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Lynchburg VA June 2024 Family Friendly Events

Find Your Family Fun® this summer with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!

By Sandy Wallace April 11, 2024

School is out for the summer in late May in Lynchburg and summer days are rolling our way! Mark your calendars for these exciting family-friendly and kid-friendly events in the Lynchburg area during the month of June: Click on each link for more details about the event.

These are only a few of the events taking place during the month of June (and some all summer long). These events were chosen because they are free, offer reduced prices, or are unique events we feel many families will enjoy. You can find all of the local family-friendly events in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar.

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June 2024 Events

Single Day or Weekend Events

These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on a single day, weekend, or period of several consecutive days.

May 28 - June 2 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM

June 1 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 8 AM - 1 PM

June 1 - Greenview’s Spring Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM

June 1 - Youth Fishing and Outdoor Experience at Smith Mountain Lake from 8:30 AM - 4 PM

June 1-2 - Monacan Indian Nation 31st Anniversary Powwow - Saturday from 10 AM - 7 PM; Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM

June 1 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM

June 4, 11, 18, and 25 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM

June 6 - 80th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial at 11 AM 

June 7 - First Fridays at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM

June 7 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM

June 7 - First Fridays at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM

June 11 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM

June 11-16 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM

June 13 - Father's Day Family Baking Night at Miller Center from 6 PM - 8 PM

June 15 - 25th Annual Bedford County Sheriff's Office Car Show at Liberty High School in Bedford from 10 AM - 2 PM (Rain date June 22)

June 16 - Father's Day - Here's 10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day

June 18 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM

June 25 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM

June 27 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM

Summertime Repeating Events

These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.

Riverside Park Sprayground from 10 AM - 7 PM - May 15 through Labor Day

Altavista Splash Park at English Park from 10 AM - 7 PM - daily through Labor Day (Also May and September weekends if weather permits)

Spray Fountain at Riverfront Park is closed for 2024 summer season

Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from 

Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM

Mommy and Me Skate and Play at FunQuest - Mondays starting June 19 from 10 AM - 12 PM

Summer Lunch and Play at Fairview Center - Monday - Friday, June 5 - July 7 from 11 AM - 4 PM

Summer Lunch and Play at Daniel's Hill Center - Monday - Friday, June 7 - Aug. 4 from 11 AM - 4 PM

Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 12 - Aug. 4 from 11 AM - 1 PM

Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 12 PM - 9 PM

Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12 PM from June through Aug. 

2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg - Tuesdays in June starting at 6:30 PM

Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Weekends at various times

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

Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM

Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM

Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM

Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM

Canoe & Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM (June 1 - Sept. 1)

Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!

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