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!
November has arrived, bringing many holiday craft shows, vendor events, holiday events, and a hint of cold weather to come. Santa events are starting to pop up, too.
If you're planning to order Thanksgiving meals or desserts, the deadlines are approaching. Check Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in the Lynchburg Area in 2025 for more information.
It's impossible to attend all of the events on any given weekend, so you'll have to choose which events are best suited to your family. Each event below has a link to the event description on our website to help you make choices.
There's lots of fall fun this weekend, including holiday markets, fall festivals, Santa's arrival at River Ridge Mall, and more!
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Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for this weekend Nov. 14-16, 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.
Nov. 14-16, 2025 Family Fun
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Nov. 13-15 - Bulldog Theatre Presents "Madagascar Jr" at Lynchburg Christian Academy - Nov. 13-15 at 7 PM; Nov. 15 at 2 PM
Nov. 14 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 14-15 - CHRISTmas in the Country at Mountain View Vintage Market - from 2:30 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 14 - Santa's Arrival at River Ridge Mall and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 14 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - hours vary, see schedule; closed Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 14 - Potluck Dinner and Community Sing at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church at 6 PM
Nov. 14 - Family Sneaker Ball at The Aviary from 6 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 14-15 Star Party at James River State Park from 6 PM - 10 PM
Nov. 15 - Handmade for the Holidays Market at City Armory from 8 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Bedford Farmers Market Holiday Market from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event
Nov. 15 - Christmas Makers Market at LaHaye Event Space at Liberty University from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 15 - Bedford Woman's Club 50th Annual Holiday Mart from 9 AM - 3 PM *Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 15 - Bloom's Annual Christmas Open House from 9 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 15 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Stitch's Luau from 10 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 15 - Holiday Bazaar at Hometown Finds from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Flannel Fest and LoveLYH Market at The Water Dog from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15 - Apple Butter Making Festival at Bryant's Cidery and Brewery from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15 - Fall Fest at Lynchburg Humane Society from 2 PM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lynchburg Annual Friendsgiving at 2:30 PM
Nov. 15 - Music & Songs of the British Isles at First Presbyterian Church at 7 PM
Repeating Events
These free, inexpensive, or unique events take place on multiple dates throughout the summer.
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 - 7:30 PM starting Aug. 4
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Tot Time at Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 22 – Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 – Nov. 17
Babygarten at Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 22 – Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 – Nov. 17
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 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from Sept. 8 – Nov. 17 (no class on Oct. 20)
Storytime at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista - Mondays from 1 PM - 2 PM from Sept. 8 – Nov. 17 (no class on Oct. 20)
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 6 PM - 9 PM
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Tuessdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 23 – Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 – Nov. 18
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
Storytime at Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 1 PM - 2 PM from Sept. 2 – Nov. 18 (no class on Oct. 21 or Nov. 4
Tot Time at Rustburg Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 24 – Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 – Nov. 19
Babygarten at Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 24 – Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 – Nov. 19
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
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Aug. 20 - late May
Babygarten at Timbrook Library - Wednesdays from 1 PM - 1:45 PM from Sept. 24 – Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 – Nov. 19
Tot Time at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 25 – Oct. 16 (no Oct. 2) and Oct. 30 – Nov. 20
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
Storytime at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11 AM - 12 PM from Sept. 4 – Nov. 20 (no class Oct. 2 and Oct. 23)
Babygarten at Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 12 PM - 12:45 PM from Sept. 25 – Oct. 16 and Oct. 30 – Nov. 20
Tot Time at Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 26 – Oct. 17 and Oct. 31 – Nov. 21
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
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
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
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
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
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 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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Nov. 14-16, 2025 Lynchburg Area Family-Friendly Weekend Events
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