Fall festival season in Central Virginia may be slowing down, but there are still some fun festivals and events taking place during the month of November. From fun runs and fall festivals to craft fairs and holiday markets, Here are some local festivals and family-friendly events for your family to check out during November. Click on each link for more details about the event.
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
*Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- Sept. 21 - Nov. 9 (Sat/Sun only: SAT from 10 AM - 7 PM; SUN from 11 AM - 7 PM), Blue Ridge
*Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- Sept. 21 - Nov. 2 (Tuesday through Saturday: T/W/Th from 4 PM - 7 PM; F/Sa from 10 AM - 10 PM), Rustburg (**Will be closed Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 due to heavy rain**)
*White Fall Farm -- Sept. 28 Oct. 5 - Nov. 3 (Fri/Sat/Sun: FRI from 3 PM - 7 PM; SAT from 9 AM - 7 PM; SUN from 2 PM - 7 PM), Gretna
November Festivals and Fun
60th Annual Pancake Jamboree -- Nov. 1 at Lynchburg City Armory, Lynchburg
Buena Vista Spooktacular -- Nov. 1 (4:30 PM - 6 PM) in downtown Buena Vista -- date changed to Nov. 1
A Point in History Tours of Point of Honor -- Nov. 1-2 at Point of Honor, Lynchburg (reservations required)
Paranormal Nights -- Nov. 1-2 at Historic Avenel, Bedford
Lynchburg CASA Superhero Run -- Nov. 2 at Percival's Island, Lynchburg
The Hill City Handmade Holiday Market -- Nov. 2 at The Hill City Handmade, Lynchburg
Apple Butter Making -- Nov. 2 at Saunders Brothers, Piney River
Pre-K Fall Festival and Bazaar -- Nov. 2 at Timberlake Christian Schools, Forest
11th Annual Craft Fair -- Nov. 2 at Heritage United Methodist Church, Lynchburg
HSF Craft and Vendor Fair -- Nov. 2 at Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, Lynchburg
Beulah Baptist Church Fall Festival -- Nov. 2 at Beulah Baptist Church, Lynchburg
Yoders' Farm Corn Maze -- Sept. 21 - Nov. 2 in Rustburg
White Fall Farm Pumpkin Hunt -- Oct. 5 - Nov. 3 in Gretna
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- Sept. 21 - Nov. 9 in Blue Ridge
Food Drive at SeaQuest Lynchburg -- Nov. 1 - Nov. 20 at SeaQuest Lynchburg, River Ridge Mall
Trunk-n-Treat Fall Festival -- Nov. 2 (5 PM - 7 PM) at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church, Lynchburg -- date changed to Nov. 2
Trick or Treating in Russell Springs Community -- Nov. 2 (times not noted, listed as 5 PM - 7 PM on our calendar) in Russell Springs Community, English Tavern Road, Lynchburg -- date changed to Nov. 2
Trick or Treat at Concord Volunteer Fire Department -- Nov. 2 (Starting at 6 PM, end time not noted) at Concord Volunteer Fire Department, Concord
Trunk or Treat at Gracepointe Baptist Church -- Nov. 2 (6 PM - 7 PM) at Gracepointe Baptist Church, Madison Heights
Bluegrass, Barbecue and Brew Festival -- Nov. 2 at Red Hill, Brookneal
Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends -- Nov. 3 across the United States
Bedford Community Orchestra Fall Concert -- Nov. 3 at Bedford Middle School (old school), Bedford
Election Day - No School for Lynchburg City Schools -- Nov. 5 for Lynchburg City Schools students
White Fall Farm Pumpkin Hunt (Election Day) -- Nov. 5 at White Fall Farm, Gretna
Liberty University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos Concert -- Nov. 5 at Liberty University, Lynchburg (tickets required)
28th Annual Jewish Food Fair -- Nov. 6 at Agudath Sholom Synagogue, Lynchburg (take out only)
Liberty University Flute Ensemble Concert -- Nov. 7 at Liberty University, Lynchburg
The Stocked Market -- Nov. 8-10 at Berglund Center, Roanoke
Vintage and Handmade Holiday Market -- Nov. 8-10 at The White Brick House, Forest
Family Craft Fridays -- Nov. 8 at Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg
Historic Courthouse Holiday Market -- Nov. 8 at Courthouse Square, Rustburg
Boonsboro Ruritan Club Annual Fundraiser -- Nov. 9 at Boonsboro Ruritan Club, Lynchburg
25th Annual Campbell County Rescue Squad Auxiliary Craft and Arts Show -- Nov. 9 at Campbell County Rescue Squad, Lynchburg
Town-Wide Christmas Open House -- Nov. 9 in downtown Altavista
Neighborhood Toy Store Day -- Nov. 9 at Givens Books and Little Dickens, Lynchburg
Holiday Craft Fair -- Nov. 9 at Moose Lodge 715, Lynchburg
Combat Robot Battle -- Nov. 9 at Virginia Episcopal School, Lynchburg
Christmas Open House at St. Nic's -- Nov. 9 at St. Nic's, Forest (Santa photo opp)
Virginia's Veterans Parade -- Nov. 9 in Downtown Roanoke
Family Day -- Nov. 9 at Imagination Station Studio, Forest
