Fall festival season in Central Virginia starts in early September and continues into November. Many of the area's favorite fall festivals have taken place for 20 years or more. In addition, most the area's pumpkin patches and corn mazes begin fall operations in September.
There may be changes to some of these events, so check with the venue as the dates draw near.
Here are the top September festivals and fun events for your family to check out. Some of the festivals have multiple dates. More festivals and fun events will be added as dates are received. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this fall in Central Virginia!
We add events as we receive information, so check back for updates!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes - SOME NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2023
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- (2023 hours: Sept. 16 - Nov. 4; Sept: SAT from 10 AM - 6 PM starting Sept. 16; SUN from 11 AM - 6 PM; Oct: WED from 4 PM - 8:30 PM; SAT from 10 AM - 6 PM; SUN from 11 AM - 6 PM; Nov. 4 10 AM - 5 PM), Blue Ridge CLOSED SEPT. 23 DUE TO WEATHER - Sept. 24 undecided
Lottie J Farm -- (2023 hours: Sept. 9 - Oct. 28; Saturdays only from 10 AM to 4 PM), Bedford Sept. 23 Canceled DUE TO WEATHER
Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- (2023 hours: Sept. 23 - Oct. 28; Nov. 4; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; Tuesday - Thursday in October from 4 PM - 7 PM; Nov. 4 from 10 AM - 7 PM), Rustburg OPENING DATE CHANGED TO SEPT. 29 due to weather
Jeter Farm Fall Festival -- (2023 hours: Sat/Sun only Sept. 30 - Oct. 29: SAT from 9 AM - 6 PM; SUN from 12 PM - 6 PM), Roanoke
Dark Leaf Farms -- (2023 hours: Sept. 30 through Halloween; Friday through Sunday: Fridays from 4 PM - 6 PM; Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM), Concord
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- (2023 hours: Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 23 through Oct. 1; Friday through Sunday from Oct. 6 through Nov. 5 - from 11 AM - 6 PM on all dates), at Blue Toad Hard Cider, Roseland CLOSED SEPT. 23 DUE TO WEATHER - Sept. 24 undecided
*Smith's Pumpkin Patch -- (2023 hours: Monday - Thursday 3 PM - 8 PM; Friday - Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM; Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31), Lynchburg
The events listed below are only a small sampling of the weekend events taking place during the month of September. You'll find a variety of weekday events on our calendar to help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer!
These events were chosen because they are free, inexpensive, or are unique events we feel many families will enjoy. If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
September Fall Festivals and Fun
Sept. 1-4 - Labor Day Weekend Events
Sept. 1 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept 1 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 1 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 1 - First Fridays at Riverviews Artspace from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 1 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 2 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 2-3 - Labor Day Celebration at the Frontier Culture Museum from 9 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 2 - Flame Thrower Day at AAF Tank Museum from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 2 - Sedalia Country Fair and Gathering at Sedalia Center from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 2-11 - Poppy Peace Garden Display at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 5 PM daily
Sept. 2 - Roanoke Labor Day Parade in Downtown Roanoke at 12 PM
Sept. 2 - 12th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest at Rebec Vineyards from 12 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 4 - 52nd Annual Labor Day Parade and Festival in Buena Vista from 8 AM - 9:30 PM (parade at 9:30 AM)
Sept. 4 - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 4 - Labor Day Cheap Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Sept. 8-10 Weekend Events
Sept. 5-10 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
Sept. 8 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 8-9 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Once Upon A Mattress" at Miller Center at 8 PM (also Sept. 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 8 PM; Sept. 17 at 3 PM)
Sept. 9-23 - Field of Honor 2023 at Automated Conveyor Systems
Sept. 9 - Rustburg Dixie Softball Market at the Diamond from 8 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 9 - Beauty and the Beast Lynchburg - start between 9 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 9 - Wheels on The James Bike Ride at Percival’s Island from 10 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 9 - 44th Annual Day In the Park at Miller Park from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 9 - 50th Annual Lynchburg Art Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM (rain date Sept. 10)
Sept. 9 - Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM (Saturdays from Sept. 9 - Oct. 28)
Sept. 9-10 - Sunflower Festival at Beaver Dam Farm from 10 AM - 5 PM (also Sept. 16-17)
