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
April 1 - April Fools Day - 7 Silly April Fools' Day Pranks To Play On Your Kids
April 1 - Moxie Moms Tot Group at Miller Center at 10 AM
April 1 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Brookneal from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 1 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS Brookneal from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 3 - createABLEs at craveABLEs: Earth Day from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
April 4 - First Friday at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM verity
April 4 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 4 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 4 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 4-6 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Heritage High School - April 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 7 PM; April 6 at 3 PM
April 5 - Point of Honor 5K at Depot Grille at 9 AM
April 5 - Amherst County Day at Sweet Briar College from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 5 - Thrive Outside Festival at Falling Creek Park in Bedford from 10 AM - 6 PM
April 5 - Easter Egg Hunt at West Lynchburg Baptist Church - 10:45 AM - ages 6 and older; 11:05 - ages 5 and younger
April 5 - Honey Bee Tea Party at The Aviary from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 5 - Spring Blossom Festival at Avoca Museum from 11 AM - 5 PM
April 5 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
April 8 - Craft Time with Torbee at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11 AM
April 8 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Rustburg from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 8 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Rustburg from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 10 - STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
April 10 - Tiny Tabletops at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 3-5) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 10-12 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Heritage High School - April 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 7 PM; April 6 at 3 PM
April 11 - Family Fun Friday at Snowflex from 5 PM - 10 PM
April 11 - Game Night at Court Street United Methodist Church from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
April 12 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
April 12 - Bedford Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 12 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 12 - Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 10 AM - 1 PM
April 12 - Annual Easter Celebration with The Promise from 10 AM - 1 PM
April 12 - Apple Blossom Festival at Gross' Orchard from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 12 - Easter on the Farm at MESH Farm from 1 PM - 4 PM
April 14-18 - Spring Break for Lynchburg City Schools
April 14, 16, and 18 - Spring Break Recreation Camp at Timbrook Library and Park - April 14, 16, and 18 from 8:30 AM - 1 PM
April 14-18 - Spring Break Camp Happiness at Lynchburg Humane Society from 9 AM - 3 PM (single day or full week)
April 14 - Buckaroo Spring Break Horse Camp at Hat Creek Equestrian from 9 AM - 12 PM (single day)
April 15-17 - Spring Break Horse Camp at Hat Creek Equestrian from 9 AM - 2 PM
April 15 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Altavista from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 15 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Altavista from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 17 - LEGO® Club at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 17 - createABLEs at craveABLEs: Earth Day from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
April 18 - Family Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Park from 11 AM - 5 PM
April 18-19 - Downtown Mall Block Party in Charlottesville - April 18 from 5-10 PM; April 19 from 12-10 PM
April 19 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - First Day of National Park Week all day
April 19 - Easter Eggstravaganza at Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford at 9:30 AM
April 19 - Easter Egg Hunt at Hydaway from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
April 19 - Community Easter Egg Hunt at Forest United Methodist Church from 10 AM - 1 PM
April 19 - Easter Egg Hunt and Ranch Day at Twin J Ranch from 10 AM - 3 PM (egg hunt at 1 PM)
April 19 - Blue Ridge Kite Festival at Green Hill Park in Salem from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 19 - HumanKind Foster Care: Easter Egg Hunt at Gross' Orchard from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (egg hunts at 11 AM <4 and younger> and 12 PM <5 and older>)
April 19 - Pet Fair & Doggy Egg Hunt at Old City Cemetery from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 19 - 2nd Annual Rustburg Community Easter Egg Hunt at Rustburg Ruritan Club at 1 PM
April 20 - Easter Sunday
April 22 - Homeschool Meetup at CCPLS - Timbrook Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 22 - LEGO® + Labrary at CCPLS - Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 24 - Read to a Dog at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 24 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
April 24 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
April 26 - Forest Farmers Market (opens for the season) from 8 AM - 12 PM
April 26 - Mothers Day Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 26 - Spring Festival and Vendor Fair at Mountain View Church from 9 AM - 3 PM
April 26 - Brookville Spring Fair at Tomahawk Elementary School from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 26 - "Join the Revolution! America 250" at Avoca Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 26 - Art in the Park at Riverside Park from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 26 - Market Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
April 26 - Brainy Board Games at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 26 - United Way 5K on the Runway at Lynchburg Regional Airport at 5 PM
April 27 - Bloom & Buy Bazaar at Point of Honor from 2 PM - 5 PM
April 29 - May 4 - "The Music Man" at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre - April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 3 at 7 PM; May 4 at 3 PM
In addition to the events noted above, there are many weekday events on our calendar of events!
Recurring Weekly Events
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 6 - May 19 (closed Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Storytime at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 20 – Apr. 7
Preschool Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 28 - April 15
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM through May 27
Storytime at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays at 1 PM from Jan. 21 - April 8
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 7 - June 3
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Jan. 8 – Jan. 29
Preschool Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Jan. 8 - April 23
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 29 - April 16
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 8 - May 28 (no program April 16)
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 22 – April 9
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from Jan. 9 - April 24
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM through May 29
Storytime at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 12 PM from Jan. 23 – April 10
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM at Miller Center in Lynchburg
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
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM starting April 26
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
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10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Lynchburg has lots of trails for riding bikes. Check out our top 10 bike trails.
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Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2025 - Are you ready? Camping season 2025 is here now!
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Lynchburg VA Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Family Fun for 2025 - Hop your way to Easter with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Find Yummy Easter Goodies in the Lynchburg Area - Celebrate Easter with yummy sweet treats from Lynchburg area bakeries!
Celebrate Easter at a Lynchburg Area Church - Check times of services for Easter Sunday at many local churches!
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide 2025 - The area's top summer camps are in our guide - a work in progress!
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 Hillcats 2025 - Coming soon - Kids ages 12 and under can join the FREE Southpaw's Kids Club!
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fruit Orchards and Farmers Market Guide 2025 - Coming soon - 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!
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