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!
It's a good problem to have when our monthly event calendar is so packed with events that they won't all fit in one article! So here's the second half of July events to plan ahead. (They are also included in our original July article, but without links due to character count limitations)
Lynchburg VA July 20-31, 2026 Family Friendly Events
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 - 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 on our website.
July 2026 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.
June 29 - July 2: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: A Minecraft Movie AND SMX26: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at 11 AM
June 30 - July 5 - Hill City Howlers Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
July 1 - Invent the Summer STEM Challenge at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
July 1 - Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family at Forest Library at 1 PM
July 1 - Glenwood 250 Celebration at Glenwood Hardware & Supply from 7 PM - 9:30 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 2 - Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family at Big Island Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
July 2 - Trot the Book Bus stops at Jamerson Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 2 - Splash Party at Miller Center from 12 PM - 2 PM
July 2 - Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family at Forest Library at 1 PM and 2 PM
July 2 - Crafts + Crust Pizza Party at Imagination Rising from 5 PM - 7 PM
July 2 - Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina from 7 PM - 11 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 3 - 4th of July Celebration at Heritage Green at 2 PM
July 3 - Independence Jam at Lynchburg Amphitheater at Riverfront Park from 2 PM - 9 PM (fireworks at 9 PM)
July 3 - Historic Avenel Celebrates America's 250th Birthday from 3 PM - 5 PM
July 3 - Compressed Air Rockets & Open House at Vector Space from 5 PM - 7:30 PM
July 3 - Before The Works Independence Day Festival at Liberty Lake Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 3 - Welcome Campfire at Holliday Lake State Park at 7 PM
July 3 - Masterworks Festival Orchestra Concert at Liberty University at 7:30 PM
July 3 - America's 250th in Appomattox at 8 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 3 - Owl Prowl at Holliday Lake State Park from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
July 4 - Concord Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast in Concord from 7 AM - 9:30 AM
July 4 - Percival's Firecracker 5-Miler at 8 AM
July 4 - Independence Day Children's Bike Parade in Lexington - Bike decorating at 9 AM; Parade at 10 AM
July 4 - Independence Day Celebration at Frontier Culture Museum (Staunton) from 9 AM - 5 PM
July 4 - Pittsylvania County's 250th Independence Day Festival in Chatham from 9 AM - 10:15 PM
July 4 - Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade in Concord at 10 AM
July 4 - Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 4 PM
July 4 - Pittsylvania County's 250th Independence Day Parade in Chatham at 11 AM
July 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Brookneal from 11 AM - 1 PM
July 4 - Holiday Lake Public Pool Party from 11 AM - 4 PM - *event canceled*
July 4 - Concord Volunteer Fire Department 4th of July Lunch in Concord starting at 12 PM
July 4 - A Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Natural Bridge State Park at 1 PM
July 4 - American Legion Post 16 Independence Day Celebration from 1 PM - 9 PM
July 4 - Friendly Feast with Hiss and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 4 - L&H Acoustic / 4th of July at Beale's in Bedford from 4 PM - 7 PM
July 4 - Independence Day Celebration at Patrick Henry's Red Hill from 4 PM - 9:30 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 4 - One In Christ Church Fourth of July Celebration from 5 PM - 9 PM
July 4 - July 4th Community Gathering at West Lynchburg Baptist Church from 6 PM - 9:30 PM
July 4 - Lovingston 4th of July Parade at 6:30 PM *event canceled*
July 4 - Hill City Howlers 4th of July Game at 6:30 PM (fireworks after the game)
July 4 - Pittsylvania County's 250th Independence Day Fireworks at approximately 9 PM
July 4 - Beneath the Surface at Holliday Lake State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
July 4 - Lovingston Fireworks at Nelson County High School *fireworks at approximately 9:15 PM
July 5 - Church in the Park at Riverside Park at 10 AM
July 5 - Hill City Howlers Home Game at 2 PM
July 6-9: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 AND SMX26: How to Train Your Dragon at 11 AM
July 6 - SRP-Mike Klee: Balloon Artist/Magician at Amherst Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 6 - Dino-Sized Storytime Show at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg at 2 PM
July 6 - Cookies & Canvas at Miller Center from 2 PM - 4 PM
July 6 - Mike Klee: Magician/Balloon Artist at Madison Heights Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
July 6 - Bricks Without Straw – One Woman. Ten Stories at University of Lynchburg at 3 PM
July 7 - Family Movie Event - Aladdin at Forest Library at 12 PM
July 7 - Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft Day from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 7 - Dino-Sized Storytime Show at Timbrook Library at 2 PM
July 7 - Tinkering Tuesdays at Bedford Central Library from 3 PM - 3:45 PM
