Fall festival season in Central Virginia and the holiday season come together in November, with fun festivals, craft shows, and holiday events taking place during the month of November.
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From fun runs and fall festivals to craft fairs and holiday markets, here are some local festivals, family-friendly events, and holiday open houses for your family to check out during November.
We add events as we receive information, so check back for updates!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Open in November
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- (2025 hours: Sept. 20 - Nov. 2 and Nov. 8: 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 - *LAST WEEKEND - Open Nov. 8 only for special event*
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
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
Wood Ridge Farm -- (2025 hours: Sept. 26 - Nov. 2: Fridays from 3 PM until dark; Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM until dark), Lovingston - *LAST WEEKEND HOURS - Nov. 6-8: Thursday 3 PM - dark, Friday 3 PM - dark, and Saturday 12 PM - dark*
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
The events listed below include weekend events and some weekday events taking place during the month of November. You'll find the full calendar of weekday and weekend events on our website to help you Find Your Family Fun® all month!
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.
Ongoing Halloween Light Shows
Holidays in Hooper Woods: “This is Halloween” - 1100 block of Cossman Court, Forest, VA 24551 - Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 from 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Select Air Mechanical Halloween Light Show - 1502 Avondale Drive, Altavista, VA 24517 - Oct. 13 - Nov. 7 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Trees, Lights, and More
Plan ahead for the holidays with these fun events! Many are FREE!
Mid-November - early January - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Nov. 17 - Dec. 10 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Nov. 21 - Altavista Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:45 PM
Nov. 22 - Jan. 4 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 23 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM (lights remain lit through Jan. 4, 2026)
Nov. 24 - Jan. 4 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14; closed major holidays)
Nov. 27 - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. 30 - Appomattox Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 PM
Dec. 3 - early Jan. - Lighting of the Garden and Holiday Sing-a-Long at Awareness Garden from 5 PM - 9 PM (sing-a-long on opening night)
November Festivals and Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
Oct. 13 - Nov. 7 - Select Air Mechanical Halloween Light Show - 1502 Avondale Drive, Altavista, VA 24517 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 - Holidays in Hooper Woods: “This is Halloween” - 1100 block of Cossman Court, Forest, VA 24551 from 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 - Holiday Reveal at Amherst Vintage Market - Friday/Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sunday from 12 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 - Kids Zone and No Scare Walk at Second Wind Farm - Non-Scare Walk from 5 PM - dusk; Kids Zone open from 5 PM - closing
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 - Trail of Terror at Second Wind Farm - from dusk - 10 PM (Gates open at 5 PM)
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 - Haunted Trail Open to the Public at Lynchburg South Moose Lodge from 7 PM - 10 PM
Nov. 1 - Fishing Fest at Hydaway Outdoor Center from 9 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 1 - 15th Annual Craft Fair at Heritage United Methodist Church from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 1 - Lynchburg CASA Superhero Run at 10 AM
Nov. 1 - Vector Space Robot Combat at Virginia Episcopal School at 10 AM
Nov. 1 - First Saturdays in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 1 - VHSL District Theatre Competition at Heritage High School from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 1 - Hometown Heroes Event at Bedford Tractor Supply from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 1 - Christmas on the Farm at Falls Farm in Amherst from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 1 - Runk & Pratt Car Show from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 1-2 - 7th Annual Christmas Open House at BVA Mercantile - Nov. 1 from 10 AM - 4 PM; Nov. 2 from 11 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 1-2 - Sinkland Farms 34th Annual Pumpkin Festival from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 1- Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 10 AM - 6 PM
Nov. 1-2 - Fall Festival at Wood Ridge Farm VA from 10 AM - dark
Nov. 1 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Nov. 1-2 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze Corn Maze at Blue Toad Hard Cider - Saturday from 10 AM - 10 PM; Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM
Nov. 1 - Hometown Christmas Open House at Old Soul Vintage from 11 AM - 6 PM
Nov. 1 - RescueFest at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 1 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 1 - Trick or Treat and Costume Contest at Clayton Homes of Bedford from 1 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 1 - Flames Fan Fest and Homecoming Game at Liberty University - Fan Fest at 1 PM; game at 3:30 PM
Nov. 1 - EC Glass Cheer's 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat from 2 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 1 - Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at Lyn-Dan Heights Ruritan Club from 2 PM - 6:30 PM T or T+ Fall Festival at 2 PM; Trunk or Treat at 6 PM
Nov. 1 - Fall Fun Day at Indian Hill Church from 4 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 1 - Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa and Santa Paws event
Nov. 1 - "Expect the Unexpected" at Amherst Second Stage at 6:30 PM
Nov. 1 - Trunk or Treat at Iceland's in Appomattox starting at 6:30 PM - canceled
Nov. 1 - Main Street Music Show - Live, One Night Only at The Music Hall at 7 PM
Nov. 2 - Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 AM (Set clocks back by one hour)
Nov. 2 - Deep Roots Milling Mill Race Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 3 - Seven & James Christmas Party at River Ridge Mall from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 4 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Election Day
Nov. 4 - Election Day Camp Happiness from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 4 - Moxie Moms on the Move Group at Riverside Park at 10 AM