Sept. 9 - 50th Anniversary Tent Sale at Western Ways from 10 AM - 8 PM
Sept. 9 - Roanoke Taco Fest at Elmwood Park from 11 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 9 - Annual Harvest Festival at Avoca Museum from 12 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 9 - Paws in the Pool at Miller Park Pool at 12 PM
Sept. 9 - Amherst County Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Car Show from 1 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 9 - Summer Sunset Concert Series at the Bedford YMCA from 4 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 9 - Stargazing at Poplar Forest at 7:30 PM
Sept. 10 - National Grandparents Day all day - 20 Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day in Lynchburg
Sept. 10 - Forest Fall Festival at Nanny's Prims and Decor from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 10 - Dr. Johnson's Free Tennis Day for Kids and Families at Riverside Park from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sept. 10 - Field of Honor 2023 Opening Ceremony at 4 PM
Sept. 15-17 Weekend Events
Sept. 9-23 - Field of Honor 2023 at Automated Conveyor Systems
Sept. 15 - Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest at 11 AM
Sept. 15 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 15-16 - LU Auto Show at River Ridge Mall - Sept. 15 from 4 PM - 7 PM; Sept. 16 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Sept. 15 - Chick-fil-A Timberlake Classic Cruise In from 4 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 15 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 15-17 - Rosh Hashanah is celebrated from sunset on Sept. 15 through sunset on Sept. 17 - Enjoy this Jewish Apple Cake for Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 15-17 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Once Upon A Mattress" at Miller Center - Sept. 15-16 at 8 PM; Sept. 17 at 3 PM (also Sept. 22 and 23 at 8 PM)
Sept. 16 - Lynchburg Police Cops N’ Bobbers at Ivy Creek Park from 8 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 16-17 - Pick-Your-Own Apples at Seamans' Orchards - Sept. 16 from 9 AM - 4 PM; Sept. 17 from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 16 - Lowe's Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Home Team Football Player Card Holder - Lynchburg from 10 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 16 - Lowe's Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Home Team Football Player Card Holder - Madison Heights from 10 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 16 - Community Care Day at Diamond Hill Neighborhood Center from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 16 - Touch-A-Truck Lynchburg at Sims Farm from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 16-17 - Sunflower Festival at Beaver Dam Farm from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 16 - Gumbo Fest at Merredith's Restaurant from 12 PM - ??
Sept. 16 - Plant Swap and Give at Timbrook Park at 1 PM
Sept. 16 - National Gymnastics Day at Dynamic Gymnastics from 1 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 16 - Summer Sunset Concert Series at the Bedford YMCA from 4 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 16 - HopeDriven Street Dreams Car Show in Bedford from 5 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 16 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Heritage Idol" at Heritage High School at 7 PM
Sept. 22-24 Weekend Events
Sept. 9-22 - Field of Honor 2023 at Automated Conveyor Systems CLOSING DATE CHANGED TO SEPT. 22 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. PLEASE PICK UP FLAGS ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 FROM 11 AM - 7 PM IF POSSIBLE
Sept. 22 - Adopt-A-Street at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 3 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 22 - Share-A-Bear-A-Thon at Mister Goodies from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 22 - The Mighty Paw Patrol Pawty at FunQuest from 5 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 22 - Movie Screening in the Park: "A River Called Home" at 7 PM
Sept. 22 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 22 - Movie Night: "The Super Mario Bros Movie" at The BackYard Forest VA at 8 PM MOVED TO SEPT. 22 DUE TO WEATHER
Sept. 22-23 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Once Upon A Mattress" at Miller Center at 8 PM (also Sept. 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 PM; Sept. 17 at 3 PM)
Sept. 23 - First Day of Fall - Check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Fall Family Fun Bucket List
Sept. 23 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - National Public Lands Day
Sept. 23 - Tomahawk Elementary School Fun Run at 9 AM POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER TO SEPT. 29
Sept. 23 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest (Meet Bluey) from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 23 - Touch-A-Truck at Green Hill Park in Roanoke from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 23 - $5 Pumpkin Patch Craft at Board & Brush from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 23-24 - Rail Days at Danville Science Center - Sept. 23 from 10 AM - 5 PM; Sept. 24 from 11 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 23 - Centerfest in Bedford from 10 AM - 6 PM - POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - to be rescheduled
