Christmas 2023 is on the way and Lynchburg Macaroni Kid is here to help!
From crafts, treats and gift ideas to local parades, holiday lights, Santa and other character sightings, holiday photo shoot locations, and holiday events, you'll find it all here in Lynchburg Macaroni Kid 2023 Christmas Holiday Guide. Click on each link below to find holiday fun with Macaroni Kid.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays in Central Virginia!
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Local Holiday Events by Category
Holiday Shopping Events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia for 2023 - Craft Shows, Vendor Events, Open Houses and More
Christmas Holiday Parades for 2023 in Lynchburg and Central Virginia - Everyone loves a parade, especially kids!
Visit with Santa 2023 in Lynchburg and Central Virginia - Sponsored by Danielle Kramer, Realtor with Keller Williams Lynchburg - Find out where to visit with Santa in the Lynchburg area!
Lynchburg Christmas Lights and Area Holiday Tree Lightings for 2023 - Updated frequently!
25 Lynchburg Area Holiday Photo Shoot Locations - Take your photos in these great locations!
Live Christmas Tree Locations in Lynchburg and Central Virginia - Bring the scent of Christmas to your home with a live Christmas tree!
Local Shopping in Lynchburg and Central Virginia - Sponsored by Bedford Area Welcome Center
Give the Gift of LOCAL Family Fun for the Holidays in 2023 - Sponsored by FunQuest Family Entertainment Center
Lynchburg Area Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services - Celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at a Lynchburg Area Church - a work in progress
Local Holiday Happenings by Date
Lynchburg Area November 2023 Family Fun, Festivals, and Shopping - Holiday events and more!
Lynchburg Area Holiday and Christmas Events for December 2023 - Events added every week! (We also separate by week - coming soon!)
Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for December 1-7, 2023 - The FIRST of our December weekly event guides!
Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for December 8-14, 2023 - The SECOND of our December weekly event guides!
Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for December 15-21, 2023 - The THIRD of our December weekly event guides!
Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for December 22-31, 2023 - Our final December weekly+ event guide!
Helping Others, Local Holiday Experience Gifts and Getaways
Give the Gift of LOCAL Family Fun for the Holidays in 2023 - Sponsored by FunQuest Family Entertainment Center
Enjoy a Winter Family Getaway Near Lynchburg or Hit the Road - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this winter!
Teach Kids to Help Others: Eight Local Organizations to Support - Reach Out to These Local Organizations
Hanukkah
8 Ways To Celebrate Hanukkah - Hanukkah is observed Dec. 7-15 in 2023
Four Families, One Festival: Celebrating Hanukkah Traditions - Four families share their family's favorite Hanukkah traditions, from latkes to Adam Sandler
Holiday Photo Shoot Locations
25 Lynchburg Area Holiday Photo Shoot Locations - Take your photos in these great locations!
Special Needs Families and the Holidays
Why the Holidays Can Be Difficult for Special Needs Families
Lynchburg Area Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services
Celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at a Lynchburg Area Church
More Chanukah / Hanukkah
6 Books About Hanukkah For Kids
Family Traditions: Making Our Own Hanukkah Candles
These Sweet Potato Latkes are a Hanukkah Favorite
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa With Kids: Celebrating This Family Holiday in 2023 - Kwanzaa takes place Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Helping Others at Christmas
Teaching Kids to Help Others: Local Organizations to Help for the Holidays
Creating a Family Giving Tradition
How To Do a Reverse Advent Calendar
Clear That Clutter With a Pre-Holiday Toy Clean Out
Christmas Movies
18 Watch-at-Home Classic Christmas Movies
Printable Personalized Letters from Santa and the Kindness Elf
The Magic of Santa: Get a Free Personalized Letter For Your Child
Holiday Fun with Purpose: The Kindness Elf (Free Printable!)
Keeping in Touch with Far Away Family for the Holidays
10 Ways to Connect with Far Away Family and Friends for the Holidays
Holiday Crafts
How To Make Pinecone Christmas Trees
Make Easy Foam Ornaments for a Show-Stopping Christmas Tree
How To Make These Adorable Santa Gnome Ornaments
Spruce up Holiday Gift Bags with These DIY Curly Ribbon Tags
This 'Gingerbread' Contest an Affordable and Fun Family Tradition
Easy-to-Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Play Dough
A Simple Snowman Craft Your Kids Can Make
Create a Life-Sized Gingerbread House
Rudolph Candy Canes Make a Sweet Stocking Stuffer
Festive Ornament Crafts to Make with the Kids!
Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments
Sparkly Cinnamon Spice Heart Ornaments
Twist Up Yarn Twizzles for Holiday Decorating
Deck the Halls with Handmade Ornaments
Holiday Foods
15 Tips for Holiday Baking with Kids and 4 Easy Recipes
How To Keep From Overindulging This Holiday Season
10 Steps to Cooking the Perfect Turkey
Three Easy Holiday Side Dishes
Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Party Eats: Slow-Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs a Holiday Favorite
Oh, Deer! How To Make These Adorable Reindeer Cupcakes
Holiday Gift Giving Ideas
65 Non-Candy Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages
Give the Gift of LOCAL Family Fun for the Holidays
Enjoy a Winter Family Getaway Near Lynchburg or Hit the Road
12 Budget-Friendly Holiday Ideas For Your Family
A Family Holiday Tradition: Christmas Countdown Books
10 Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season
10 Nostalgic Stocking Stuffer Ideas from the 90’s
10 Prompts to Help Your Child Build a Wish List
5 Gift Ideas For A Special Needs Child, Created By One!
Easy-to-Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Play Dough
Making Holiday Memories and More Holiday Fun
12 Ways To Make Holiday Memories ... Without Spending a Lot of Money
12 Tips to Celebrate Baby's First Christmas
Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
12 Christmas Traditions to Start This Year
A Guide to Hosting Holiday House Guests
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
How to Get Your Kids Excited About a Pre-Holiday Toy Clean Out
10 Holiday Traditions To Start With Your Teen
New Year's Eve Family Fun
How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year's Eve Celebration Kids Will Love
New Year's Day Virginia State Parks First Day Hikes
Welcome 2024 with a First Day Hike at a Virginia State Park
Do you have an event to add to our listings? Visit our website and choose the Submit Event option. As always, you'll find lots of family-friendly events on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events. Happy Holidays from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid helps you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays in Central Virginia!
