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 - HOURS FROM 2025
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- (2025 hours: Sept. 20 - Nov. 9: Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; Sundays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Monday, Oct. 13 from 10 AM - 6 PM; and Friday Nov. 7 from 10 AM - 6 PM, at Blue Toad Hard Cider, Roseland
Dark Leaf Farms -- (2025 hours: Sept. 27 through Oct. 26; Friday through Sunday: Fridays from 4 PM - 6 PM; Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM) 2025 events: Haunted Corn Maze Oct. 11, 25, and 26 from 7 PM - 11 PM; Kids Spooky Night Oct. 18 from 7 PM - 11 PM, Pumpkin Festival Oct. 4 from from 10 AM - 6 PM, Concord
Jeter Farm Fall Festival -- (2025 hours: Sat/Sun only Sept. 27 - Oct. 26: SAT from 9 AM - 6 PM; SUN from 12 PM - 6 PM), Roanoke
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- (2025 hours: Sept. 20 - Nov. 1: Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 11 AM - 6 PM; Oct. only: Fridays from 4 PM - 8 PM), Blue Ridge
Lottie J Farm -- (2025 hours: Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 ONLY from 10 AM to 5 PM), Bedford
Sinkland Farms -- (2025 hours: Sept. 25 - Nov. 2: Thursday through Sunday (Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM - 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM), Christiansburg
Smith's Pumpkin Patch -- (2025 hours: Daily from from Sept. 25 through Oct. 31: Monday - Wednesday 3 PM - 8 PM; Thursday - Saturday 10 AM - 8 PM; Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM), Lynchburg
Wood Ridge Farm -- (2025 hours: Sept. 26 - Nov. 9: Fridays from 3 PM until dark; Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM until dark), Lovingston
Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- (2025 hours: Sept. 20 - Nov. 1: Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October from 3 PM - 7 PM; Thursdays in October from 10 AM - 7 PM), Rustburg
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes - HOURS FROM 2024 - ***AWAITING 2025 INFORMATION***
D-Day Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool -- (2024 hours: Sept. 27 - Nov. 3: Fridays from 4 PM - 6 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM - 6 PM, Bedford
**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
Sept. 1 - Labor Day Events
Sept. 1 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Labor Day
Sept. 1 - 54th Annual Labor Day Parade and Festival in Buena Vista from 8 AM - 9:30 PM - Parade at 9:30 AM; fireworks at 9 PM
Sept. 1 - Labor Day Monday Madness at Bounce Lynchburg from 10 AM - 8 PM
Sept. 1 - Summer Pool Party Series at Holiday Lake 4-H Center from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 1 - Labor Day Cheap Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Sept. 5-7 Weekend Events
Sept. 2-11 - Poppy Peace Garden Display at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 4-7 - Amherst County Fair - Thursday and Friday 5 PM - 10 PM; Saturday 12 PM - 10 PM; Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 5 - Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 5 - End-of-Summer Block Party at Gospel Community Church from 5 PM - 7 PM
Sept. 5 - First Friday: Book and Tea Tasting at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 5 PM - 7 PM
Sept. 5 - First Friday: Trivia Night at the Museum at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM
Sept. 5 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 5 - First Fridays at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 5 - First Friday at Riverviews Artspace: Pattern by Sophie Blackall from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 5 - First Friday at Vector Space: Robo-Keychains from 5 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 5 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 6 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 7 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 6 - First Saturdays in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 6 - The Country Fair & Gathering at Sedalia Center from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 6-7 - Sunflower Festival at Beaver Dam Farm (also Sept. 13-14) from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 6 - Paws in the Pool at Miller Park Pool from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 6 - Back To School Family Fun Fair at Forest Alliance Church from 12 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 6 - 26th Annual Harvest Wine Festival at Avoca Museum from 12 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 6 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 6 - Guest Artist / Faculty Recital at Randolph College at 3 PM
Sept. 6 - Concord Volunteer Fire Department Car Show from 4 PM - 6:30 PM
Sept. 6 - Lynchburg Christian Academy Marching Band's Annual Carnival Extravaganza from 4 PM - 8 PM
Sept. 6 - Open Ground Raas-Garba & Food Festival at Lynchburg City Stadium from 5 PM - 11:30 PM
Sept. 6 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "The Story of Biff" at Heritage High School at 7 PM
Sept. 7 - National Grandparents Day - 20 Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day in Lynchburg