Sept. 23 - 14th Annual Lynchburg Beer, Wine and Cider Festival from 12 PM - 7 PM - RESCHEDULED to Oct. 8 due to weather
Sept. 23 - Farm Tour at Maranatha Farms from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sept. 23 - Movie Night: "The Super Mario Bros Movie" at The BackYard Forest VA at 8 PM - MOVED TO SEPT. 22 DUE TO WEATHER
Sept. 24 - Celtic Evening Prayer and Eucharist at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 4:50 PM
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 Weekend Events
Sept. 28-30 - Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour at 6 PM and 7:30 PM (also Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28)
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Masterworx Theatre Presents: "The Little Mermaid" at Academy Center of the Arts - Sept. 28 and 29 at 7 PM; Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 2 PM and 7 PM
Sept. 29 - Jurassic Escape Room at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 29 - Amazing Mile Youth Run and Family Festival - Festival at 4 PM; runs begin at 6 PM
Sept. 29 - FriYay Cheers at Avoca Museum from 5 PM - 9 PM
Sept. 29 - Tomahawk Elementary School Fun Run at 6 PM (rescheduled)
Sept. 29 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 29 - Oct. 28 - "Jekyll & Hyde the Musical" at Wolfbane Wolf PAC select dates at 7:30 PM
Sept. 30 - Virginia 10 Miler, Virginia 4 Miler, and Virginia 4 Mile Walk take place at 8 AM
Sept. 30 - Fall Festival at Temple Christian School from 9 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 - Drumheller's Orchard Apple Festival - from 9 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 30 - Last Saturdays at Rustburg Library (Fall Craft) from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 30 - Rock Pike Baptist Church Fall Festival from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 30 - Cornerstone Fall Festival in Chatham from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 30 - Flavors of Fall Vendor/Craft Market at Brookhill Wesleyan Church from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 30 - RescueFest at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 30 - The Quantum Mechanics at Second Stage Amherst from 6 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Sprayground Open at Riverside Park - Daily through Sept. 5 (weather permitting) at Riverside Park in Lynchburg
Spray Fountain Open Hours at Riverfront Park - Daily through Sept. 5 (weather permitting) at Riverfront Park in Lynchburg
Splash Pad Open in English Park in Altavista - Daily through Sept. 5 (weather permitting) at English Park in Altavista
Babygarten - Rustburg Library - Mondays Aug. 28 - Sept. 18 (no babygarten on Sept. 4)
Storytimes - Rustburg Library - Mondays Aug. 28 - Oct. 23 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (no storytime on Sept. 4)
Babygarten - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays Aug. 29 - Sept. 19 at 10 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytimes - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays Aug. 29 - Oct. 24 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Market at Second Stage Amherst - Tuesdays from May 16 - Sept. 26 from 4 PM - 6 PM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM - starts in August
Babygarten - Altavista Library - Wednesdays Aug. 30 - Sept. 20 at 10 AM
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Storytimes - Altavista Library - Wednesdays Aug. 30 - Oct. 25 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kids' Day at Imagination Station Studio - Wednesdays from 12 PM - 5 PM
Babygarten - Brookneal Library - Thursdays Aug. 31 - Sept. 21 at 10 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Thursdays Sept. 14 - Dec. 14 at 10:30 or 11:15 AM
Storytime Picnic - Drop In at Timbrook Park Pavilion - Thursdays Aug. 24 - Oct. 26 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Storytimes - Brookneal Library - Thursdays Aug. 31 - Oct. 26 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM at Miller Center in Lynchburg
Family Day at Imagination Station Studio - Fridays from 12 PM - 6 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM at Tiny Town Golf in Lynchburg
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays at 8 AM
Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games - various dates through the summer
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes - see dates and times above and on our calendar of events
You'll also find many library events listed on our calendar of events!
Fall festivals and fun continue through November. The festival list is constantly being updated as more information is received. We are working to add these events to the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events. To add your organization’s fall festival 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.
As September comes to an end, check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid October Festivals and Fun Guide to find the best family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area during October.
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