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Celebrate LOVE with 40 Lovely February Central Virginia Events

Valentine's Day Events, Family Fun Events, Recipes, Crafts!

By Sandy Wallace January 22, 2020

Valentine's Day celebrates love in all of its glory. Whether you're looking for ways to celebrate love between partners or love between parent and child, we've got you covered with the best Lynchburg area family friendly events during the month of February. 

Some have a Valentine's Day or love theme, a couple are parents' night out events, and others are theatre events your entire family will love! We've also included some lovely crafts and recipes to enjoy in the month of LOVE. 

However you celebrate LOVE for Valentine's Day, visit the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid website and Find Your Family Fun® (and fun for grown-ups too!) in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.

Valentine's Day, Love Themed, and Family Fun Events for Kids, Parents, and Families

1. Academy Youth Theatre Presents: " Disney's Frozen, Jr" - Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg

2. Ice Cream for Breakfast Day - Feb. 1 from 10-1 at Outside the Cone in Wyndhurst, Lynchburg

3. Black History Month Celebration - Feb. 2 at 3 PM at Miller Center, Lynchburg

4. Adult Valentine's Craft Day - Feb. 5 from 11 AM - 4 PM at Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg 

5. Free Valentine's Day Crafts - Feb. 5 from 11 Am - 5:30 PM at Bounce About, Lynchburg

6. "Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr." - Feb. 6-9 at Jefferson Forest High School, Forest

7. The 17th Annual Love at the Maier: Frame Favorites - Feb. 7 at 5:30 PM at the Maier Museum, Randolph College, Lynchburg

8. "Disney's Shrek, the Musical" - Feb. 7-9 at Brookville High School, Lynchburg

9. Forest Farmers Winter Market - Feb. 8 from 8 AM - 12 PM at Forest Recreation Center, Forest

10. Michael's Valentine's Day Maker Fest - Feb. 8 from 11 AM - 2 PM at Michael's, Lynchburg

11. Daddy Daughter Dance - Feb. 8 at 6 PM at Lynchburg City Armory, Lynchburg

12. Love at the Maier: Family Program - Feb. 9 from 2-4 PM at the Maier Museum, Randolph College, Lynchburg

13. Valentine Cookie and Hand Art Party - Feb. 12 from 11 AM - 5:30 PM at Bounce About, Lynchburg

14. "The Heart Of Robin Hood" - Feb. 12-15 at E.C. Glass High School, Lynchburg

15. Be My Valentine Night Market - Feb. 12 from 7-9 PM at Lynchburg Community Market, Lynchburg

16. Tiny Tots Valentine Party - Feb. 13 from 11 AM - 2 PM at FunQuest, Lynchburg

17. Valentine's Day Story Time - Feb. 14 at 10:30 AM at Forest Library, Forest

18. Kids Eat Free on Valentine's Day at McAlister's - Feb. 14 from 10:30 AM - 10 PM at McAlister's Deli, Lynchburg

19. Valentine's Afternoon Skate Special - Feb. 14 from 1-4 PM at AJ Skateworld, Appomattox

20. Valentine's Party with Waffle Mania - Feb. 14 from 3 PM - 9:30 PM at Carol's Restaurant, Forest

21. Valentines Day Family Night at FunQuest - Feb. 14 from 4 PM - 10 PM at FunQuest, Lynchburg

22. Hearts and Tales Valentines Event - Feb. 14 from 5-8 PM at Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge

23. Valentine Parents’ Night Out - Feb. 14 from 6-9 PM at Lynchburg Humane Society, Lynchburg

24. Date Night Drop-Off - Feb. 14 from 6-10 PM at Amazement Square, Lynchburg

25. Valentines Kids Night at the Museum - Feb. 14 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg

26. Double Paint Night and Pizza on Valentine's for Kids - Feb. 14 from 6 PM - 9 PM at Imagination Station, Forest

27. Valentines Day Coffee Date at The Muse - Feb. 14 from 6 PM - 9 PM at The Muse Coffee Company, Lynchburg

28. Valentine's Day Themed Afternoon Tea - Feb. 15 from 2-4 PM at The Virginian Hotel, Lynchburg

29. Polar Bear Adventure: Kidz Night - Feb. 15 from 6 PM - 9 PM at Elite Athletics, Forest

30. AGAR Chamber Music Series Community Concert - Feb. 16 at 3 PM at Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar

31. Presidents' Day at Point of Honor - Feb. 17 at Point of Honor, Lynchburg

31. Hour of Code at the Forest Library - Feb. 20 at 4:30 PM at Forest Library, Forest

32. Maple Sugaring - Feb. 22 at 11 AM at Miller Center, Lynchburg

33. Bright Star Theatre presents African Folktales - Feb. 22 at 2 PM at Forest Library, Forest

34. Cajun Dance Party at the Aviary - Feb. 22 from 7 PM - 9 PM at the Aviary at Miller Park, Lynchburg

35. Jefferson Choral Society Presents "More Chart Toppers of the Past" - Feb. 22 at 7:30 PM at Historic Academy of Music Theatre, Lynchburg

36. LEGO Club at Lynchburg Public Library - Feb. 24 from 3 PM - 5 PM at Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg

37. Lego Club at Forest Library - Feb. 27 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM at Forest Library, Forest

38. Seussical the Musical Jr. Presented by Linkhorne Middle School - Feb. 27-28 at 7 PM at E.C. Glass High School, Lynchburg

39. Leap Day Fun - Feb. 29 at 10 AM at the Miller Center, Lynchburg

40. Green Valley Book Fair - Feb. 29 - April 9 at Green Valley Book Fair, Mt. Crawford


Valentine's Day Crafts 

Make Cinnamon Spice Heart Decorations 

LOVE Handprint Craft

LOVE Dot Paint Craft

Stick With Us: This DIY Garden Stake Makes a Great Valentine's Gift

Valentine's Day Recipes

Create Sweet Valentine's Day Treats for your Sweeties

Have Fun with a Valentine's Fun Mini Cupcake Makers Station

Valentines Brownies

Say I Love You With This Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast

More Valentine's Day Fun

6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Your Kids

My Punny Valentine: 100 Perfect Puns for Valentine's Day

Check our website for more Valentine's Day crafts and recipes!

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