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Lynchburg Area Top 10+ Valentine's Events for January & February 2026

Lynchburg Macaroni Kid helps you Find Your Family Fun® - and Date Night Fun - in Central Virginia

By Sandy Wallace January 9, 2026

Cold February weather may accompany Valentine's Day weekend, but hearts will be warm when you let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg! 

There are tons of family friendly activities and events to enjoy in the Lynchburg area on and before Valentine's Day weekend, including many Valentine's themed events. Share your love with the family, enjoy a couple's night out, or plan a fun night with friends. 

Valentine's Day 2026 falls on a Satuday, so most couples and families will celebrate the weekend of Valentine's Day. There are even a few Valentine's and love-themed events in January this year.

You'll find all of the best local family-friendly events on the event calendar on our website.

Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Top 10+ Family Friendly and Date Night Valentine's Themed Events 

Make something yummy for your family! Check our website for Sweet Valentine's Day Treats for your Sweeties, Valentines Brownies, An Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast, or set up a Mini Cupcake Makers Station

Let someone else do the work! Find Lynchburg Area Places to Find Your Valentine's Day Goodies!

January Valentine's Themed Events

Jan. 19 - Feb. 10 - Valentines For Vets: An Annual Community Project at All Bedford Public Library Locations during regular hours

Jan. 26 - Feb. 7 - Valentines for Seniors at All Campbell County Public Library Locations during regular hours

Jan. 31 - Saturday Clay Day: Heart Wreath at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM

February Valentine's Themed Family-Friendly Events

Jan. 19 - Feb. 10 - Valentines For Vets: An Annual Community Project at All Bedford Public Library Locations during regular hours

Jan. 26 - Feb. 7 - Valentines for Seniors at All Campbell County Public Library Locations during regular hours

Feb. 1 - Glass Theatre Presents "Failure, A Love Story" at Academy Center of the Arts at 3 PM - *RESCHEDULED to Feb. 8 at 2 PM*

Feb. 3 - Tinkering Tuesdays: Valentine's Day Edition at Bedford Central Library from 3 PM - 3:45 PM

Feb. 6 - First Fridays: Valentines for Veterans at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM

Feb. 6 - 1st Annual Daddy/Daughter Banquet at Oasis Church from 6 PM - 8 PM

Feb. 7 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Minnie's Valentine's Party from 10 AM - 12 PM

Feb. 7 - Historic Designation Community Meeting for White Rock Elementary School at 11 AM

Feb. 7 - Pop-Up Valentine’s Craft & Event Show at Valley View Mall from 11 AM - 8 PM

Feb. 8 - Galentine’s Brunch & Music Bingo at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 4 PM

Feb. 8 - Glass Theatre Presents "Failure, A Love Story" at Academy Center of the Arts at 2 PM

Feb. 8 - HeARTs and Crafts: Pop-Up Valentine Workshop at Bower Center for the Arts from 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Feb. 9-13 - Free Morning Coffee at The Mingo Coffee and Play from 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Feb. 10 - Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party + Valentine's Fun at Big Lick from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Feb. 11 - Starfire Live Galentine's at The Briar Patch from 6 PM - 9 PM

Feb. 12 - Valentine Story Time at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Feb. 12 - Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market's Sweetheart Market from 3 PM - 6 PM

Feb. 12 - Galentine’s at River Ridge from 5 PM - 7 PM

Feb. 12 - Vintage & Valentine Sip and Shop at Old Soul Vintage from 6 PM - 8 PM

Feb. 13-14 - Valentine's Pop-up Party at Balloons & Company - Feb. 13 from 9 AM - 5:30 PM; Feb. 14 from 9 AM - 2 PM

Feb. 13 - Valentines Giveaway at Lynchburg Regional Airport from 10 AM - 12 PM

Feb. 13-14 - Valentine’s Weekend at The Maple Leaf Tea Room from 2 PM - 4 PM both days

