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Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for this weekend June 6-8, 2025. Visit our website to see details about all of these events!
Some of these events require advance tickets or registration. Click on each link for more details about the event. Some events may be postponed or cancelled due to weather or other concerns, so please check before you go.
June 6-8, 2025 Family Fun
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June 6-8 - Free Fishing Days in Virginia - Read more about Free Fishing Days in Virginia
June 6 - 81st Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial at 11 AM
June 6 - Amazement Square's Summer Spectacular from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 6 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 6 PM
June 6 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 6 - First Fridays at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 6 - First Fridays in Lynchburg at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 6 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford at 6 PM
June 6 - Fridays in the Park at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
June 6 - "Jurassic Park" at 29 Drive-In at I Scream You Scream - gate opens at 7:30 PM; movie at dusk
June 6 - "Despicable Me 4" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 7 - American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® - all day
June 7 - Tree of Life Ministries Tree Market from 7 AM - 12 PM
June 7 - Greenview’s Spring Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM
June 7 - Summer Sports Slam at Timbrook Library from 9 AM - 1 PM
June 7 - Altavista Area YMCA Family Fun Day, 5K, and 1 Mile Run at English Park - 5K at 9 AM; 1 Mile Run at 10:30 AM; Family Fun Day 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
June 7 - First Saturdays in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 7 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 10 AM - 12 PM
June 7 - Color Our World: Summer Reading Program at Madison Heights Library from 10 AM - 12:30 PM
June 7 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
June 7 - Saturday Matinee presents "The Monuments Men" at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
June 7 - Town of Appomattox’s Centennial Celebration at Courtland Festival Park from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 7 - "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" at Evolution Cinemas Forest at 8:40 PM
June 8 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 8 AM - 10 AM
June 8 - Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 8 - Sundays at Amazement Square from 1 PM - 5 PM
June 8 - Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool from 1 PM - 6 PM
June 8 - Graduation for Lynchburg City Schools - HHS at 2 PM; ECG at 6 PM
Summertime Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 24 through Sept. 1 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from Memorial Day through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM - Currently closed for maintenance
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from Memorial Day through Sept. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM - Currently closed for maintenance
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Weekends only from May 26 - June 8; daily from June 9 - Aug. 1, and open weekends only from Aug. 2 - Sept. 1
Summer WonderCamp at Amazement Square - June 2 - Aug. 8 (Monday through Friday) each week (no camps July 4 week)
Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool - Daily from 1 PM - 6 PM from June 9 - Aug. 1
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Free Summer Meals at Campbell County School Locations - June 9 - June 26 (some through July 25) - Closed on noted dates
Free Summer Meals at Amherst County Locations - Mondays and Thursdays in June and July (times vary by location)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays at 10 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM through Dec. 29
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM through Dec. 29
Storytime at Rustburg Library - Mondays at 11:30 AM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista - Mondays at 1 PM from June 9 - July 7 (no class on June 30)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 – July 8 (no class on June 17 or July 1)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from May 27 through July 15
Summer Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - June 10 - 24; July 1 - 29 (no class on July 8)
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM through June 3
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class on July 2)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from June 11 - July 9 (no class on July 2)
Summer Story Time at Liberty University Jerry Falwell Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 11 AM from June 19 - July 31
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Summer Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM - June 12 - 24; July 1 - 29 (no class on June 19)
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal - Thursdays at 11 AM from June 12 - July 10 (no class on July 3)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from June 12 – July 10 (no class on July 3)
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 6 PM - 10 PM
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays (and Saturdays) from 8 PM - 10 PM
Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks - Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - Saturdays (and Sundays) from May 31 - Aug. 31 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Boat Rentals at Ivy Creek Park - (Saturdays and) Sundays from May 31 - Aug. 31 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Chess Program at Madison Heights Library - Saturdays in June from 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Here are some ways to Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year at home, in the Lynchburg area, and beyond!
Planning a Graduation or End of School Party and Local Graduation Dates - An end of school year party is a great way to celebrate the year's accomplishments!
Plan Ahead for FREE Fishing Days in Virginia - June 6-8 have been designated as Free Fishing Days in Virginia for 2025!
Hit the Trails on June 7 for National Trails Day® - American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® is the first Saturday in June
Summertime Water Fun: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes - Sponsored by Rainbow Forest Recreation Association, Find Your Family Fun® this summer in the water!
Lynchburg Summer Family Day Trips, Weekend & Vacation Trips - Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
25 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Summer - Find Your Family Fun® this summer without breaking the bank!
Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2025 - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
Sprayground and Splash Pad Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond - Find Your Family Fun® this summer at spraygrounds and spray pads in the Lynchburg area and beyond!
Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats in the Lynchburg Area - When the weather's hot outside, cool down with a sweet frosty treat from your favorite local spot!
Lynchburg VA Area Hikes for All Seasons - Enjoy nature and get outdoors on a fun hike with the fam!
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fruit Orchards and Farmers Market Guide 2025 - From strawberries to pumpkins and apples, find the freshest produce at local orchards and markets!
Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Parks in Lynchburg and the Surrounding Counties
10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Lynchburg has lots of trails for riding bikes. Check out our top 10 bike trails.
Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2025 - Are you ready? Camping season 2025 is here now!
Explore Virginia State Parks with the Virginia State Parks Trail Quest - The Virginia State Parks Trail Quest program is a fun way to visit 40 different state parks!
Lynchburg VA June 2025 Family Friendly Events - Find Your Family Fun® in June with Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
Lynchburg VA Area Vacation Bible Schools 2025 - Summertime is Vacation Bible School time in the Lynchburg area
Summer will be here before you know it! Check out Lynchburg area summer camp information!
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide 2025 - The area's top summer camps are in our guide - a work in progress!
Summer Camp Spotlight: TC3 Kids Coding Camp
Summer Camp Spotlight: Summer WonderCamp at Amazement Square
Summer Camp Spotlight: Camp Happiness at The Lynchburg Humane Society
Summer Camp Spotlight: Rap Opera for Kids Hip Hop Summer Camp
You'll find local events, articles, and guides on our website! Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all year long 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 and Central Virginia this weekend!
