Mother's Day weekend in Lynchburg and Central Virginia is filled with celebrations and special events. In addition, many families celebrate at home. However you celebrate, don't forget mom's special day, celebrate this year on May 12, 2024.
Here's 17 ways to share love with the moms in your life on Mother's Day
Looking for a special gift for mom? Be sure to check our Mother's Day Shop Local Guide to find the best Mother's Day gifts locally. Here are some of the special Mother's Day and family themed events on Mother's Day weekend in the Lynchburg area.
Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar for many other family-friendly events this weekend and Find Your Family Fun® as you celebrate Mom!
Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for Mother's Day weekend May 10-12, 2024. Visit our website to see all weekend events!
Some of these events are specifically Mother's Day events, but others are fun events for the entire family.
Pick one, pick two, or pick a few of these events and show your love to the moms in your life! **NOTE: Although many events do not require reservations, please check ahead especially with restaurants to verify if reservations are accepted.**
Mother's Day Weekend Mother's Day and Family-Friendly Events
May 10-12 - Mother's Day Weekend Celebration at FunQuest - Friday and Saturday from 12 PM - 10 PM; Sunday from 12 PM - 7 PM
May 10 - Square Dance at Riverside Park from 6:30 PM - 8 PM
May 11 - Altavista Area YMCA Kids Triathlon at 9 AM
May 11 - 15th Annual Jason Saunders Memorial Car Show at Cross Road Baptist Church from 9 AM - 12 PM
May 11 - Mother's Day Makers Market at Second Stage Amherst from 9 AM - 1 PM
May 11 - Mother's Day Pontoon Boat Tour at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 9:15 AM
May 11 - Saturday Clay Day: Small Serving Tray at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
May 11 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Season Finale Paw-Ty with Chase and Skye from 10 AM - 12 PM
May 11 - Muffins with Mom at The HomeGrown Co. from 10 AM - 4 PM
May 11 - "Winnie the Pooh: Kanga Rules" at Commerce Street Theater - April 27, May 4, and May 11 at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
May 11 - Arts and Drafts Festival at Falling Creek Park from 11 AM - 6 PM
May 11 - Snow White at The Academy Center of the Arts at 11:30 AM and 4 PM
May 11 - Garden Tea Party at Hometown Finds from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
May 11 - Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks at River Ridge Mall - Saturdays through May 11; times vary
May 11 - Mother's Day Tea Party at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 12 PM - 1 PM
May 11 - Mother's Day Wildflower Walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 1 PM
May 11 - Bedford Community Orchestra's "View from Space" Concert at Liberty High School in Bedford at 7:30 PM
May 12 - Mother's Day at Virginia Safari Park from 9 AM - 5:30 PM (last cars admitted at 4 PM)
May 12 - Moms and Makers at Beale's from 12 PM - 5 PM
May 12 - Mother's Day Weekend Celebration at FunQuest - Sunday from 12 PM - 7 PM
May 12 - Mother's Day Tea at Avoca Museum from 1 PM - 4 PM
May 12 - Mother's Day Rose Tour at Old City Cemetery at 2:30 PM
In addition, many restaurants, campgrounds, art studios, wineries, and breweries offer Mother's Day brunches, specials, and programs.
*** Heads-up warning to all. It's commencement season for the Lynchburg area colleges and universities. In addition, it's prom season for the local high schools. Restaurants will be busy and traffic will be heavy. Plan accordingly and allow extra time and patience. This year, all of the local colleges are holding commencement ceremonies on different dates.
Liberty University is holding commencement and degree presentation ceremonies on Mother's Day weekend. The commencement ceremony is Friday, May 10 at 7 PM with Degree Presentation Ceremonies taking place Thursday through Saturday, May 9-11.
Mother's Day Events at Virginia State Parks
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - May 10-12 at various times and locations
Mother's Day Pontoon Boat Tour at Smith Mountain Lake State Park - May 11 at 9:15 AM
Mother's Day Tea Party at Smith Mountain Lake State Park - May 11 from 12 PM - 1 PM
Mother's Day Wildflower Walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park - May 11 at 1 PM
Mother's Day and Fun Events Across Virginia to Celebrate Moms
A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - March 20 - May 31 during regular hours
Mother's Day at Virginia Safari Park - May 12 from 9 AM - 5:30 PM (last cars admitted at 4 PM)
Lynchburg Area Mother's Day Events (before Mother's Day Weekend)
April 24 - Kid's Night at Mellow Mushroom - Mother's Day Edition from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
May 1 - Mother's Day Sticker Event at Chick-fil-A River Ridge from 5 PM - 7 PM
May 1 - Mother's Day Sticker Event at Chick-fil-A Candlers Crossing from 5 PM - 7 PM
May 1 - Mother's Day Sticker Event at Chick-fil-A Wards Road from 5 PM - 7 PM
May 3 - Chick-fil-A Timberlake Mother's Day Minis for Dinner from 5 PM - 8 PM
May 7 - Mother's Day Family Paint Night at Miller Center from 6 PM - 8 PM
Check below for events that take place every week.
Weekly Events
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from 10 AM - 7 PM from May 6 - Sept. 2
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Preschool Community Playgroups at Yoder Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM (Sept. 5–May 23)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 2 - May 28
Babygarten at CCPLS-Altavista - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 10 – May 1
Babygarten at CCPLS-Timbrook - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 10 – May 1
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Preschool Community Playgroups at Daniel's Hill Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM (Sept. 6 - May 24)
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Storytime Picnic - Timbrook Library - Thursdays from March 14 - May 16, 2024 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM from April 11 – May 2
Rustburg Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 18 through fall
Four Season Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 4 through Oct. 31
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
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 27 - Oct. 26
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from May 4 - Oct. 26
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Find more family friendly events, including all Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games, on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar!
Here are some additional resources to help make this your best Mother's Day ever, including local Mother's Day shopping, Mother's Day crafts, and fun activities to enjoy with Mom:
Print a Little Love: Free Mother's Day Cards to Celebrate Every Mom
17 Ways to Share Love on Mother's Day
Lynchburg VA Mother's Day Shop Local Guide
Lynchburg Area Outdoor Dining Restaurants
Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway with Your Family
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10 Lynchburg Area Places to Spring Into Outdoor Fun with Your Family
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10 Family Picnic Sites in Lynchburg and Central Virginia
Lynchburg VA Area Spring Hikes
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Help Your Child Make Someone's Day with this Handprint Flower Card
5 Easy Kid Crafts For Mother's Day - These crafts are simple, inexpensive, and guaranteed to make mom feel loved!
Mothers Day Craft ... Flower Of Love - This simple craft is easy enough for the littles and will warm mom's heart!
Recycled Magazine Butterflies an Easy and Beautiful Mother's Day Craft - Make this fun and easy craft with materials you may already have on hand
5 Ingredient Dish: Decadent Croissant Casserole for Mom - Perfect for Mother's Day, or any special occasion!
Simplify Morning With Easy Overnight Cinnamon Apple Baked French Toast - A family brunch favorite!
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Happy Mother's Day from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
