Fall festival season in Central Virginia and the holiday season come together in November, with fun festivals, craft shows, and holiday events taking place during the month of November.
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From fun runs and fall festivals to craft fairs and holiday markets, here are some local festivals, family-friendly events, and holiday open houses for your family to check out during November.
We add events as we receive information, so check back for updates!
The events listed below include weekend events and some weekday events taking place during the month of November. You'll find the full calendar of weekday and weekend events on our website to help you Find Your Family Fun® all month!
These events were chosen because they are free, inexpensive, or are unique events we feel many families will enjoy. If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
Trees, Lights, and More
Plan ahead for the holidays with these fun events! Many are FREE!
Nov. 5 - Dec. 10 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Mid-November - early January - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Nov. - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule; closed Thanksgiving Day
Nov. - Christmas in Lights at Liberty University at 6:30 PM
Nov. 20 - early January - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show in Altavista (1502 Avondale Drive) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM nightly - shows every 30 minutes; last show starts at 9:30 PM
Nov. - Altavista Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:45 PM - lights will remain lit every evening through the holiday season
Nov. - Jan. - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) starting at 5 PM
Nov. - Jan. - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 4 PM - 8 PM on Nov. ; lights on Bluffwalk from 4 PM - 10 PM through Jan.
Nov. - Annual Tree Lighting at the Craddock Terry Hotel at 6 PM (remains lit through the holiday season)
Nov. - Jan. - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours first two weekends in December Dec. and Dec. ; closed major holidays)
Nov. - Jan. - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. - Jan. 1 - Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake Park in Bedford - Nov. - Jan. 1 around the clock
Nov. - Jan. - Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum - Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM (open until 3 PM on Saturdays in Nov. and Jan; closed Sundays and major holidays)
Nov. - Jan. - Osborne Express Annual Christmas Lights Display and Train Rides - Nov. - Jan. from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; No train rides on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31
Nov. - Appomattox Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 PM - Lights will remain lit throughout the holiday season - lights will remain lit every evening through New Year's
Nov. - Tree Lighting and Community Christmas Party at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox from 5 PM - 7 PM - Tree Lit at 6 PM
Nov. - Dec. - Christmas Display at 1487 Church Street in Appomattox from 7 PM - 11 PM
Dec. - early Jan. - Lighting of the Garden and Holiday Sing-a-Long at Awareness Garden from 5 PM - 9 PM (sing-a-long on opening night)
November Festivals and Fun
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Nov. 1 - Woodwind Chamber Ensembles at Liberty University School of Music at 3 PM-
Nov. 3 - Election Day
Nov. 3 - Homeschool Meetup at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 3 - LEGO® + Labrary at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 4 - Art Program at Amherst Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Nov. 5 - Dec. 10 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Nov. 5-7 - "Pride and Prejudice" at Hyland Heights Baptist Church (also Nov. 13-15) - Nov. 5-7, Nov. 13-14 at 7 PM; Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 at 2 PM; Nov. 15 at 4 PM
Nov. 6 - Homeschool Skate Party at FunQuest from 10 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 6 - Holiday Market at Campbell County Historic Courthouse from 4 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 6-29 - Holiday Art Market at Lynchburg Art Club - First Friday Nov. 6 from 4 PM - 7:30 PM; during open hours
Nov. 6 - First Fridays
Nov. 6 - First Fridays
Nov. 6 - First Fridays
Nov. 6 - First Fridays
Nov. 6 - 11th Annual Rockin’ Out 4 Paws at New London Ruritan Club from 5:30 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 7 - 16th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Heritage United Methodist Church from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 7 - Jefferson Choral Society Holiday Craft Fair at Moose Lodge 715 from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 7 - 29th Annual Apple Valley 5k at Gross' Orchard at 10 AM
Nov. 7 - 4th Annual Children's Business Fair at Booker Building in Altavista from 10 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 7 - Christmas on the Farm at Falls Farm from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 7 - 4th Annual Fall Festival at Rock Pike Baptist Church from 10 AM - 4 PM - rescheduled from Oct. 3
Nov. 7 - Fall Festival at Monroe Church of God from 2 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 7 - Brookneal Volunteer Fire Department's 80th Celebration from 4 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 7 - Bedford Community Orchestra Fall Concert at 7:30 PM
Nov. 8 - Main Street Christmas Revue at The Music Hall at 2 PM
Nov. 10 - Homeschool Meetup at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 10 - LEGO® + Labrary at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 12 - Colorific Club for Kids - Thankful Tree Art at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov. 13-15 - 38th Annual Stocked Market at Berglund Center - Fri 11 AM - 6 PM; Sat 9 AM - 4:30 PM; Sun 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 13 - America: A Nation of Many Voices Barbershop Chorus Concert at Main Street UMC (Bedford) at 7 PM
Nov. 13-15 - "Pride and Prejudice" at Hyland Heights Baptist Church - Nov. 13-14 at 7 PM; Nov. 14 at 2 PM; Nov. 15 at 4 PM
Nov. 14 - Homemade for the Holidays at Lynchburg City Armory from 8 AM - 4 PM (Santa 1-4 PM)
Nov. 14 - Fishing Fest at the Hydaway Outdoor Center from 9 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 14 - Holiday Bazaar at St. Paul's Episcopal Church from 9 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 14 - Fall Festival and Bazaar at Timberlake Christian School from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 14 - 13th Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Market at Anxious For Nothing from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 14 - Rockfish Gallery & Gifts Annual Holiday Market from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 14 - Holiday Market & Pottery Outlet Sale at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 14 - Touch a Truck and Nelson Days at Bold Rock Hard Cider from 11 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 17 - Homeschool Meetup at Staunton River Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 17 - LEGO® + Labrary at Staunton River Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 20 - Girls on the Run 5K at Sweet Briar College at
Nov. 20-21 - 15th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts - Fri 2 PM - 8 PM; Sat 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 20-21 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas - Nov. 20 at 7 PM; Nov. 21 at 11 AM
Nov. 21 - Greenview's Fall Festival at Greenview Church from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 21 - Toddler Saturdays at FunQuest: Mickey's Friendsgiving from 8:30 AM - 10 AM
Nov. 21 - GFWC Bedford Woman's Club 51st Annual Holiday Mart at Liberty Middle School from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 24 - Homeschool Meetup at Timbrook Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 24 - LEGO® + Labrary at Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 26 - Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5k Run and Walk at 8 AM
Nov. 26 - 20th Annual Altavista Giblet Jog 5K - check for 2026 information https://aotgibletjog.com/
Nov. 28 - Breakfast with Santa in Appomattox - time TBA same link for all three
Nov. 28 - 10th Annual ODAC Christmas Bazaar at Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex (Chatham) from 8 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 28 - Holiday Makers Market at Academy of the Arts from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 28 - Holiday Parade in Appomattox - time TBA
Nov. 29 - Handel's Messiah Sing-Along at First Christian Church with Opera on the James at 3 PM
Nov. 29 - Tree Lighting in Appomattox - time TBA
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
You'll also find many library events listed on our calendar of events!
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Fall festivals and fun continue through November and holiday events are on the scene too. The festival list is constantly being updated as more information is received. We are working to add these events to the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
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To add your organization’s fall festival to the list, message us at our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Facebook page or click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many of the local festival on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
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