We welcome a new year in Central Virginia with lots of opportunities to connect and have fun as a family! Although life slows down in Lynchburg during the winter months, there are still many ways to enjoy family fun around town in the winter.
Events slow down in the winter too, so you'll see fewer events in our weekend event articles.
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Plan ahead for anytime winter fun with the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Winter Family Fun Bucket List!
Here are upcoming family-friendly events for your family to enjoy during January. Click on each link for more details about the event.
Some of these events require advance tickets or registration, so check before you go.
Repeating Events
Nov. 22 - Jan. 4 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 23 - Jan. 4 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM on Nov. 24; lights on Bluffwalk from 5 PM - 11 PM through Jan. 5
Nov. 23 - Annual Tree Lighting at the Craddock Terry Hotel at 7 PM (remains lit through the holiday season)
Nov. 24 - Jan. 4 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14; closed major holidays)
Nov. 28 - Jan. 3 - Osborne Express Annual Christmas Lights Display and Train Rides - Nov. 28 - Jan. 3 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; No train rides on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31
Nov. 28 - Jan. 10 - 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. 29 - Jan. 3 - Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park from 6 PM - 11 PM
Dec. 3 - early Jan. - Lighting of the Garden at Awareness Garden from 5 PM - 9 PM (sing-a-long on opening night)
January Family Fun Events
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Fun Run at Riverside Park at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Holliday Lake State Park: Northridge Overlook Hike at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Natural Bridge State Park at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - GLOC FROTY (First Ride of the Year) at Snowflex - Skills clinic at 10 AM; Ride at 11 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Holliday Lake State Park: Lakeshore Trail Hike at 11 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hikes at High Bridge Trail State Park at 11 AM (3 options)
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Brunch at Apocalypse Ale Works from 11 AM - 2 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at James River State Park at 12 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 1:30 PM
Jan. 1 - New Years Day Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Skate at AJ Skateworld from 1:30 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 2 - Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 2 - Winter Woods at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah from 2 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 2 - First Friday at Vector Space: Screen Printing Skill Share from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 2 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 2 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 3 - Downtown Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 3 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 3 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 4 - Glow in the Snow Sundays at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM (Sundays in January)
Jan. 5 - Art Program at Madison Heights Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 6 - Tinkering Tuesdays: Animal Hibernation Edition at Bedford Central Library from 3 PM - 3:45 PM
Jan. 7 - Art Program at Amherst Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 7 - Paint & Presence $3 Art Night at Madison House of the Arts from 6:30 PM - 10 PM *ages 16+
Jan. 8 - Thursday Theatre Presents "The Tiger's Apprentice" at Big Island Library at 2:30 PM
Jan. 9 - Play Days & Parfaits at The Pink Flamingo Play Cafe from 10:15 AM - 11 AM
Jan. 9 - Disney Hits: Winter Wonderland at FunQuest from 5 PM - 10 PM
Jan. 9 - Owl Prowl at James River State Park from 6 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 10 - Winter Bird Wander at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM
Jan. 10 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Snowball Fight with Olaf from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 10-11 - BrickUniverse Lynchburg LEGO® Fan Expo at River Ridge Mall - two sessions: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 10 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM - Canceled due to weather
Jan. 10 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 10 - Sungazing at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
Jan. 10 - Bald Eagle Hike at Holliday Lake State Park from 1 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 10 - Free Senior Portraits at Madison House of the Arts from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jan. 10 - Eco-Block Party at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 11 - Feeding Frenzy at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM
Jan. 11 - Glow in the Snow Sundays at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM (Sundays in January)
Jan. 11 - Animals in Winter at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
Jan. 11 - Pine Needle Basketry at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 12-14 - Cantate Children's and Youth Choir Auditions at St. John's Episcopal Church from 2 PM - 5 PM (by appointment)
Jan. 13 - Try It! Creative Movement Level 1 at Miller Center from 5 PM - 6 PM
Jan. 13 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night at Forest Library from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 14 - Planet Fitness Madison Heights Grand Opening Celebration from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 14 - Creatures & Cocktails at The Music Hall at 7 PM
Jan. 15 - Registration Opens for Science Day 2026 at Randolph College - *March 28 event date; registration fills up quickly*
Jan. 15 - Early Dismissal for Lynchburg City Schools
Jan. 15 - Colorific Club for Kids: Warhol Portraits at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Jan. 15 - Worship on Wheels at FunQuest from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 15 - Teen Art Night: Beaded Bracelet/Keychain Edition at Bedford Central Library from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Jan. 15-18 - "Noises Off" at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre - Jan. 15-17 at 7 PM; Jan. 18 at 3 PM
