Valentine's Day celebrates love in all of its glory. Whether you're looking for ways to celebrate love between partners or love between parent and child, we've got you covered with Valentine's crafts and recipes and February events you'll love.
However you celebrate LOVE this month, visit the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid website to keep in touch with family fun (and fun for grown-ups too!) in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
Find your sweet treats and more LOCALLY for Valentine's Day! Check out Lynchburg Area Places to Find Your Valentine's Day Goodies!
February Events for Kids, Parents, and Families That You'll Love
Some events require advance registration, so plan ahead for fun!
*** NOTE - Some events may change or cancel due to weather or other factors. Please check with the venue before you attend an event. ***
Jan. 13 - Feb. 8 - Valentines For Vets: An Annual Community Project at All Bedford Public Library Locations - Monday - Saturday
Jan. 27 - Feb. 1 - Valentines for Seniors at All Campbell County Public Library Locations - Monday - Saturday
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 - Masterworx Theatre Presents "Aladdin, Jr" at The Academy Center for the Arts Warehouse Theatre - Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1 at 7 PM; Feb. 1 at 2 PM
Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 - "Peter Pan and Wendy" at E.C. Glass High School - Jan. 31, Feb. 1, Feb. 7, and Feb. 8 at 7 PM; Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at 3 PM
Feb. 1 - Family Art Saturday: Watercolor Tiles at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Feb. 1 - First Saturdays in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 1 - Family Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 1 - Lunar New Year at Taubman Museum of Art from 12 PM - 2 PM
Feb. 1 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 4 - Moxie Moms Tot Group at Miller Center at 10 AM - also March 4, April 1, and May 6
Feb. 4 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Brookneal from 2 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 4 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Brookneal from 2 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 4 - Kuumba Dance Ensemble Performance at Lynchburg Public Library at 6:30 PM
Feb. 6 - createABLEs at craveABLEs: Valentines Theme from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (also Feb. 13)
Feb. 6-9 - Brookville Theatre Presents "Chicago: Teen Edition" - Feb. 6, 7, and 8 at 7 PM; Feb. 9 at 2 PM
Feb. 6-9 - "Disney's Newsies JR." at Jefferson Forest High School - Feb. 6, 7, and 8 at 7 PM; Feb. 8 at 1 PM and Feb. 9 at 3 PM
Feb. 7 - First Friday: "Roaring Lynchburg: Social Life in 1925" at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 7 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 7 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 7 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 7 - Ashwood's Galentine's Day Party at Ashwood Manor from 6 PM - 8 PM **adult event
Feb. 7 - Night to Shine at Bedrock Lynchburg (for special needs individuals ages 14 and older) from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 7 - Sri Lankan Dance Performance at Randolph College at 7 PM
Feb. 7-9 - "Peter Pan and Wendy" at E.C. Glass High School - Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 at 7 PM; Feb. 9 at 3 PM
Feb. 8 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 8 - Sweetheart Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 9 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 8 - Big Game 5K at Percival's Island at 10 AM
Feb. 8 - Donut and Coffee Fundraiser at Bethel Mennonite School at 10 AM
Feb. 8 - Pop Art Flowers at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Feb. 8 - Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 10 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 8 - Valentine's Book + Art at Timbrook Library from 10 AM -12 PM
Feb. 8 - Furever Valentine Adoption Event and Rabies Clinic at Bedford County Animal Shelter from 10 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 8 - Valentine Family Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 8 - Black History at Old City Cemetery at 1 PM
Feb. 8 - “Dances of Ghana and West Africa” at Second Stage Amherst at 4 PM
Feb. 8 - Chili Cook-Off at Mountain View Church from 4 PM - 6 PM
Feb. 8 - Winfree Observatory Star Party at Randolph College at 7 PM
Feb. 8 - Forensics Night at E.C. Glass High School from 7 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 9 - 3rd Annual Galentine’s Brunch at The Water Dog from 11 AM - 4 PM **adult event
Feb. 9 - Sober Bowl at Madison House of the Arts - doors open at 5 PM; kickoff at 6:30 PM
Feb. 11 - Craft Time with Torbee at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11 AM
Feb. 11 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Rustburg from 2 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 11 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Rustburg from 3 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 13 - STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square at 10:30 AM
