April has arrived in Central Virginia with typical Virginia weather. Some days are sunny and almost summer-like and other days are colder with a touch of winter. The month of April is loaded with family-friendly events as well as spring break for local schools.
Some events require advance registration, so check before you go.
*** Some events may change or cancel due to weather or other circumstances. Please check with the venue before you attend an event. ***
April Events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia
March 14 - April 4 - Photos with the Easter Bunny at River Ridge Mall - hours vary
April 1 - April Fools' Day
April 1 - Art Program at Amherst Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 1 - Tiny Builders at Miller Center (ages 3-5) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 1 - Girls Who Code at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
April 2 - Thursday Theatre Presents "Smurfs" at Big Island Library at 2:30 PM
April 2-4 - "Shrek the Musical" at E.C. Glass High School - April 2-3 at 7 PM; April 4 at 2 PM
April 3-5 Easter Weekend Events
April 2-4 - "Shrek the Musical" at E.C. Glass High School - April 2-3 at 7 PM; April 4 at 2 PM
April 3-19 - For the Love of Art: James River Day School Student Exhibition - Opening Night April 3; Family and Friends April 10
April 3 - Easter Bunny Photos at Tate Springs Health & Rehab from 1 PM - 3 PM
April 3 - Last Day on Lakeside Event at craveABLEs from 1 PM - 8 PM - Easter Bunny from 5 PM - 7 PM
April 3 - First Friday: Trivia Night at the Museum at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM
April 3 - First Friday Tea Tasting at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 5 PM - 7 PM
April 3 - First Friday at Vector Space: Making Log Planters from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 3 - First Friday at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 3 - First Friday at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 3 - First Friday: For the Love of Art by James River Day School (Riverviews Artspace) from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 3 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Glasgow Life Saving & First Aid Crew from 5 PM - 9 PM - egg hunt at 6:30 PM
April 4 - Point of Honor 5K at DPO Grille at 9 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Mt. Comfort Methodist Church from 9 AM - 11 AM
April 4 - Liberty Alumni Easter Egg Event at Liberty University from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
April 4 - Breakfast with the Bunny at Market at Main from 9 AM - 2 PM
April 4 - Grand Opening of The Scrappy Elephant from 9 AM - 2 PM (new location)
April 4 - Easter Eggstravaganza at Forest Baptist Church from 9:30 AM - 11 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Pleasant View Baptist Church at 10 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church at 10 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Hydaway from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
April 4 - Easter Eggstravaganza Fun at Indian Hill Church from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Hebron Baptist Church from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 4 - Free Pancake Breakfast at Clarity House (formerly Madison House of the Arts) from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 4 - Eggstravaganza and Easter Egg Hunt at Carter Mountain Orchard from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 4 - HumanKind Foster Care: Easter Egg Hunt at Gross' Orchard from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Egg Hunt for ages 4 and under at 11 AM; ages 5 and older at 12 PM
April 4 - Community Easter Egg Hunt at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord at 11 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day at Mountain View Church - event starts at 11 AM; Egg Hunt at 11:30 AM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Clifford Baptist Church from 11 AM - 1 PM - event at Clifford Ruritan Community Center
April 4 - Discover Girl Scouts: Holliday Lake State Park Easter Egg Hunt from 11 AM - 2 PM
April 4 - Hop Into Spring in Abbitt Park from 11 AM - 2 PM
April 4 - 2nd Annual Bunny Bash at Tharp Funeral Home in Madison Heights from 11 AM - 3 PM
April 4 - Hop Into Spring at Chiles Peach Orchard from 11 AM - 3 PM *egg hunt
April 4 - FNB Easter Egg Hunt at Miller Park at 12 PM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista at 12 PM
April 4 - 3rd Annual Rustburg Ruritan Community Easter Egg Hunt from 12 PM - 3 PM - Arrive 12-12:30 PM; hunt begins at 1 PM
April 4 - Mac & Cheese Competition at Clarity House (formerly Madison House of the Arts) - Drop off 12-3:30 PM; Judging 4-6 PM
April 4 - Lynchburg Community Day at Lynchburg Peacemakers from 12 PM - 4 PM
April 4 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
April 4 - Meet the Easter Bunny at Grand Home Furnishings from 1 PM - 3 PM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Poplar Methodist Church from 1 PM - 3 PM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Glory Baptist Church from 1 PM - 3 PM
April 4 - Easter Extravaganza at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 1 PM - 3:30 PM *egg hunt at 1:15 PM
April 4 - Family Fun Open House at Clarity House (formerly Madison House of the Arts) from 1 PM - 8 PM
April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Waterstone Pizza at 1:30 PM
April 4 - Free Easter Egg Hunt at Clarity House (formerly Madison House of the Arts) from 2 PM - 4 PM
April 4 - Saturday Matinee at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
April 4 - Tory Bailey & Tradition at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 10 PM
April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 5 - Easter Egg Hunts at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 9:30 AM and 12 PM (following Mass)
