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.
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1. Enjoy some active fun. Ski, snowboard or snow tube at Snowflex, play a round of disc golf at Peaks View Park, hike the Alpine Trail at Riverside Park, play at the play area in the River Ridge Mall, play at Jump Lynchburg trampoline park, go bowling, play at Tiny Town Golf or Putt-Putt, learn to rope climb at Rise Up Climbing, or play soccer or kickball in your yard.
2. Take family photos at the LOVEworks sculpture at Percival's Island or the LOVEworks shoe beside the Craddock Terry Hotel downtown. Check our Lynchburg Area Family Photo Shoot Locations Guide for more locations.
3. Visit the playground at Riverside Park, Miller Park, or Peaks View Park. Plan a play date with friends or make new friends. Check our Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide for more information about our local parks.
4. Pack a picnic lunch and take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stop at the overlooks along the way for photos or to take a hike on the trails. Check this article with lots of family friendly hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
5. Head to the library for the day. Lynchburg Public Libraries, Amherst County Public Libraries, Appomattox County Public Library, Bedford County Public Libraries, and Campbell County Public Libraries has a variety of events for kids of all ages. Many of these events are listed on our website calendar.
6. Plan a board game day and let your kids teach you a new game. Then teach your kids old school games like jacks, hopscotch, checkers and dodge ball. See some of our family's favorite board games and plan a Board Game Blitz!
7. Visit Old City Cemetery: push the kids on the big swing, walk through the grounds There's year round beauty too. Check out the spring wildflowers, summer roses, fall colors, and Wreaths Across America during December.
8. Enjoy roller skating at FunQuest. Visit the website for hours and specials. Check our Lynchburg Area Indoor Fun Guide for more indoor fun.
9. Get up early and watch the sunrise, go outside in the evening and watch the sunset, or go outside after dark and try to identify the stars in the sky.
10. Visit Lynchburg Museum at 901 Court Street in Downtown Lynchburg and learn more about local history. Admission is always free. Closed Wednesdays and major holidays.
11. Enjoy family fun at Amazement Square. There are lots of fun events all week long. Let each child bring a friend for double the fun.
12. Hit up a favorite local breakfast restaurants this week. Check out Five Lynchburg VA Local Breakfast Spots We Love. Try somewhere new or visit your favorite place.
13. Visit your favorite Virginia State Park. Some parks offer guided hikes, while others let you hike your own hike. Check the VSP website for a listing of all 43 parks.
14. Ride bikes or take a family walk at Blackwater Creek Bikeway, Percival’s Island, Riverside Park, Peaks View Park, High Bridge Trail State Park or in your own neighborhood. Check our Lynchburg Area Bike Trails Guide and ride somewhere new.
15. Let your kids plan a sleepover at your house. Watch movies, have a craft night, play outdoor games after dark, drink hot cocoa and have fun.
16. Just for fun, make a movie about your family's adventures. It’s easy to do using your phone. Share with family and friends.
17. Take a family trip to Washington DC, the Children's Museum or Science Museum in Richmond, Busch Gardens or Kings Dominion, Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Zoo, or one of the many historic sites in Virginia. Here's some ideas: Enjoy a Winter Family Getaway Near Lynchburg or Hit the Road
18. Help your kids start a journal or scrapbook. Use the computer or go old school with pen and paper or scrapbooking supplies.
19. Bake cookies, cupcakes, or other treats together or plan a special family meal and let the kids help in the kitchen.
20. Have a book reading marathon. See how many books you can read in a week. Read aloud as a family or let each person read silently.
21. Pull out a blanket, pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a picnic at the park, in your back yard or in the family room at your house. Check our Local Picnic Spots Guide and find somewhere new to visit.
22. Visit a natural wonder. Take a road trip to Crabtree Falls, Luray Caverns or Natural Bridge State Park. Check our Winter Family Getaways and Day Trips Guide for lots of family getaway locations.
23. Draw with sidewalk chalk, color with crayons or markers, or paint with watercolors and discover your child’s artistic side.
24. Plan a “do nothing day” and stay in your pajamas all day. Binge watch your family’s favorite movies, enjoy snacks and just hang out together.
25. Do something to help others. Donate toys, food, or clothes to a homeless shelter, soup kitchen or food pantry; pick up litter from your street; visit the pets at the Humane Society; or help a family in need. Teach Kids to Help Others: Eight Local Organizations to Support
You’ll find lots of local family-friendly events in the the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events on our website.
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