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 for 2024
- Pick up a 'real' Christmas tree! Live Christmas Tree Locations in Lynchburg and Central Virginia 2024
- Visit an indoor fun place! Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun 2024
- Visit with Santa - Visit with Santa and Friends 2024 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 - daily from Nov. 24 through Jan. 5
- Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center - Monday through Friday from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11
- Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center - daily from Nov. 25 through Jan. 5 (closed Thanksgiving and major holidays)
- Thanksgiving Break Skate at FunQuest daily from Nov. 25-29
- Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run and Walk on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28
- Altavista Giblet Jog 5K on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28
- Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28
- 3rd Annual Timbrook Turkey Toss at Timbrook Park on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28
- Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake in Bedford - daily from Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 around the clock
- Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum - Monday - Saturday from Nov. 29 - Jan. 4 (closed Sundays and holidays)
- Visit Lynchburg Museum - Open daily except Wednesdays and major holidays
- School's Out Turkey Skate at AJ Skateworld on Nov. 29
- Photos with Santa at the Jamerson YMCA on Nov. 30
- Mistletoe Makers Market at Bower Center for the Arts on Nov. 30
- Holiday Maker's Market at Academy Center of the Arts on Nov. 30
- Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake on Nov. 30
- Barracks Road Holiday Parade in Charlottesville - Nov. 30 at 9:30 AM
- Experience the Holidays in Appomattox on Dec. 1
Check out the Lynchburg Area November 2024 Family Fun, Festivals, and Shopping Guide, Lynchburg Area Top 75+ Holiday and Christmas Events for December 2024, 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!