Sept. 7 - Walk for PICS at Percival's Island at 10 AM
Sept. 7 - Deep Roots Milling Mill Race Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 7 - Outside the Cone's 6th Birthday Celebration from 12 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 7 - Meet Children's Book Author Sophie Blackall at Riverviews Artspace from 2 PM - 4 PM
Sept. 7-19 - Field of Honor 2025 from 7 AM - 7 PM
Sept. 7 - Build a Mini Batteau Model at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM (also Sept. 14, 21, and 28 at 3 PM)
Sept. 7 - Field of Honor 2025 Opening Ceremony at 4 PM
Sept. 8-26 - Amazement Square Closed for September Updates - Reopens on Sept. 27
Sept. 12-14 Weekend Events
Sept. 7-19 - Field of Honor 2025 from 7 AM - 7 PM
Sept. 8-26 - Amazement Square Closed for September Updates - Reopens on Sept. 27
Sept. 12 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - Playoffs at 6:30 PM
Sept. 12 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 12 - Free Outdoor Community Movie Night at Stonehurst Manor from 7 PM - 11 PM (movie begins at 8 PM)
Sept. 13 - 9/11 Memorial Stair Challenge at Monument Terrace at 9 AM
Sept. 13 - Percival's Island Clean-Up from 9 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 13 - Pick Your Own Apples at Silver Creek Orchards from 9 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 13 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Bluey's Big Blue Party from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 13 - Teddy Bear Parade and Carnival at Riverside Park from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 13 - Songs for Littles with Sara Ernst at Health Nut Nutrition from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 13 - 45th Annual Day in the Park at Miller Park from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 13 - Roots and Reconnection Festival at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 13 - Touch-A-Truck Lynchburg at Sims Farm from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 13 - Free Wagon Rides at Gross' Orchard from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 13 - Antique and Classic Boat Show at Smith Mountain Lake from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 13-14 - Sunflower Festival at Beaver Dam Farm from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 13 - Blue Ridge Bee Festival at Falling Creek Park from 10 AM - 6 PM
Sept. 13 - Storytime at Timbrook Library from 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 13 - Customer Appreciation Day at Foster Fuels Forest Showroom from 11 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 14 - Build a Mini Batteau Model at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM (also Sept. 21 and 28 at 3 PM)
Sept. 14 - Family Life Church Community Choir Concert at St. Stephen's at 4 PM
Sept. 19-21 Weekend Events
Sept. 7-18 - Field of Honor 2025 from 7 AM - 7 PM
Sept. 8-26 - Amazement Square Closed for September Updates - Reopens on Sept. 27
Sept. 18-22 - LYH Marketplace Consignment Sale - Thursday 6 PM - 9 PM; Friday 12 PM - 8 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM; Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM; Monday 5 PM - 9 PM
Sept. 19 - Talk Like A Pirate Day at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 19-20 - Sweet Violet's Vintage & Artisan Market from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 19 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 19 - Early Dismissal for Lynchburg City Schools
Sept. 19 - Equestrian Center Tours at Liberty University from 1 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 19-20 - VWRHOA Virginia Fall Classic Horse Show at Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex - Friday from 6 PM - ?; Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 19 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 20 - Pick-Your-Own Apples at Seamans' Orchards from 9 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 20 - Community Care Day at Diamond Hill Neighborhood Center from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 20 - 51st Annual Lynchburg Art Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 20 - Centerfest in Bedford from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 20 - Chili and Cheer Family Fun Day at Appomattox American Legion Post 104 from 11 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 20-21 - First Annual Sunflower Festival at Fosters FARMacy - Saturday from 11 AM - 7 PM; Sunday from 1 PM - 6 PM (Also Sept. 27 from 11 AM - 7 PM)
Sept. 20 - 45th Anniversary Bash at River Ridge Mall from 12 PM - 2 PM
Sept. 20 - Slack's Car, Bike, & Truck Show at Madison Heights Community Center from 12 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 20 - National Gymnastics Day at Dynamic Gymnastics from 1 PM - 3 PM
Sept. 20 - Pierce Street Gateway Presents Party on Pierce from 2 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 20 - 2nd Annual BARCC For Hope from 2 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 20 - Fall Festival at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord from 3 PM - 6 PM
Sept. 20 - Challenged Sports Exchange and Sims Events True Grit Rodeo - Gates open at 5 PM; event begins at 7 PM
