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.
You'll find links to ALL of our summer articles here:
Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2024 - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
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
May 31 - June 1 - $1 Sidewalk Sale at Mission Thrift from 9 AM - 5 PM
May 31 - June 2 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Willy Wonka" at Miller Center (also June 7-9) Friday/Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
June 1 - American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® - all day
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 - Adventure Begins at Your Library--Summer Reading Program at Madison Heights Library from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
June 1 - Celebrating the James Event at Riveredge Park from 11 AM - 5 PM
June 1 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
June 2 - Graduation for Lynchburg City Schools - E.C. Glass at 8 AM; Heritage at 11:30 AM
June 2 - Gospel Music Festival at Avoca Museum from 1 PM - 6 PM
June 3 - July 26 - Summer Reading 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library" at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library
June 4 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 6 PM
June 4, 11, 18, and 25 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM
June 4 - Magic Show: Wes Iseli & Party Magic at Lynchburg Public Library at 6:30 PM
June 5 - Jamerson Library’s Fun & Craft Day in Abbitt Park from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
June 5 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event - Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 3 PM - 5 PM
June 6 - 80th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial at 11 AM
June 6 - Tweens and Teens Art Show Kickoff at Lynchburg Public Library from 12:30 PM - 2 PM
June 6 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal from 3 PM - 5 PM
June 6 - "A Night of Strings and Pianos" at Fort Hill United Methodist Church at 7 PM
June 7-9 - Free Fishing Days in Virginia
June 7 - Nature Zone Visit at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 7 - Reptile Adventures with the Larsen Family at Forest Library at 1 PM and 2 PM
June 7 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at Rustburg Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
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 7-9 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Willy Wonka" at Miller Center - Friday/Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
June 7 - Family Movie Night at Falling Creek Park in Bedford: "TMNT Mutant Mayhem" at 8 PM
June 8 - Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Recycling Event from 8 AM - 12 PM
June 8 - Rustburg Dixie Softball Market at the Diamond from 8 AM - 1 PM
June 8 - Grand Opening Celebration at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 9 AM
June 8 - Kid Created Market at Sweet Sarah's Cookies and Cream from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 8 - The Great Virginia Green Up Fair with Jamerson Library at James River State Park from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 8 - "Meet Us In Concord" with CCPL at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 8 - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center from 11 AM - 4 PM
June 8 - You've Got a Friend Day at Lynchburg City Stadium from 1 PM - 5 PM
June 8 - Tea Party in the Woods at Long Mountain Park from 2 PM - 4 PM
June 8 - Gladys Truck & Tractor Pull - Gates open 3:30 PM; Pulling at 6 PM
June 8 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" - Gates open at 5 PM; movie starts at dusk
June 8 - Rock the Bridge in Lexington from 6 PM - 10 PM
June 9 - Rodeo Roundup with True Grit Rodeo at I Scream You Scream from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
June 9 - Opera on the James Picnic Concert at Point of Honor at 5 PM
June 10 - Adventure Babies at Shreve Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 17 and June 24)
June 10 - Adventure Babies at Long Mountain Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 17 and June 24)
June 10 - Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles at Madison Heights Library at 11 AM
June 10 - Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles at Amherst Library at 1:30 PM
June 11 - Adventure Babies at Timbrook Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 18 and June 25)
June 11 - Adventure Storytimes at Timbrook Park from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (also June 18 and June 25)
June 11 - Adventure Club at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 6-8) at 4:30 PM
June 11-15 - Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival (5 PM - 10 PM Tuesday - Thursday; 5 PM - 11 PM Friday; 1 PM - 11 PM Saturday)
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 12 - Adventure Babies at Timbrook Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 19 and June 26)
June 12 - Summer On the Farm at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 12 - Jamerson Library’s Family Story & Craft Time in Abbitt Park from 11 AM - 12 PM
June 12 - Adventure Storytimes at Abbott-Duncan Recreation Fields - Campbell Co. Public Library from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
June 12 - LEGOs at Madison Heights Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 12 - Journey to the Past: Fossil Expedition at Forest Library from 4 PM - 5:30 PM
June 13 - Adventure Storytimes at Long Island Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 13 - Summer Story Time with Ms. Teresa at Madison Heights Library at 10:30 AM
June 13 - Imagination Paint Class for Pre-Teens at Rustburg Library at 11 AM
June 13 - Adventure Babies at Long Island Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 12 PM - 12:45 PM (also June 27 and July 11)
