We welcome a new year in Central Virginia with lots of opportunities to connect and have fun as a family! Although life slows down in Lynchburg during the winter months, there are still many ways to enjoy family fun around town in the winter.
Events slow down in the winter too, so we won't post a weekend edition event article during the month of January. Instead, we will frequently update the monthly article.
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid helps you Find Your Family Fun® every season
Plan ahead for anytime winter fun with the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Winter Family Fun Bucket List 2024!
Here are upcoming family-friendly events for your family to enjoy during January. Click on each link for more details about the event.
Some of these events require advance tickets or registration, so check before you go.
Repeating Events
Nov. 18 - Jan. 14 - The Ice at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 19 - Jan. 14 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Festival on Nov. 19 from 4 PM - 8 PM; lights on Bluffwalk through Jan. 14
Nov. 21 - Jan. 5 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM daily (open until 8 PM Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10); closed major holidays)
Nov. 24 - Jan. 6 - Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum - Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM (open until 3 PM on Nov. 25 and Jan. 6; open until 8 PM on Dec. 1, 8, and 15; closed Sundays and major holidays)
Dec. 1 - Jan. 7 - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show in Altavista from 5:30 PM - 10 PM nightly - shows every 30 minutes; last show starts at 9:30 PM *tentative dates
Dec. 6 - early January - Lighting of the Garden at Awareness Garden from 5 PM - 9 PM
January Family Fun Events
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Fun Run at Riverside Park at 9 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Holliday Lake State Park from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hikes at High Bridge Trail State Park at 11 AM and 1 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at James River State Park from 12 PM - 2 PM
Jan. 1 - New Years Day Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Skate at AJ Skateworld from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Smith Mountain Lake State Park from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Jan. 5 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 5 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 5 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 5 - Olaf's Pajama Party at FunQuest from 5 PM - 10 PM
Jan. 6 - Bedford Cares Indoor Clearance Yard Sale from 8 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 6 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 7 - Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition at University of Lynchburg at 3 PM
Jan. 7 - An Afternoon of Song at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church at 3:30 PM
Jan. 9 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Rustburg from 2 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 9 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS Rustburg from 3 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 9 - PHML Tuesday Kids' Series - CCPLS at Brookneal from 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Jan. 10 - Preschool Story & Craft Time at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 11 AM and 12 PM
Jan. 11 - Peaks Day - Game Night at The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center from 12 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 11-14 - "Emma" at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre - Jan. 11-13 at 7 PM; Jan. 14 at 3 PM
Jan. 11-14 - "Willy Wonka Jr." at Lynchburg Christian Academy - Jan. 11-13 at 7 PM; Jan. 13 and 14 at 3 PM
Jan. 12 - Kids' Paint Night at Imagination Station Studio from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Jan. 13 - Bedford Cares Indoor Yard Sale from 8 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 13 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - New Year Celebration with JJ from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 13 - Parents Night Out at Dynamic Gymnastics from 6 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 14 - Liberty University Figure Skating Team Performance at The Ice at River Ridge Mall at 1 PM
Jan. 15 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools - Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
Jan. 15 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day all day at all national parks
Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Martin Luther King Jr Day at Rustburg High School - Jan. 15 at 2 PM - This event is being rescheduled - DATE TBA
Jan. 16 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools - Professional development day
Jan. 16 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Altavista from 2 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 16 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS Altavista from 3 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 17 - Preschool Story & Craft Time at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 11 AM and 12 PM
Jan. 18 - STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square: Snowflake Symmetry at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
Jan. 18 - Preschool Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library at 10:30 AM
Jan. 18 - Family Movie Night at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 6 PM
Jan. 18 - Human Trafficking Summit at Miller Center at 6:30 PM
Jan. 19 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 4 PM *EVENT CANCELED*
