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March 14-16, 2025 Lynchburg Family-Friendly Weekend Events

A note from your publisher to help you Find Your Family Fun® for the weekend!

By Sandy Wallace March 10, 2025

Welcome to the weekend update from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid! Before every weekend, we share the top family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area and beyond. There's no time like now to make family memories! 

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17. Whether you're full on Irish or just a wee bit, Plan Ahead for a Family Friendly St. Patrick's Day and find St. Patrick's Day events, crafts, and recipes in this article.

Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year!

We'll help you plan ahead to Find Your Family Fun® with our FREE Lynchburg Macaroni Kid newsletter and event calendar which publishes weekly on Thursdays at 7 AM.

Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for the weekend of March 14-16, 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.  

March 14-16, 2025 Family Fun

Click on each link for more details about the event.

March 3-17 - Leprechaun Trap Kit Pickup - All Campbell Co. Public Library Locations - Monday through Saturday at all locations

March 14-16 - Luck of the Irish Market at White Barn Vintage - March 14-15 from 10 AM - 4 PM; March 16 from 12 PM - 4 PM

March 14 - Pie Day Bake-Off at Millie’s from 11 AM - 12:30 PM

March 14 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Park from 11 AM - 5 PM

March 14 - Science Festival Pi Run at Randolph College at 6 PM

March 14 - Game Night at Court Street United Methodist Church from 6:30 PM - 9 PM

March 14-18 - Kidz Kraze Spring Consignment Sale - Hours vary daily

March 14-16 - Wolfbane Productions Presents "Matilda the Musical" at Wolf Den Downtown - March 14-15 at 7:30 PM; March 16 at 3 PM (also March 21-23 and 28-30)

March 15 - Bedford Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 1 PM

March 15 - Spring Festival at Forest Recreation Center from 9 AM - 5 PM

March 15 - Eastern Letters & Inks at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 12 PM

March 15 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - St. Patrick's Party with Mickey from 10 AM - 12 PM

March 15 - Kids at the Creek at Peaks View Park from 10 AM - 12 PM

March 15 - Twin J Ranch Family Days from 10 AM - 3 PM

March 15 - St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Festival in Roanoke from 10 AM - 5 PM

March 15 - Celtic Celebration & Street Party at Corned Beef and Co. in Roanoke - Street Party from 10 AM - 5 PM

March 15 - Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Roanoke at 11 AM

March 15 - St. Paddy's Day 5K at The Water Dog at 11 AM

March 15 - Opera on the James: “Hansel & Gretel” at Timbrook Library at 11 AM

March 15 - Princess & Petals at River Ridge Mall from 11 AM - 12:30 PM

March 15-16 - Saint Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration at Bold Rock Hard Cider - March 15 from 11 AM - 8 PM; March 16 from 11 AM - 7 PM

March 15 - Swan Lake & The Firebird at Academy Center of the Arts at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM

March 15-16 - St. Patrick's Day Festival at Water Dog from 12 PM - 8 PM

March 15 - Opera on the James: “Hansel & Gretel” at Staunton River Memorial Library at 3 PM

March 15 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Homeplace Vineyard from 4 PM - 9 PM

March 15 - St. Patty's Day Weekend Fun at Apocalypse Ale Works at 7 PM

March 15 - Piano Trio Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 PM

March 15 - St. Paddy's Day Dance at Rustburg Ruritan Club - Doors open at 7 PM; band playing from 8 PM - 11 PM

March 16 - Gears For Gaudio at Boonsboro Shopping Center at 2 PM

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day - Be sure to wear green!

Check below for library storytime and other events that take place every week, including some weekend events. 

Weekly Repeating Events

These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the month of February.

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 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

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

Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM

Virginia Tulip Festival at Layman Family Farms - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM from March 22 - April 20

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

Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM

Virginia Tulip Festival at Layman Family Farms - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM from March 22 - April 20

Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM

Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Sundays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 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!

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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!