School is out for the summer in late May and early June 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 2025 - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
June 2025 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 27 - June 1 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
May 31 - June 1 - Monacan Indian Nation 32nd Anniversary Powwow from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 1 - Gospel Music Festival at Avoca Museum from 2 PM - 5 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM; performances from 2 PM - 5 PM)
June 2-5 - Faithcraft Fam Jam at Tree of Life Ministries at 7 PM
June 3 - 2025 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM
June 4 - Amazement Square's Summer Spectacular from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 4 - Jamerson Library’s Fun & Craft Day in Abbitt Park from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
June 5 - Toddler Time Under the Stars at Get Air Lynchburg - first Thursday each month from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 5 - Amazement Square's Summer Spectacular from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 5 - Last Day of School for Lynchburg City Schools - early dismissal
June 5 - Pierce Street Farmers Market from 4 PM - 7 PM
June 5 - craveABLEs Theme Thursday: Frozen Day from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
June 6-8 - Free Fishing Days in Virginia - Read more about Free Fishing Days in Virginia
June 6 - 81st Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial at 11 AM
June 6 - Amazement Square's Summer Spectacular from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 6 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 6 PM
June 6 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 6 - First Fridays at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 6 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 6 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford at 6 PM
June 6 - Fridays in the Park at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
June 6 - "Jurassic Park" at 29 Drive-In at I Scream You Scream - gate opens at 7:30 PM; movie at dusk
June 6 - "Despicable Me 4" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 7 - American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® - all day
June 7 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 7 AM - 12 PM
June 7 - Greenview’s Spring Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM
June 7 - Summer Sports Slam at Timbrook Library from 9 AM - 1 PM
June 7 - Altavista Area YMCA Family Fun Day, 5K, and 1 Mile Run at English Park - 5K at 9 AM; 1 Mile Run at 10:30 AM; Family Fun Day 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
June 7 - First Saturdays in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 7 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 7 - Color Our World: Summer Reading Program at Madison Heights Library from 10 AM - 12:30 PM
June 7 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
June 7 - Saturday Matinee presents "The Monuments Men" at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
June 7 - Town of Appomattox’s Centennial Celebration at Courtland Festival Park from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 7 - "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 8 - Graduation for Lynchburg City Schools - HHS at 2 PM; ECG at 6 PM
June 9 - LEGOs Free Build at Amherst Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 9 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at Rustburg Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
June 10-11: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Sing 2 AND SMX25: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
June 10-14 - Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival - Tuesday - Thursday from 5-10 PM; Friday from 5-11 PM; Saturday from 1-11 PM
June 10 - Storytime at Timbrook Library at 1 PM (also June 24 and July 8)
June 10 - 2025 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM
June 10 - Magic Show: Wes Iseli at Lynchburg Public Library at 6:30 PM
June 10-15 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
June 11 - book + art at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 11 - STEAM Library Makers Program with Amazement Square at Madison Heights Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 11 - Batteau Experience Ride at Riveredge Park - Ages 50+ from 10 AM –1 PM (advance registration); All Ages from 2 PM – 6 PM (first come, first served)
June 11 - Twin J Ranch Family Days from 11 AM - 3 PM
June 12 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 12 - Free Wagon Rides and History Tours at Gross' Orchard at 10:45 AM and 11:45 AM
June 12 - Tweens and Teens Art Show Kickoff at Lynchburg Public Library from 12:30 PM - 2 PM
June 12 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night: Color Our World at Forest Library from 5 PM - 9 PM
June 12 - craveABLEs Theme Thursday: Beach Day from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
June 13 - Uncle Ty-Rone: The Kids' Comedian at Madison Heights Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 13 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
June 13 - Uncle Ty-Rone: The Kids' Comedian at Amherst Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 13 - James River Batteau Fest Launch Party at Percival's Island from 6:30 PM - 10 PM
June 13 - "The Karate Kid" at 29 Drive-In at I Scream You Scream at 8:45 PM (gates open at 7:45 PM; movie at dark)
June 13 - Movie Night: "A Goofy Movie" at The BackYard Forest VA at 9 PM
June 14-21 - Lynchburg Restaurant Week 2025 at various local restaurants
June 14 - 40th Annual James River Batteau Festival from 9 AM - 1 PM (launch at 10:30 AM)
June 14 - Drive Electric Lynchburg at Earth Right Mid-Atlantic from 10 AM - 1 PM
June 14 - Youth Fishing Day and Family Fun Day at The Sparrow Estate from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 14 - Amazement Square's Father's Day Special from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 14-15 - Batteaux & Banjos at James River State Park - June 14 from 10 AM - 8 PM; June 15 from 8 AM - 4 PM
June 14 - Storytime at Timbrook Library at 10:30 AM
June 14 - Kuumba Dance Workshop at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 11 AM
June 14 - "Meet Us In Concord" with CCPL at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 14 - Super Dads & Sidekicks at River Ridge Mall from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 14 - Cruise In at I Scream You Scream from 4 PM - 7 PM
June 14 - "Love Hurts" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 15 - Father's Day - Here's 10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
June 15 - Father's Day Celebration at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM
June 15 - John Lowe Organ Recital at Court Street United Methodist Church at 4 PM