Jan. 16 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools
Jan. 16-25 - Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week
Jan. 16 - Teen Movie Night - The Nightmare Before Christmas at Forest Library at 4 PM
Jan. 16 - Owl Prowl at James River State Park from 6 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 16 - Family Movie Night: "Average Joe" at Clifford Baptist Church at 7 PM
Jan. 17 - "Wear"house Clear-Out at ThreadCycle from 9 AM - 8 PM (while supplies last)
Jan. 17 - Winter Bird Wander at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM
Jan. 17 - Downtown Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 17 - Monelison Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser from 10:30 AM - 3 PM
Jan. 17 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 17 - Vendor Market at Devils Backbone Basecamp from 11 AM - 3 PM
Jan. 17 - Animation Festival at Academy Center of the Arts from 12 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 17 - Eco-Block Party at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 17 - Reptile Rangers: Hisstopher and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 17 - Mizfit Cosplayers of VA at Forest Library from 6 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 17 - Stargazing at Holliday Lake State Park at 7 PM
Jan. 17 - Russell Lynch & Blue Moon Boys at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 10 PM
Jan. 18 - Feeding Frenzy at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM
Jan. 18 - Glow in the Snow Sundays at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM (Sundays in January)
Jan. 18 - Animals in Winter at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Service at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church at 3 PM
Jan. 18 - Pine Needle Basketry at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 19 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools For Martin Luther King Jr Day (also all surrounding county public schools)
Jan. 19 - Feb. 10 - Valentines For Vets: An Annual Community Project at All Bedford Public Library Locations during regular hours
Jan. 19 - 30% Off Admission Special at Hill City AquaZoo from 10 AM - 7 PM
Jan. 19 - MLK Day Bounce at Bounce LYH from 10 AM - 8 PM
Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 10 AM - 9 PM
Jan. 20 - STEAM Team (Ages 6 to 8) at Miller Center from 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Jan. 20 - And Still We Rise: One Table, Many Voices Panel at University of Lynchburg at 6 PM
Jan. 20 - Customer Appreciation Night at Bruster's Real Ice Cream from 6 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 21 - Let Freedom Speak Program at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM
Jan. 22 - STEAM Club: How Do We Breathe Edition at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Jan. 22 - After School Crafts with MaKayla at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Jan. 22 - Burns Night at Vaughan Garage at 7 PM
Jan. 22-24 - Bulldog Theatre Presents "Clue" at Candlers Station at 7 PM (also Jan. 29-31 at 7 PM; Jan. 31 at 2 PM)
Jan. 23-24 - Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Forest Library - Drop off on Jan. 23; pick up on Jan. 24
Jan. 23 - 4th Friday: Family Fun & Games at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 23 - Martin Luther King, Jr Walk at University of Lynchburg at 4 PM
Jan. 23 - Owl Prowl at James River State Park from 6 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 24 - Winter Bird Wander at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 24 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 12 PM (note time change)
Jan. 24 - Miss Hill City and Miss Hill City's Teen Pageant at E.C. Glass High School at 1 PM (note time change)
Jan. 24 - Sungazing at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 24 - Reptile Rangers: Hisstopher and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 24 - Eco-Block Party at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 24 - Teen Creative Writing Club at Forest Library from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jan. 25 - Feeding Frenzy at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 25 - Glow in the Snow Sundays at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM (Sundays in January)
Jan. 25 - Animals in Winter at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 25 - Guest Artist / Faculty Recital at Randolph College at 3 PM **Event Rescheduled**
Jan. 25 - Pine Needle Basketry at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 25 - Epiphany Procession at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 4 PM **Event Cancelled**
Jan. 25 - Chili Cookoff at First Presbyterian Church at 5 PM **Event Postponed**
Jan. 26 - Feb. 7 - Valentines for Seniors at All Campbell County Public Library Locations during regular hours
Jan. 26 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Randolph College at 5 PM **Event Postponed**
Jan. 28 - Creatures & Cocktails at The Music Hall at 7 PM
Jan. 29 - Homeschool STEM & Fun Day at FunQuest from 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 29 - Read to a Dog at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 29 - Building Club: Scary Monster Challenge at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Jan. 29 - Jamerson Library’s Puzzle Pandemonium from 4 PM - 6 PM
Jan. 29 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:15 PM
Jan. 29-31 - Bulldog Theatre Presents "Clue" at Candlers Station - Jan. 29-31 at 7 PM; Jan. 31 at 2 PM - **POSTPONED to Feb. 5-7**
Jan. 29 - Feb. 1 - Opera: The Magic Flute at Liberty University School of Music - Jan. 29-31 at 7 PM; Feb. 1 at 2 PM
Jan. 30 - Appomattox Middle School School Movie Night at Appomattox County High School at 6 PM
Jan. 30 - Owl Prowl at James River State Park from 6 PM - 7 PM - *CANCELED*
Jan. 30 - Family Board Game Night at Miller Center from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Jan. 31 - Winter Bird Wander at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM - *CANCELED*