Comic Book Roadshow -- Nov. 10-11 at Residence Inn, Lynchburg
Family Workshop -- Nov. 10 at Maier Museum at Randolph College, Lynchburg
National Park Service Fee Free Days -- Nov. 11 at all National Parks
Veterans Day Observance -- Nov. 11 at Monument Terrace, Lynchburg
Veterans Day Observance -- Nov. 11 at D-Day Memorial, Bedford
Veterans Day Ceremony -- Nov. 11 at Ascension Episcopal Church, Amherst
Veterans Day Ceremony -- Nov. 11 at American Legion, Appomattox
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign -- Nov. 11 - Dec. 24 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Salvation Army Angel Tree -- Nov. 11 - Dec. 7 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Family Culinary Night -- Nov. 13 at Miller Center, Lynchburg
Harry Potter Escape Room -- Nov. 14 at Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg (4 time slots)
Annie Jr. -- Nov. 15-17 at Dunbar Middle School, Lynchburg
5K Hot Chocolate Run -- Nov. 16 at Falling River Country Club, Appomattox
Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 16 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lynchburg
St. Victoria Catholic Church Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 16 at St. Victoria Catholic Church, Hurt
Santa Grand Arrival Parade and Party -- Nov. 16 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Santa at River Ridge Mall -- Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
11th Annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival -- Nov. 16 at Poplar Forest, Forest
Holiday Pop-Up Shopping Mall -- Nov. 16 at Family Life Community Center, Lynchburg
40th Anniversary of Salvation Army Angel Tree Concert -- Nov. 16 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Bake With Me - Cupcake Decorating -- Nov. 21 at Miller Center, Lynchburg
River Ridge Kids Club: Explore Dinosaurs -- Nov. 21 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Story Time in the Galleries -- Nov. 21 at Maier Museum at Randolph College, Lynchburg
Tiny Tots Thanksgiving Party -- Nov. 21 at FunQuest, Lynchburg
Classic Sibshop (for siblings of special needs individuals) -- Nov. 21 at Miller Center, Lynchburg
8th Annual Kriskindlmarkt -- Nov. 22-23 at Clifton Forge School of the Arts, Clifton Forge
Second Stage Amherst Presents "I'm Not There" -- Nov. 22 at Second Stage, Amherst
Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 23 at Rustburg Ruritan Club, Rustburg
Bedford Cares 2nd Annual Santa Claws Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 23-24 at Knights of Columbus, Forest
Girls on the Run Fall 2019 5K Celebration -- Nov. 23 at Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar
Story Time in the Galleries at Maier Museum -- Nov. 23 at Maier Museum at Randolph College, Lynchburg
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks -- Nov. 23 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg EVENT CANCELED
Trees of Hope (Monday - Friday only) -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 13 at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center
Festival of Trees -- Nov. 26 - Jan. 3 at Bedford Welcome Center, Bedford
No School for Lynchburg City Schools -- Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving Break
"Disney's Aladdin" -- Nov. 27 at Downtown Branch of Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg
Thanksgiving -- Nov. 28 wherever you are
8th Annual Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run -- Nov. 28 at Upper Maury River Middle School, Lexington
Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run and Walk -- Nov. 28 at E.C. Glass High School, Lynchburg
Altavista Giblet Jog 5K -- Nov. 28 at English Park, Altavista
Holiday Market and Santa Paws -- Nov. 30 at Amherst Second Street Farmers' Market, Amherst
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show -- Nov. 30 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg
Cookie Decorating with the Elves -- Nov. 30 at Saunders Brothers, Piney River
Story Time with Santa -- Nov. 30 at Miller Claytor House, Lynchburg (3 time slots)
Deck the Hills -- Event canceled, Tree Lighting moved to Dec. 1 at Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg NOV. 30 EVENT CANCELED
The list is updated as information is received about local family-friendly events. To add your organization’s fall festival or family-friendly event to the list, message us at our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Facebook page or click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many of the local festival on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
