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Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for the weekend of April 4-6, 2025. Visit our website to see details about all of these events!
Some of these events require advance tickets or registration. Click on each link for more details about the event. Some events may be postponed or cancelled due to weather or other concerns, so please check before you go.
April 4-6, 2025 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
March 29 - April 19 - Photos with the Easter Bunny at River Ridge Mall - Hours vary
April 3-6 - Suessical Jr. at T.C. Miller Elementary - April 3-5 at 6:30 PM; April 5-6 at 2 PM
April 4 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 4 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 4 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 4-6 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Heritage High School - April 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 7 PM; April 6 at 3 PM
April 4-6 - Third Space: Spring Dance Concert at Randolph College - April 4 and 5 at 7:30 PM; April 6 at 2 PM
April 5 - James River Yard Sale at James River Day School from 8 AM - 12 PM
April 5 - Sensory Easter Egg Hunt at Tree of Life Ministries from 8:30 AM - 10 AM
April 5 - Point of Honor 5K at Depot Grille at 9 AM
April 5 - Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025 - April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3 at 10 AM
April 5 - Family Art Saturday: Alice & Wonderland Art at Academy Center of the Arts at 10 AM
April 5 - First Saturdays in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 5 - Amherst County Day at Sweet Briar College from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 5-6 - Virginia Tulip Festival at Layman Family Farms - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM through April 20
April 5 - Thrive Outside Festival at Falling Creek Park in Bedford from 10 AM - 6 PM
April 5 - Easter Egg Hunt at West Lynchburg Baptist Church - 10:45 AM - ages 6 and older; 11:05 - ages 5 and younger
April 5 - Honey Bee Tea Party at The Aviary from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 5 - Spring Fling at Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market from 11 AM - 3 PM
April 5 - Spring Blossom Festival at Avoca Museum from 11 AM - 5 PM
April 5 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
April 5 - Easter Egg Hunt at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church from 1 PM - 3 PM
April 6 - Easter Celebration at Keystone Baptist Church at 12:30 PM
April 6 - The Eggstreme Hunt at Impact Church from 3 PM - 5 PM (Egg Hunt at 3:45 PM)
April 6 - Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Monroe First Baptist Church from 3 PM - 5 PM
In addition to the events noted above, there are many weekday events on our calendar of events!
Recurring Weekly Events
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 17 – April 7
Babygarten at Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 17 – April 7
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 6 - May 19 (closed Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Storytime at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 20 – Apr. 7
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 18 – April 8
Preschool Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 28 - April 15
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM through May 27
Storytime at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays at 1 PM from Jan. 21 - April 8
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 7 - June 3
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Jan. 8 – Jan. 29
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 19 – April 9
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 19 – April 9
Preschool Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Jan. 8 - April 23
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 29 - April 16
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 8 - May 28 (no program April 16)
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 22 – April 9
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from March 19 – April 9
Tot Time at Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 20 - April 10
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 20 - April 10
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from Jan. 9 - April 24
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM through May 29
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 11:45 AM from March 20 – April 10
Storytime Picnic at Timbrook Park Pavilion - Thursdays from 11 AM - 1 PM from March 20 - May 29
Storytime at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 12 PM from Jan. 23 – April 10
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from March 21 – April 11
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 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
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from April 18 through September from 6 PM - 10 PM
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM starting April 26
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Virginia Tulip Festival at Layman Family Farms - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM from March 29 - April 20
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
The Fold: A New Dinner Church Experience at Court Street United Methodist Church - Sundays from 5 PM - 7 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Here are some ways to Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year at home, in the Lynchburg area, and beyond!
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Springtime in Central Virginia: Spring Gardens to Explore - Plan a family photo shoot site or just enjoy the colors of spring in these pretty area gardens.
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Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2025 - Are you ready? Camping season 2025 is here now!
Explore Virginia State Parks with the Virginia State Parks Trail Quest - The Virginia State Parks Trail Quest program is a fun way to visit 40 different state parks!
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Lynchburg VA Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Family Fun for 2025 - Hop your way to Easter with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Find Yummy Easter Goodies in the Lynchburg Area - Celebrate Easter with yummy sweet treats from Lynchburg area bakeries!
Celebrate Easter at a Lynchburg Area Church - Check times of services for Easter Sunday at many local churches!
Summer will be here before you know it! Check out Lynchburg area summer camps:
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide 2025 - The area's top summer camps are in our guide - a work in progress!
Summer Camp Spotlight: TC3 Kids Coding Camp
Summer Camp Spotlight: Summer WonderCamp at Amazement Square
Summer Camp Spotlight: Camp Happiness at The Lynchburg Humane Society
You'll find local events, articles, and guides on our website! Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all year long in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
This list is updated as information is received about local family-friendly events. We include free and inexpensive family-friendly events in our calendar. To add your organization’s family-friendly event to our calendar, click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many events on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and Central Virginia this weekend!
