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Mark your calendars for these exciting family-friendly and kid-friendly events in the Lynchburg, Va. area during the month of August. Click on each link for more details about the event. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
August is Back to School Month in Central Virginia! You'll find back to school information for Lynchburg City Schools and the surrounding county schools here:
Back to School Information 2026 for Lynchburg City and Area Schools
Lynchburg VA Area School Guide
Back to School Time: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is August 7-9, 2026
The events listed below are only a small sampling of the events taking place during the month of August. 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 event calendar on our website.
We're highlighting weekend events only once school starts in mid-August. Some of these events require advance registration, so plan before you go!
You'll find a variety of weekday events on our calendar to help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer and into the new school year!
August 2026 Events
Single Day or Weekend Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on a single day, weekend, or period of several consecutive days.
Aug. 1-2 - Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days at Chiles Peach Orchard from 9 AM - 6 PM
Aug. 1 - Puppy Social at Lynchburg Humane Society at 9 AM
Aug. 1 - Layman Farm’s Foam & Fun On The Farm from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 1 - Back to School Splash Bash at Montvale Park from 10 AM - 3 PM
Aug. 1 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents Shrek Kids at 11 AM
Aug. 1 - Food Not Bombs Back to School Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 1 - Pop-Up Cat Cafe at Lynchburg Humane Society from 11 AM - 3 PM
Aug. 1 - Rebirth Church Back to School Event at Rebirth Church from 12 PM - 2 PM
Aug. 1 - CAB Kids! Ty-Rone Travis: Puppeteer at Bower Center for the Arts from 12 PM - 2 PM
Aug. 1 - Immanuel Christian Church Back to School Giveaway at Miller Park from 12 PM - 3 PM
Aug. 1 - Keeper of the Woods Pool Days at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah from 12 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 1 - Kids Bowl Free at Liberty University from 12 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 1 - Tabletop Gaming at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 1 - 4th Annual Community Day Back to School Event at Hunton Randolph Community Center from 2 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 1 - Saturday Matinee presents Wuthering Heights at Bedford Central Library at 3 PM
Aug. 1 - Wagon Ride at James River State Park at 7 PM
Aug. 1 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 2 - Grove United Youth Ministry 2nd Annual Back-to-School Community Day at Forest Recreation Center from 3 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 2 - Amherst Community Chorus at Second Stage Amherst at 4 PM
Aug. 2 - Anxious for Nothing's Annual Back to School Bash from 4 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 2 - National Night Out at Courtland Festival Park from 4 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 3-7 - FREE Waterbugs Summer Camp at Ivy Creek Park from 9 AM - 12 PM (did I mention it's free?!)
Aug. 3 - Tooth Tales - Storytime & Activities at Miller Center from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Aug. 3-6: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Despicable Me 4 AND SMX26: Charlie the Wonderdog at 11 AM
Aug. 4 - U.S. Coast Guard Birthday at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 5 PM
Aug. 4 - Tinkering Tuesdays at Bedford Central Library from 3 PM - 3:45 PM
Aug. 4 - Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids at Big Island Library from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Aug. 4 - National Night Out at English Park from 5 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 4-9 - Hill City Howlers Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
Aug. 5 - LEGO® Club at Miller Center from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 5 - Infinity Dance at Jamerson Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 6 - First Day of School - Appomattox County Schools - ACPS website
Aug. 6 - Thursday Theatre: National Treasure at Big Island Library at 11 AM
Aug. 6 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 2 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 6 - Pierce Street Farmers Market from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug. 6 - Fun with Infinity & Sound at Jamerson Library from 4 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 7 - Habitat Hike at James River State Park at 10:30 AM
Aug. 7 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
Aug. 7 - Avoca After Hours from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 7 - First Friday at Vector Space: Foam Glider Skill Share & Open House from 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug. 7 - First Friday at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 7 - First Friday at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries
Aug. 7 - Family Fun Friday at Snowflex Centre from 5 PM - 10 PM
Aug. 7 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford at 6:30 PM
Aug. 7 - Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy at Miller Center from 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Aug. 8 - BHS Adoption Event at CMA's Honda of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 8 - Infinity Day Celebration at Jamerson Library from 10 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 8 - Community Champions Back to School Fair at E.C. Glass High School from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 8 - One Community One Voice Lynchburg, Virginia Back to School Event at University of Lynchburg from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 8 - Grace Fest at Grace Baptist Church from 10 AM - 3 PM
Aug. 8 - Academy Youth Theatre: Missoula Children’s Theatre Aladdin at Academy Center of the Arts at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Aug. 8 - Coolwell Community for Christ presents Back 2 School Bash at Bolling Hill Baptist Church from 11 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 8 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM
Aug. 8 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Aug. 8 - Parent Swap at Forest Library from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 8 - Community Care Expo at Johnson Health Center from 4:30 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 8 - Music on the Waterfront at Holliday Lake State Park from 6 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 9 - Pure Skin & More LLC 2nd Annual Back to School School Supply Giveaway at Miller Park at 3 PM (until supplies are gone)