April 5 - Easter in the Park at Coolwell Park Amphitheater - service at 10:30 AM followed by egg hunt for ages 3-11
April 5 - Easter Sunday Egg-Stravaganza at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM
April 6-10 Spring Break Events
April 6-10 - No School for Lynchburg City, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, and Campbell County Schools for Spring Break - dates may change due to snow days
April 6-10 - Spring Break at FunQuest - times and prices vary
April 6 - book + art at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 6 - Cheap Skate Monday at FunQuest from 10 AM - 9 PM
April 6 - Easter Egg Hunt at Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy from 10 AM - 12 PM - egg hunt at 10:30 AM
April 6 - Easter Egg Hunt at Bolling Hill Baptist Church from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 6 - Art Program at Madison Heights Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
April 7 - Imagination Paint Classes at Patrick Henry Memorial Library (ages 3-5) from 10 AM - 10:45 AM
April 7 - book + art at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 7 - Imagination Paint Classes at Patrick Henry Memorial Library (ages 5-8) from 1 PM - 2 PM
April 7 - Homeschool Meetup at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 7 - Rodney's Raptors at The Aviary from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 7 - Tinkering Tuesdays at Bedford Central Library from 3 PM - 3:45 PM
April 7 - LEGO® + Labrary at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 7 - $10 Tuesdays at Snowflex from 3 PM - 9 PM
April 7-12 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 8-12 - 161st Anniversary at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 8-12 - Random Acts of Science at Amazement Square - Wed-Sat from 11 AM - 1 PM; Sun from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 8 - book + art at Staunton River Memorial Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 8 - Creatures & Cocktails at The Music Hall at 7 PM
April 9 - book + art at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 9-12 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 9 - Spring Break Skate at AJ Skateworld from 5:30 PM - 8 PM
April 10-12 Weekend Events
April 7-12 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 8-12 - 161st Anniversary at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 8-12 - Random Acts of Science at Amazement Square - Wed-Sat from 11 AM - 1 PM; Sun from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 9-12 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 10 - Home Educators' Living History Day at Red Hill from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 10 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 10 - Imagination Paint Classes at Timbrook Library (ages 8-11) from 10 AM - 11 AM
April 10 - Imagination Paint Classes at Timbrook Library (ages 12-17) from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 10 - Spring Break Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
April 10 - Nerd Swap at Forest Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 10 - For the Love of Art: James River Day School Student Exhibition - Family and Friends Reception from 5 PM - 7 PM
April 10 - Electric Chains: Father Figure Disc Golf Glow Event at Rainbow Forest Pool from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
April 10-11 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents: "Between the Lines Jr" at Academy Center of the Arts - April 10 at 7 PM; April 11 at 2 PM
April 10 - Starfire Live at Apocalypse Ale Works from 7 PM - 10 PM
April 10 - Spring Dance Concert at Randolph College at 7:30 PM
April 10 - Y2K Adult Night at the Museum at Amazement Square from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (ages 21+)
April 11 - Apple Blossom Festival at Gross' Orchard from 8 AM - 6 PM
April 11 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
April 11 - Bedford Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 11 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 11 - We the Kids Day at James Madison’s Montpelier from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - Central Virginia Home and Garden Expo at E.C. Glass High School from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 11 - Central Virginia Health & Wellness Fair at E.C. Glass High School from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 11 - Thrive Outside Festival at Falling Creek Park in Bedford from 10 AM - 4:30 PM
April 11-12 - The Surrender of Appomattox at the American Civil War Museum - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM; Sunday from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - Celebrating Thomas Jefferson and Natural Bridge at Natural Bridge State Park from 11 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - Spring Blossom Festival at Avoca Museum from 11 AM - 5 PM
April 11 - The Global Giving Project Youth Bracelet Making Class at Lyn-Dan Heights VFD from 12 PM - 1:30 PM
April 11 - Free Senior Portraits at Madison House of the Arts from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 11 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 11 - Free Community Color Carnival at Jubilee Center from 12 PM - 4 PM
April 11 - 15th Annual Blossom to Bottle 3K & 5K at Johnson's Orchard at 5:30 PM
April 11 - CASA's Retro Rewind: 80s Edition from 6 PM - 10 PM
April 11 - Star Party at Red Hill from 8 PM - 10 PM
April 12 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 12 - The Surrender of Appomattox at the American Civil War Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 12 - KIDSing Presents "A Not So Terrible Parable" at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox at 7 PM
April 13-16 Events
Check our website for weekday events!