July 7 - "A Music Club" Musical Performance at Forest Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 7 - Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids at Big Island Library from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
July 7 - Play Together: Minecraft Archaeology at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 5 PM - 6 PM
July 7-12 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
July 8 - Dinosaur/Garden Still Life Painting Workshop @ PHML from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 8 - Family Story & Craft Time at Jamerson Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 8 - Invent the Summer STEM Challenge at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
July 8 - Jamerson Library's Afternoon Summer Movie from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 8 - The King’s Brass Concert at Liberty University at 8 PM
July 9 - 10th Anniversary of the Pearson Cancer Center Garden from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
July 9 - Tea Rex Storytime at the Miller Center at 10:30 AM
July 9 - Trot the Book Bus Stops at Jamerson Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 9 - Lost Mummy Escape Room at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
July 9 - Digging up the Past: Fossil Expedition at Big Island Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 9 - Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 9 - Digging up the Past: Fossil Expedition at Forest Library from 2 PM - 3:30 PM
July 9 - Summer Concert Series July Feature: Kurt Crandall & True Story at Second Stage Amherst at 6 PM
July 9-12 - Avoca 250: Lights, Liberty & Legends - Carnival from 6 PM - 10 PM (also Living History Saturday from 11 AM - 4 PM; Fireworks Saturday at 9:15 PM)
July 9 - Lynchburg Live: Tony Camm and the Funk Allstars at Lynchburg Amphitheater at 7 PM (FREE concert)
July 10 - Teddy Bear Story Time and Picnic Snack at Imagination Rising at 10 AM and 1 PM (includes unlimited open play from 9 AM - 4:30 PM)
July 10 - Red Hill Archaeology Dig Day at Patrick Henry's Red Hill from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 10 - Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles at Madison Heights Library at 11 AM
July 10 - Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles at Amherst Library at 1 PM
July 10 - Dinosaur Academy at Abbitt Park from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 10 - Downtown Foam Party at Lynchburg Downtown Library from 5 PM - 7 PM *event is at Lynchburg Community Market*
July 10 - Forest Friday Cheers: DMFB Yacht Experience at Apocalypse Ale from 6 PM - 10 PM
July 10 - Young Storytellers at Academy Center of the Arts at 7 PM
July 10 - Masterworks Faculty Recital at Liberty University at 7:30 PM
July 11 - Happy Bird-Day, Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 10 AM - 2 PM
July 11 - Avoca 250: Lights, Liberty & Legends at Avoca - Living History Saturday from 11 AM - 4 PM; Carnival from 6 PM - 10 PM; Fireworks Saturday at 9:15 PM
July 11 - Kids Bowl Free at Liberty University from 12 PM - 4 PM
July 11 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
July 11 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM
July 11 - Dinosaur Escape Room at Bedford Central Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 11 - Music on the Waterfront at Holliday Lake State Park from 6 PM - 8 PM *Event canceled*
July 11 - Masterworks Faculty Recital at Liberty University at 7:30 PM
July 11 - Avoca 250: Lights, Liberty & Legends at Avoca - Fireworks Saturday at 9:15 PM
July 12 - Talent Night at Violins & More at 6:30 PM
July 13-16: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Scoob! and TBD at 11 AM
July 13 - Lost Mummy Escape Room at Avoca Museum from 11 AM - 5 PM
July 13 - Monday Movie Presents Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at Big Island Library at 1:30 PM
July 13 - Stone Mosaics Workshop for Teens at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 2 PM - 4 PM
July 14 - Cup-tastic Kids Fun at Imagination Rising from 10 AM - 3 PM
July 14 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night at Forest Library from 5 PM - 8 PM
July 14 - Family Fun Night at Amherst Library from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
July 15 - Baby Block Party at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 15 - Invent the Summer STEM Challenge at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
July 15 - The Fossil Files presented by The Science Museum of Western Virginia at Bedford Central Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 15 - Jamerson Library's Summer Blockbuster Movie from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 16 - Tiny Tabletops at Miller Center from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 16 - Creek Crawl at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 16 - Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 16 - Dino-Sized Storytime Shows + After-Show Exploration Stations at CCPL - Rustburg from 2 PM - 3:30 PM
July 16 - Yarn Crafters at Amherst Library from 2 PM - 4 PM
July 16 - Teen Art Night: Fabric Collage "Quilt" Square at Bedford Central Library from 6 PM - 7 PM
July 16 - Kreative Room Unfiltered at Academy Center of the Arts at 7 PM
July 16 - Lynchburg Live: Travis Reigh Band at Lynchburg Amphitheater at 7 PM (FREE concert) *Appears to be canceled*
July 17 - History Hike at James River State Park at 10 AM
July 17 - Under the Surface at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 11 AM
July 17 - Academy Youth Theatre: Young Actor’s Not so Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella at 11 AM and 2 PM
July 17 - Friday Spray-Down at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