Jan. 20 - Lowe's Kids Workshop: My First DIY Tool Box - Lynchburg from 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 20 - Lowe's Kids Workshop: My First DIY Tool Box - Madison Heights from 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 20 - Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
Jan. 20-21 - PVCM 5th Annual Pop-Up Sale at The Virginian Hotel from 10 AM - 3 PM
Jan. 20 - Animation Festival 2024 at Academy Center of the Arts - art activities at 11 AM; screenings begin at 12 PM
Jan. 20 - Daddy Daughter Date Event at Chick-fil-A Wards Road from 2 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 20-26 - Brookville Theatre Presents "Bring It On the Musical" - NEW SCHEDULE: Jan. 20, 25, and 26 at 7 PM; Jan. 21 at 2 PM
Jan. 20 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "The Trial of Ygor" at Academy Center of the Arts at 7:30 PM
Jan. 21 - Valentine's Day Chalk Class at Woodlane Antiques & Crafts at 1 PM
Jan. 22 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Randolph College at 5 PM
Jan. 23 - Homeschool Meetup - CCPLS Timbrook from 2 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 23 - LEGO® + Labrary - CCPLS Timbrook from 3 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 24 - Feb. 7 - Make a Valentine's Card for a Veteran at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 24 - How To at Lynchburg Public Library at 4:30 PM
Jan. 24 - Kid's Night at Mellow Mushroom from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Jan. 24 - State of LCS at E.C. Glass High School at 6 PM
Jan. 25 - Tiny Tabletops - Games for Ages 3-5 at Lynchburg Public Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 25 - STEAM Library Makers at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 1 PM
Jan. 25 - Family Movie Matinee at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Jan. 25 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Jan. 25-27 - "Silent Sky" at E.C. Glass High School - Jan. 25-27 at 7 PM; Jan. 27 matinee at 2 PM
Jan. 26 - Girl’s Night Out: Swiftie Bracelets at Miller Center from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 27 - Last Saturdays - Rustburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 27 - Valentines for Friends at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
Jan. 27 - Princess Meet & Greet at River Ridge Mall from 1 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 27 - Quintara All-Stars Jazz at Second Stage Amherst at 6 PM
Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 - Masterworx Theater Presents "Annie Jr." at Academy Center of the Arts - Jan. 31-Feb 3 at 7 PM; Feb. 3 at 10 AM and 2 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Weekly Events
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 22 - Feb. 12
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM from Jan. 29 - April 15
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 22 - April 29 (no event on April 1)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 29 - April 15
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 23 - Feb. 13
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Tales at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM from Jan. 16 - April 23; no Toddler Tales on April 2
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library - Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 30/31 - April 16/17
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 2 - May 28
Babygarten at CCPLS - Altavista - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 24 - Feb. 14
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 24 - Feb. 14
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM from Jan. 25 - Feb. 15
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
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Here's some other ways to enjoy time with the family this month:
How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year's Eve Celebration Kids Will Love - New Year's Eve parties don't have to be big productions for kids to love them
Welcome 2024 with a First Day Hike at a Virginia State Park - Make a New Year's resolution to enjoy more family time outdoors in 2024!
24 Ways to Find Your Family Fun® in 2024 - Enjoy connecting with your family and have a happy healthy 2024!
January is National Hobby Month - Stock up on supplies or find a new hobby this month!
Family Friendly Football Game Day Snacks - Invite a few friends over and enjoy the big game!
National Park Service Fee-Free Dates for 2024 - Find Your Family Fun® at one of the National Parks during 2024 fee-free dates!
Celebrate Freedom on Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Freedom was Dr. King's lifetime goal and he was willing to pay any price in his quest for that goal
Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun - Sponsored by FunQuest Family Entertainment Center
Toddler and Preschooler Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond - The best places for fun with littles in the Lynchburg area
25 Things to Do with Kids in Lynchburg - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in every season in Central Virginia!
Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Parks in Lynchburg and the Surrounding Counties
25 Amazing Family Photo Shoot Locations in Lynchburg and Central VA - Natural lighting and a pretty backdrop make your photos pop to life!
25 Crafts to Enjoy Anytime - Whatever the occasion, there's a fun craft to enjoy with your littles -- and not so littles
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.
After December's busyness, January is a month to slow down and make time to make some fun memories with your family!
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all year long in Central Virginia!
