The long Thanksgiving break offers students and their families lots of time to spend together. If you're looking for fun ways to fill the days, check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events. You'll find details for each of the events listed below on our calendar.
Here's 25 things to do in the Lynchburg area over Thanksgiving break!
In addition to these special events, our article 25 Things to Do with Kids in Lynchburg offers anytime family fun opportunities.
- Go for a walk or hike! 25 Places in the Lynchburg Area to Walk or Hike
- Enjoy a craft day! 25 Crafts to Enjoy Anytime
- Drive to see Christmas lights! Lynchburg Christmas Lights and Area Holiday Tree Lightings
- Pick up a 'real' Christmas tree! Live Christmas Tree Locations in Lynchburg and Central Virginia
- Visit an indoor fun place! Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun
- Visit with Santa - Visit with Santa and Friends in Lynchburg and Central Virginia
- Visit River Ridge Mall - take selfies at the holiday displays, grab an angel's name from the Angel trees, and get in the holiday spirit!
- Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting - daily from Nov. 23 through Jan. 4
- Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center - Monday through Friday from Nov. 17 through Dec. 10
- Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center - daily from Nov. 24 through Jan. 4 (closed Thanksgiving and major holidays)
- Thanksgiving Break Skate at FunQuest during Thanksgiving break - Nov. 24, 26, and 28-30; times vary
- Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5k Run and Walk on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27
- Altavista Giblet Jog 5K on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27
- Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27
- Enjoy a play date at The Pink Flamingo Play Cafe - The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play
- Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake Park in Bedford - daily from Nov. 27 - Jan. 1 around the clock
- The Gobble Wobble at Claytor Nature Center - Nov. 28 at 9:30 AM
- Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum - Monday - Saturday from Nov. 28 - Jan. 10 (closed Sundays and holidays)
- Creative Kids Christmas Market in Bedford on Nov. 29 from 9 AM - 2 PM
- Opt Outside at a Virginia State Park - Pick a state park and enjoy time outside! #OptOutside
- Mistletoe Makers Market at Bower Center for the Arts - Nov. 29 from 10 AM - 3 PM
- Holiday Makers Market at Academy Center of the Arts - Nov. 29 from 10 AM - 4 PM
- Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows - Nov. 30 from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along at Opera On The James - Nov. 30 at 4 PM
- Appomattox Christmas Parade - Nov. 30 at 4 PM
Check out the Lynchburg Area November Family Fun, Festivals, and Shopping Guide, Lynchburg Area Top 75+ Holiday and Christmas Events for December, and our Thanksgiving Guide for more fun events, activities, crafts, and family fun!
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To add your organization’s fall festival or holiday event 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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Have a great Thanksgiving break and enjoy making memories together!