Jan. 31 - Saturday Clay Day: Heart Wreath at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 31 - Live Action Candyland at Forest Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 31 - Historic Designation Community Meeting for White Rock Elementary School at 11 AM
Jan. 31 - Sungazing at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM - *CANCELED*
Jan. 31 - Reptile Rangers: Hisstopher and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 31 - Toe-Tapping Family Dance Class with Katherine Pettipiece from 2 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 31 - Eco-Block Party at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM - *CANCELED*
Jan. 31 - Pancakes for a Purpose: Supporting Teresa’s Fight at Bible Baptist Church in Appomattox from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 31 - TSB Jazz at Amherst Second Stage from 6 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 31 - The Second Wind Band at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 10 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Weekly Repeating 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
Babygarten at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 26 - Feb. 16
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Altavista - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 26 - Feb. 16
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Babygarten at Miller Center - Mondays at 10:30 AM on Jan. 5, 12, and 26
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 at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Mondays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from Jan. 26 - Feb. 23
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 1 PM - 2 PM from Jan. 23 - Feb. 23
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 27 - Feb. 17
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
Downtown Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 6-27
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 Jan. 27 - Feb. 24
$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
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Altavista - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
Tot Time at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
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
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Jan. 7-28
Family Storytime at Miller Center - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 7-28
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
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session B - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Brookneal - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 29 - Feb. 19
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 Jan. 29 - Feb. 26
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from Jan. 29 - Feb. 19
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 30 - Feb. 20
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
TGIF Concert Series at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 7 PM - 10 PM from Jan. 16 - Feb. 27
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
Here's some other ways to enjoy time with the family this month:
3 Easy and Kid-Approved Meatless Winter Soups - Easy and yummy soups the whole family will love ... plus six bonus soup recipes!
Enjoy a Fall or Winter Family Getaway Near Lynchburg or Hit the Road - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this season!
25 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Winter Fun With Your Family - Find Your Family Fun® during winter without breaking the bank!
January is National Hobby Month - Stock up on supplies or find a new hobby this month!
Family Friendly Football Game Day Snacks - Invite a few friends over and enjoy the big game!
Celebrate Freedom on Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Freedom was Dr. King's lifetime goal and he was willing to pay any price in his quest for that goal
Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun - Find Your Family Fun® indoors and stay warm!
Toddler and Preschooler Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond - The best places for fun with littles in the Lynchburg area
Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Parks in Lynchburg and the Surrounding Counties
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Winter Family Fun Bucket List - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Help You Find Your Family Fun® in 2026!
25 Things to Do with Kids in Lynchburg - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in every season in Central Virginia!
25 Amazing Family Photo Shoot Locations in Lynchburg and Central VA - Natural lighting and a pretty backdrop make your photos pop to life!
25 Crafts to Enjoy Anytime - Whatever the occasion, there's a fun craft to enjoy with your littles -- and not so littles
21 Things to Do with Kids During Winter Break - Make memories while enjoying fun with the fam over winter break!
5 Crafts To Celebrate Kwanzaa With Kids - Kwanzaa takes place Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year's Eve Celebration Kids Will Love - New Year's Eve parties don't have to be big productions for kids to love them!
Welcome the New Year and Ring in 2026 in Lynchburg and Beyond - These events will help you say goodbye to 2025 and ring in 2026 in style!
Welcome 2026 with a First Day Hike at a Virginia State Park - Make a New Year's resolution to enjoy more family time outdoors in 2026!
National Park Service Fee-Free Dates for 2026 - Find Your Family Fun® at one of the National Parks during 2026 fee-free dates!
Register Now for Randolph College Science Day 2026 - Registration opens on January 15 and fills up quickly!
26 Ways to Find Your Family Fun® in 2026 - Enjoy connecting with your family and have a happy healthy 2026!
This list is updated as information is received about local family-friendly events. We include free and inexpensive family-friendly events in our calendar. To add your organization’s family-friendly event to our calendar, click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many events on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
After December's busyness, January is a month to slow down and make time to make some fun memories with your family!
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all year long in Central Virginia!
