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. 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.
Watch for our Lynchburg Area Christmas and Holiday Events for December Guides - and plan ahead!
We add events as we receive information, so check back for updates!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Open in November
Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM, Rustburg
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 5 PM, Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- Nov. 1 from 12 PM - 6 PM, Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 10 PM, Nov. 3 from 10 AM - 5 PM, at Blue Toad Hard Cider, Roseland
D-Day Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool -- Nov. 1 from 4 PM - 6 PM, Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 6 PM, Nov. 3 from 12 PM - 6 PM, Nov. 9-10 from 12 PM - 5 PM, Bedford
Wood Ridge Farm -- Nov. 1 from 3 PM - 8 PM, Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 8 PM, Nov. 3 from 10 AM - 8 PM, Lovingston
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.
Trees, Lights, and More
Plan ahead for the holidays with these fun events! Many are FREE!
Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 22 - Dec. 31 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM (Closed Christmas Day)
Nov. 22 - Jan. 21 - The Ice at River Ridge Mall - Hours vary and change multiple times during the season, so check the date you want to go for times
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 24 - Jan. 5 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM on Nov. 24 *Santa event; lights on Bluffwalk through Jan. 5
Nov. 25 - Dec. 11 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Nov. 25 - Jan. 3 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours first two weekends in December; closed major holidays)
Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 - Mistletoe Market at I Scream You Scream - Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 14 - Dec. 22 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 - Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake in Bedford - Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 around the clock
Nov. 29 - Jan. 4 - Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum - Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM (open until 3 PM on Nov. 29 and Jan. 4; closed Sundays and major holidays)
Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 - Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park from 6 PM - 11 PM
Check our December event guides for additional ongoing events that begin in December!
Lynchburg Area Top 75+ Holiday and Christmas Events for December 2024
Nov. 28 - Dec. 5 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for 2024 - The first of our December weekly event guides!
Dec. 6 - Dec. 12 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for 2024 - The second of our December weekly event guides!
Dec. 13 - Dec. 19 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for 2024 - The third of our December weekly event guides!
Dec. 20 - Jan. 1 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for 2024 - Our final December weekly+ event guide!
November Festivals and Fun
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Nov. 1-2 - Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 1 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- Nov. 1 from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 1 - Fall Festival at Wood Ridge Farm -- Nov. 1 from 3 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 1 - D-Day Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool -- Nov. 1 from 4 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 1 - First Fridays at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 1 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 1 - First Fridays at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 1 - LSO First Fridays at PREAM from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 1 - First Fridays: Art at the Krise - Nov. 1 from 5:30 PM - 8 PM; Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 1 - Jug Bowl at Lynchburg City Stadium at 7 PM
Nov. 1-2 - A Randolph Cabaret at Randolph College - Nov. 1 and 2 at 7:30 PM; Nov. 2 at 2 PM
Nov. 2 - Fall Festival at Gethsemane Baptist Church starting at 8 AM
Nov. 2 - 46th Annual Book & Bake Sale at Amherst County Public Library from 8 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 2 - 10th Annual Lynchburg CASA Superhero Run: Heroes vs. Villains at 9 AM
Nov. 2 - 14th Annual Craft Fair at Heritage United Methodist Church from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 2 - Merry Market at Bible Baptist Church from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 2 - Combat Robot Battle at Virginia Episcopal School at 10 AM
Nov. 2 - Opera on James "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at Forest Library at 10 AM
Nov. 2 - Art at the Krise - Nov. 1 from 5:30 PM - 8 PM; Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 2 - Christmas on the Farm at Falls Farm in Amherst from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 2 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 2 - Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 2 - D-Day Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool -- Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 6 PM
Nov. 2 - Fall Festival at Wood Ridge Farm -- Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Nov. 2 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 10 PM
Nov. 2 - Disability Community Resource Fair at Waymaker Church from 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 2 - AIM Bus Family Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 2 - Our Hearts are Coming Home Community Gathering at Riverside Park from 11 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 2 - RescueFest at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 2 - Opera on James "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at Bedford Central Library at 12:15 PM
