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Mark your calendars for these exciting family-friendly and kid-friendly events in the Lynchburg, Va. area during the month of August. Click on each link for more details about the event. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
August is Back to School Month in Central Virginia! You'll find back to school information for Lynchburg City Schools and the surrounding county schools here:
Back to School Information 2023 for Lynchburg City and Area Schools
The events listed below are only a small sampling of the events taking place during the month of August. These events were chosen because they are free, inexpensive, or are unique events we feel many families will enjoy.
If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
We're highlighting weekend events only once school starts in mid-August. Some of these events require advance registration, so plan before you go!
You'll find a variety of weekday events on our calendar to help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer and into the new school year!
August 2023 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.
Aug. 1 - National Night Out in Altavista from 5 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 1 - National Night Out at Bedford Farmers Market from 6 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 1 - Family Hike at Falling Creek Park at 6 PM
Aug. 2 - Family Craft Days at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 2 - Bats, Bats, & More Bats at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11 AM
Aug. 4 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Great American Outdoors Act all day
Aug. 4 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 4 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 4 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 4 - Back to School Teacher Party at FunQuest from 5 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 5 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 5 - Kids Fest at AMF Bowling from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 5 - Sandcastle Day at Twin Lakes State Park in Green Bay from 11 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 5 - Tabletop Gaming at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 5 - Ninth Annual Back to School Care Fair at Johnson Health Center from 2 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 5 - The Pops at the Dell at Randolph College at 4 PM
Aug. 5 - Rivermont Block Party at Gospel Community Church from 4 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 5 - Amherst Night Out in Amherst from 5 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 6 - Sunday Funday Character Days at FunQuest from 12 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 6 - Mill Race Market at Deep Roots Milling at Historic Woodson's Mill from 12 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 6 - John Lowe Organ Recital at Court Street United Methodist Church at 4 PM
Aug. 7 - First Day of School - Appomattox County Schools
Aug. 8 - Library For All at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library starting at 11 AM
Aug. 8-13 - Lynchburg Hillcats Homestand
Aug. 9 - Enrollment Day at Lynchburg City Schools from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug. 11 - Family Fun Friday at Snowflex from 5 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 12 - Lowe's Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Rolling Toy Pickup Truck - Lynchburg from 10 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 12 - Lowe's Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Rolling Toy Pickup Truck - Madison Heights from 10 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 12 - Back to School Day at University of Lynchburg from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 12 - Colonial Day at Amherst County Museum from 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Aug. 12 - Missoula’s King Arthur’s Quest at Academy Center of the Arts at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Aug. 12 - Earth Right Mid-Atlantic Solar Education Showroom Grand Opening from 12 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 12 - Back-to-School Fashion Show at River Ridge Mall at 12:30 PM
Aug. 12 - College Hill Block Party at College Hill Baptist Church from 4 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 12 - No Excuse Night at National D-Day Memorial from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 12 - HopeDriven Car, Truck, and Bike Show at Tree of Life Ministries from 5 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 12 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: Disney's Moana - gates open at 5:30 PM; movie at dusk
Aug. 12 - Let's Glow Crazy Night Swim at Miller Park Pool from 7 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 13 - Back to School Spirit Party at FunQuest from 12 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 13 - End of Summer Block Party at Tree of Life Ministries from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Aug. 13 - Free Back to School Drive at Hunton-Randolph Community Center from 1 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 14 - First Day of School - Bedford County Schools
Aug. 14 - The TMC Café at the Motherhood Collective at 9 AM
Aug. 14 - AIM Bus Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 15 - First Day of School - Lynchburg City Schools
Aug. 16 - First Day of School - Amherst County Schools
Aug. 16 - First Day of School - Campbell County Schools
Aug. 16 - Milk and Cookies at Timbrook Library from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 16 - Spotlight: Opening Night at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church at 7 PM
Aug. 17 - Milk and Cookies at Rustburg Library from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 17 - Milk and Cookies at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Brookneal from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 17 - Taste of Bedford at Bedford YMCA from 3 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 17-19 - UBD Fundraiser Carnival at English Park - Aug. 17 from 5-9 PM; Aug. 18 from 5-10 PM; Aug. 19 from 2-10 PM
Aug. 17 - Free Movie Nights at Central Virginia Community College: "Super Mario Bros." at 8:30 PM
Aug. 18 - UBD Fundraiser Carnival Special Needs Day at English Park from 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Aug. 18 - Altavista Block Party at Altavista Library from 4 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 18 - Milk and Cookies at Altavista Library from 4 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 18 - Dive-In Movie Night at Miller Park Pool: "Finding Nemo" - doors open at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk
Aug. 18 - Super Mario Bros. Movie at Falling Creek Park in Bedford - movie begins at dusk
Aug. 18 - Come On Barbie Let’s Go Party at FunQuest from 9 PM - midnight (adult event)
Aug. 19 - Face the Forest 5k Obstacle Course Race at Poplar Forest at 7:30 AM
Aug. 19 - Back to School Truck Bash at Amazing Amherst Baptist Church from 9 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 19 - Annual Riverfront Chalk Festival and Art Contest at Amazement Square from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 19 - Boonsboro United Methodist Church Annual Car Show from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 19 - The Peaks Community Adventure Day at The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center from 10 AM - 5 PM