Aug. 9 - Liberty Baptist Church Kids Back-to-School Bash at Liberty Baptist Church from 3 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 10-13: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: The Sandlot AND SMX26: Muppets: Treasure Island at 11 AM
Aug. 10 - Lynchburg Public Library's Book Mobile at River Ridge from 12 PM - 1 PM
Aug. 11 - Milk & Cookies at Timbrook Library from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 12 - First Day of School - Amherst County Schools - ACPS website
Aug. 12 - Visit from Academy in Motion at Forest Library from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Aug. 12 - Milk & Cookies at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 12 - First Day of School - Campbell County Schools - CCPS website
Aug. 13 - Thursday Theatre: October Sky at Big Island Library at 11 AM
Aug. 13 - Milk & Cookies at Patrick Henry Memorial Library from 2 PM - 5 PM
Aug. 13 - Second Stage Summer Concert Series at Second Stage Amherst: South Avenue Band at 6 PM
Aug. 14 - Altavista Block Party at Staunton River Memorial Library from 4 PM - 7 PM
Aug. 15 - Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run at 7:30 AM
Aug. 15 - Academy Presents: Ink Fest at Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre from 10 AM - 2 PM
Aug. 15 - Table Top Games at Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM - geared to teens and adults, but all are welcome
Aug. 15 - No Excuse Night at National D-Day Memorial from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 17 - Family Storytime at Miller Center from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Aug. 18 - First Day of School - Lynchburg City Schools (including Bass Elementary) - LCS website
Aug. 18 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night at Forest Library from 5 PM - 8 PM
Aug. 19 - First Day of School - Bedford County Schools - BCPS website
Aug. 19 - Toddler Story and Craft Time at Jamerson Library from 11 AM - 12 PM and from 12 PM - 1 PM
Aug. 20 - Storytime Picnic at Timbrook Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 20 - Teen Art Night: Dragon's Eye and Foil Dragon Egg at Bedford Central Library from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug. 21-23 - Bedford County Fair - Fri from 4 PM - 10 PM; Sat from 10 AM - 10 PM; Sun from 12 PM - 6 PM
Aug. 22 - Teen Creative Writing Club at Forest Library from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Aug. 23 - Milepost Music with The McKenzies at Peaks of Otter from 2 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 24 - Lynchburg Public Library's Book Mobile at River Ridge from 12 PM - 1 PM
Aug. 24 - Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music at Forest Library from 1 PM - 2 PM
Aug. 25 - Teen Craft Time at Jamerson Memorial Library from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Aug. 25-30 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
Aug. 26 - Toddler Story and Craft Time at Jamerson Library from 11 AM - 12 PM and from 12 PM - 1 PM
Aug. 27 - Storytime Picnic at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 27 - LEGO® Club at Forest Library from 5 PM - 6:15 PM
Aug. 28-29 - Stuffed Animal "Camp Out" at Forest Library - drop-off on Aug. 28 from 10 AM - 6 PM; pick-up Aug. 29 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 29 - The Ripple of Inclusion at The Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre at 2 PM
Summertime Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from dawn to dusk, weather permitting
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
Spring Valley Farm in Moneta Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8 AM - 7 PM
Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public - Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM winter hours
Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM - free admission
Babygarten: Summer Sessions - Rustburg - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 from Aug. 17-31
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Family Storytime at Miller Center - Mondays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from June 1 - Aug. 31
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Babygarten: Summer Sessions - Timbrook A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 18 - Sept. 8
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Downtown Family Storytime - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM from May 5 - Aug. 25
Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Chess Night at Miller Center - Tuesdays from 5 PM - 7 PM from May 5 - Aug. 25
Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party at Big Lick - Tuesdays from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Babygarten: Summer Sessions - Altavista - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 19 - Sept. 9
Tot Time: Summer Sessions - Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 19 - Sept. 9
LEGO® Club at Miller Center - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 2 PM from June 3 - Aug. 26
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
LEGO® Club (Downtown) - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from June 3 - Aug. 26
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Toddler Time at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Babygarten: Summer Sessions - Timbrook B - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from Aug. 19 - Sept. 9
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Tot Time: Summer Session II - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - Sept. 10
$5 Thursdays at Whimsy Pines Farm - Thursdays from 10 AM - 6 PM
Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Free Wagon Rides at Gross Orchard - Thursdays from 10:45 AM - 12:30 through the summer
Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 23 - Oct. 29
Four Seasons Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 2 - Oct. 29
Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 5 PM - 7:45 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Tai Chi at the Library at Bedford Central Library - Fridays from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM from Jan. 2 - Dec. 18
Tot Time: Summer Session II at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Aug. 21 - Sept. 11
Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall - Fridays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from May 2 through Oct. 31
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from April 25 - Oct. 31
Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM
Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park - Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Leah's Free Food Bank at Clarity House - Saturdays from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 2:30 PM and 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Sundays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Events will be added as they are submitted to us. You can find all of the local family-friendly events in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar.
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