April 17-19 Weekend Events
April 17 - Home Educators' Living History Day at Red Hill from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 17-18 - 250th Commemorative Conference: America’s Founding-Legacy and Influence - April 17 at 6:30 PM; April 18 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
April 18 - Run 4 Their Lives 5K at 9 AM
April 18 - Breakfast Under the Sea at Brookville High School from 9 AM - 11 AM - tickets reduced through Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM
April 18 - Bedford County Sheriff's Office Spring Shredding & Drug Take Back at Jefferson Forest High School from 9 AM - 12 PM
April 18 - Timberlake Christian Schools 8th Annual 5K, Fun Run, and Carnival from 9 AM - 1 PM - 5K and Fun Run at 9 AM; Carnival from 10 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Spring Bazaar at Emmanuel United Methodist Church from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Spring Makers Market at LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Lynchburg Heart Walk at Percival's Island at 10 AM
April 18 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Fun with Chase and Skye from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 18 - Earth Day Celebration at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
April 18 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
April 18 - Second Annual Welcome Spring Event at Wharton Garden from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 18 - 25th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival at Green Hill Park in Salem from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 18 - Whimsy Pines Farm Opening Day from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 18 - Monelison Middle School Spring Fling from 11 AM - 4 PM
April 18 - Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market's Spring Fling Open Vendor Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
April 18 - Big Free Book Fair at Randolph College from 2 PM - 6 PM
April 18 - Teen Creative Writing Club at Forest Library from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
April 18 - Mizfit Cosplayers of VA at Forest Library from 6 PM - 9 PM
April 18 - Russell Lynch & Blue Moon Boys at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 10 PM
April 18 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
April 19 - 2nd Annual L.O.O.P. Run at Amazement Square at 1:30 PM
April 19 - Blooms & Brews at Lynchburg Community Market from 2 PM - 6 PM
April 19 - Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Sundays at 3 PM from April 19 - May 24 (no run on Mother's Day)
April 20-23 Events
April 20 - Artivist Sitch at Miller Center from 6 PM - 8 PM
April 21 - Homeschool Meetup at Staunton River Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 21 - LEGO® + Labrary at Staunton River Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 21 - $10 Tuesdays at Snowflex from 3 PM - 9 PM
April 21-26 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 22 - Creatures & Cocktails at The Music Hall at 7 PM
April 22-25 - Amherst County High School Theatre Presents "Shrek" at 7 PM **verify times**
April 23 - Building Club: Flower Challenge at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
April 23-25 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Charlotte’s Web" at Heritage High School - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 2 PM and 7 PM
April 23-26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid" at E.C. Glass - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 10 AM and 7 PM; April 26 at 2 PM
April 24-26 Weekend Events
April 21-26 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 22-25 - Amherst County High School Theatre Presents "Shrek" at 7 PM
April 23-25 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Charlotte’s Web" at Heritage High School - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 2 PM and 7 PM
April 23-26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid" at E.C. Glass - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 10 AM and 7 PM; April 26 at 2 PM
April 24 - 4th Friday: Family Fun & Games at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
April 24 - Ribbon Cutting at Lynchburg Amphitheater at 4 PM
April 24 - Exploring Chinese Culture at Forest Library at 4 PM
April 24 - Family Fun Friday at Snowflex from 5 PM - 10 PM
April 24 - Free Opening Concert at Lynchburg Amphitheater at 5:30 PM
April 24 - Friday Cheers at the Grinnin' Bear Tavern from 6 PM - 10 PM (weekly through June 26)
April 23-25 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Charlotte’s Web" at Heritage High School - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 2 PM and 7 PM
April 23-26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid" at E.C. Glass - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 10 AM and 7 PM; April 26 at 2 PM
April 25 - The Village Garden Club of Amherst Garden Fest at Amherst County Museum from 8 AM - 12 PM
April 25 - Free Paper Product Giveaway at Abundant Life Ministry Church from 9 AM - 11 AM
April 25 - Mothers Day Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 25 - Pierce Street Community Appreciation BBQ Party from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 25 - Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale at Bedford County Gym from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 23-26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid" at E.C. Glass - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 10 AM and 7 PM; April 26 at 2 PM
April 25 - Park Clean Up Day at Historic Sandusky - Lynchburg College from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 25 - Parade of Playhouses at E.C. Glass High School from 10 AM - 1 PM
April 25 - Amherst Middle School Spring Festival from 10 AM - 2 PM
April 25 - Family Day at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 25 - Earth Fest at James River State Park from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 25 - These Rocks Tell a Story Ranger Led Walk at Natural Bridge State Park from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 25 - Fun with Cardboard Upcycle Play at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 12 PM
April 25 - Open Farm Day at Virginia Farm Animal Sanctuary from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 25 - Spring Farm Fun Day at Huddleston Hog & Highland Homestead from 12 PM - 5 PM
April 25 - Dr. Dudley A Raine, Jr. Memorial Stage Dedication at Amherst Second Stage at 2 PM
April 25 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Charlotte’s Web" at Heritage High School - April 25 at 2 PM and 7 PM
April 25 - Requiem for All People at Trinity Ecumenical Parish at 4 PM
April 25 - Pioneer Theatre County Fair at Heritage High School from 4 PM - 6 PM
April 25 - United Way 5K on the Runway at 5 PM
April 25 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Charlotte’s Web" at Heritage High School - April 25 at 2 PM and 7 PM