Feb. 13 - Tiny Tabletops at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 3-5) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Feb. 13 - createABLEs at craveABLEs: Valentines Theme from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Home School Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Feb. 14 - 22nd Annual Love at the Maier: From Campus to Canvas from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb. 15 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Spiderman Valentine Party from 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 15 - Galentine's Market at Tresca on 8th from 11 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 16 - Love at the Maier: Family Program from 2 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 18 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Altavista from 2 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 18 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Altavista from 3 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 18 - STEAM Team at Lynchburg Public Library from 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Feb. 20 - Kuumba Dance Ensemble Children's Workshop at Lynchburg Public Library at 6:30 PM
Feb. 21 - Early Dismissal for Lynchburg City Schools
Feb. 21 - Equestrian Center Tours at Liberty University from 1 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 21-23 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "The Addams Family" at Heritage High School - Feb. 21, 22, 27, 28, and March 1 at 7 PM; Feb. 23 at 3 PM
Feb. 21 - Academy Paint Night: Paint & Sip February at Academy Center of the Arts from 7 PM - 9 PM **ages 21+
Feb. 22 - Saturday Clay Day: Pagoda Lanterns at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Feb. 22 - Last Saturdays at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 22 - Market Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
Feb. 22 - Brainy Board Games at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 22 - Layers of Love Valentine's Event at Rebirth Church from 3 PM - 6 PM
Feb. 22 - Coldest Night of the Year from 4 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 23 - Jefferson Choral Society presents Awesome 80s at Academy Center of the Arts at 4 PM
Feb. 25 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Timbrook Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 25 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 25 - Anime Club Plus at Lynchburg Public Library from 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Feb. 27 - Read to a Dog at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Feb. 27 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb. 27 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 27 - March 1 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "The Addams Family" at Heritage High School - Feb. 27, 28, and March 1 at 7 PM
Feb. 28 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day for Lynchburg City Schools (no school for Lynchburg City Schools students)
Feb. 28 - LEGO® Club at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 28 - Fort Night at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 28 - Wolfbane Productions Presents "Matilda the Musical" at Wolf Den Downtown - Feb. 28-March 1 at 7:30 PM; March 2 at 3 PM (also March 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, and 28-30)
Weekly Events
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 6 - May 19 (closed Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Storytime at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 20 – Apr. 7
Preschool Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 28 - April 15
Storytime at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays at 1 PM from Jan. 21 - April 8
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 7 - June 3
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Jan. 8 – Jan. 29
Preschool Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Jan. 8 - April 23
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 29 - April 16
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 8 - May 28 (no program April 16)
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 22 – April 9
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from Jan. 9 - April 24
Storytime at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 12 PM from Jan. 23 – April 10
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM at Miller Center in Lynchburg
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Valentine's Day Crafts, Recipes, and Fun
Easy Crafts For Kids: How To Make a Valentine's Day Suncatcher
Create Sweet Valentine's Day Treats for your Sweeties
Make Cinnamon Spice Heart Decorations
Have Fun with a Valentine's Fun Mini Cupcake Makers Station
Say I Love You With This Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast
Heart-Shaped Food Day Is Nearly Here
DIY Fingerprint Heart Art For Kids
How to Make a Homemade Crayon Heart Valentine
6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Your Kids
My Punny Valentine: 100 Perfect Puns for Valentine's Day
A Romantic Night In: Valentine's Day at Home
Check our website for more Valentine's Day crafts and recipes!
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You’ll find lots of local family-friendly events in the the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events on our website.
Events are added to our calendar on a continuing basis. If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
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