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!
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family! There are Valentine's events for families, couples, and friends on our calendar.
It's not too late to pick up some Valentine's goodies: Lynchburg Area Places to Find Your Valentine's Day Goodies
Each event below has a link to the event description on our website to help you make choices.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year!
This weekend's events include: so many Valentine's Day events, The Great Backyard Bird Count at Claytor Nature Center, "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater, and more!
We'll help you plan ahead to Find Your Family Fun® with our FREE Lynchburg Macaroni Kid newsletter and event calendar which normally publishes weekly on Thursdays at 7 AM.
Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for the Feb. 13-15, 2026 weekend. 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. Check before you leave home as some events may be cancelled due to weather or other issues.
Feb. 13-15, 2026 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
Feb. 9-13 - Free Morning Coffee at The Mingo Coffee and Play from 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Feb. 11-14 - Amherst County High School Theatre Presents "The Amherst Saloon" at 7 PM
Feb. 13 - Early Bird Artist Mixer at Riverviews Artspace from 8 AM - 10 AM
Feb. 13 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Feb. 13-16 - The Great Backyard Bird Count at Nature Center from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Feb. 13 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
Feb. 13-14 - Valentine's Pop-up Party at Balloons & Company - Feb. 13 from 9 AM - 5:30 PM; Feb. 14 from 9 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 13 - Tot Time at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 10:45 AM
Feb. 13 - Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 10 AM - 11 AM
Feb. 13 - Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 13 - Valentines Giveaway at Lynchburg Regional Airport from 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 13 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
Feb. 13 - Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Feb. 13 - Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 11 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 13 - Monument Terrace Troop Rally from 12 PM - 1 PM
Feb. 13-14 - Valentine’s Weekend at The Maple Leaf Tea Room from 2 PM - 4 PM both days
Feb. 13 - Teen Movie Night - Superman (2025) at Forest Library at 4 PM
Feb. 13 - Pink vs. Red Valentine’s Party at FunQuest from 5 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 13 - 23rd Annual Love at the Maier at 6 PM
Feb. 13 - Owl Prowl at James River State Park from 6 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 13 - Friday Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 6 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 13 - Almost Like Being in Love Valentine's Concert Gala at First Presbyterian Church from 6 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 13-14 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 13 - Night to Shine at Waymaker Church from 6:30 PM - 9 PM (special needs event)
Feb. 13 - Starfire Live Galentine's at Loose Shoe Too Brewery from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Feb. 13 - Girly Pop Dance Party at The Music Hall at 7 PM
Feb. 13 - Amherst County High School Theatre Presents "The Amherst Saloon" at 7 PM (Feb. 11-14)
Feb. 13 - Ghosted: Paranormal Investigation of Historic Sandusky from 7 PM - 9 PM or 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Feb. 13 - TGIF Concert Series at Apocalypse Ale Works from 7 PM - 10 PM
Feb. 13 - Down With Love Dance Party with DJ Saraswati at The Water Dog from 9 PM - 11:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Lynchburg Community Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 14 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Feb. 14 - The Great Backyard Bird Count at Nature Center from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Feb. 13-16)
Feb. 14 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Pop-up Party at Balloons & Company from 9 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 14 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
Feb. 14 - Big Game 5K at Percival's Island at 10 AM - *Rescheduled for March 21 at 10 AM *
Feb. 14 - Nature Lovers Hike at James River State Park at 10 AM
Feb. 14 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day book + art at Timbrook Library from 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 14 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
Feb. 14 - Galentine's Vendor Market at Tresca on 8th from 11 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day at Kline's Dairy Bar from 11 AM - 10 PM
Feb. 14 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 14 - Wildlife in Watercolor at James River State Park from 1 PM - 2 PM
Feb. 14 - Leah's Free Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Weekend at The Maple Leaf Tea Room from 2 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 14 - Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Alex Arbaug Live at Blue Toad Hard Cider for Valentine's Day from 2 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 14-15 - "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM (also Feb, 21-22 and Feb. 28 - March 1 at 2:30 PM)
Feb. 14 - Love at First Sight: Spotlight Tour at the Maier Museum of Art at 3 PM
Feb. 14 - Winter Bird Wander at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Dinner for Haiti at St Thomas More Catholic Church from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 14 - Amherst County High School Theatre Presents "The Amherst Saloon" at 7 PM (Feb. 11-14)
Feb. 14 - Miss Hill City and Miss Hill City's Teen Pageant at E.C. Glass High School at 7 PM
Feb. 14 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park from 7 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Dance at Rustburg Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 11 PM
Feb. 14 - Hearts and Hip-Hop at Big Lick from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's at Vaughan from 8 PM - 11 PM
Feb. 15 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 8 AM - 10 AM
Feb. 15 - The Great Backyard Bird Count at Nature Center from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Feb. 13-16)
Feb. 15 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
Feb. 15 - Feeding Frenzy at James River State Park from 10 AM - 11 AM
Feb. 15 - Galentine's Tea at Baine's Books & Coffee in Amherst from 11 AM - 3 PM
Feb. 15 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 12 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 15 - Save on Sundays at FunQuest - Sundays in February from 12 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 15 - Sundays at Amazement Square from 1 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 15 - History Hike at James River State Park at 1 PM
Feb. 15 - "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM (also Feb, 21-22 and Feb. 28 - March 1 at 2:30 PM)
Feb. 15 - Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Feb. 15 - Pine Needle Basketry at James River State Park from 3 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 15 - 2nd Annual Gospel Extravaganza at Randolph College at 4 PM
