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!
NEED TO UPDATE SOME VENUES FOR 2024
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes - Some Venues NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2024
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- (2024 hours: Sept. 21 - Nov. 2; Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 11 AM - 6 PM; Oct. only: Fridays from 4 PM - 8 PM; special weekday farm days are on Sept. 24, Oct. 14, and Oct. 28 from 10 AM - 1 PM), Blue Ridge
Lottie J Farm -- (2024 hours: Sept. 14 - Oct. 26; Saturdays only from 10 AM to 4 PM), Bedford
Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- (2024 hours: Sept. 21 - Oct. 26; Nov. 2: Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; Tuesday - Thursday in October from 4 PM - 7 PM; Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM), Rustburg
Jeter Farm Fall Festival -- (2024 hours: Sat/Sun only Sept. 28 - Oct. 27: SAT from 9 AM - 6 PM; SUN from 12 PM - 6 PM), Roanoke
Dark Leaf Farms -- LIMITED 2024 INFORMATION 2024 events: Sunflower Festival Sept. 7 from 10 AM - 6 PM; Fall Festival Oct. 5 from 10 AM - 6 PM (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 -- (2024 hours: Sept. 21 - Nov. 3: Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 21-29; Friday - Sunday from Oct. 4 - Nov. 3 (Friday and Saturday Sept. 21/22 and Sept. 28/29 from 10 AM - 6 PM; Friday from 12 PM - 6 PM; Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; and Sundays from 10 AM - 6 PM from Oct. 4 - Nov. 3 (closing at 5 PM on Nov. 3 only); and Monday, Oct. 14 from 10 AM - 6 PM), at Blue Toad Hard Cider, Roseland
Wood Ridge Farm -- (2024 hours: Sept. 28 - Nov. 3: Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM until dark and Thursdays and Fridays from 3 PM until dark), Lovingston
*Smith's Pumpkin Patch -- NO 2024 INFORMATION YET (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
**During fall festival season, weekends are very busy in our area. Our monthly articles only include weekend events. Check our website for weekday events.**
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 through the month!
**See listing above for pumpkin patches and corn mazes, not included in event listing below.**
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
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 - Labor Day Weekend Events
Aug. 27 - Sept. 1 - Lynchburg Hillcats Homestand (Tuesday through Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM)
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 - Warehouse Book Sale at Books and Bundles from 9 AM - 7 PM
Aug. 30 - "Barbie" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk
Aug. 30 - Dark Sky Night: Labor Day Stargazing at Natural Bridge State Park from 8 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 31 - Roanoke Labor Day Parade lining up at 8 AM - parade begins at 12 PM
Aug. 31 - Slopstacle 2024 at Lakewood Baptist Church from 10 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 31 - Family Storytime at the Market at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
Aug. 31 - Family Fun Day at Madison Heights Library from 10:30 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 31 - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center from 11 AM - 4 PM
Aug. 31 - Back to School Fest at Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy from 12 PM - 3 PM
Aug. 31 - Olympics Kids Night from 6 PM - 9 PM
Aug. 31 - Free Gospel Concert at Timberlake Baptist Church from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sept. 1 - Labor Day Celebration at Coolwell Recreation Center from 2 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 2 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Labor Day
Sept. 2 - Tickets on Sale for Candlelight Tours at Old City Cemetery (Multiple Dates and Times)
Sept. 2 - 53rd Annual Labor Day Parade and Festival in Buena Vista from 8 AM - 9:15 PM (parade at 9:30 AM; festivities all day; fireworks at 9:15 PM)
Sept. 2 - Kid's Fun Run at Camden Field at 8 AM
Sept. 2 - Buena Vista Labor Day 5K at Camden Field at 8:30 AM
Sept. 6-8 Weekend Events
Sept. 6 - Home School Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sept. 6 - Plant Swap at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 5 PM - 7 PM
Sept. 6 - First Fridays: Virginia 10 Miler Book Launch and Reception at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM
Sept. 6 - First Fridays at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 6 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 6 - First Fridays at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 6 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford starting at 6 PM
Sept. 6 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 6 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford at 6 PM
Sept. 6 - Free Movie Nights at Central Virginia Community College: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at 8 PM
Sept. 7 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 7 - 9/11 Memorial Stair Challenge at Monument Terrace at 9 AM
Sept. 7 - Dark Leaf Farms Sunflower Festival from 10 AM - 6 PM
Sept. 7 - Grandparents Day Craft Tasting at 10:30 AM
Sept. 7-8 - Sunflower Festival at Beaver Dam Farm from 10 AM - 5 PM (also Sept. 14-15)