June 17-18: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Trolls Band Together AND SMX25: IF at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
June 17 - Lost Art Escape Room at Rustburg Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
June 17 - 2025 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM
June 18 - Ukulele Ditties for Kiddies at Madison Heights Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 18 - DIY Flower Pot Design from 11 AM - 12 PM
June 18 - Family Movie Day: "Tangled" at Forest Library at 12 PM
June 19 - Juneteenth
June 19 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Juneteenth
June 19 - Chain Pull Painting at Staunton River Memorial Library from 11 AM - 12 PM
June 19 - Musical Theatre Collaborative Showcase at Commerce Street Theater at 7 PM
June 20 - Play All Day VA at Lynchburg Parks - various activities at parks throughout Virginia
June 20 - Movie Day: "Five Nights at Freddy's" at Forest Library at 2 PM
June 20 - Summer Solstice Stargazing and Campout at Claytor Nature Center from 3 PM - 10:30 PM (overnight campers leave June 21 at 11 AM)
June 20 - Relay For Life of Lynchburg at Lynchburg City Stadium from 6:30 PM - 11 PM
June 20 - Summer Solstice Celebration and Lantern Sail at Timbrook Library from 8 PM - 9:30 PM
June 20 - "Trolls Band Together" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 21 - Summer Festival at Forest Recreation Center from 9 AM - 5 PM
June 21 - Neighborhood Block Party at Church of the Good Shepherd from 11 AM - 3 PM
June 21 - Rhythm of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration at Academy Center of the Arts at 7:30 PM
June 21 - "Flight Risk" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 22 - Final Worship Service at Court Street United Methodist Church from 9:30 AM - 11 AM
June 22 - Sunday Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 12 PM - 5 PM
June 23 - Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music from 1 PM - 2 PM
June 24-25: Summer Movie Express SMX25: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 AND SMX25: The Bad Guys at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
June 24 - Time Travel Escape Room at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
June 24 - Storytime at Timbrook Library at 1 PM (also July 8)
June 24 - 2025 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM
June 25 - LEGOs Free Build at Madison Heights Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
June 26 - Music and Movement with Miss Casey at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 26 - Read to a Dog at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 26 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
June 27 - Art Drop-In Program at Amherst Library from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
June 27 - Something Unexpected at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
June 27-28 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents: "Beetlejuice JR." at Academy Center of the Arts - June 27 at 7 PM; June 28 at 11 AM and 3 PM
June 27 - Hanging Yarn Art in Altavista from 1 PM - 2 PM
June 27 - "Migration" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 28 - Last Saturdays at Rustburg Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 28 - Juneteenth at Red Hill at 11 AM
June 28 - Youth Role Playing Game Club at Forest Library (Ages 8-11) from 1 PM - 2:30 PM
June 28 - Youth Role Playing Game Club at Forest Library (Ages 8-11) - 2nd Session from 3 PM - 4:30 PM
June 28 - Light Up the Lawn at Ivy Hill Golf Club from 5 PM - 9:30 PM (fireworks at 9:15 PM)
June 28 - LED Acrobats and Fireworks in Appomattox from 6 PM - 9:45 PM
June 28 - "Fight or Flight" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 29 - Celebrate America at Thomas Road from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
June 30 - July 3 - Bedrock Church's Sports Camp at Coolwell Recreation Center from 9 AM - 12 PM
Summertime Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM - Currently closed for maintenance
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 24 through Sept. 1 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from Memorial Day through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM - Currently closed for maintenance
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Weekends only from May 26 - June 8; daily from June 9 - Aug. 1, and open weekends only from Aug. 2 - Sept. 1
Summer WonderCamp at Amazement Square - June 2 - Aug. 8 (Monday through Friday) each week (no camps July 4 week)
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 9 - Aug. 1
Tot Time at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Free Summer Meals at Campbell County School Locations - June 9 - June 26 (some through July 25) - Closed on noted dates
Free Summer Meals at Amherst County Locations - Mondays and Thursdays in June and July (times vary by location)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 10 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM through Dec. 29
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM through Dec. 29
Storytime at Rustburg Library - Mondays at 11:30 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista - Mondays at 1 PM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 – July 8 (no class on June 17 or July 1)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from May 27 through July 15
Summer Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - June 10 - 24; July 1 - 29 (no class on July 8)
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM through June 3
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class on July 2)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from June 11 - July 9 (no class on July 2)
Tot Time at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Summer Story Time at Liberty University Jerry Falwell Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 11 AM from June 19 - July 31
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Summer Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM - June 12 - 24; July 1 - 29 (no class on June 19)
Free Wagon Rides and History Tours at Gross' Orchard - Thursdays at 10:45 AM and 11:45 AM
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal - Thursdays at 11 AM from June 12 - July 10 (no class on July 3)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 13 - July 11 (no class on July 4)
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 6 PM - 10 PM
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays (and Saturdays) from 8 PM - 10 PM
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays (and Sundays) from May 31 - Aug. 31 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - (Saturdays and) Sundays from May 31 - Aug. 31 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Chess Program at Madison Heights Library - Saturdays in June from 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
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