events and activities.
Planning a spring break getaway trip or looking for fun day trips close to home? Check out these destinations!
Lynchburg VA Spring 2026 Day Trips, Staycations, and Road Trips - Find Your Family Fun® for spring break in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
For additional fun around town during spring break, check out 25 Things to Do with Kids in Lynchburg and our Lynchburg Area Parks Guide on our website. Here are our top picks for family fun events this week during spring break!
Spring Break for Lynchburg City, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, and Campbell County schools is April 6-10, 2026.
Family-Friendly Events and Activities - April 6-10, 2026
April 6-10 - Spring Break for Lynchburg City, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, and Campbell County Schools
April 6-10 - Spring Break at FunQuest - times and prices vary
April 7-12 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
Monday, April 6
April 6 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 6 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 6 - Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) from 10:15 - 11:15 AM
April 6 - Rock-A-Bye Reader at Big Island Library (0-36 months) from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 6 - Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) from 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
April 6 - Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
April 6-10 - Spring Break at FunQuest - times and prices vary
April 6 - Art Program at Madison Heights Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
Tuesday, April 7
April 7 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 7 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 7 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 7 - Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 7 - Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
April 7 - Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 7 - Storytime at Timbrook Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
April 7 - Homeschool Meetup at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 7 - Tinkering Tuesdays at Bedford Central Library from 3 PM - 3:45 PM
April 7 - LEGO® + Labrary at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 7 - $10 Tuesdays at Snowflex - Tuesdays from 3 PM - 9 PM
April 7 - Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party at Big Lick from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 7 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
Wednesday, April 8
April 8 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 8 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 8 - Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 10 AM - 11 AM
April 8 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 8 - Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) at 10:30 AM
April 8 - Rock-A-Bye Reader at Bedford Central Library from 10:30 AM - 11 AM
April 8 - Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 11 AM - 12 PM
April 8 - Toddler Time at Bedford Central Library from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
April 8 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 8 - Creatures & Cocktails at The Music Hall at 7 PM
Thursday, April 9
April 9 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 9 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 9 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 9 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 9 - Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM
April 9 - Books 4 Fun at Big Island Library (ages 3-5) - Thursdays at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 9 - Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
April 9 - Spring Break Skate at AJ Skateworld from 5:30 PM - 8 PM
April 9 - Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
April 9 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
Friday, April 10
April 10 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 10 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 10 - Home Educators' Living History Day at Red Hill from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 10 - Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 10 AM - 11 AM
April 10 - Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 10 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 10 - Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 10 - Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 11 AM - 12 PM
April 10 - Monument Terrace Troop Rally from 12 PM - 1 PM
April 10 - Spring Break Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
April 10 - Friday Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 6 PM - 8 PM
April 10 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 10 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
April 10 - Starfire Live at Apocalypse Ale Works from 7 PM - 10 PM
April 10 - Y2K Adult Night at the Museum at Amazement Square from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (ages 21+)
Spring Break Camps in the Lynchburg Area
Buckaroo Spring Break Horse Camp at Hat Creek Equestrian (ages 6-8) - April 6 from 9 AM - 12 PM (single day)
Little Boots Equine Class at Hat Creek Equestrian (ages 4-7) - April 6 from 2 PM - 3 PM (single day)
Spring Break Camp Happiness at Lynchburg Humane Society - April 6-10 from 9 AM - 3 PM (single day/s or entire week available)
Spring Break Horse Camp at Hat Creek Equestrian - April 7-9 from 9 AM - 2 PM (single or multiple days available)
You'll find weekend events for Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12 on our event calendar.
In addition to the events noted above, there are many weekday recurring events on our calendar of events!
Recurring Weekly Events
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
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
$10 Tuesdays at Snowflex - Tuesdays from 3 PM - 9 PM from Jan. 13 - April 28
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
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
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
Lynchburg Area Staycations and Getaways
Lynchburg VA Spring 2026 Day Trips, Staycations, and Road Trips - Living in Central Virginia means you're never far from the mountains, state parks, historic sites, lakes and creeks, and many other getaway possibilities. Here are our top picks for day trips and staycations in and near Lynchburg for spring 2026.
Lynchburg Area Spring Hikes - Enjoy nature and get outdoors on a spring hike with the fam! Hiking is a great way to spend family time outdoors enjoying nature in any season. Spring hiking offers the opportunity to see spring flowers along the way. You'll also enjoy cooler temperatures than later in the year.
10 Lynchburg Area Places to Spring Into Outdoor Fun with Your Family - Get outside and play together! Eat breakfast or lunch at home, then enjoy a half-day getaway close to home. Fresh air, sunshine, and family fun. What more could anyone want!
25 Things to Do with Kids in Lynchburg - Whether your family enjoys outdoor fun or hanging out inside, these 25 ideas will help you make memories and enjoy fun family time in any season.
Springtime in Central Virginia: Spring Gardens to Explore - Teach your child to appreciate the beauty of nature this spring. Find Your Family Fun® at these beautiful gardens during springtime in the Lynchburg area!
Spring and Summer Day Tripping: Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Otter Creek runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the James River. There are numerous overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway where you can enjoy a picnic or take a hike beside Otter Creek!
10 Reasons to Enjoy a Virginia State Park Staycation in 2026 - With 44 Virginia State Parks across Virginia, there's something for everyone! North, south, east, or west, there's a Virginia State Park for your family to explore. Enjoy hiking and biking, history and nature, greenways and waterways. Stay in a cabin, camp in a tent or RV, or make it a day trip!
Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2026 - Camping as a family can be a lot of fun for everyone if you plan ahead and enjoy the adventure. Spending time together in nature is a great way to make spring break memories your kids will remember years from now!
10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Riding bikes together is a fun way to enjoy nature while you get in some great exercise! Check out these favorite bike trails in the Lynchburg area!
Find the LOVE Around Virginia - Did you know that there are more than 200 LOVEworks sculptures located throughout Virginia? Make your next road trip a way to help your family fall in LOVE with Virginia!
10 Family Picnic Sites in Lynchburg and Central Virginia - Gather up bikes, balls, bubbles, and other outdoor playthings; pack a picnic lunch, load up the kids, and head to one of our family's top 10 picnic sites. It doesn't get any easier!
5 Water Holes in the Lynchburg Area for Kids to Splash In! - Check out these five Lynchburg area spots where your family can cool off and Find Your Family Fun® on summery spring days!
Spring Break is here! However you spend the time, enjoy a break from your normal family routine!
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