Summer is heating up, but Lynchburg Macaroni Kid will help keep you cool! Mark your calendars for these exciting family-friendly and kid-friendly events in the Lynchburg, Va. area during the month of July: Click on each link for more details about the event.
The events listed below are only a small sampling of the events taking place during the month of July. These events were chosen because they are free, inexpensive, or are unique events we feel many families will enjoy. Some events require advance registration, so check early!
You'll find a variety of additional events on our calendar to help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer!
You can find all of the Independence Day and 4th of July events in the Lynchburg area and beyond here:
Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks in the Lynchburg Area 2025 - Check out these local 4th of July and Independence Day family events and Find Your Family Fun®
If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
July 2025 Events
Single Day or Weekend Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on a single day, weekend, or period of several consecutive days. Be sure to check below for daily and weekly events running all month or longer.
July 1-2: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 AND SMX25: The Wild Robot
July 1 - 2025 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM **POSTPONED FROM JUNE 24 DUE TO HEAT**
July 1-6 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games - Tuesday - Friday at 6:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM (Fireworks after the July 4 game)
July 2 - Red, White & Vroom Outdoor Movie Night at River Ridge Mall: "Cars" - **MOVED INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER** Parking lot opens at 7:30 PM; Movie at 9 PM
July 3 - Toddler Time Under the Stars at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 3 - Pierce Street Farmers Market from 4 PM - 7 PM
July 3 - "Before the Works" Independence Day Festival at Liberty Lake in Bedford from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 3 - Winton Farm Fireworks Celebration at Winton Farm from 6 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 4 - Concord Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast in Concord from 7 AM - 10 AM
July 4 - Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler at Percival's Island at 8 AM
July 4 - Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington - bike decorating at 9 AM; parade at 10 AM
July 4 - July 4th at Monticello - Ceremony at 9 AM; shuttles begin at 7:30 AM; music and activities before and after ceremony
July 4 - Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade in Concord at 10 AM
July 4 - Independence Day at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 4 PM
July 4 - Concord Volunteer Fire Department 4th of July Lunch in Concord starting at 12 PM (after the parade)
July 4-5 - Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon Festival - most activities from 2 PM - 9:30 PM
July 4 - Independence Day at Red Hill - from 4 PM - 9:30 PM (fireworks at 9:15 PM)
July 4 - First Friday at Vector Space: Ice Cream and Rockets from 5 PM - 8 PM
July 4 - July 4th Celebration at West Lynchburg Baptist Church from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks from stadium at dark)
July 4 - Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks Show at Parkway Marina from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at approximately 10 PM)
July 4 - All American Festival and Fireworks at Spring Valley Farm in Moneta from 6 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 4 - Danville Parks and Recreation 4th of July Celebration from 6 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dusk)
July 4 - 4th of July Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
July 4 - Lovingston Fireworks at Nelson County Middle/High School at dusk (approximately 9 PM)
July 4 - Fireworks after Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - game at 6:30 PM; fireworks to follow
July 5 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 7 AM - 12 PM
July 5 - Lovingston 4th of July Parade at 9 AM
July 5 - Chatham Rotary Club 5th Annual Hometown Heroes 4th of July Celebration Field of Honor Flag Closing Ceremony at 9 AM
July 5 - Independence Day Celebration at the Frontier Culture Museum from 9 AM - 5 PM
July 5 - Play a Game of Civil War Base Ball at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - games at 10 AM and 1 PM
July 5 - Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
July 5 - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center from 11 AM - 4 PM
July 5 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
July 4-5 - Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon Festival - most activities from 2 PM - 9:30 PM
July 5 - Chatham Rotary Club 5th Annual Hometown Heroes 4th of July Celebration Festival in Rotary Park from 3 PM - 6 PM
July 5 - Saturday Matinee presents "Last Breath" at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
July 5 - Fireworks on the Riverfront at Riverfront Park - music begins at 6 PM; fireworks at dark
July 5 - Chatham Rotary Club 5th Annual Hometown Heroes 4th of July Celebration 4th of July Parade at 7 PM
