Grandparents Day is celebrated the first Sunday in September following Labor Day. This year, Grandparents Day is celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 8. If your child's grandparents (or your own grandparents) live nearby, plan a weekend adventure or Sunday funday to celebrate the love. Here are our top 20 ideas.
1. Choose one of these 10 Ways to Connect While Socially Distancing to celebrate virtually! This is great if grandparents live far away!
2. Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway -- bonus points if you stop and hike along the way -- Check our Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Guide.
3. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day at one of these top 10 picnic sites.
4. Let your child's grandparents teach your kids old school games like jacks, hopscotch, checkers and dodge ball. Here are some favorite classic outdoor games.
5. Visit your favorite orchard -- Check our Lynchburg and Central Virginia Apple Orchard Guide to find information about area orchards.
6. Encourage your kids to learn more about their grandparents. Ask these 25 questions.
7. Meet for ice cream or frozen treats -- Check our Lynchburg Area Sweet Treats Guide and pick your favorite.
8. Visit an outdoor dining restaurant that's new to your family -- or choose a family favorite. Here are our favorite Lynchburg Area Outdoor Dining Restaurants
9. Take multi-generation family photos at the LOVEworks sculpture at Percival's Island -- Check our Lynchburg Area Family Photo Shoot Locations Guide.
10. Plan a day with your child's grandparents sharing photos and memories from their childhood and your own. Assemble a photo album or scrapbook to keep. Get started HERE.
11. Ride bikes at Percival's Island, Peaks View Park, or the Blackwater Creek Bikeway. Check out our Lynchburg Area Bike Trails Guide.
12. Plan a multi-generation camping trip -- Check our Lynchburg Area Campground Guide.
13. Celebrate adventure. Hike Sharp Top Mountain, Johnson Farm Trail, or the Lake Trail around the Peaks of Otter. -- Check our Peaks of Otter Hiking Guide
14. Go fishing at Ivy Creek Park in Lynchburg, English Park in Altavista, Monacan Park in Madison Heights or another area fishing site. Check our Lynchburg Area Parks Guide for information about all of the area's parks.
15. Visit Old City Cemetery: push the kids on the big swing, walk through gardens, and enjoy a peaceful day.
16. Spend the day at Riverside Park or Peaks View Park playground -- Check our Lynchburg Area Parks Guide for information about the parks in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties.
17. Feed the fish at Bridgewater Marina - Smith Mountain Lake -- Check our Smith Mountain Lake Day Trip Guide.
18. Enjoy a day trip to the Rockfish Valley Trails and Spruce Creek Park in Nelson County!
19. Take a road trip to Crabtree Falls -- Check our Crabtree Falls Day Trip Guide.
20. Take a summer day trip and wade or swim in the Maury River at Ben Salem Wayside in Lexington.
Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar for more fun events to enjoy with your grandparents!
PS - Don't forget to make a card to send or give to the grandparents. Grandparents don't live nearby? Enjoy a fun day and Facetime, call while you're out, or make a video to share the fun with them.
If your child's grandparents or your own are no longer living, Grandparents Day is the perfect time to share memories and the history of your family with your child.
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