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 2025!
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. 24 - Jan. 5 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM on Nov. 24; lights on Bluffwalk through Jan. 5
Nov. 25 - Jan. 5 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15; closed major holidays)
Nov. 27 - early January - 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
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. 29 - Jan. 4 - Osborne Express Annual Christmas Lights Display and Train Rides - Nov. 29 - Jan. 4 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 - Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park from 6 PM - 11 PM
Dec. 4 - Jan. 5 - Lighting of the Garden at Awareness Garden from 5 PM - 9 PM (sing-a-long on opening night)
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 - no guided hike; hike at any time
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Natural Bridge State Park at 10 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 at 12 PM
Jan. 1 - New Years Day Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike at Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 1 PM
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Skate at AJ Skateworld from from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 3 - J.R.R. Tolkien Day at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Jan. 3 - First Friday: "Roaring Lynchburg: Social Life in 1925" at Lynchburg Museum from 5 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 3 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 3 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 3 - First Friday at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 4 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 4-5 - Warming Shelter at The Salvation Army from 8 PM - 8 AM both nights
Jan. 7 - Snow Day Fun Day at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 7 - Jamerson STEAM Program at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4:30 PM
Jan. 7 - Special Needs Parent Support Group at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 6 PM
Jan. 8 - Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition at University of Lynchburg at 5 PM
Jan. 8-11 - Warming Shelter at The Salvation Army from 8 PM - 8 AM every night
Jan. 9 - STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
Jan. 9 - Tiny Tabletops at Lynchburg Public Library (Ages 3-5) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jan. 11 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 11 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Bluey New Year Celebration from 10 AM - 12 PM Rescheduled Jan. 25
Jan. 11 - Family Craft Day at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 11 - "Meet Us In Concord" with CCPL at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord from 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 11 - Family Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 11 - LoveLYH New Year's Market on the Rooftop at 7 Rooftop Bar from 12 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 13 - Free Chick-Fil-A Breakfast at Chick-fil-A Timberlake from 6:30 AM - 10 AM
Jan. 13 - Feb. 8 - Valentines For Vets: An Annual Community Project at All Bedford Public Library Locations - Monday - Saturday
Jan. 14 - Toddler Time with Sneezy Snowman at Creative Cove Designs Studios at 11 AM
Jan. 14 - FREE Try It Class! Ballet & Modern Dance Ages 5-7 Beginner at 5 PM
Jan. 15 - Registration Opens for Science Day 2025 at Randolph College
Jan. 15 - FREE Try It Class! Ballet & Modern Dance Ages 3-4 at 4:30 PM
Jan. 15 - FREE Try It Class! Ballet & Modern Dance Ages 5-7 Intermediate at 5:15 PM
Jan. 15 - FREE Try It Class! Ballet & Modern Dance Ages 8-12 at 6 PM
Jan. 16 - Early Dismissal for Lynchburg City Schools
Jan. 16 - FREE Try It Class! Tap Ages 4-5 at 4:30 PM
Jan. 16 - FREE Try It Class! Tap Ages 6-12 at 5:15 PM
Jan. 16 - createABLEs at craveABLEs from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jan. 16 - Family Movie Night at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 6 PM
Jan. 16 - Wicked Pink & Green Party at FunQuest from 6 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 16-19 - "Romeo and Juliet" at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre - Jan. 16, 17, and 18 at 7 PM; Jan. 19 at 3 PM
Jan. 17 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools
Jan. 17-18 - Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Forest Library - drop off on Jan. 17 from 10 AM - 6 PM; pick up on Jan. 18 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 17 - LEGO® Club at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 17 - Home School Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan. 18 - Saturday Clay Day: Valentine’s Heart Box at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 18 - Animation Festival 2025 at Academy Center of the Arts from 11 AM - 3 PM
Jan. 18 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Jan. 18 - An Afternoon of Korean Art Song at Randolph College at 3 PM
Jan. 20 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 20 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at all National Parks
Jan. 20 - Something Unexpected at CCPLS - Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 4 PM
Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Jan. 21 - Florida Citrus Truckload Sale at Ace Overstreet Hardware from 3 PM - 4 PM