Sept. 20 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park from 8 PM - 10 PM
Sept. 21 - Nanny's Prims Fall Festival from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 21 - Sunday Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 12 PM - 5 PM
Sept. 21 - Build a Mini Batteau Model at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM (also Sept. 28 at 3 PM)
Sept. 21 - Appomattox Sunday Cruise-In from 3 PM - 7 PM
Sept. 22 - First Day of Fall - Check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Fall Family Fun Bucket List
Sept. 26-28 Weekend Events
Sept. 8-26 - Amazement Square Closed for September Updates - Reopens on Sept. 27
Sept. 26 - Kids’ Autumn Art Class at Timbrook Library with Imagination Station at 10 AM
Sept. 26 - 24th Annual Amazing Mile Youth Run and Family Festival - festival at 4 PM; races begin at 6 PM
Sept. 26 - Vendor Style Mini Market at craveABLEs from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sept. 26 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Sept. 26 - Winfree Observatory Star Party at Randolph College at 8 PM
Sept. 27 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - National Public Lands Day all day
Sept. 27 - 51st Virginia 10 Miler, Virginia 4+ Miler, and Virginia 4+ Mile Walk at 8 AM
Sept. 27-28 - Drumheller's Orchard Apple Festival (also Oct. 18-19) from 9 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 27 - Last Saturdays at Rustburg Library from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sept. 27 - Focus on Forest at Forest Presbyterian Church from 10 AM - 2 PM
Sept. 27 - Brookneal Fest from 10 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 27 - Rock Pike Baptist Church Fall Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Sept. 27 - Hooray Let's Play at Amazement Square! - Reopening from 10 AM - 5 PM
Sept. 27 - Jamerson Library’s Royal Party in Abbitt Park from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sept. 27 - Blessing of the Animals at Ascension Episcopal Church at 11 AM
Sept. 27 - Fall Festival at Holliday Lake State Park from 11 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 27 - Pop-Up Cat Cafe at the Templeton Center from 11 AM - 3 PM
Sept. 27 - First Annual Sunflower Festival at Fosters FARMacy from 11 AM - 7 PM
Sept. 27 - YMCA of Central Virginia Swim Lesson Open House from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sept. 27-28 - The Water Dog 9th Anniversary
Sept. 27 - Quintana All-Stars at Amherst Second Stage at 6 PM
Sept. 28 - Build a Mini Batteau Model at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Spring Valley Farm in Moneta Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8 AM - 7 PM
Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM starting Aug. 4
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 10 AM from Aug. 18-Sept. 8 (no class Sept. 1)
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays at 10 AM from Aug. 18 - Sept. 8 (no class Sept. 1)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM through Dec. 29
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM through Dec. 29
Storytime at Rustburg Library - Mondays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from Sept. 8 – Nov. 17 (no class on Oct. 20)
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista - Mondays from 1 PM - 2 PM from Sept. 8 – Nov. 17 (no class on Oct. 20)
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 6 PM - 9 PM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook - Tuesdays - Tuesdays at 10 AM from Aug. 19 – Sept. 9
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 1 PM - 2 PM from Sept. 2 – Nov. 18 (no class on Oct. 21 or Nov. 4
Tot Time at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Aug. 20 - Sept. 10 at 10 AM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Aug. 20 - Sept. 10 at 10 AM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Pattern: Sophie Blackall at Riverviews Artspace - Wednesday through Sunday from 12 PM - 4 PM from Sept. 6 - Oct. 16
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library on Wednesdays - Wednesdays at 1 PM from Aug. 20 – Sept. 10
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 10 AM from Aug. 21 – Sept. 11
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytime Picnic at Timbrook Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 1 PM from Aug. 21 - Oct. 30
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Sept. 4 – Nov. 20 (no class Oct. 2 and Oct. 23)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 12 PM from Aug. 21 – Sept. 11
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays at 10 AM from Aug. 22 – Sept. 12
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM - FUNDING ENDED; Closed indefinitely effective July 1, 2025
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
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays (and Saturdays) from 8 PM - 10 PM
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM - **Amazement Square closed from Sept. 8-26**
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
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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