July 5 - Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina from 7 PM - 11 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 5 - Chatham Rotary Club 5th Annual Hometown Heroes 4th of July Celebration Fireworks at 9:45 PM (approximate time)
July 6 - Chatham Concert Series: A Celebration of American Composers at 3 PM
July 7 - Storytime at Rustburg Library from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 7 - Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 8-9: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse AND SMX25: Paw Patrol: The Movie
July 8 - Ukulele Ditties for Kiddies at Amherst Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
July 8 - Time Travel Escape Room at Avoca Museum from 11 AM - 5 PM
July 8 - Storytime at Timbrook Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 8-13 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
July 9 - Beginners Miniature Painting Workshop at Forest Library (Ages 12-18) from 12 PM - 2:30 PM
July 10 - Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 10 - Writing Prompts Extravaganza at Timbrook Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 10 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night: Color Our World at Forest Library from 5 PM - 9 PM
July 11 - Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles at Amherst Library at 1:30 PM
July 11 - Comic Book Workshop presented by Do Art Productions at Forest Library at 2 PM and 3:15 PM (second session)
July 11 - Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles at Madison Heights Library at 3:30 PM
July 11 - Sock It to Summer at Madison House of the Arts from 5 PM - 10 PM - Event begins at 5 PM; Movie at 8 PM
July 11 - Family Movie Night at Bedford County Gym: "Inside Out 2" at 6:30 PM
July 11-12 - "Junie B Jones Jr." at Brookville Middle School - July 11 at 7 PM; July 12 at 9 AM
July 11 - Starry Night at Red Hill from 8 PM - 10 PM
July 12 - Twisted Trail 10k at New London Tech Trails at 8 AM
July 12 - Holy Heaven Cookies 3rd Annual Christmas in July from 10 AM - 3 PM
July 12 - Ice Cream Social + Pooch Picnic at Hometown Finds from 10 AM - 5 PM
July 12 - Storytime at Timbrook Library at 10:30 AM
July 12 - Gretna Fire & Rescue 4th Annual Community Day from 11 AM - 3 PM
July 12 - Teen RPG Club: Dungeons & Dragons at Forest Library (Ages 12-18) from 1 PM - 4:30 PM
July 12 - Community Fun Day at Riverside Park Overlook from 1 PM - 5 PM
July 12 - Christmas in July: Family Movie Night at Wolf Den Downtown at 6 PM
July 13 - All-American Summertime Sing-Along at Amherst Second Stage at 4 PM
July 14-16 - Music & Arts Camp at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church from 9 AM - 12 PM
July 14 - book + art at Staunton River Memorial Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 14 - Mike Klee: Magician at Amherst Library at 11 AM
July 14 - Mike Klee: Magician at Madison Heights Library at 3 PM
July 14 - Free Football Clinic at Lynchburg City Stadium from 6 PM - 9 PM
July 15-16: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse AND SMX25: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 15 - Hanging Yarn Art in Rustburg from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 15 - Lost Art Escape Room at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
July 16 - Baby Block Party at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 16 - Family Game Night at River Ridge Mall from 5 PM - 7 PM
July 17 - First Day of School - Bass Elementary School (All other Lynchburg City Schools students begin Aug. 19)
July 17 - book + art at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 17 - Messy Art Day at Timbrook Park Pavilion from 11 AM - 1 PM
July 17 - Summer Bash Worship on Wheels at FunQuest from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
July 18 - Learn to Weave with Ms. Barbie at Amherst Library at 10:30 AM
July 18 - Young Actor's Presents: "Mother Duck and the Golden Goose" at Academy Center of the Arts at 11 AM and 3 PM
July 18 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
July 18 - "Bee" A Friend to the Bees at Forest Library at 1 PM
July 18 - Learn to Weave with Ms. Barbie at Madison Heights Library at 3 PM
July 18 - Fridays in the Park at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
July 19 - Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
July 19 - Family Movie Day: "Wicked" at Forest Library at 1 PM
July 19 - Challenged Sports Presents Beers, Boots, & BBQ from 4 PM - 10 PM
July 20 - 20 Year Anniversary Celebration at Mister Goodies Timberlake from 12 PM - 10 PM
July 20 - Appomattox Sunday Cruise-In from 3 PM - 7 PM
July 21 - Art Drop-in Program at Madison Heights Library from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 22-23: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Kung Fu Panda 4 AND SMX25: Despicable Me 4
July 22 - Summer Story Time at Amherst Library at 10:30 AM
July 23 - Nature is Colorful at Madison Heights Library at 11 AM
July 23 - Nature is Colorful at Amherst Library at 3 PM
July 24 - Music and Movement with Miss Casey at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
July 24 - Lynchburg Pops Community Band Presents "Road Trip Radio" at American Legion Post 16 at 7 PM
July 25 - Christmas in July at Mister Goodies Timberlake from 6 PM - 9 PM
July 26 - Peach Festival at Gross' Orchard from 8 AM - 6 PM
July 26 - MESH Sensory Friendly Day from 10 AM - 1:30 PM
July 26 - Summer Reading Grand Finale Street Fair in Rustburg from 10 AM - 2 PM