Sept. 7 - Penny Loafer’s Pet Adoption Day Hosted by Craddock Terry Hotel from 11 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 7 - Paws in the Pool at Miller Park Pool from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 7 - 25th Annual Harvest Wine Festival at Avoca Museum from 12 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 7 - Kids Foam Party at Lighthouse Baptist Church at 2 PM
Sept. 7-21 - Field of Honor 2024
Sept. 7 - Movies in the Park at Riverfront Park: "The Goonies" - activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk
Sept. 8 - National Grandparents Day all day - 20 Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day in Lynchburg
Sept. 8 - Grandparents Day at The Pink Flamingo Play Cafe from 11 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 8 - Open House at Old City Cemetery from 12 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 8 - Field of Honor 2024 Opening Ceremony at 4 PM
Sept. 8 - Story Time with Torbee at The White Hart Cafe at 4 PM
Sept. 9-17 - Amazement Square Closed for Spiff-Up
Sept. 13-15 Weekend Events
Sept. 7-21 - Field of Honor 2024
Sept. 9-17 - Amazement Square Closed for Spiff-Up
Sept. 11-14 - Fall Book Sale at Forest Library - Preview sale - Sept. 11; Public sale - Sept. 12-13 from 10 AM - 6 PM; $5 Bag sale - Sept. 14 from 9 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 13 - Willy Wonka Storytime at Riverside Park at 10:30 AM
Sept. 13 - Family Swim at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 2 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 13 - Grand Reopening Celebration at FunQuest from 5 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 13 - Tomahawk Elementary School Fun Run at 6 PM
Sept. 13 - Rocking Through the Decades Summer Concert at Second Stage Amherst from 6 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 13 - Board Game Night at Court Street United Methodist Church from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Sept. 13 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 14 - 6th Annual Blessing of Bedford at 8 AM
Sept. 14 - Rustburg Dixie Softball Market at the Diamond from 8 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 14 - Pick Your Own Apples at Silver Creek Orchard from 9 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 14 - Family Fun Day at Gross' Orchard from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 14 - Flavors of Fall Vendor/Craft Market at Brookhill Wesleyan Church from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 14 - Roots and Reconnection Festival at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 14-15 - Sunflower Festival at Beaver Dam Farm from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 14 - Hometown Finds Vendor Event from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 14 - Blue Ridge Bee Festival at Falling Creek Park from 10 AM - 6 PM
Sept. 14 - Name Doodle Art at Lynchburg Public Library from 1 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 14 - National Gymnastics Day at Dynamic Gymnastics from 1 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 14 - Flames Fan Fest and Homecoming Game at Liberty University - Fan Fest at 3:30 PM; Game at 6 PM
Sept. 14 - Car Show and Open House at Concord Volunteer Fire Department from 5 PM - 9:30 PM
Sept. 20-22 Weekend Events
Sept. 7-21 - Field of Honor 2024
Sept. 20-21 - Sweet Violet's Vintage & Artisan Market at White Barn Vintage from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 20 - Early Dismissal for Lynchburg City Schools
Sept. 20 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 21 - Pick-Your-Own Apples at Seamans' Orchards from 9 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 21 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Minion Mama Party from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 21 - Community Care Day at Diamond Hill Neighborhood Center from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 21 - 51st Annual Lynchburg Art Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 21 - Centerfest in Bedford from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 21 - Family Fun Day with J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library in Abbitt Park starting at 11 AM
Sept. 21 - Brainy Board Games at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 21 - The Water Dog 8th Anniversary from 11:30 AM - 9 PM
Sept. 21 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 21 - Connecting Generations Community Event at Raspberry Hill Adult Center from 3 PM - 6:30 PM
Sept. 21 - Viva la Cultura: Free Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Academy Center of the Arts from 4 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 22 - First Day of Fall - Check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Fall Family Fun Bucket List
Sept. 22 - Family Swim at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 2 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 27 - Sept. 29 Weekend Events
Sept. 27 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day for Lynchburg City Schools
Sept. 27 - Pre-10 Miler Morning Fun Run at Riverside Runners at 7 AM
Sept. 27 - Customer Appreciation Day at Hawkins-Graves from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 27 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 27 - Amazing Mile Youth Run and Family Festival - Festival at 4 PM; runs begin at 6 PM