Nov. 2 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 2 - VHSL Theatre Festival at Liberty High School in Bedford from 12:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov. 2 - Saturday Matinee presents "Ordinary Angels" at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
Nov. 2 - Building Bridges 3rd Annual Talent Showcase at Academy Center of the Arts at 7 PM
Nov. 3 - Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 AM
Nov. 3 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- Nov. 3 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 3 - Fall Festival at Wood Ridge Farm -- Nov. 3 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Nov. 3 - Seminole District Cheerfest at Amherst County High School from 11 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 3 - D-Day Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool -- Nov. 3 from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 3 - Kids Bowl Free at Liberty University Montview Bowling Alley from 1 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 5 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Election Day
Nov. 5 - Pop-up Sports Clinic at Fairview Heights Recreation Center from 11 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 5 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Brookneal from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 5 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS at Brookneal from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 6 - Winey Chicks Christmas Open House from 10 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 8-10 - The Stocked Market at Berglund Center - Nov. 8 from 8 AM - 6 PM; Nov. 9 from 9 AM - 6 PM; Nov. 10 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 8-10 - Christmas Open House at Nanny's Prims and Decor - Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 5 PM; Nov. 9 from 10 AM - 2 PM; Nov. 10 from 12 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Historic Courthouse Holiday Market: Rustburg from 4 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 8 - Doctor Freak's Birthday Bash at Super Rad Arcade from 5 PM - 1 AM (18+ after 9 PM)
Nov. 8 - Game Night at Court Street United Methodist Church from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 8-10 - Dunbar Theatre Presents "Sister Act Jr." - Nov. 8-9 at 7 PM; Nov. 9 at 2 PM; Nov. 10 at 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Teen Social Mixer at Miller Center from 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Nov. 9 - Youth Fishing Day at Wayside Park from 8 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 9 - Jefferson Choral Society Holiday Craft Fair at Moose Lodge 715 from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 9 - Timberlake Christian School Fall Festival and Bazaar from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 9 - Fall-a-Days Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 9 - FOSAP Shoe Drive Community Drop-off Day from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 9 - Fall Festival and Car Show at Twin J Ranch from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 9 - Clifford Ruritan Holiday Bazaar from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 9 - Bedford Humane Photos with Santa at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 1 PM *Santa Paws
Nov. 9 - Holiday Market & Pottery Outlet Sale at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 4 PM *Santa Paws from 10 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 9 - Hometown Finds Vendor Event from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 9 - Free Museum Day at Amazement Square from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 9 - Virginia's Veterans Parade in Roanoke at 11 AM
Nov. 9 - Native American Heritage Event at Avoca Museum: "Different Tribes, Different Journeys" from 11 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 9 - LoveLYH Market on the Rooftop at 7 Rooftop Bar from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 9 - Fall Family Fun Fest at Beulah Baptist Church from 3 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 10-15 - Nursery Rhyme Week at Old City Cemetery - online and in-person times vary
Nov. 10 - Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows from 12 PM - 4 PM *Santa event
Nov. 10 - Downtown Public Art Walking Tour from 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - numerous events - Veterans Day: A Salute to America's Heroes
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony at Monument Terrace at 11 AM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Observance at D-Day Memorial at 11 AM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony at Appomattox American Legion Post 104 at 11 AM
Nov. 11 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Veterans Day
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Commemoration at National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farm at 4 PM
Nov. 12 - Craft Time with Torbee at Academy Center of the Arts at 10 AM
Nov. 12 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Rustburg from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 12 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS at Rustburg Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 12 - Jamerson STEAM Program at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Nov. 12 - Anime Club Plus at Lynchburg Public Library at 4:30 PM
Nov. 13 - Peakland Market's Holiday Open House from 2 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15-17 - A Small Town Christmas at White Barn Vintage & Virginia Found Goods - 11/15-11/16 from 10 AM - 4 PM; 11/17 from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 14 - Tiny Tabletops at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 3-5) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Nov. 14-17 - Mistletoe Market at I Scream You Scream - Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 14 - Dec. 22 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 14-16 - Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr" at Lynchburg Christian Academy - Nov. 14-16 at 7 PM; Nov. 16 at 2 PM
