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 16 in 2024.
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.
10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day - Make memories with your favorite dad on Father's Day 2024!
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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 14-16, 2024:
June 11-15 - Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival (5 PM - 10 PM Tuesday - Thursday; 5 PM - 11 PM Friday; 1 PM - 11 PM Saturday)
June 11-16 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
June 14 - Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
June 14 - Lynchburg Fire Department Visit at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 14 - Juneteenth: Building on the Promise for Freedom for All in Abbitt Park from 4 PM - 9 PM
June 14-15 - Academy Youth Theatre: Roald Dahl’s Cinderella at Academy Center of the Arts - June 14 at 5 PM and 7:30 PM; June 15 at 11 AM and 1:30 PM
June 14 - Rocking Through the Decades Summer Concert at Second Stage Amherst at 6 PM
June 14 - The Wonders of Camping at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 6 PM - 8 PM
June 15-17 - Batteaux & Banjos at James River State Park - Saturday from 9 AM - 8 PM; Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM; Monday from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - 2nd Annual Richard Lindsee Kids Fishing Tournament and Family Fun Day from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 15 - Exhibit Explorers: D-Day Edition from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
June 15 - Family Craft Days at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - Juneteenth: The History of Manumissions at Avoca Museum from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - GLTC Car and Bike Show from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - 25th Annual Bedford County Sheriff's Office Car Show at Liberty High School in Bedford from 10 AM - 2 PM (Rain date June 22)
June 15 - The Launch of the 39th James River Batteau Festival at 11 AM
June 15 - Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 16 - Father's Day - Here's 10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
June 16 - Batteaux & Banjos at James River State Park - Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM
June 16 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Sunday at 2 PM
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.
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from May 15 through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 25 through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) will be CLOSED for the 2024 season due to construction
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Weekends only from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 1-9
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 10 - Aug. 2
LEGO® Club at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 2 PM from June 3 - July 29
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, 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 June 3 - July 15
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from June 3 - July 29
Free Summer Meals at Coolwell Recreation Center and Amherst Elementary School - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM from June 3 through summer
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 5 - Aug. 2 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from June 3 - July 15
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 12 PM - 9 PM from May 27 - Aug. 12
Preschool Summer Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays from June 4 - Aug. 6 from 10 AM - 11 AM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from May 28 - July 16
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM from June 11 through Aug. 7
$10 Tuesday at FunQuest - Tuesdays from 12 PM - 9 PM from May 28 - Aug. 13
The Market at Second Stage Amherst - Tuesdays from 4 PM - 6 PM from May 21 - Sept. 24
2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg - Tuesdays in June starting at 6:30 PM
Lynchburg Community Market Wednesday Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 9 AM - 1 PM from May 15 - Sept. 25
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from May 29 - July 17
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM OR 1:30 PM from June 5 - July 31
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 5 - Aug. 2 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Summer Food, Summer Moves at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays from 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM from June 12 - July 31; no program on June 19
Summer Wednesdays and Thursdays at FunQuest - Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM - 9 PM from May 29 - Aug. 15; CLOSED JULY 4
Summer Story Time at Liberty University Jerry Falwell Library - Thursdays at 10 AM from June 6 - July 25
Tuskegee Thursday - $10 Admission at Amazement Square - Thursdays from 10 AM - 5 PM in June and July
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free Summer Meals at Coolwell Recreation Center and Amherst Elementary School - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM from June 3 through summer
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
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Weekends at various times
Preschool Summer Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Fridays from June 7 - Aug. 9 from 10 AM - 11 AM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 5 - Aug. 2 from 11 AM - 1 PM
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
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 6 PM - 10 PM all summer
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
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
Canoe & Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM (June 1 - Sept. 1)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Check out information about more ways to spend time together this Father's Day weekend by clicking on the links below:
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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.
