May 14, 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!
Maycember continues to be busy like December, but without gifts! Don't let the busyness of this month keep you from enjoying the fun times. School will be out before long!
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: "Shrek the Musical" at Lynchburg Christian Academy, Dunbar Theatre Presents "Matilda Jr.", Preschool Music and Art Program at Second Stage Amherst, Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand, Outdoor Movie: "Disney's Wish" at First Christian Church, and more!
There's rain in the forecast for the weekend. 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 17-19, 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 17-19, 2024 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
May 14- 19 - Lynchburg Hillcats Home Stand - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
May 16-19 - "the Great Unstoppable Mighty Mites Take the Field (Again)" at Commerce Street Theater (May 16, 17, and 18 at 7 PM; May 18 at 2 PM; May 19 at 3 PM)
May 16-19 - "Shrek the Musical" at Lynchburg Christian Academy - May 16-18 at 7 PM; May 18 at 2 PM; and May 19 at 3 PM
May 17 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
May 17-19 - Dunbar Theatre Presents "Matilda Jr." - May 17 and 18 at 7 PM; May 18 at 2 PM; May 19 at 3 PM
May 18 - Exhibit Explorers: Baseball Edition at 10 AM
May 18 - Preschool Music and Art Program at Second Stage Amherst at 10 AM
May 18 - Art in the Park at Riverside Park from 10 AM - 3 PM **Canceled**
May 18 - Pack the Convoy at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 3 PM
May 18 - National Kids to Parks Day at Explore Park in Roanoke from 10 AM - 3 PM
May 18 - Block Party at Amelon Square Plaza from 10:30 AM - 2 PM
May 18 - Vision 30 Thrive Fest from 11 AM - 3 PM
May 18 - Pooch Picnic at Hometown Finds from 12 PM - 4 PM
May 18 - Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
May 18 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" gates open at 5 PM; movie at dusk
May 18 - Outdoor Movie: "Disney's Wish" at First Christian Church at 8 PM
May 19 - Bells of the Blue Ridge presents "These Are a Few of Our Favorite Rings" Concert at Forest Presbyterian Church 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
BSA Troop 729 (all girls) and Troop 29 (all boys) at Peakland United Methodist Church - Mondays at 7 PM (ages 11-17) starting April 22
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
The Market at Second Stage Amherst - Tuesdays from 4 PM - 6 PM from May 21 - Sept. 24
Lynchburg Community Market Wednesday Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 9 AM - 1 PM from May 15 - Sept. 25
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
Rustburg Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 18 through fall
Four Season Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 4 through Oct. 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
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 27 - Oct. 26
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from May 4 - Oct. 26
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
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!
Lynchburg Summer 2024 Family Day Trips, Weekend & Vacation Trips - Summer is a time for making family memories, so choose a staycation, day trip, or family vacay!
Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2024 - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
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!