Nov. 15 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 15-16 - Coat Drive at Madison House of the Arts from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15 - Santa's Arrival at River Ridge Mall and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 15 - 9th Annual Rockin’ Out 4 Paws at New London Ruritan Club from 6 PM - 10 PM
Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 16 - Holiday Craft Fair at Lake Vista Social Center from 9 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 16 - Makers Market at LaHaye Event Space at Liberty University from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 16 - Bedford Farmers Market Holiday Market from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 16 - Fall Vendor Fair at Rainbow Forest Pool from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 16 - Bedford Woman's Club 49th Annual Holiday Mart from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 16 - Bloom's Annual Christmas Open House from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 16 - Saturday Clay Day: Christmas Ornaments at Academy Center of the Arts at 10 AM
Nov. 16 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Chase and Sky Thanksgiving Party from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 16 - Lu Lu's Closet Christmas Open House from 10 AM - 4 PM *Mrs. Santa event
Nov. 16 - Apple Butter Festival at Bryant's Cidery and Brewery at 12 PM
Nov. 16 - Youth Soccer Camp at Heritage High School from 12 PM - 2 PM
Nov. 16 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 16 - Fall Fest at Lynchburg Humane Society from 2 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 16 - Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert at Heritage High School at 4 PM
Nov. 16 - Guest Artist Series: The Camille Thurman Quintet at Randolph College at 7:30 PM
Nov. 17 - Chamber Orchestra Concert at University of Lynchburg at 7:30 PM
Nov. 18-23 - Fall Book Sale at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library during regular hours
Nov. 18 - Christmas in Lights at Liberty University at 6:30 PM
Nov. 19 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Altavista from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 19 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS in Altavista from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 19 - STEAM Team at Lynchburg Public Library at 4:30 PM
Nov. 20 - Kid's Night at Mellow Mushroom from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nov. 21 - River Ridge Kids Club at 10:30 AM
Nov. 21-24 - Mistletoe Market at I Scream You Scream - Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 14 - Dec. 22 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 21 - Holiday Market at Rustburg Farmers Market from 3 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 21 - createABLEs Christmas at craveABLEs from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Nov. 21 - Liberty High School Presents “I Never Saw Another Butterfly" at 7 PM
Nov. 21-24 - Rustburg High School Theater Presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" - Nov. 21-23 at 7 PM; Nov. 24 at 2 PM
Nov. 22-23 - "Shop Small First" Shop Crawl in Downtown Lynchburg - Nov. 22-23 from 9 AM - 11 PM
Nov. 22 - Grand Opening at Hill City Aqua Zoo at 9:30 AM
Nov. 22-23 - 13th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts - Nov. 22 from 2 PM - 8 PM; Nov. 23 from 10 AM - 5 PM *Santa event
Nov. 22 - Grand Opening Art at the Krise Emporium from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 22 - Altavista Downtown Tree Lighting at 6 PM
Nov. 22 - Santa at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 6 PM - 8 PM *Santa event
Nov. 22-23 - Academy Youth Theatre: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr at Academy Center of the Arts - Nov. 22 at 7 PM; Nov. 23 at 11 AM
Nov. 23 - Girls on the Run Central Virginia & Blue Ridge 5K Celebration at 8 AM
Nov. 23 - Greenview's Annual Fall Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Market at Forest Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 23 - Bedford Humane Photos with Santa at Bedford Tractor Supply from 10 AM - 1 PM *Santa Paws event
Nov. 23 - Shopping for Hope Vendor Event at American Legion Post 16 from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 23 - Family Storytime at the Market at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
Nov. 23 - Grandin Village Holiday Children's Parade at 11 AM
Nov. 23 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 23 - Santa Fest at Key Health Care in Bedford from 12 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 23 - Brunswick Stew at Amherst Fire Department from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 23 - Canes & Cocoa at Amherst Fire Department from 1-3 PM *Santa and Grinch event
Nov. 23 - Santa is Coming to Blanks Properties from 1 PM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 23 - Turkey Trot Kids Night from 6 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 23 - Bedford Community Orchestra at 7:30 PM
Nov. 24 - Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows from 12 PM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 24 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM (Bright Nights Nov. 24 - Jan. 5)
Nov. 24 - Annual Tree Lighting at the Craddock Terry Hotel at 7 PM
Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break for Lynchburg City Schools
Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Break Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Break Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 26 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Timbrook from 2 PM - 3 PM
Nov. 26 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS Timbrook Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 26 - After-School Crafts with MaKayla at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Nov. 26 - Monelison Volunteer Fire Department Canned Food Drive at Madison Heights Walmart from 4 PM - 6 PM *Grinch event
Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Break Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Nov. 28 - Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5k Run and Walk at 8 AM
Nov. 28 - Altavista Giblet Jog 5K at 8:30 AM
Nov. 28 - Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run at 8:30 AM
Nov. 28 - 3rd Annual Timbrook Turkey Toss at Timbrook Park at 8:30 AM
Nov. 28 - Lottie Waddle Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk at 9 AM
Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 - Mistletoe Market at I Scream You Scream - Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 14 - Dec. 22 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Nov. 29 - Forest Violin Club - Sounds of the Season at River Ridge from 12 PM - 1 PM
Nov. 29 - Thanksgiving Break Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Nov. 29 - School's Out Turkey Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Nov. 29 - Nelson County Tree Lighting in Lovingston at 7:30 PM - Photos with Santa before tree lighting
Nov. 30 - 5th Annual Very Merry Vendor Fair at the Jamerson YMCA from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 30 - Photos with Santa at the Jamerson YMCA from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event
Nov. 30 - Peaksview Holiday Market at University of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 2 PM (VIP ticketed entry from 9 AM - 10 AM)
Nov. 30 - Creative Kids Christmas Market in Bedford from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 30 - Shop Small Saturday in Appomattox from 9 AM - 2 PM *Santa event from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 30 - Buchanan's Christmas Market from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 30 - Barracks Road Holiday Parade in Charlottesville at 9:30 AM
Nov. 30 - Shop Small Saturday Rest Station at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 10 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 30 - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Farm at Saunders Brothers Farm Market from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 30 - Mistletoe Makers Market at Bower Center for the Arts from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 30 - Holiday Maker's Market at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 30 - Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake from 11 AM - 3 PM *Santa from 11 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 30 - Concord Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Market from 11 AM - 6 PM
Nov. 30 - Christmas Tree Fundraiser at Concord Fire Station from 11 AM - 8 PM (Christmas tree sale continues through December or until sold out)
Nov. 30 - Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Miller Claytor House (1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM) *Santa and Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 30 - Santa at Huckleberry Knob Nursery from 2 PM - 6 PM *Santa event
Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 - Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park from 6 PM - 11 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM; Closed Wednesdays
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 28 - Nov. 18
Tot Time at CCPLS-Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 28 - Nov. 18
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from Aug. 5 through Dec. 9 (closed Sept. 2 and Nov. 11)
Storytimes at CCPLS - Rustburg - Mondays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from Sept. 9 - Nov. 11
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library A (Tuesdays) - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 29 - Nov. 19
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
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM through Dec. 17
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)
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Aug. 20 - Dec. 17
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 30 - Nov. 20
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library B (Wednesdays) - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 30 - Nov. 20
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM starting Aug. 14
Preschool Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 4 - May 30
LEGO Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Aug. 7 - Dec. 18
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library (10:30 OR 11:15) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM from Aug. 7 - Dec. 11
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM starting Aug. 14
Preschool Story & Craft Time at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 11 AM and 12 PM (no program on Nov. 27)
Storytimes at CCPLS - Altavista - Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM from Sept. 4 – Nov. 13
Tot Time at CCPLS-Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 31 - Nov. 21
Tot Time at CCPLS-Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Oct. 31 - Nov. 21
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
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM through Dec. 19
Babygarten - CCPLS Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM from Oct. 31 - Nov. 21
Storytimes at CCPLS - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM from Sept. 5 – Nov. 14
Teen Thursdays at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from Aug. 8 - Dec. 19 (closed Nov. 28)
Tot Time at CCPLS-Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Nov. 1-22
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM starting Aug. 14
Preschool Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 4 - May 30
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
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM (also open indoors Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM - 2 PM)
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
The Fold: A New Dinner Church Experience at Court Street United Methodist Church - Sundays from 5 PM - 7 PM
You'll also find many library events listed on our calendar of events!
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