Sept. 27 - Teen Social Mixer at Miller Center from 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Sept. 27 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 28 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - National Public Lands Day at all national parks
Sept. 28 - 50th Virginia 10 Miler, Virginia 4 Miler, and Virginia 4 Mile Walk take place at 8 AM
Sept. 28 - Fall Festival at Shiloh UMC from 8 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 28-29 - Drumheller's Orchard Apple Festival from 9 AM - 5 PM (also Oct. 19-20)
Sept. 28 - John Lynch Birthday Block Party at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church from 10 AM - 1 PM
Sept. 28 - Touch-A-Truck Lynchburg at Sims Farm from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 28 - Rock Pike Baptist Church Fall Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 28 - Family Storytime at the Market at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
Sept. 28 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 28 - Pierce Street Gateway Presents Party on Pierce from 2 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 28 - Amherst Fire Department Car and Jeep Show from 4 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 28 - Isaac Williams Piano Ensemble at Second Stage Amherst from 6 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 29 - Family Swim at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 1 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 29 - Riverfront Skate Contest from 3 PM - 7 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
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
Virginia 10 Miler Exhibit at Lynchburg Museum - Aug. 2 - Sept. 30 (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Tot Time at CCPLS-Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 19 - Sept. 9 (no Sept. 2)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 19 - Sept. 9 (no Sept. 2)
Tot Time at CCPLS-Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 23 - Oct. 14
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 23 - Oct. 14
Storytimes at CCPLS - Rustburg - Mondays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from Sept. 9 - Nov. 11 (no storytime week of Oct. 21 – 26)
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 6 PM - 9 PM starting Sept. 16
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 20 - Sept. 10
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 24 - Oct. 15
Storytimes at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM from Sept. 3 – Nov. 12 (no storytime on Oct. 22 or Nov. 5)
The Market at Second Stage Amherst - Tuesdays from 4 PM - 6 PM from May 21 - Sept. 24
Lynchburg Community Market Wednesday Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 9 AM - 1 PM from May 15 - Sept. 25
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 21 - Sept. 11
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library B - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 21 - Sept. 11
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 25 - Oct. 16
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library B - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 25 - Oct. 16
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM starting Aug. 14
Preschool Story & Craft Time at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library (11 AM and 12 PM) - Wednesdays at 11 Am and 12 PM from Sept. 4-25
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM starting Aug. 14
Storytimes at CCPLS - Altavista - Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM from Sept. 4 – Nov. 13 (no storytime week of Oct. 21 – 26)
Tot Time at CCPLS-Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 22 - Sept. 12
Tot Time at CCPLS-Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 22 - Sept. 12
Tot Time at CCPLS-Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Tot Time at CCPLS-Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Storytime Picnic - CCPLS Timbrook - Thursdays from 11 AM - 1 PM from Aug. 22 - Oct. 31
Babygarten - CCPLS Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM from Aug. 22 - Sept. 12
Babygarten - CCPLS Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM from Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Storytimes at CCPLS - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM from Sept. 5 – Nov. 14 (no storytime week of Oct. 21-26)
Rustburg Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 18 through fall
Four Season Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 4 through Oct. 31
Tot Time at CCPLS-Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 30 - Sept. 13
Tot Time at CCPLS-Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 27 - Oct. 18
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM starting Aug. 14
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM starting Aug. 14
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 PM - 10 PM
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 27 - Oct. 26
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from May 4 - Oct. 26
Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library - Saturdays from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Sept. 14 - Dec. 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
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.
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