June 13 - Imagination Paint Class for Teens at Rustburg Library at 1 PM
June 13 - Father's Day Family Baking Night at Miller Center from 6 PM - 8 PM
June 14 - Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
June 14 - Learn to Weave at Amherst Library at 10:30 AM
June 14 - Lynchburg Fire Department Visit at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 14 - Learn to Weave at Madison Heights Library at 2:30 PM
June 14 - Juneteenth: Building on the Promise for Freedom for All in Abbitt Park from 4 PM - 9 PM
June 14-15 - Academy Youth Theatre: Roald Dahl’s Cinderella at Academy Center of the Arts - June 14 at 5 PM and 7:30 PM; June 15 at 11 AM and 1:30 PM
June 14 - Rocking Through the Decades Summer Concert at Second Stage Amherst at 6 PM
June 14 - The Wonders of Camping at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 6 PM - 8 PM
June 15-17 - Batteaux & Banjos at James River State Park - Saturday from 9 AM - 8 PM; Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM; Monday from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - The Launch of the 39th James River Batteau Festival - view batteaux starting at 9 AM; launch at 11 AM
June 15 - 2nd Annual Richard Lindsee Kids Fishing Tournament and Family Fun Day from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 15 - Exhibit Explorers: D-Day Edition from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
June 15 - Family Craft Days at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - Juneteenth: The History of Manumissions at Avoca Museum from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - GLTC Car and Bike Show from 10 AM - 2 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 15 - Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 16 - Father's Day - Here's 10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
June 17 - Adventure Babies at Shreve Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 24)
June 17 - Adventure Babies at Long Mountain Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 24)
June 18 - Adventure Babies at Timbrook Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 25)
June 18 - Summer Story Time with Ms. Teresa at Amherst Library at 10:30 AM
June 18 - Adventure Storytimes at Timbrook Park from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (also June 25)
June 18 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM
June 18 - Parachute Play at Lynchburg Public Library at 6:30 PM
June 19 - Juneteenth
June 19 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Juneteenth at all national parks
June 19 - Adventure Babies at Timbrook Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM (also June 26)
June 20 - Tiny Tabletops at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 3-5) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
June 20 - Adventures in Fishing at Amherst Library at 11 AM
June 20 - Family Movie Event: "Disney's Treasure Planet" at Forest Library at 12 PM
June 20 - Adventures in Fishing at Madison Heights Library at 3 PM
June 20 - No-Bake Challenge at Lynchburg Public Library at 3:30 PM
June 20-23 - "Rent" Presented by Timbre Vocal Studio at Second Stage Amherst at 7 PM
June 20 - Summer Solstice Lantern Sail at Timbrook Library - CCPLS from 8 PM - 9:30 PM
June 20 - Engage Your Brain at Board Game Night! from 5:30 PM - 8 PM
June 21 - Adopt-A-Street - CCPLS at Altavista Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
June 21 - Water Wagon Visits at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 21 - LEGOs at Amherst Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 21 - Relay For Life of Lynchburg at Lynchburg City Stadium from 6 PM - 11 PM
June 22 - Free Play Day at University of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 3 PM
June 22 - "Lion King Kids" at Brookville Middle School at 10 AM and 11:30 AM
June 22 - Public Archaeology Day at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 4 PM
June 22 - 25th Anniversary of James River State Park from 10 AM - 9 PM
June 22 - Family Storytime at the Market at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
June 22 - Trail Scavenger Hunt at Holliday Lake State Park at 11 AM
June 22 - Sandcastle Building Challenge at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 3 PM
June 22 - Once Upon a Time Magic Show at Forest Library at 2 PM
June 22 - Interpreting the Trees at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
June 22 - Juneteenth: Freedom’s Song at Academy Center of the Arts at 7:30 PM
June 23 - Turtle Time at Holliday Lake State Park at 12 PM
June 23 - Punk Rock Flea Market at Apocalypse Ale Works - starts at 1 PM
June 23 - Ask a Ranger at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
June 24 - Adventure Babies at Shreve Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM
June 24 - Adventure Babies at Long Mountain Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM
June 24 - Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music at Forest Library at 1 PM
June 25 - Park and Picnic Day at Appomattox Town Park at 10 AM
June 25 - Adventure Babies at Timbrook Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM
June 25 - Tie-Dye at Amherst Library at 10:30 AM
June 25 - Brainy Board Games at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 6-8) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
June 25 - Adventure Storytimes at Timbrook Park from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
June 25 - Anime Club Plus at Lynchburg Public Library at 4:30 PM
June 25 - 2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg from 6 PM - 9 PM
June 26 - Adventure Babies at Timbrook Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM
June 26 - Summer On the Farm at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 27 - Adventure Storytimes at Long Island Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 27 - Summer Story Time with Ms. Teresa at Madison Heights Library at 10:30 AM