Feb. 13 - Pink vs. Red Valentine’s Party at FunQuest from 5 PM - 9 PM

Feb. 13 - 23rd Annual Love at the Maier at 6 PM

Feb. 13 - Night to Shine at Waymaker Church from 6:30 PM - 9 PM (special needs event)

Feb. 13 - Starfire Live Galentine's at Loose Shoe Too Brewery from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Feb. 14 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Pop-up Party at Balloons & Company from 9 AM - 2 PM

Feb. 14 - Nature Lovers Hike at James River State Park at 10 AM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day book + art at Timbrook Library from 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Feb. 14 - Galentine's Vendor Market at Tresca on 8th from 11 AM - 2 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day at Kline's Dairy Bar from 11 AM - 10 PM

Feb. 14 - Alex Arbaug Live at Blue Toad Hard Cider for Valentine's Day from 2 PM - 5 PM

Feb. 14-15 - "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM (also Feb, 21-22 and Feb. 28 - March 1 at 2:30 PM)

Feb. 14 - Love at First Sight: Spotlight Tour at the Maier Museum of Art at 3 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentines Parent Night Out at Super Kicks Karate from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Dinner for Haiti at St Thomas More Catholic Church from 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Feb. 21 - Snow Ball Daddy Daughter Sensory-Friendly Dance at City Armory from 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Feb. 21 - Snow Ball Daddy Daughter Dance at City Armory from 6 PM - 8 PM

Feb. 21 - “Songs to Love By” at Amherst Second Stage from 6 PM - 8 PM

Valentine's Date Night Events and Adult Events

Feb. 6 - Galentine's Night at Hometown Finds from 5 PM - 8 PM

Feb. 8 - 4th Annual Galentine’s Brunch at The Water Dog from 11 AM - 3 PM

Feb. 8 - Galentine’s Brunch & Music Bingo at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 4 PM

Feb. 10 - Galentine's Day Fun at Spa 4109 from 9 AM - 6 PM

Feb. 11 - Starfire Live Galentine's at The Briar Patch from 6 PM - 9 PM

Feb. 12 - Vintage & Valentine Sip and Shop at Old Soul Vintage from 6 PM - 8 PM

Feb. 13 - Valentines Giveaway at Lynchburg Regional Airport from 10 AM - 12 PM

Feb. 13 - 23rd Annual Love at the Maier at 6 PM

Feb. 13 - Almost Like Being in Love Valentine's Concert Gala at First Presbyterian Church at 6 PM

Feb. 13 - Starfire Live Galentine's at Loose Shoe Too Brewery from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Feb. 13 - Girly Pop Dance Party at The Music Hall at 7 PM

Feb. 13 - Ghosted: Paranormal Investigation of Historic Sandusky from 7 PM - 9 PM or 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Feb. 13 - Down With Love Dance Party with DJ Saraswati at The Water Dog from 9 PM - 11:30 PM

Feb. 14 - Galentine's Vendor Market at Tresca on 8th from 11 AM - 2 PM

Feb. 14 - Alex Arbaug Live at Blue Toad Hard Cider for Valentine's Day from 2 PM - 5 PM

Feb. 14 - Love at First Sight: Spotlight Tour at the Maier Museum of Art at 3 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Dance at Rustburg Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 11 PM

Feb. 14 - Hearts and Hip-Hop at Big Lick from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's at Vaughan from 8 PM - 11 PM

Feb. 21 - “Songs to Love By” at Amherst Second Stage from 6 PM - 8 PM

Here's more information about Galentine's Day: Celebrate Galentine's Day with Your Besties - Galentine's Day is a day to celebrate friendship and love with your women friends!

Check our website for additional details about all of these events and many other events in the Lynchburg area!

Find Your Family Fun® at your own house with 25 Crafts to Enjoy Anytime on our website.

Weekends are also a great time to stay warm and dry indoors with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid's Indoor Family Fun Guide.

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