May 1, 2024
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!
Just like that, it's May, also known as Maycember - busy like December, but without gifts! Don't let the busyness of this month keep you from enjoying the fun times.
Let the weekend begin! Be sure to check our event calendar for all of the best events in the Lynchburg area!
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year!
This weekend's fun includes: First Fridays, the 6th Annual International Festival, Star Wars events, Cinco de Mayo events, theatre events, Lynchburg Hillcats home games, spring festivals, and more! It's also a great weekend to pick strawberries! Here's some places to pick strawberries locally: Pick-Your-Own Strawberries in the Lynchburg Area
Check with the venues in advance as some events may be canceled or postponed due to weather or other concerns.
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 May 3-5, 2024. Visit our website to see details about all of these events!
Some of these events require advance tickets or registration, so check before you go. Click on each link for more details about the event.
May 3-5, 2024 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
April 30 - May 5 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
May 2-5 - 100 Mile Yard Sale Route 29 Virginia: Danville to Amherst from 7 AM - 5 PM
May 2-5 - "Disney's High School Musical" at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre - May 2, 3, and 4 at 7 PM; May 4 at 1 PM; May 5 at 3 PM
May 2-5 - Liberty High School Presents "Newsies" - May 2, 3, and 4 at 7 PM; May 5 at 3 PM
May 3-4 - The 44th Annual Community School Strawberry Festival - May 3 from 11 AM - 6 PM; May 4 from 10 AM - 4 PM
May 3 - First Fridays at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
May 3 - First Fridays at Riverviews Artspace: "The Sky is Not the Limit" from 5 PM - 8 PM
May 3 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
May 3 - First Fridays at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
May 3 - Chick-fil-A Timberlake Mother's Day Minis for Dinner from 5 PM - 8 PM
May 4 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
May 4 - Hill City Master Gardeners's Festival of Gardening at E. C. Glass High School from 9 AM - 1 PM
May 4 - Day Hike at Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail (leaves from Miller Center) from 9 AM - 2 PM
May 4 - Spring Market at Bible Baptist Church from 9 AM - 3 PM
May 4 - Antique Rose Festival at Old City Cemetery from 10 AM - 3 PM
May 4 - Spring Fling at Anderson's Country Market II from 10 AM - 5 PM
May 4 - May Faire Festival at The BackYard Forest VA from 10 AM - 6 PM
May 4 - Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks at River Ridge Mall - Saturdays through May 11; times vary
May 4 - Star Wars Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library at 10:30 AM
May 4 and May 11 - "Winnie the Pooh: Kanga Rules" at Commerce Street Theater - April 27, May 4, and May 11 at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
May 4 - 6th Annual International Festival from 11 AM - 3 PM
May 4 - Block Party at Waymaker Church from 11 AM - 5 PM
May 4 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
May 4 - Family Fiesta at River Ridge from 2 PM - 4 PM
May 5 - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at FunQuest from 12 PM - 7 PM
May 5 - 12th Annual IRON 5k and Youth Run in Amherst - 5k at 3 PM; Youth Run at 4 PM
Check below for library storytime and other events that take place every week.
Weekly Events
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Preschool Community Playgroups at Yoder Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM (Sept. 5–May 23)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 2 - May 28
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
Storytime Picnic - Timbrook Library - Thursdays from March 7 - May 16, 2024 from 11 AM - 1 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
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Check out the articles below to find more fun ideas for your family:
Here's some other ways to enjoy time with the family this weekend and some plan ahead fun, too:
Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun - Sponsored by FunQuest Family Entertainment Center
10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Riding bikes together is a fun way to enjoy nature while you get in some great exercise!
25 Things to Do with Kids in Lynchburg - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in every season in Central Virginia!
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Lynchburg and Central Virginia Mother's Day Events to Celebrate Mom - Celebrate mom on Mother's Day weekend and earlier with these local events!
25 Places in the Lynchburg Area to Walk or Hike - Get outdoors and take a walk or hike together!
10 Reasons to Enjoy a Virginia State Park Staycation in 2024 - With 42 Virginia State Parks across Virginia, there's something for everyone!
Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Parks in Lynchburg and the Surrounding Counties
Toddler and Preschooler Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond - The best places for fun with littles in the Lynchburg area
Lynchburg VA Spring 2024 Day Trips, Vacays, and Staycations - Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats in Lynchburg 2024 - Our updated 2024 Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats Guide includes information about what's available at each spot.
Lynchburg VA Area Spring Hikes - Hiking is a great way to spend family time outdoors. Explore these family hikes in the Lynchburg area!
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Orchards and Farmers Markets 2024 - Find farm fresh produce and Find Your Family Fun® at Central Virginia farmers markets and orchards!
****Plan ahead for summer camps and summer family fun!****
Summertime Water Fun 2024: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes - Find Your Family Fun® this summer in the water with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2024 - Are you ready? Camping season has begun!
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camps and Family-Friendly Activities - Let Lynchburg Macaroni KID help you Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and Central Virginia!
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, Central Virginia, and in the comfort of your own home this weekend!