Aug. 19 - Summer Sunset Concert Series at the Bedford YMCA from 4 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 19 - 5th Annual Bedford Battle of the Bands and Cruise In at Liberty Lake in Bedford from 5 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 19 - Free Community Concert at Second Stage Amherst from 6 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 19 - Parents Night Out at Dynamic Gymnastics from 6 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 20 - Community Day at Amherst Pool from 1 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 20 - Songs of the Open Road at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 4 PM
Aug. 22 - LEGO® + Labrary at Staunton River Library - Altavista from 3 PM - 5 PM (homeschool meet-up from 2-3 PM)
Aug. 22-27 - Lynchburg Hillcats Homestand
Aug. 23 - Seven Hills Chamber Music Festival at Court Street United Methodist Church at 7 PM
Aug. 24 - Children's Song and Dance Hour with Sara Ernst at 10 AM
Aug. 24 - Great Cardboard Boat Race at Miller Park Pool at 6:30 PM
Aug. 24 - LSO Big Band Outdoor Concert at University of Lynchburg at 7 PM
Aug. 24 - Pop - Up: Brewing Music at Three Roads Brewery at 8:30 PM (adult event)
Aug. 25 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
Aug. 25 - Music and Motion Picture Concert at Academy Center of the Arts at 7 PM
Aug. 26 - Milkapalooza: 6th Annual Breastfeeding Celebration at Virginia Baptist from 9 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 26 - 46th Annual Rockbridge Community Festival in Lexington from 9 AM - 3 PM
Aug. 26 - Colt Starting Demo at Valor Farms Equestrian Center from 9 AM - 4 PM
Aug. 26 - Last Saturdays - Rustburg Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 26 - Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg Open House from 10 AM - 4 PM
Aug. 26-27 - Appomattox Outdoor Expo - Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday from 11 AM - 5 PM
Aug. 26 - Wolfswood Faire at Wolfbane Performing Arts Center from 3 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 26 - John Lynch Birthday Block Party at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church from 3 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 26 - Powerful Passages Concert at First Presbyterian Church at 4 PM
Aug. 26 - Back to School Party and Drive at Luper Team Mortgage from 4 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 26 - Movie Night at Mountain View Church: “The Prince of Egypt” at 7 PM (movie at dark)
Aug. 27 - Annual Rustburg Community Day at Rustburg Baptist Ministries from 3 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 28 - The TMC Café at the Motherhood Collective from 9 AM - 11 AM
Aug. 29 - LEGO® + Labrary at Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM (homeschool meet-up from 2-3 PM)
Aug. 30 - Lynchburg Night Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 5 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 31 - River Ridge Kids Club from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Aug. 31 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Summertime Repeating Events
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Riverside Park Sprayground from 10 AM - 7 PM - daily through Sept. 4
Altavista Splash Park at English Park from 10 AM - 7 PM - daily through Sept. 4 (Also September weekends if weather permits)
Spray Fountain at Riverfront Park from 10 AM - 7 PM - daily from June 10 through Sept. 4
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 12 - Aug. 13
Summer Lunch and Play at Daniel's Hill Center - Monday - Friday, June 7 - Aug. 4 from 11 AM - 4 PM
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 12 - Aug. 4 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Babygarten - Rustburg Library - Mondays Aug. 28 - Sept. 18 (no babygarten on Sept. 4)
Storytimes - Rustburg Library - Mondays Aug. 28 - Oct. 23 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (no storytime on Sept. 4)
Babygarten - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays Aug. 29 - Sept. 19 at 10 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytimes - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays Aug. 29 - Oct. 24 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12 PM from June 6-7 through Aug. 8-9
The Market at Second Stage Amherst - Tuesdays from May 16 - Sept. 26 from 4 PM - 6 PM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM - starts Aug. 16
Babygarten - Altavista Library - Wednesdays Aug. 30 - Sept. 20 at 10 AM
Summer Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 2 PM through Aug. 23
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM - starts Aug. 16
Storytimes - Altavista Library - Wednesdays Aug. 30 - Oct. 25 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kids' Day at Imagination Station Studio - Wednesdays from 12 PM - 5 PM
Babygarten - Brookneal Library - Thursdays Aug. 31 - Sept. 21 at 10 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytime Picnic - Drop In at Timbrook Park Pavilion - Thursdays Aug. 24 - Oct. 26 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Storytimes - Brookneal Library - Thursdays Aug. 31 - Oct. 26 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Weekends at various times
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Family Day at Imagination Station Studio - Fridays from 12 PM - 6 PM
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
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Canoe & Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays at 8 AM
Sunday Funday Character Days at FunQuest - Sundays from 12 PM - 6 PM from June 11 - Aug. 6
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.
Check out some of our most popular summer articles and guides below:
Lynchburg Summer 2023 Family Day Trips, Weekend & Vacation Trips - Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
Summertime Water Fun 2023: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes - Find Your Family Fun® this summer in the water with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Virginia and East Coast Labor Day Getaways: Beaches, Zoos, Outdoor Fun - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for Labor Day!
Back to School Information 2023 for Lynchburg City and Area Schools - August is Back to School Month. Are you ready for school to begin?
5 Water Holes in the Lynchburg Area for Kids to Splash In! - Check out these five Lynchburg area spots where your family can cool off and Find Your Family Fun®
Plan Ahead for the Kidz Kraze Fall Consignment Sale 2023 - The 2023 Kidz Kraze Fall Consignment Sale will be held Oct. 13-17 at Boonsboro Ruritan Club!
Lynchburg Summer Movies: Regal Summer Movie Express and Outdoor Movies - Find Your Family Fun® at the movies all summer!
Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats in Lynchburg 2023 - Our updated 2023 Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats Guide includes what's available at each spot.
Lynchburg VA Area Farmers Markets and Orchards: 2023 Edition - Find the best fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and orchards in the Lynchburg area!
Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2023 - Are you ready? Camping season has begun!
Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Our most popular guide offers information about all of the public parks in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties!
Lynchburg Guide to Indoor Fun - Find Your Family Fun inside with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
You'll find links to ALL of our summer articles here:
Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2023
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