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!
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 April 10-12 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.
April 10-12 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
April 7-12 - Hill City Howlers Home Games - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 8-12 - 161st Anniversary at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 8-12 - Random Acts of Science at Amazement Square - Wed-Sat from 11 AM - 1 PM; Sun from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 9-12 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 10 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 10 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 10 - 161st Anniversary at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 10 - Home Educators' Living History Day at Red Hill from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 10 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 10 - Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 10 AM - 11 AM
April 10 - Imagination Paint Classes at Timbrook Library (ages 8-11) from 10 AM - 11 AM
April 10 - Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 10 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 10 - Spring Break at FunQuest from 10 AM - 10 PM
April 10 - Storytime at Rhodorable at River Ridge Mall from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 10 - Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 11 AM - 12 PM
April 10 - Random Acts of Science at Amazement Square from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 10 - Imagination Paint Classes at Timbrook Library (ages 12-17) from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 10 - Monument Terrace Troop Rally from 12 PM - 1 PM
April 10 - Spring Break Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
April 10 - Nerd Swap at Forest Library from 3 PM - 5 PM
April 10 - For the Love of Art: James River Day School Student Exhibition - Family and Friends Reception from 5 PM - 7 PM
April 10 - Electric Chains: Father Figure Disc Golf Glow Event at Rainbow Forest Pool from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
April 10 - Friday Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics from 6 PM - 8 PM
April 10 - Hill City Howlers Home Game - Tuesday - Saturday at 6:30 PM; Sunday at 2 PM
April 10 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
April 10-11 - Academy Youth Theatre Presents: "Between the Lines Jr" at Academy Center of the Arts - April 10 at 7 PM; April 11 at 2 PM
April 10 - Starfire Live at Apocalypse Ale Works from 7 PM - 10 PM
April 10 - Spring Dance Concert at Randolph College at 7:30 PM
April 10 - Y2K Adult Night at the Museum at Amazement Square from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (ages 21+)
April 10 - Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
April 11 - Lynchburg Community Market from 8 AM - 1 PM
April 11 - Apple Blossom Festival at Gross' Orchard from 8 AM - 6 PM
April 11 - Claytor Nature Center Open to the Public from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
April 11 - Forest Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
April 11 - Bedford Farmers Market Winter Market from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 11 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 11 - 161st Anniversary at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 11 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 11 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - We the Kids Day at James Madison’s Montpelier from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - Central Virginia Home and Garden Expo at E.C. Glass High School from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 11 - Central Virginia Health & Wellness Fair at E.C. Glass High School from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 11 - Thrive Outside Festival at Falling Creek Park in Bedford from 10 AM - 4:30 PM
April 11-12 - The Surrender of Appomattox at the American Civil War Museum - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM; Sunday from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - Random Acts of Science at Amazement Square from 11 AM - 12 PM
April 11 - Lynchburg Food Not Bombs Food Giveaway at Miller Park from 11 AM - 1 PM
April 11 - Celebrating Thomas Jefferson and Natural Bridge at Natural Bridge State Park from 11 AM - 3 PM
April 11 - Spring Blossom Festival at Avoca Museum from 11 AM - 5 PM
April 11 - The Global Giving Project Youth Bracelet Making Class at Lyn-Dan Heights VFD from 12 PM - 1:30 PM
April 11 - Free Senior Portraits at Madison House of the Arts from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 11 - Friends Board Game Cafe at Bedford Central Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 11 - Free Community Color Carnival at Jubilee Center from 12 PM - 4 PM
April 11 - Leah’s Free Food Bank & Pantry at Clarity House from 1 PM - 3 PM
April 11 - Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
April 11 - 15th Annual Blossom to Bottle 3K & 5K at Johnson's Orchard at 5:30 PM
April 11 - CASA's Retro Rewind: 80s Edition from 6 PM - 10 PM
April 11 - Hill City Howlers Home Game at 6:30 PM
April 11 - Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
April 11 - Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM
April 11 - Star Party at Red Hill from 8 PM - 10 PM
April 12 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 8 AM - 10 AM
April 12 - Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 12 - 161st Anniversary at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park from 9 AM - 5 PM
April 12 - Professional Disc Golf Champions Cup at New London Tech starting at 10 AM
April 12 - The Surrender of Appomattox at the American Civil War Museum from 10 AM - 3 PM
April 12 - Visit Lynchburg Museum from 12 PM - 3 PM
April 12 - Sundays at Amazement Square from 1 PM - 5 PM
April 12 - Hill City Howlers Home Game at 2 PM
April 12 - Random Acts of Science at Amazement Square from 2 PM - 3 PM
April 12 - Sunday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