July 26 - Day in the Park at Mill Creek Lake Park from 11 AM - 3 PM
July 26 - Youth Role Playing Game Club at Forest Library (Ages 8-11) from 1 PM - 2:30 PM and 3 PM - 4:30 PM (second session)
July 26 - Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
July 26 - Paper Quilling: Fireworks at Forest Library from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
July 26 - Nelson Night Out at Nelson County High School from 5 PM - 8 PM
July 26 - Outdoor Movie Night at Rock Pike Baptist Church: "King of Kings" at 7:30 PM
July 27 - Sunday Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 12 PM- 5 PM
July 28 - Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music at Forest Library at 1 PM
July 28 - Little Masters Pablo Picasso at Amherst Library at 3 PM
July 29-30: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem AND SMX25: The Garfield Movie
July 29 - Aug. 3 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
July 30 - LEGOs Guided Build at Madison Heights Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 31 - Read to a Dog at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
July 31 - Music and Movement with Miss Casey at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
July 31 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Summertime Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day through Sept. 1 from 10 AM - 7 PM - **Opened June 18 after extended maintenance closure.**
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 24 through Sept. 1 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from Memorial Day through Sept. 1 from 10 AM - 7 PM - Currently closed for maintenance
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Weekends only from May 26 - June 8; daily from June 9 - Aug. 1, and open weekends only from Aug. 2 - Sept. 1
Summer WonderCamp at Amazement Square - June 2 - Aug. 8 (Monday through Friday) each week (no camps July 4 week)
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 9 - Aug. 1
Lynchburg City SUN Summer Nutrition Program at Miller Park Pool - Daily from June 7 - Aug. 6: Lunch 1-3 PM; snack 4-5 PM
Lynchburg City SUN Summer Nutrition Program - Various locations from June 9 - Aug. 6: times vary (some sites only operating through early July)
Tot Time at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 10 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
LEGO® Club at Lynchburg Public Library - Drop-in event: Mondays from 10 AM - 2 PM from June 9 - July 28
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM through Dec. 29
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from June 2 - Aug. 25
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 9 - Aug. 1 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM through Dec. 29
Storytime at Rustburg Library - Mondays at 11:30 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Free Summer Meals at Campbell County School Locations - June 9 - June 26 (some through July 25) - Closed on noted dates
Free Summer Meals at Amherst County Locations - Mondays and Thursdays in June and July (times vary by location)
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista - Mondays at 1 PM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 – July 8 (no class on June 17 or July 1)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from May 27 through July 15
Downtown Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from June 3 - Aug. 26
Summer Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - June 10 - 24; July 1 - 29 (no class on July 8)
Chess Night at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 5 PM - 8 PM from Jan. 21 - Aug. 26
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class on July 2)
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from May 14 - Aug. 27
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM from June 4 - Aug. 27
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from June 11 - July 9 (no class on July 2)
Tot Time at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Summer Story Time at Liberty University Jerry Falwell Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 11 AM from June 19 - July 31
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Summer Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM - June 12 - 24; July 1 - 29 (no class on June 19)
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal - Thursdays at 11 AM from June 12 - July 10 (no class on July 3)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 13 - July 11 (no class on July 4)
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Fun Fridays at Lynchburg Public Library - Fridays from 11 AM - 1 PM from June 13 - Aug. 1 (no class on July 4)
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM - FUNDING ENDED; Closed effective July 2, 2025
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 6 PM - 10 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
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays (and Sundays) from May 31 - Aug. 31 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - (Saturdays and) Sundays from May 31 - Aug. 31 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Events will be added as they are submitted to us. You can find all of the local family-friendly events in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar.
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