Let's celebrate the dads in our lives this weekend! Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June each year to honor the men we call Dad, Pops, Father, Daddy, Pa, or Papa.
There are as many ways to celebrate Dad as there are titles for him. Father's Day is celebrated on June 21 in 2026.
Some of our favorite Lynchburg annual events take place over the weekend: James River Batteau Festival Launch Party at Percival's Island, Summer Solstice Lantern Sail at Timbrook Library, 41st Annual James River Batteau Festival, and more! See below for all of the weekend events.
June 19 is observed as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the date Texas slaves were told in 1865 that they were free. So you'll also find Juneteenth events on our calendar this weekend.
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The Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar helps you find the best family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area. As always, check before you go as some events may be cancelled or postponed due to weather or other circumstances.
Here's the top family events around Lynchburg for Father's Day weekend June 19-21, 2026:
June 19 - History Hike at James River State Park from 9 AM - 10:30 AM
June 19 - Family Swim Fridays at Hill City Sports Center from 10 AM - 12 PM ($5 per swimmer; no family pays more than $15; children under 1 are free)
June 19 - Monument Terrace Troop Rally from 12 PM - 1 PM
June 19 - Gold Fever at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
June 19 - USA vs. Australia: Riverfront Soccer Fest at 3 PM
June 19 - Clifton Forge Juneteenth Celebration from 5 PM - 9 PM
June 19 - Appomattox for Equality's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration from 5 PM - 10 PM
June 19 - Free Movie Night at Beulah Baptist Church: "DAVID" - activities at 6 PM, followed by movie
June 19 - Boards & Bites at Unity in the Seven Hills at 6 PM
June 19 - Dinner & A Movie at American Legion Post 16 at 6 PM
June 19 - James River Batteau Festival Launch Party at Percival's Island from 6 PM - 9 PM
June 19 - Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works from 6 PM - 10 PM
June 19 - 434 Drumline Showcase at 7 PM
June 19 - We’re Wolves and DoneFor at Super Rad from 7 PM - 11 PM
June 19 - Summer Solstice Lantern Sail at Timbrook Library from 8 PM - 9:30 PM (rain date June 20)
June 19 - Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf from 8 PM - 10 PM
June 20 - Squared Biscuit Company's 1st Anniversary Block Party from 7 AM - 5 PM
June 20 - Free Family Popsicle Run/Walk in Roanoke from 7:30 AM - 10 AM
June 20 - Cars & Coffee at Tree of Life Ministries from 8 AM - 10 AM
June 20 - 41st Annual James River Batteau Festival from 9 AM - 1 PM (Launch at 10 AM)
June 20 - 2nd Annual Children's Entrepreneurial Fair at Natural Bridge Farmers Market from 9 AM - 1 PM
June 20-21 - A Berry Fun Weekend at Carter Mountain from 9 AM - 4 PM
June 20-22 - Batteaux & Banjos at James River State Park from 9 AM - 8 PM
June 20 - Father’s Day Weekend at Twin J Ranch from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 20 - World War II in Miniature at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 20 - Free Art Venture Community Day at Taubman Museum in Roanoke from 10 AM - 4 PM
June 20 - Spectacular Car Show for CMN at Walmart Old Forest Road from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 20 - VA Fatherhood Celebration at Center in the Square - Roanoke from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 20 - Juneteenth Celebration at Miller Park from 11 AM - 2 PM
June 20 - Table Top Games at Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM
June 20 - Dino Day at the Bower Center and the Bedford Central Library from 12:30 PM - 2 PM
June 20 - Tie Dye Party at 1 PM
June 20 - 434 Drumline Showcase at 2 PM
June 20 - Nelson County Juneteenth Celebration at Nelson County Heritage Center at 3 PM
June 20 - July 4th Celebration at Spring Road Baptist Church from 4 PM - 8 PM
June 20 - Gold Fever at Holliday Lake State Park from 4:30 PM - 6 PM
June 20 - AGAR's June Java & Jazz feature: TSB Jazz at Second Stage Amherst at 6 PM
June 20 - Lucha Libre Pro Wrestling Show at Lynchburg City Stadium from 6 PM - 8:30 PM
June 20 - Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf from 8 PM - 10 PM
June 20 - Park After Dark: Night Hike at Natural Bridge State Park at 9 PM
June 20 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park at 9 PM
June 20 - Scary Movie Saturday at Iceland's in Appomattox at 9 PM
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June 21 - Father’s Day Cruise at Virginia Dare SML at 11 AM
June 21 - Father’s Day Dog Walk at Virginia Memorial Park at 11 AM
June 21 - Friendly Feast with Hiss and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 12 PM - 1 PM
June 21 - $10 Admission Day at Aquazoo from 12 PM - 8 PM
June 21 - 25 Cent Putt-Putt Special at Putt-Putt Fun Center from 12 PM - 9 PM
June 21 - Guided Canoe Tour at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
June 21 - Hell & High Water Tour at Super Rad from 7 PM - 11 PM
Also check out these events that take place daily or every weekend:
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from dawn to dusk, weather permitting
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day May 29 through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
Spring Valley Farm in Moneta Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8 AM - 7 PM
Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM winter hours
Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM - free admission
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 - July 10 (no class the week of July 4)
Family Swim Fridays at Hill City Sports Center - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM ($5 per swimmer; no family pays more than $15; children under 1 are free)
Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall - Fridays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale from 6 PM - 10 PM from May 22 - July 17
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from May 2 through Oct. 31
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 25 - Oct. 31
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM
Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park - Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Leah's Free Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Sundays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
You'll find all of the weekend's events on our event calendar on the Lynchburg Macaroni KID website.
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Want to go somewhere different this weekend? Macaroni KID can help! Check our neighboring Macaroni KID editions: Macaroni KID Roanoke and Macaroni KID New River Valley to the west and Richmond Macaroni KID to the east for fun events and activities around Virginia!
Summertime Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer. Some of these events are linked to the calendar, but others aren't linked.
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting.
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting.
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting.
Spring Valley Farm in Moneta Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8 AM - 7 PM
Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM winter hours
Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM - free admission
Babygarten at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 8 - July 6 (no class the week of July 4)
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 8 - July 6 (no class the week of July 4)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Family Storytime at Miller Center - Mondays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from June 1 - Aug. 31
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class the week of July 4)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Downtown Family Storytime - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from May 5 - Aug. 25
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 26 - July 14
Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 26 - July 14
Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Chess Night at Miller Center - Tuesdays from 5 PM - 7 PM from May 5 - Aug. 25
Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party at Big Lick - Tuesdays from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tot Time at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 - July 8 (no class the week of July 4)
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 - July 8 (no class the week of July 4)
LEGO® Club at Miller Center - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 2 PM from June 3 - Aug. 26
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
LEGO® Club (Downtown) - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from June 3 - Aug. 26
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 27 - July 15
Mindful Me with the 4H at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 11 AM - 12 PM from May 27 - July 8
Toddler Time at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session B - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from June 10 - July 8 (no class the week of July 4)
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class the week of July 4)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 11:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class the week of July 4)
Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 23 - Oct. 29
Four Seasons Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 2 - Oct. 29
Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 5 PM - 7:45 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Tai Chi at the Library at Bedford Central Library - Fridays from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM from Jan. 2 - Dec. 18
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 - July 10 (no class the week of July 4)
Family Swim Fridays at Hill City Sports Center - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM ($5 per swimmer; no family pays more than $15; children under 1 are free)
Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall - Fridays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale from 6 PM - 10 PM from May 22 - July 17
Friday Cheers at the Grinnin' Bear Tavern - Fridays from 6 PM - 10 PM from April 24 - June 26
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
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from May 2 through Oct. 31
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from April 25 - Oct. 31
Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM
Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park - Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Leah's Free Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 2:30 PM and 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Sundays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Find more family friendly events, including all Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games, on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar!
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However you spend the day, take the time to tell Dad in words how important he is to you. Happy Father's Day to all Dads, stepdads, grandpas, and fathers-in-law everywhere! For those Moms, grandparents, and guardians doing double duty as Mom and Dad and for all who serve in the role of dad, mentoring young people, Happy Father's Day to you too!
You'll find local events, articles, and guides on our website! Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® with Dad on Father's Day weekend in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
