Ring in 2026 in the Lynchburg area with these events! Some are family-friendly, some for adults only, some are local, and others involve driving to a nearby destination. But all will help you say goodbye to 2025 and ring in 2026 in style!
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Looking for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day family-friendly events? Check out these events in the Lynchburg area:
Lynchburg Area New Year's Eve Family-Friendly Events
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Fun Run at E.C. Glass at 8 AM
Dec. 31 - New Year's at Noon at Amazement Square from 10 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 31 - Noon Year's Eve at Get Air Lynchburg from 11 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Kids Countdown at FunQuest from 12 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 31 - Nearly New Year's Eve Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 5 PM (also 6 PM - 8:30 PM)
Dec. 31 - Nearly New Year's Eve Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Party at Long Mountain Grill from 6 PM - 12:30 AM (21+ after 9 PM unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian)
Dec. 31 - Lily Stargazer Live at Big Lick at 6:30 PM
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Party at Grinnin' Bear Tavern starting at 7 PM
Dec. 31 - Ronnie Roberts New Years Eve at New London Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 12:30 AM
Dec. 31 - New Years Emo at Super Rad Arcade from 8 PM - 2 AM
Dec. 31 - Karlee Raye's Rockin NYE Party at Apocalypse Ale Works from 9 PM - 12 AM
Celebrating at home? Here's our best tips for ringing in the new year at home with the family:
How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year's Eve Celebration Kids Will Love - New Year's Eve parties don't have to be big productions for kids to love them!
New Year's Eve Adult Events
***If drinking, please drink responsibly and plan to have a designated driver or stay overnight***
Dec. 31 - 2026 Downtown Countdown at The Glass House from 7 PM - 1 AM *adult event
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve at Trailhead from 8 PM - 12 AM *adult event
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Party at Hill City Pub from 10:30 PM - 12 AM *adult event
Lynchburg Area New Year's Day Family-Friendly Events
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Fun Run at Riverside Park at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Holliday Lake State Park: Northridge Overlook Hike at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Natural Bridge State Park at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - GLOC FROTY (First Ride of the Year) at Snowflex - Skills clinic at 10 AM; Ride at 11 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Holliday Lake State Park: Lakeshore Trail Hike at 11 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hikes at High Bridge Trail State Park at 11 AM (3 options)
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Brunch at Apocalypse Ale Works from 11 AM - 2 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at James River State Park at 12 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 1:30 PM
Jan. 1 - New Years Day Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Skate at AJ Skateworld from 1:30 PM - 4 PM
You'll find additional Roanoke area events on the Roanoke Macaroni Kid website.
The list is updated as information is received about local family-friendly events. To add your organization’s public New Year's Eve event to the list, message us at our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Facebook page or click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many of the local festival on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
Many people make New Year's resolutions including living healthier, eating better, spending more time with loved ones, and other ways to improve themselves. If your resolutions include enjoying more family time outdoors, then start 2026 on the right foot while making memories as you Welcome 2026 with a Virginia State Park First Day Hike.
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