April 23-26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid" at E.C. Glass - April 23 and 24 at 7 PM; April 25 at 10 AM and 7 PM; April 26 at 2 PM
April 25 - Bedford Community Spring Concert at Susie G Gibson Auditorium at 7:30 PM
April 26 - Craft Jeep Cruise-In Sunday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery from 1 PM - 4 PM
April 26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid" at E.C. Glass at 2 PM
April 26 - Ice Skating Show: PraiseFest On Ice - door opens at 2 PM; show starts at 3 PM
April 26 - Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Sundays at 3 PM from April 19 - May 24 (no run on Mother's Day)
April 26 - National Bounce House Day at Dwell Real Estate from 3 PM - 6 PM (postponement possible in inclement weather)
April 26 - Requiem for All People at University of Lynchburg Snidow Chapel at 4 PM
April 27-30 Events
April 27 - May 6 - **Claytor Nature Center Closed to the Public from April 27 - May 6 for University of Lynchburg use**
April 28 - $10 Admission Day at Hill City AquaZoo from 10 AM - 7 PM
April 28 - Homeschool Meetup at Timbrook Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 28 - LEGO® + Labrary at Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 30 - May 3 - 100 Mile Yard Sale Route 29 Virginia: Danville to Amherst from 8 AM - 5 PM
April 30 - Bonus Board Game Thursday at Big Island Library from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
April 30 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:15 PM
April 30 - May 2 - City on a Hill Youth Theater Presents "The Matchmaker" at Hyland Heights Baptist Church - April 30 - May 1 at 7 PM; May 2 at 2 PM and 7 PM;(also May 7-9)
April 30 - May 3 - "Les Misérables" at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre - April 30, May 1, and May 2 at 7 PM; May 3 at 3 PM
April 30 - May 3 - "Mary Poppins" at Rustburg High School - April 30 - May 2 at 7 PM; May 3 at 2 PM
In addition to the events noted above, there are many weekday events on our calendar of events!
Recurring Weekly Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the year.
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
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 20 - May 11
Babygarten at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from May 4 - May 18
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Big Island Library (0-36 months) - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 26 - April 13 except when library is closed
Family Storytime at Miller Center - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Feb. 2 - May 18 except when library is closed
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
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 1 PM - 2 PM from March 2 - April 27
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 21 - May 12
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Downtown Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM through April 28 except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Storytime at Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 1 PM - 2 PM from March 3 - April 28
$10 Tuesdays at Snowflex - Tuesdays from 3 PM - 9 PM from Jan. 13 - April 28
Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party at Big Lick - Tuesdays from 5:30 PM - 8:3 PM
Tot Time at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 11 - April 1
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 11 - April 1
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 22 - May 13
Tot Time at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from May 6 - May 20
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Jan. 7 - May 27
Family Storytime at Miller Center - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 7-28
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 (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 28 - April 15
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
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 March 11 - April 1
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session B - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from April 22 - May 13
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 12 - April 2
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 23 - May 14
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 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 (ages 3-5) - Thursdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 29 - April 16, except when library is closed
Storytime Picnic at Timbrook Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 1 PM from March 26 - May 28
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from March 12 - April 2
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from April 23 - May 14
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
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 13 - April 3
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from April 24 - May 8
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall - Fridays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
Friday Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Fridays from 6 PM - 8 PM from Jan. 16 - May 29
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
TGIF Concert Series at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 7 PM - 10 PM from Jan. 16 - Feb. 27
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 25 - Oct. 31
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from May 2 through Oct. 31
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 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
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Save on Sundays at FunQuest - Sundays in February from 12 PM - 7 PM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 2:30 PM and 3 PM – 4:30 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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Find Your Family Fun® in the Lynchburg Area During April - April is a great time to get outdoors with the family. Enjoy these fun activities and local events!
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fruit Orchards and Farmers Market Guide - From strawberries to pumpkins and apples, find the freshest produce at local orchards and markets!
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid top events for the week - In our newsletter each week, you'll find our top choices from the many events included in our FREE event calendar. The complete calendar is on our website and we're constantly adding events, so check it often!
Follow us on Facebook for lots of local events and activities, subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter to be first to know what's happening around town, and check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid website anytime to Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and Central Virginia!