Jan. 21 - STEAM Team at Lynchburg Public Library from 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Jan. 23 - After-School Crafts with MaKayla at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Jan. 23 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Jan. 23 - Sweet Briar Faculty Recital at Sweet Briar College from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Jan. 24 - Music and Movement with Miss Casey at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
Jan. 25 - Relief Printing Bookmark Workshop at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 25 - Last Saturdays at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 25 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Bluey New Year Celebration from 10 AM - 12 PM
Jan. 25 - Market Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
Jan. 25 - Maple Sugaring at Miller Center from 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Jan. 25 - Brainy Board Games at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 25 - Education Open House at Academy Center of the Arts from 12 PM - 2:30 PM
Jan. 25 - Exhibition Opening Reception: "Legacy" at the Maier Museum from 2 PM - 5 PM
Jan. 25 - “An Evening of Jazz With the 4 Js” at Amherst Second Stage from 6 PM - 8 PM
Jan. 27 - Feb. 1 - Valentines for Seniors at All Campbell County Public Library Locations - Monday - Saturday
Jan. 27 - Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music at Forest Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
Jan. 27 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Randolph College at 5 PM
Jan. 28 - Anime Club Plus at Lynchburg Public Library from 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Jan. 30 - Read to a Dog at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan. 30 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 - Masterworx Theatre Presents "Aladdin, Jr" at The Academy Center for the Arts Warehouse Theatre - Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1 at 7 PM; Feb. 1 at 2 PM
Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 - "Peter Pan and Wendy" at E.C. Glass High School - Jan. 31, Feb. 1, Feb. 7, and Feb. 8 at 7 PM; Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at 3 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Weekly Events
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 10 AM from Jan. 6 - Jan. 27
Tot Time at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays at 10 AM from Jan. 6 - Jan. 27
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
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
Preschool Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays at 10 AM from Jan. 7 - Jan. 28
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
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 - Timbrook Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Jan. 8 - Jan. 29
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 10 AM from Jan. 8 - Jan. 29
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
Preschool Story & Craft Time at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library - Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 11 AM and 12 PM
Storytime at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays at 11:30 AM from Jan. 22 - April 9
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Wednesdays at 1 PM from Jan. 8 - Jan. 29
Tot Time at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 10 AM from Jan. 9 - Jan. 30
Tot Time at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Thursdays at 10 AM from Jan. 9 - Jan. 30
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from Jan. 9 - April 24
Babygarten at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 11 AM from Jan. 9 - Jan. 30
Storytime at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays at 12 PM from Jan. 23 - April 10
Tot Time at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Fridays at 10 AM from Jan. 10 - Jan. 31
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
Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
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
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 the New Year and Ring in 2025 in Lynchburg and Beyond - These events will help you say goodbye to 2024 and ring in 2025 in style!
Welcome 2025 with a First Day Hike at a Virginia State Park - Make a New Year's resolution to enjoy more family time outdoors in 2025!
21 Things to Do with Kids During Winter Break - Make memories while enjoying fun with the fam over winter break!
Enjoy a Winter Family Getaway Near Lynchburg or Hit the Road - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this winter!
Girl Scouts Kick Off 2025 Cookie Season - The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls!
Register Now for Randolph College Science Day 2025 - Registration opens Jan. 15, 2025
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Winter Family Fun Bucket List 2025 - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Help You Find Your Family Fun® in 2025!
National Park Service Fee-Free Dates for 2025 - Find Your Family Fun® at one of the National Parks during 2025 fee-free dates!
25 Ways to Find Your Family Fun® in 2025 - Enjoy connecting with your family and have a happy healthy 2025!
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!
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 - Find Your Family Fun® indoors and stay warm!
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!