Nov. 4 - Homeschool Meetup at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 4 - LEGO® + Labrary at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 7-8 - Lynchburg Art Club Holiday Bazaar - Nov. 7 from 10 AM - 2 PM and 4 PM - 7 PM; Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 7-8 - Christmas Open House at Nanny's Prims and Decor - Nov. 7 from 10 AM - 6 PM; Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 7 - Equestrian Center Tours at Liberty University from 1 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 7 - Historic Courthouse Holiday Market: Rustburg from 4 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 7 - First Friday at Vector Space: Build-Your-Own Game Night from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 7 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 7 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 7 - Free 60 Second Photo Sessions at Stuart Twery Photography from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 7 - 10th Annual Rockin’ Out 4 Paws at New London Ruritan Club from 5:30 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 7 - "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" at West Lynchburg Baptist Church at 6:30 PM
Nov. 7-9 - Dunbar Theatre’s Presents Disney’s "Dare to Dream JR." - Nov. 7-8 at 7 PM; Nov. 8 at 2 PM; Nov. 9 at 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Jefferson Choral Society Holiday Craft Fair at Moose Lodge 715 from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Fall Festival and Bazaar at Timberlake Christian School from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 8 - Pancakes in the Jungle - A Madagascar Adventure - Pancake Breakfast from 9 AM - 12 PM; Madagascar Marketplace from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Merry Market at Bible Baptist Church from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - The Giving Project Fall Market at Lyn-Dan Heights VFD from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Rabies and Distemper Clinic at Humane Society of Amherst County from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 8 - Holiday Market & Pottery Outlet Sale at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Madagascar Marketplace at LCA Auxiliary Gym from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Holiday Bazaar at Emmanuel United Methodist Church from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Santa Claws Holiday Bazaar from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Free Museum Day at Amazement Square from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 8 - Virginia's Veterans Parade in Roanoke at 11 AM
Nov. 8 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Thanksgiving Meal Kit and Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 8 - Concord Rescue Squad Fish and Shrimp Fry from 11 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Medieval Fest at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM onward
Nov. 8 - Teen Veterinarian Camp at Lynchburg Humane Society from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 8 - 12th Annual Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 8 - History Around the Holidays at the Cloverlea Farmhouse at Claytor Nature Center from 1 PM - 4 PM *Santa event
Nov. 8 - Fall Farm Fun Day and Pumpkins 4 Pigs at Huddleston Hog & Highland Homestead from 2 PM - 5 PM
Mid-November - early January - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Nov. 11 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Veterans Day at all national parks **May change if parks are shut down**
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Observance at D-Day Memorial at 11 AM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony at Monument Terrace at 11 AM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony at Appomattox American Legion Post 104 at 11 AM
Nov. 11 - Homeschool Meetup at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 11 - LEGO® + Labrary at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Commemoration at National Center for Healthy Veterans at 4 PM
Nov. 12 - Ribbon Cutting at Amazement Square at 11 AM
Nov. 12 - Jamerson Library’s Christmas Photos at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 1 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 12 - Holiday Art Pop Up at Findings Art Gallery from 4 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 13 - Girls Who Code at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Nov. 13 - Santa Cow & Elf at Chick-fil-A Wards Road from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa Cow & Elf event
Nov. 13-15 - Bulldog Theatre Presents "Madagascar Jr" at Lynchburg Christian Academy - Nov. 13-15 at 7 PM; Nov. 15 at 2 PM
Nov. 14 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 14-15 - CHRISTmas in the Country at Mountain View Vintage Market - from 2:30 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 14 - Santa's Arrival at River Ridge Mall and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 14 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - hours vary, see schedule; closed Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 14 - Potluck Dinner and Community Sing at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church at 6 PM
Nov. 14 - Family Sneaker Ball at The Aviary from 6 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 14-15 Star Party at James River State Park from 6 PM - 10 PM
Nov. 15 - Handmade for the Holidays Market at City Armory from 8 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Bedford Farmers Market Holiday Market from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event
Nov. 15 - Christmas Makers Market at LaHaye Event Space at Liberty University from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 15 - Bedford Woman's Club 50th Annual Holiday Mart from 9 AM - 3 PM *Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 15 - Bloom's Annual Christmas Open House from 9 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 15 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Stitch's Luau from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 15 - Holiday Bazaar at Hometown Finds from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Flannel Fest and LoveLYH Market at The Water Dog from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15 - Apple Butter Making Festival at Bryant's Cidery and Brewery from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15 - Fall Fest at Lynchburg Humane Society from 2 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lynchburg Annual Friendsgiving at 2:30 PM
Nov. 15 - Music & Songs of the British Isles at First Presbyterian Church at 7 PM
Nov. 17 - Dec. 10 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Nov. 17 - Christmas in Lights at Liberty University at 6:30 PM
