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.
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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.
Monacan Indian Nation 33rd Anniversary Powwow
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from May - August
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Sundays at Amazement Square from 1 PM - 5 PM
2026 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg Tuesdays in June at 6:30 PM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 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
June - Free Fishing Days in Virginia
June - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Timbrook Library
June - Town of Appomattox’s Centennial Celebration at Courtland Festival Park
June - Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
June - Twin J Ranch Family Days
Free Wagon Rides and History Tours at Gross' Orchard - Thursdays starting June
June - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library
June 14 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Flag Day
June - James River Batteau Fest Launch Party at Percival's Island
June - 41st Annual James River Batteau Festival
June - Batteaux & Banjos at James River State Park
June - Make memories with your favorite dad on Father's Day! - 10 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
June - Relay For Life of Lynchburg at Lynchburg City Stadium
June - Summer Solstice Celebration and Lantern Sail at Timbrook Library
June - Sunday Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm
June - LEGO® Club at Forest Library
June 27 - Family Fishing Day at The Sparrow Estate from 10 AM - 2 PM
June - Light Up the Lawn at Ivy Hill Golf Club
June - LED Acrobats and Fireworks in Appomattox
June - Celebrate America at Thomas Road
July 3-5 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Independence Day Weekend
July - "Before the Works" Independence Day Festival at Liberty Lake in Bedford
July 4 - Celebrate Independence Day - Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks in the Lynchburg Area 2026
July 4 - Concord Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast in Concord
July 4 - Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade in Concord
July 3 - First Friday at Vector Space
July 4 - Independence Day at Poplar Forest
July 4 - July 4th Celebration at West Lynchburg Baptist Church
July 4 - All American Festival and Fireworks at Spring Valley Farm in Moneta
July 4 - Lovingston Fireworks at Nelson County Middle/High School
July 4 - Fireworks after Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game
July - Lovingston 4th of July Parade
July - Independence Day Celebration at the Frontier Culture Museum
July - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center
July - Fireworks on the Riverfront at Riverfront Park
July - Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina
July - First Day of School - Bass Elementary School
July - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library
July - National Ice Cream Day BOGO at Kline's Dairy Bar
July - 21 Year Anniversary Celebration at Mister Goodies Timberlake
July - National Ice Cream Day at Outside the Cone
July - National Ice Cream Day at I Scream You Scream
July - National Ice Cream Day at Moo Moo's Ice Cream
July - Appomattox Sunday Cruise-In
July 25 - Christmas in July at Kline's Dairy Bar
July 25 - Christmas in July at Mister Goodies Timberlake
July - Peach Festival at Gross' Orchard
July - Summer Reading Grand Finale Street Fair in Rustburg
July - Day in the Park at Mill Creek Lake Park
July - Sunday Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm
Aug. - Back to School Time: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is August
Aug. 7 - First Friday at Vector Space: Anything’s Possible Night
Aug. 7 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford
Aug. - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center
Aug. - Back to School Bash at Anxious For Nothing
Aug. - National Night Out at Courtland Festival Park
Aug. - Guns N' Hoses Softball Game
Aug. 25 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
Aug. - National Night Out in Altavista
Aug. - National Night Out Block Party at Lynchburg Peacemakers
Aug. - First Day of School - Appomattox County Schools
Aug. - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library
Aug. - Back to School Day at University of Lynchburg
Aug. - Back to School Bash at American Legion Post 16
Aug. - Community Care Expo at Johnson Health Center
Aug. - No Excuse Night at National D-Day Memorial
Aug. - End of Summer Block Party and Movie at Amherst Wolverines Field
Aug. - First Day of School - Campbell County Schools
Aug. - First Day of School - Amherst County Schools
Aug. - First Day of School - Bedford County Schools
Aug. - Altavista Block Party
Aug. - Face the Forest 5k Obstacle Course Race at Poplar Forest
Aug. - First Day of School - Lynchburg City Schools (except Bass Elementary, a year-round school)
Aug. - Bedford Family Carnival at Liberty Lake Park
Aug. - Challenged Sports Exchange and Sims Events Truck and Tractor Pull
Find all of the local summer events each month here:
Lynchburg VA June 2026 Family Friendly Events
Lynchburg VA July 2026 Family Friendly Events
Lynchburg VA August 2026 Family Friendly Events
Any Day Happenings
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM
Take a summer day trip - Lynchburg Summer 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 - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway with Your Family
Plant flowers, vegetables, or fruit in a garden
Take a road trip to a different sprayground - Sprayground and Splash Pad Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond
Join a pool, head to the lake, or go wading in a water hole - Summertime Water Fun: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes
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
Canoe & Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - summer weekends from June 1 - Sept. 1
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 VA Area Summer Camp Guide
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 - Wednesday through Sunday
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
Spend a fun day at The Mingo Coffee & Play
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 2026
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, Timbrook 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
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!
