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!
High school graduation season concludes this weekend. Lynchburg City Schools will hold graduations on Sunday, June 7. E.C. Glass ceremonies begin at 2 PM. Heritage ceremonies begin at 6 PM. Both graduations will be held at the Vines Center at Liberty University. Congratulations to all 2026 graduates in the Lynchburg area!
Plan ahead for the end of the school year (including local high school graduation dates) here: How to Plan a Graduation or End of School Year Party
Free Fishing Days in Virginia take place across Virginia this weekend. Other events this weekend include: First Friday events at various locations, Renaissance Theatre Presents "Cinderella" at University of Lynchburg, Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Timbrook Library, Monacan Indian Nation 33rd Anniversary Powwow, 82nd Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial, Greenview’s Spring Festival, National Trails Day, Holiday Lake Public Pool Party, Bruster's of Lynchburg One Year Anniversary, and more!
Kick off summer with fun in the water - Summertime Water Fun: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes
Each event below has a link to the event description on our website to help you make choices.
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Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for the June 5-7 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.
June 5-7 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
June 5-7 - Free Fishing Days in Virginia all day in Virginia
June 5 - Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) from dawn to dusk, weather permitting
June 5 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
June 5 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
June 5 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 5 - Splash Pad Open Hours in English Park in Altavista from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
June 5 - Riverside Park Sprayground from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
June 5 - Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 5 - Rockstar Magic at Big Island Library from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
June 5 - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 6 PM
June 5 - Monument Terrace Troop Rally from 12 PM - 1 PM
June 5 - Rockstar Magic at Forest Library from 2 PM - 3 PM
June 5 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 2 PM - 4 PM
June 5 - First Friday Dino Hunt (Downtown Branch) from 5 PM - 7 PM
June 5 - First Friday at Vector Space: Parachute Build from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 5 - First Friday at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 5 - First Friday at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 5 - Opening of St. Paul's Pipe Organ, 3rd Concert at 5 PM
June 5 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
June 5 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
June 5 - Welcome Campfire: DCR 100th Anniversary Trivia Night at Holliday Lake State Park at 7 PM
June 5-6 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Cinderella" at University of Lynchburg - June 5-6 and June 12-13 at 7:30 PM; June 6 at 10 AM; June 14 at 2 PM
June 5-6 - When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in Light and Sound from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
June 5 - Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
June 6 - Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) from dawn to dusk, weather permitting
June 6 - Forest Farmers Market from 8 AM - 12 PM Saturdays from April through October
June 6 - Bedford Farmers Market from 8 AM - 12 PM Saturdays from May through October
June 6 - Lynchburg Community Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
June 6 - Greenview’s Spring Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM
June 6-7 - 'Wear'house Clearout | ThreadCycle Pop-up Weekend at The Plaza - Saturday 8 AM - 8 PM; Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM
June 6 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
June 6 - National Trails Day at Holliday Lake State Park from 9 AM - 4 PM
June 6 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
June 6 - Renaissance Theatre Presents "Cinderella" at University of Lynchburg at 10 AM and 7:30 PM (also June 12-13 at 7:30 PM; June 14 at 2 PM)
May 30 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
June 6-7 - Monacan Indian Nation 33rd Anniversary Powwow - June 6 from 10 AM - 7 PM; June 7 from 10 AM - 5 PM
June 6 - Splash Pad Open Hours in English Park in Altavista from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
June 6 - Riverside Park Sprayground from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
June 6 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
June 6 - 82nd Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial from 11 AM - 12 PM
June 6 - Gleaning Duck Pluck & Car Show at American Legion Post 16 from 11 AM - 2 PM
June 6 - Church Family Fun Day at Lawyer Missionary Baptist Church from 11 AM - 3 PM
June 6 - Holiday Lake Public Pool Party from 11 AM - 4 PM
June 6 - Kids Bowl Free at Liberty University Montview Bowling Alley from 12 PM - 4 PM
June 6 - Tabletop Gaming at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
June 6 - Leah’s Free Food Bank & Pantry at Clarity House from 1 PM - 3 PM
June 6 - Friendly Feast with Hiss and Harrold at Holliday Lake State Park from 2 PM - 3 PM
June 6 - Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
June 6 - Saturday Matinee Presents Jurassic Park at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
June 6 - Community Celebration Event at Church of the Covenant from 5 PM - 7 PM
June 6 - Bedford Boys Tribute Center Courthouse Bell Ringing Ceremony from 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
June 6 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
June 6 - Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
June 7 - Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) from dawn to dusk, weather permitting