Nov. 18 - Video Game Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 18 - Homeschool Meetup at Staunton River Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 18 - Florida Citrus Truckload Sale at Ace Overstreet Hardware from 3 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 18 - LEGO® + Labrary at Staunton River Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 20 - Video Game Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 20 - Holiday Market at Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market from 3 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 20 - After-School Thanksgiving Crafts with MaKayla at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Nov. 20 - Family Retro Movie Night at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 6 PM
Nov. 21-23 - "Shop Small First" Shop Crawl in Downtown Lynchburg during regular business hours
Nov. 21-22 - 14th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts - Friday from 2 PM - 8 PM; Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM *Santa event
Nov. 21 - Altavista Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:45 PM
Nov. 21 - Santa at Staunton River Memorial Library from 6 PM - 8 PM *Santa event
Nov. 22 - Girls on the Run Central Virginia & Blue Ridge 5K Celebration at 8 AM
Nov. 22 - Greenview’s Annual Fall Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 22 - Holiday Craft and Vendor Market at Nelson United Methodist Church in Arrington from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 22 - Bedford Humane Photos with Santa at Bedford Tractor Supply from 10 AM - 1 PM *Santa and Santa paws event
Nov. 22 - Christmas At The Barn at Seneca Lake Venue from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 22 - A Christmas Gathering in Downtown Appomattox from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 22 - Bedford Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication in Bedford at 11 AM
Nov. 22 - Santa Paws Photos at Oak Hill Veterinary Care & Pet Resort from 11 AM - 1 PM *Santa and Santa paws event
Nov. 22 - Grandin Village Holiday Children's Parade at 11 AM
Nov. 22 - Canes & Cocoa at Amherst Fire Department from 1 PM - 3 PM *Santa and Grinch event
Nov. 22 - Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert at Heritage High School at 4 PM
Nov. 22 - Christmas Movie Night and Most Festive Attire at Cornerstone Christian Academy at 5 PM
Nov. 22 - LFD vs LPD Basketball Game at City Armory at 5 PM
Nov. 23 - Video Game Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 8 AM - 10 AM
Nov. 23 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM *Santa event
Nov. 24-28 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 24-30 - Thanksgiving Break at FunQuest - hours, dates, and prices vary; closed Tuesday and Thursday
Nov. 24 - Jan. 4 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk - nightly
Nov. 25 - Homeschool Meetup at Timbrook Library from 2 Pm - 3 PM
Nov. 25 - LEGO® + Labrary at Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 26 - Palmera House Holiday Market at Casa Nueva from 2 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 26 - BigFoot County’s Grateful Giving at The Glass House - doors open at 6 PM; show at 8 PM
Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 27 - Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5k Run and Walk at 8 AM
Nov. 27 - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. 27 - Altavista Giblet Jog 5K at 8:30 AM
Nov. 27 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at 9 AM
Nov. 27 - Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run - Fun Run at 8:30 AM; 5k at 9 AM
Nov. 27 - Lottie Waddle Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox at 9 AM
Nov. 29 - Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market (also Dec. 6, 13, and 20) - waiting for details
Nov. 29 - Peaksview Holiday Market at University of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 29 - Creative Kids Christmas Market in Bedford from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 29 - Barracks Road Holiday Parade in Charlottesville at 9:30 AM
Nov. 29-30 - Experience the Holidays in Appomattox - awaiting times - individual events noted on Nov. 30
Nov. 29 - Mistletoe Makers Market at Bower Center for the Arts from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa and Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 29 - Holiday Makers Market at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 29 - Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake from 11 AM - *Santa event
Nov. 29 - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Farm Market at Saunders Brothers Farm Market from 11 AM - 2 PM *Santa and Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 29 - Deck the Halls with the Dundies at Academy Warehouse Theatre at 7 PM
Nov. 30 - Brunswick Stew Drive-Thru at Brightwell's Mill from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM *Must pre-order - SOLD OUT
Nov. 30 - Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM *Santa and Santa Paws event
Nov. 30 - Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along at Opera On The James at 4 PM
Nov. 30 - Appomattox Christmas Parade at 4 PM
Nov. 30 - Appomattox Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 PM
Nov. 30 - Tree Lighting and Community Christmas Party at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox - Party from 5-7 PM; Tree lighting at 6 PM
Nov. 30 - “Christmas Time is Here” Show at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox at 6:30 PM
Nov. 30 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Display at 1487 Church Street in Appomattox from 7 PM - 11 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
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 27 – Nov. 17
Babygarten at Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 27 – Nov. 17
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 Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 28 – Nov. 18
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 Rustburg Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 29 – Nov. 19
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from and Oct. 29 – Nov. 19
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Melody & Motion at Amazement Square - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct. 1- Dec. 17
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from Oct. 29 – Nov. 19
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 30 – Nov. 20
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 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 Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from Sept. 25 – Oct. 16 and Oct. 30 – Nov. 20
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 26 – Oct. 17 and Oct. 31 – Nov. 21
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
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 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
Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park - Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
You'll also find many library events listed on our calendar of events!
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Fall festivals and fun continue through November and holiday events are on the scene too. 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.
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