July 17 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
July 17 - Hiking Through History - Tobacco Barn at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 1 PM
July 17 - The Fossil Files presented by The Science Museum of Western Virginia at Big Island Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 17 - The Amazing Mr. B "Digging Up Wonder" Magic Show at Jamerson Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 17 - SRP Finale Party for Kids at Forest Library from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 17 - Learn to Weave at Madison Heights Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
July 17 - Rock Painting Workshop at Staunton River Memorial Library from 2 PM - 4 PM
July 17 - Tween & Teen No-Bake Challenge at Miller Center from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
July 17 - Foxes of Virginia at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 3 PM
July 17-19 - Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days - Visit https://www.facebook.com/SmithMountainLakePirateDays
July 17 - Hisstopher's Happy 13th Birthday Party at Holliday Lake State Park from 3:30 PM - 5 PM
July 17 - SRP Finale Party for Teens with the Featured Film - Night at the Museum at Forest Library from 4 PM - 6 PM
July 17-18 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents Wizard of Oz Youth Edition at the Academy Center of the Arts - July 17 at 7 PM (also July 18 at 2 PM)
July 17 - Welcoming Campfire at James River State Park from 7 PM - 8 PM
July 17 - Judd's Music in the Park: "The Boomer Band" at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 7 PM - 9 PM
July 17 - Lookin' for Lightning Bugs Sunset Walk at Natural Bridge State Park from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
July 18 - Cars & Coffee Lynchburg Christmas in July at Tree of Life Ministries from 8 AM - 10 AM
July 18 - Puppy Social at Lynchburg Humane Society at 9 AM
July 18 - SRP Finale Book Giveaway for Adults at Forest Library from 10 AM - 5:45 AM
July 18 - Fabulous Fish Hawk and Osprey Hike at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 11 AM
July 18 - Greenview’s FREE Diaper Giveaway at Greenview Church of God from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 18 - Annual Back to School Bash at Miller Park from 11 AM - 4 PM
July 18 - Table Top Games at Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM
July 18 - Keeper of the Woods Pool Days at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah from 12 PM - 4 PM
July 18 - Pirate Water Battle at Portside Grill & Bar at 1:30 PM
July 18 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents Wizard of Oz Youth Edition at the Academy Center of the Arts at 2 PM
July 18 - It's KNOT What You Think at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 18 - Turtle Time at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 18 - Seed Bombs at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 18 - Friendly Feast with Hiss and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 18 - LYH Food Not Bombs Community Canvas Fundraiser at Church of the Brethren at 4 PM
July 18 - Sunset Canoe Tour at Holliday Lake State Park from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
July 18 - Wagon Ride at James River State Park from 7 PM - 8 PM
July 18 - Beneath the Surface at Holliday Lake State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
July 18 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
July 18 - Park After Dark: Night Hike at Natural Bridge State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
July 19 - Discovery Center Exploration at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 11 AM - 2 PM
July 19 - National Ice Cream Day at Kline's Dairy Bar from 11 AM - 10 PM
July 19 - Turtle Time at Holliday Lake State Park from 12 PM - 1 PM
July 19 - 21st Anniversary Celebration at Mister Goodies Timberlake from 12 PM - 10 PM
July 19 - 21st Anniversary Celebration at Mister Goodies at Schewels from 12 PM - 10 PM
July 19 - National Ice Cream Day at Outside the Cone from 12 PM - 10 PM
July 19 - Family Play Day: Music in the Park at Riverside Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
July 19 - Critter Crawl at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
July 19 - FINAL MATCH: Riverfront Soccer Fest at Riverfront Park at 3 PM *Appears to be canceled at this location*
July 20 - Family Storytime at Miller Center at 10:30 AM
July 20-23: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Animal Farm AND SMX26: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants at 11 AM
July 20 - The Nature Foundation: Dino Detective at Madison Heights Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
July 20 - Family Storytime at Miller Center at 1 PM
July 20 - Follow the Tracks at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 20 - The Nature Foundation: Dino Explorers at Amherst Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
July 20 - CSI: Creek Scene Investigation at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 3 PM - 4:30 PM
July 20 - Under the Surface at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 6 PM - 6:30 PM
July 21 - Watchable Wildlife Pontoon Boat Tour at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 9:30 AM - 11 AM
July 21 - Discovery Center Exploration at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 11 AM - 2 PM
July 21 - Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 21 - Insect Detectives at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 21-26 - Hill City Howlers Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
July 22 - Morning on the Lake Canoe Tour at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 9 AM - 11 AM
