Get a jump on summer fun with the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Summer Bucket List. From summer camps to local places to visit, you'll find lots of ways to find your summer family fun on our website.
Find out what's happening around town all summer with our event calendar. Follow us on Facebook for advance notice on local events, specials at local family-friendly businesses, and more.
You'll find links to all of our summer articles here: Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2024
Summer Events to Enjoy
***These are some of the best local summer events. See our event calendar for details and times for each event and to find many additional events.
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from May 27 - Aug. 12
Summer On the Farm at Lottie J Farm - every other Wednesday from May 29 - Aug. 7
LEGO® Club at Forest Library on May 30
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays all summer
Hit the trails on National Trails Day on June 1 - Hit the Trails at These Lynchburg Area Hiking Trails
Monacan Indian Nation 31st Anniversary Powwow on June 1-2
Celebrating the James Event at Riveredge Park on June 1
2024 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg - Tuesdays in June
80th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial on June 6
Free Fishing Days in Virginia on June 7-9
Family Movie Night at Falling Creek Park in Bedford: "TMNT Mutant Mayhem" on June 7
Grand Opening Celebration at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch on June 8
Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 11 through Aug. 7
Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival from June 11-15
Juneteenth: Building on the Promise for Freedom for All in Abbitt Park on June 14
Rocking Through the Decades Summer Concert at Second Stage Amherst on June 14
The Launch of the 39th James River Batteau Festival on June 15
Celebrate Father's Day on June 16 - Here's 10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
Celebrate Juneteenth on June 19
National Park Service Fee Free Days - Juneteenth on June 19
Family Movie Event: "Disney's Treasure Planet" at Forest Library on June 20
Summer Solstice Lantern Sail at Timbrook Library - CCPLS on June 20
Relay For Life of Lynchburg at Lynchburg City Stadium on June 21
Free Play Day at University of Lynchburg on June 22
25th Anniversary of James River State Park on June 22
Juneteenth: Freedom’s Song at Academy Center of the Arts on June 22
LEGO® Club at Forest Library on June 27
Town of Amherst Parade and Celebration on June 29
Fireworks and Fire Performers in Appomattox on June 29
Celebrate America at Thomas Road on June 30
"Before the Works" Independence Day Festival at Liberty Lake in Bedford on July 3
Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade in Concord on July 4
Independence Day at Poplar Forest on July 4
Watch fireworks on the 4th of July - Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks in the Lynchburg Area 2024
Fireworks on the Riverfront at Riverfront Park on July 5
"Trolls Band Together" at Riverfront Park on July 12
Rocking Through the Decades Summer Concert at Second Stage Amherst on July 12
Family Movie Night at Falling Creek Park in Bedford: "Trolls Band Together" on July 12
"Wonka" at Riverfront Park on July 19
LEGO® Club at Forest Library on July 25
Ice Cream Social - Summer Reading Finale at Lynchburg Public Library on July 30
"Jumanji" at Riverfront Park on Aug. 2
National Park Service Fee Free Days for Great American Outdoors Act on Aug. 4
Rocking Through the Decades Summer Concert at Second Stage Amherst on Aug. 9
"The Goonies" at Riverfront Park on Aug. 9
"Sing 2" at Riverfront Park on Aug. 16
Face the Forest 5k Obstacle Course Race at Poplar Forest on Aug. 17
Bedford County Fair from Aug. 23-25
LEGO® Club at Forest Library on Aug. 29
"Barbie" at Riverfront Park on Aug. 30
Find all of the local summer events each month here:
Lynchburg VA June 2024 Family Friendly Events
Lynchburg VA July 2024 Family Friendly Events
Lynchburg VA August 2024 Family Friendly Events - IN PROGRESS!