June 7 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 8 AM - 10 AM
June 7 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
June 7 - Splash Pad Open Hours in English Park in Altavista from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
June 7 - Riverside Park Sprayground Open Hours from 10 AM - 7 PM, weather permitting
June 7 - Gold Fever Kayak Adventure at Holliday Lake State Park from 11 AM - 2:30 PM
June 7 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 12 PM - 3 PM
June 7 - Bruster's of Lynchburg One Year Anniversary from 12 PM - 7 PM
June 7 - Sundays at Amazement Square from 1 PM - 5 PM
June 7 - Graduation for Lynchburg City Schools - E.C. Glass at 2 PM; Heritage at 6 PM
June 7 - Coolwell: An Amherst County Neighborhood's History at Amherst County Museum at 2:30 PM
June 7 - Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
June 7 - Graduation for Lynchburg City Schools - Heritage at 6 PM
Plan ahead for next week with these top events:
June 8-12 Events
June 8 - Monday Movie Presents Disney's Dinosaur at Big Island Library at 1:30 PM
June 8 - Summer Reading Kit Pickups at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 3 PM - 5 PM
June 9 - Family Movie Event - The Good Dinosaur at Forest Library at 12 PM
June 9 - 2026 Summer Track Series at University of Lynchburg at 6:30 PM on June 2, 9, 16, and 23
June 9 - The Magic of Reading with Wes Iseli at Miller Center from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
June 9-13 - Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Fireman's Fair 5 PM - 10 PM Tuesday - Thursday; 5 PM - 11 PM Friday; 1 PM - 11 PM Saturday
June 9-14 - Hill City Howlers Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
June 10 - Jamerson Library’s Summer Reading Family Story & Craft Time in Abbitt Park at 11 AM
June 11 - Chicken Party at Campbell County Public Library - Rustburg from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
June 12 - Bright Star Theatre presents Dino Academy at Forest Library at 1 PM
June 12 - Bright Star Theatre presents Dino Academy at Bedford Central Library at 4 PM
June Calendar Changes
Starting on June 3, National Macaroni KID is migrating our site to a new calendar format. You'll see this reflected in the calendar on our Lynchburg Macaroni KID site, as well as other Macaroni KID sites across the United States and Canada.
The new calendar includes large images for each event. To the extent possible, we will include links to each event in our monthly and weekend articles; however, that will not work with most of our recurring events. For those events, we will link the first event in the series; however, each event will appear as a separate event on the calendar.
It will be a learning curve for all of us, so please be patient with us! Here's a link to our June article: Lynchburg VA June 2026 Family Friendly Events
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. Some of these events are linked to the calendar, but others aren't yet linked.
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 May 29 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 at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 8 - July 6 (no class the week of July 4)
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 8 - July 6 (no class the week of July 4)
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 at 10:30 AM from Feb. 2 - May 18 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 June 9 - July 7 (no class the week of July 4)
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
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 26 - July 14
Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 26 - July 14
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 - 8:3 PM
Tot Time at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 - July 8 (no class the week of July 4)
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 10 - July 8 (no class the week of July 4)
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
Books 4 Fun at Forest Library - Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from May 27 - July 15
Mindful Me with the 4H at Bedford Central Library - Wednesdays from 11 AM - 12 PM from May 27 - July 8
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 June 10 - July 8 (no class the week of July 4)
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class the week of July 4)
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays at 10:30 AM throughout the year, except when library is closed
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 11:45 AM from June 11 - July 9 (no class the week of July 4)
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 at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from June 12 - July 10 (no class the week of July 4)
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
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale from 6 PM - 10 PM from May 22 - July 17
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
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
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
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!
Find more family friendly events, including all Lynchburg Hillcats Home Games, on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar!
***June Calendar Changes***
Starting on June 3, National Macaroni KID is migrating our site to a new calendar format. You'll see this reflected in the calendar on our Lynchburg Macaroni KID site starting June 1, as well as other Macaroni KID sites across the United States and Canada.
The new calendar includes large images for each event. To the extent possible, we will include links to each event; however, that will not work with most of our recurring events. For those events, we will link the first event in the series; however, each event will appear as a separate event on the calendar.
It will be a learning curve for all of us, so please be patient with us! Here's a link to our June article: Lynchburg VA June 2026 Family Friendly Events
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