Plan ahead for next week with these top events, including several Mardi Gras events:
Feb. 16 - National Park Service Fee Free Days - Presidents Day
Feb. 16 - Presidents Day Cheap Skate at FunQuest from 10 AM - 9 PM
Feb. 16 - President's Day Skate at AJ Skateworld from 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 17 - Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras - Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Easy King Cake Recipes
Feb. 17 - Homeschool Meetup at Staunton River Memorial Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
Feb. 17 - LEGO® + Labrary at Staunton River Memorial Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 17 - After School Chinese New Year Party at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library at 4 PM
Feb. 17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Randolph College at 5 PM
Feb. 17 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night at Forest Library from 5 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 17 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Stephens Episcopal Church from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 17 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 6 PM - Prayer service at 6 PM followed by pancake supper
Feb. 17 - Mardi Gras Pancake Supper at St Thomas More Catholic Church from 6 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 18 - Spot the Book Bus at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Feb. 19 - Teen Art Night: Pop Art Edition at Bedford Central Library from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb. 19-22 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "The Wiz" at Heritage High School - Feb. 19-21 at 7 PM; Feb. 22 at 2 PM (also Feb. 26-27 at 7 PM)
Feb. 20 - Early Dismissal for Lynchburg City Schools
Feb. 20 - Artist Trading Card Event with New Canvas Art Collective at Forest Library from 3 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 21 - Unity Walk and Celebration at 5th and Federal Streets at 11 AM
Feb. 21 - Lunar New Year at Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke from 12 PM - 2 PM
Feb. 21-22 - "I Dream of Hunny" at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM (also Feb. 28 - March 1 at 2:30 PM)
Feb. 21 - Snow Ball Daddy Daughter Sensory-Friendly Dance at City Armory from 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Feb. 21 - Snow Ball Daddy Daughter Dance at City Armory from 6 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 21 - “Songs to Love By” at Amherst Second Stage from 6 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 21 - Guided by Grace: Celebrating Black History at Academy Center of the Arts at 7:30 PM
Feb. 22 - Lynchburg Bridal Expo at The Virginian Hotel from 12 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 22 - Jefferson Choral Society: "Be Our Guest" at Historic Academy Theatre at 4 PM
You'll find all of our weekday events on our website.
In addition to the events noted above, check below for events that take place every week!
Weekly Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the year.
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
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM - free admission
Babygarten at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 26 - Feb. 16
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Altavista - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 26 - Feb. 16
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
Babygarten at Miller Center - Mondays at 10:30 AM on Jan. 5, 12, and 26
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Big Island Library (0-36 months) - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 26 - April 13 except when library is closed
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 at Timbrook Library - Session A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 27 - Feb. 17
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time at Amherst Library - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Altavista - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
Tot Time at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Family Storytime at Miller Center - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 7-28
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library (ages 3-6) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 28 - April 15
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Toddler Time at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM from Jan. 7 - Dec. 30
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Session B - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Brookneal - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 29 - Feb. 19
Preschool Play Group at Yoder Neighborhood Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 2 - May 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Big Island Library (ages 3-5) - Thursdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 29 - April 16, except when library is closed
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from Jan. 29 - Feb. 19
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Jan. 30 - Feb. 20
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM from Aug. 20 - late May
Preschool Play Group at Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Sept. 3 - May 29
Open Art Studio at Amazement Square - Wednesday through Saturday: 10 AM -12 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and 3 PM - 5 PM
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall - Fridays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
Friday Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Fridays from 6 PM - 8 PM from Jan. 16 - May 29
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
TGIF Concert Series at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from 7 PM - 10 PM from Jan. 16 - Feb. 27
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park - Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Leah's Free Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - 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
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Save on Sundays at FunQuest - Sundays in February from 12 PM - 7 PM
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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Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Easy King Cake Recipes - Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, is celebrated on Feb. 17 in 2026!
Register Now for Science Day 2026 at Randolph College - Registration opens Jan. 15, 2026 and fills up quickly!
Find a Food Pantry or Blessing Box in the Lynchburg Area - Whether you need help with food or can help others, here are opportunities in the Lynchburg area!
Lynchburg VA Guide to Indoor Family Fun - Find Your Family Fun® indoors and stay warm!
Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Winter Family Fun Bucket List - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Help You Find Your Family Fun® in 2026!
Enjoy a Fall or Winter Family Getaway Near Lynchburg or Hit the Road - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this season!
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
Find Your Family Fun® in March 2026 in Lynchburg and Central Virginia - Spring forward into fun in March 2026 with St. Patrick's Day, Science Day, and more!
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