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.
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.
Stars and Stripes Forever Concert at National D-Day Memorial on May 26
Memorial Day Observance at Monument Terrace on May 29
Memorial Day Observance at National D-Day Memorial on May 29
Hit the trails on National Trails Day on June 3 - Hit the Trails at These Lynchburg Area Hiking Trails
Pop Up Market at New Earth Farm in Amherst on June 3
Monacan Indian Nation 30th Anniversary Powwow on June 3-4
2023 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg - Tuesdays in June
Anniversary of D-Day at the National D-Day Memorial on June 6
Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival - June 13-17
Watch the launch of the James River Batteau Festival at Percival's Island on June 17
Summer Sunset Concert Series at Bedford Area Family YMCA on June 17
Celebrate Father's Day on June 18
Town of Amherst Parade and Celebration on June 24
Celebrate America at Thomas Road Baptist Church on July 2
Celebrate Independence Day at Poplar Forest on July 4
Independence Day Parade in Concord on July 4
Watch fireworks on the 4th of July - Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks in the Lynchburg Area for 2023
Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days - July 14-16
Summer Sunset Concert Series at Bedford Area Family YMCA on July 15
8th Annual Shrimpfest at Randolph College on July 29
National Park Service Fee Free Days for Great American Outdoors Act on Aug. 4
Let's Glow Crazy Night Swim at Miller Park Pool on Aug. 12
Face the Forest 5k Obstacle Course Race at Poplar Forest on Aug. 19
Summer Sunset Concert Series at Bedford Area Family YMCA on Aug. 19
Great Cardboard Boat Race at Miller Park Pool on Aug. 24
Find all of the local summer events each month here:
Lynchburg VA June 2023 Family Friendly Events
Lynchburg VA July 2023 Family Friendly Events
Lynchburg VA August 2023 Family Friendly Events
Any Day Happenings
Get wet at the Sprayground at Riverside Park - Daily from 10 AM - 7 PM
Play in the Altavista Splash Pad at English Park - Daily from 10 AM - 7 PM
Run through the Spray Fountain at Riverfront Park - Daily from 10 AM - 7 PM starting June 10
Take a summer day trip - Lynchburg Summer 2023 Family Day Trips, Weekend & Vacation Trips
Family Craft Days at Lynchburg Public Library - various dates in June, July, and August
Play Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf on Friday and Saturday nights
Spend the day at Miller Park Pool - Weekends through June 11; Daily starting June 12
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway with Your Family
Plant flowers, vegetables, or fruit in a garden
Enjoy a free outdoor movie or inexpensive indoor summer movie - Lynchburg Summer Movies: Regal Summer Movie Express and Outdoor Movies
Go to a Lynchburg Hillcats home game - various dates throughout the summer
Rent a canoe or kayak at Ivy Creek Park - summer weekends
Visit the Nature Zone at Miller Center - 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
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
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 2023
Go hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Hiking Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Host a neighborhood cookout
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
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
Play disc golf at Peaks View Park, Sandusky Park, or New London Tech Trails
Take a hike at Crabtree Falls - Summer Day Tripping: Hiking Crabtree Falls
Enjoy a family or neighborhood game of kickball
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
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
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!