July 22 - Jamerson Library's Summer Blockbuster Movie from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 22 - "A Music Club" Musical Performance at Forest Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 23 - Jingle, Jangle, Rattle and Rock at Imagination Rising from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 23 - Brainy Board Games at Miller Center from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 23 - Jamerson Library’s Book, Activity & Craft (BAC) Day from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 23 - Digging up the Past: Fossil Expedition at Forest Library from 2 PM - 3:30 PM
July 23 - After-School Crafts with MaKayla at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 4 PM - 6 PM
July 23 - Lynchburg Live: Virginia Sky at Lynchburg Amphitheater at 7 PM (FREE concert)
July 23 - Lantern Tour of the Natural Bridge at Natural Bridge State Park from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
July 24 - Snake Snacks at Miller Center at 12 PM
July 24 - "A Music Club" Musical Performance at Forest Library at 3 PM
July 24 - LEGOs at Madison Heights Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 24 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents Annie Jr. at 7 PM
July 24 - Karaoke Night at The Music Hall from 7 PM - 10 PM
July 24 - Karaoke Night at The Music Hall from 7:30 PM - 10 PM
July 24 - Sunset Wagon Ride at Natural Bridge State Park from 8 PM - 9 PM
July 25 - Touch-A-Truck at Madison Heights Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 25 - Summer Reading Grand Finale Street Fair at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 10 AM - 2 PM
July 25 - Summer Bash at Twin J Ranch from 10 AM - 2 PM
July 25 - Christmas in July on the Farm with MESH from 10 AM - 4 PM
July 25 - Second Annual Day in the Park at Mill Creek Park from 11 AM - 3 PM
July 25 - Millie’s Summer Market at Millie's Living Cafe from 11 AM - 3 PM
July 25 - Christmas in July Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
July 25 - Bark In The Park at Falling Creek Park from 4 PM - 8 PM
July 25 - 3rd Annual Nelson Night Out at Nelson County High School from 5 PM - 9 PM
July 25 - Amherst Glebe Arts Response and Second Stage Amherst present Flat Five Jazz at 6 PM
July 26 - Parents Day at Starr Hill On Main starting at 1 PM
July 26 - Milepost Music with Indian Run Stringband at Peaks of Otter from 2 PM - 4 PM
July 27-30: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Dog Man AND SMX26: Paddington in Peru at 11 AM
July 27 - SRP-Rainbow Puppets at Madison Heights Library from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 27 - Lynchburg Public Library's Book Mobile at River Ridge from 12 PM - 1 PM
July 27 - Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music at Forest Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
July 27 - Rainbow Puppet Productions at Amherst Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 28 - Squish + Smile Play-Dough Day at Imagination Rising from 9 AM - 12 PM
July 28 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 10 AM - 12:30 PM
July 28 - Milepost Music with Indian Run Stringband at Peaks of Otter from 2 PM - 4 PM
July 28 - Teen Craft Time at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
July 29 - Puzzlepalooza at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
July 29 - LEGO® Club at Miller Center from 10 AM - 2 PM
July 29 - Harry Potter Escape Room Session #1 at Forest Library at 10:30 AM (also at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM)
July 29 - Infinity Monsters Crafts at Jamerson Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
July 30 - Infinity Kaleidoscopes at Jamerson Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
July 30 - Bookmobile Bash at The Aviary at Miller Park from 4 PM - 6 PM
July 30 - Harry Potter Party at Forest Library from 5 PM - 7 PM
July 30 - Lynchburg Live: Groovatron at Lynchburg Amphitheater at 7 PM (FREE concert)
July 31 - Final Splashdown at Abbitt Park from 10 AM - 2 PM
July 31 - Pet Rocks at Madison Heights Library from 3:30 PM - 5 PM
July 31 - Aug. 1 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents Shrek Kids - July 31 at 6 PM; Aug. 1 at 11 AM
Summertime Repeating Events
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 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
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 Big Island Library (0-36 months) - Mondays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from June 1 - July 13
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)
The Rivermont Farmers Market at Riverside Park - Wednesdays from 3 PM - 7 PM from May through October
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
$5 Thursdays at Whimsy Pines Farm - Thursdays from 10 AM - 6 PM
Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Big Island Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 28 - July 16 (no class the week of July 4)
Summer Story Time at Jerry Falwell Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from June 18 - July 30
Free Wagon Rides at Gross Orchard - Thursdays from 10:45 AM - 12:30 through the summer
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 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 *May be closed on July 4*
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM *May be closed on July 4*
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from April 25 - Oct. 31 *May be closed on July 4*
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
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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