Any Day Happenings
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from May 15 through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 25 through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Take a summer day trip - Lynchburg Summer 2024 Family Day Trips, Weekend & Vacation Trips
Storytimes and events at area public libraries - Summer Reading, Chores, and Lynchburg Area Libraries
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf on Friday and Saturday nights
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Weekends through June 9; Daily from June 10 - Aug. 2
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway with Your Family
Plant flowers, vegetables, or fruit in a garden
Join a pool, head to the lake, or go wading in a water hole - Summertime Water Fun 2024: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes
Enjoy a free outdoor movie or inexpensive indoor summer movie - Lynchburg Summer Movies 2024: Summer Movie Express and Outdoor Movies
Go to a Lynchburg Hillcats home game - various dates throughout the summer
Canoe & Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - summer weekends from June 1 - Sept. 1
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Go out for ice cream or frozen treats - Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats in the Lynchburg Area
Visit the Anne Spencer Garden
Sign your children up for summer camp - Lynchburg Macaroni KID Summer Camp Guide 2024
Visit the Super Rad Arcade Bar downtown and enjoy unlimited video game play for a reasonable price
Go splashing in a local water hole - 5 Water Holes in the Lynchburg Area for Kids to Splash In!
Have a dress-up day at home
Spend the day at the park - Lynchburg Virginia Area Parks Guide
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Plan a craft day with friends
Visit Old City Cemetery - be sure to swing on the big swing
Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month in July
Ride bikes together - 10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes
Visit the public library in Lynchburg or one of the surrounding counties
Plan a picnic for National Picnic Month in July - 10 Family Picnic Sites in Lynchburg and Central Virginia
Feed the fish at Bridgewater Marina at Smith Mountain Lake
Play old fashioned backyard games - 5 Backyard Games To Play With Your Kids
Cool down with indoor fun - Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun
Start a summer journal
Enjoy outdoor fun at a Virginia State Park - 10 Reasons to Enjoy a Virginia State Park Staycation in 2024
Go hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Hiking Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Host a neighborhood cookout - Plan a Red, White and Blue Party for the 4th of July and Local Events
Hit the beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park - Summer Day Tripping: Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Spend the day at Riveredge Park in Madison Heights - Visit Riveredge Park in Madison Heights
Go camping at a campground or in your backyard - Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide
Take a day trip to Holliday Lake State Park - Summer Day Tripping: Holliday Lake State Park
Play inside at Kids Cove at Thomas Road Baptist Church
Spend the day at the pool at Splash Valley Water Park in Roanoke - Summer Day Tripping: Escape to Splash Valley
Bike or hike at Percival's Island - Lynchburg Staycation: 10 Things to Do at Percival's Island
Take a walk on Rivermont Avenue - 25 Places in the Lynchburg Area to Walk or Hike
Bake cookies or brownies together
Ride bikes at the pump track at Peaks View Park
Teach your kids to jump rope
Jump at Get Air Lynchburg
Plan a family photo shoot day - 25 Amazing Family Photo Shoot Locations in Lynchburg and Central VA
Ride bikes on Blackwater Creek Bikeway
Take a trip to the Peaks of Otter - Take a Hike at the Peaks of Otter
Ski, snowboard, or snow tube at SnowFlex
Play board or card games together - Family Traditions: 13 Classic Games for Family Game Night
Play disc golf at Peaks View Park, Sandusky Park, New London Tech Trails, Independence Park, or Falling Creek Park in Bedford
Take a hike at Crabtree Falls - Summer Day Tripping: Hiking Crabtree Falls
Enjoy a family or neighborhood game of kickball or another family outdoor game - Summer Throwback: "Classic" Outdoor Games
Go skating at FunQuest
Play at the playground at one of the area elementary schools - Find Your Family Fun® at Lynchburg VA School Playgrounds
Take a road trip to Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Summer Day Tripping: Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Blow bubbles together
Hike Indian Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Hiking Indian Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Enjoy a day of fun at Putt-Putt
Draw with sidewalk chalk
Hike the Alpine Trail at Riverside Park - Hit the Trails: Alpine Trail at Riverside Park
Walk on the Bluffwalk
Play at Bounce About at River Ridge Mall
Go bowling together
Play mini golf at Tiny Town Golf
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Summertime is for family fun, so make plans now to enjoy your family's best summer ever!