April 12 - KIDSing Presents "A Not So Terrible Parable" at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox at 7 PM
Plan ahead for next week and weekend with these top events:
April 13 - Lynchburg Public Library 60th Birthday Storytime at Miller Center at 10:30 AM
April 14 - Lynchburg Public Library 60th Birthday Storytime at Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
April 14 - $10 Tuesdays at Snowflex from 3 PM - 9 PM
April 14 - I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night at Forest Library from 5 PM - 8 PM
April 15 - Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 10 AM - 5 PM
April 16 - Teen Art Night: Air Dry Clay Sculptures Edition at Bedford Central Library from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
April 17 - Home Educators' Living History Day at Red Hill from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 18 - Run 4 Their Lives 5K at 9 AM
April 18 - Timberlake Christian Schools 8th Annual 5K, Fun Run, and Carnival from 9 AM - 1 PM - 5K and Fun Run at 9 AM; Carnival from 10 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Spring Bazaar at Emmanuel United Methodist Church from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Spring Makers Market at LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center from 9 AM - 1 PM
April 18 - Lynchburg Heart Walk at Percival's Island at 10 AM
April 18 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Fun with Chase and Skye from 10 AM - 12 PM
April 18 - Earth Day Celebration at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
April 18 - Whimsy Pines Farm Opening Day from 10 AM - 4 PM
April 18 - Monelison Middle School Spring Fling from 11 AM - 4 PM
April 18 - Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market's Spring Fling Open Vendor Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
April 18 - New Moon Astronomy Viewing at James River State Park from 9 PM - 10 PM
April 19 - 2nd Annual L.O.O.P. Run at Amazement Square at 1:30 PM
April 19 - Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Sundays at 3 PM from April 19 - May 24 (no run on Mother's Day)
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
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 from Jan. 5 - Dec. 28 except when library is closed
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
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
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 1 PM - 2 PM from March 2 - April 27
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
Downtown Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM through April 28 except when library is closed
Books 4 Fun at Bedford Central Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM from Jan. 27 - April 14
Preschool Open Gym at Balance 434 - Tuesdays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Storytime at Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 1 PM - 2 PM from March 3 - April 28
$10 Tuesdays at Snowflex - Tuesdays from 3 PM - 9 PM from Jan. 13 - April 28
Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party at Big Lick - Tuesdays from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 3 PM - free admission
Builders Club at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 5 PM from Jan. 7 - May 27
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
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
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 12 PM from March 5 - April 30
Chess Club at Bedford Central Library - Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jan. 8 - Dec. 17
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
Weekend Events at Virginia State Parks - Friday through Sunday throughout the year
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
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM from April through November
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
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
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.
See our park and playground reels and day trip reels below:
Find Lynchburg Area Parks and Playgrounds Videos on Our Facebook Page - Check out videos from the parks and playgrounds Lynchburg Macaroni KID has visited!
Explore Virginia on Day Trips with Lynchburg Macaroni KID - Here's links to videos from various fun places in Virginia. Come along with us on a day trip!
Here's some other ways to enjoy time with the family this weekend and beyond:
Lynchburg Area Church Playgrounds Open to the Public - Expand your playground choices by visiting these Lynchburg area church playgrounds!
Register Now for the Healthy Kids Running Series for Spring 2026 - Your kids will love this five week running series for Pre-K through eighth grade children!
Lynchburg VA Area Spring Hikes - Hiking is a great way to spend family time outdoors. Explore these family hikes in the Lynchburg area.
Hill City Howlers 2026 Home Season Opener is April 7 - Kids ages 12 and under can join the FREE Indy's Kids Club!
Find Your Family Fun® in the Lynchburg Area During April - April is a great time to get outdoors with the family. Enjoy these fun activities and local events!
10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Lynchburg has lots of trails for riding bikes. Check out our top 10 bike trails.
Springtime in Central Virginia: Spring Gardens to Explore - Plan a family photo shoot site or just enjoy the colors of spring in these pretty area gardens.
10 Lynchburg Area Places to Spring Into Outdoor Fun with Your Family - Get outside and play together!
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!
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
Lynchburg VA Spring 2026 Day Trips, Staycations, and Road Trips - Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
Spring Festivals Welcome Springtime in Virginia - Find Your Family Fun® with spring festivals across Virginia!
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide 2026 - The area's top summer camps are in our guide - a work in progress!
April 10-12, 2026 Lynchburg Area Family-Friendly Weekend Events
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