June 27 - River Ridge Kids Club from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
June 27 - Adventure Babies at Long Island Park - Campbell Co. Public Library from 12 PM - 12:45 PM (also July 11)
June 27 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
June 27 - Around the World Family Night at Timbrook Library from 5 PM - 7 PM
June 27 - Make a Friendship Bracelet with Kasandra at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 6 PM
June 27 - The Arts of Neurodiversity from 6 PM - 8 PM
June 27-29 - 1776 The Concert Musical at Poplar Forest at 7:30 PM
June 28 - Smokey Bear Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library at 10:30 AM
June 28 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 6 PM
June 28 - LEGOs: Guided Building at Madison Heights Library at 3 PM
June 28 - FriYay Cheers at Avoca Museum from 5 PM - 9 PM
June 28-29 - Academy Youth Theatre: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. at Academy Center of the Arts - June 28 at 7 PM; June 29 at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 7 PM
June 29 - Last Saturdays at CCPLS - Rustburg Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 29 - Family Craft Days at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
June 29 - First Responders Celebration in Amherst from 4 PM - 10 PM Music begins at 4 PM; Children's activities from 5 PM - 8 PM; Fireworks show at dark
June 29 - Light Up The Lawn Fireworks Show at Ivy Hill Golf Club from 6 PM - 10 PM Music begins at 6 PM; Fireworks show at 10 PM
June 29 - Fireworks and Fire Performers in Appomattox at 8 PM (fireworks at dark)
June 30 - Free Concert by the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra String Quartet at 4 PM
June 30 - Celebrate America at Thomas Road from 5 PM - 10 PM
June 30 - Lovingston 4th of July Parade at 5:30 PM
Summertime Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from May 15 through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM - TEMPORARILY CLOSED EFFECTIVE JUNE 14
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 25 through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) will be CLOSED for the 2024 season due to construction
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Weekends only from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 1-9
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 10 - Aug. 2
LEGO® Club at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 2 PM from June 3 - July 29
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, 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 June 3 - July 15
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from June 3 - July 29
Free Summer Meals at Coolwell Recreation Center and Amherst Elementary School - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM from June 3 through summer
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 5 - Aug. 2 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from June 3 - July 15
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 12 PM - 9 PM from May 27 - Aug. 12
Preschool Summer Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays from June 4 - Aug. 6 from 10 AM - 11 AM
Toddler Adventure Time with Ranger Cassandra at Holliday Lake State Park - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from May 28 - July 16
Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM from June 11 through Aug. 7
$10 Tuesday at FunQuest - Tuesdays from 12 PM - 9 PM from May 28 - Aug. 13
The Market at Second Stage Amherst - Tuesdays from 4 PM - 6 PM from May 21 - Sept. 24
2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg - Tuesdays in June starting at 6:30 PM
Lynchburg Community Market Wednesday Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 9 AM - 1 PM from May 15 - Sept. 25
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from May 29 - July 17
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM OR 1:30 PM from June 5 - July 31
Sun Meals at Madison Heights Library and Amherst Library - Wednesdays from June 5 - Aug. 7 from 11 AM - 12 PM
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 5 - Aug. 2 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Summer Food, Summer Moves at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays from 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM from June 12 - July 31; no program on June 19
Summer Wednesdays and Thursdays at FunQuest - Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM - 9 PM from May 29 - Aug. 15; CLOSED JULY 4
Summer Story Time at Liberty University Jerry Falwell Library - Thursdays at 10 AM from June 6 - July 25
Tuskegee Thursday - $10 Admission at Amazement Square - Thursdays from 10 AM - 5 PM in June and July
Free Summer Meals at Coolwell Recreation Center and Amherst Elementary School - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM from June 3 through summer
Rustburg Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 18 through fall
Four Season Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 4 through Oct. 31
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Weekends at various times
Preschool Summer Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Fridays from June 7 - Aug. 9 from 10 AM - 11 AM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Summer Lunch Program at Lynchburg Public Library - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 5 - Aug. 2 from 11 AM - 1 PM
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
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 6 PM - 10 PM all summer
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 27 - Oct. 26
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from May 4 - Oct. 26
Canoe & Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM (June 1 - Sept. 1)
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Saturdays from 8 PM - 11 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
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