INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in historic style. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a reading of the Declaration […]

Imagination Paint Class for Pre-School Ages

Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Avenue, Brookneal, 24528

Come paint with your peers! Imagination Station Studios is coming to the library for a fun class to learn different painting skills. For ages 3 – 5. Online preregistration is required. For the registration link, go to the event page at https://campbellcountylibraries.org/paint/. Brookneal: Wednesday, July 10 Preschool Paint Class (ages 3 – 5): 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Imagination Paint Class for Kids

Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Avenue, Brookneal, 24528

Come paint with your peers! Imagination Station Studios is coming to the library for a fun class to learn different painting skills. For ages 5 – 8. Online preregistration is required. For the registration link, go to the event page at https://campbellcountylibraries.org/paint/. Brookneal: Wednesday, July 10 Kids Paint Class (ages 5 – 8): 1 – 2 p.m.

Exhibit Explorers: Midwives Edition

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

The Lynchburg Museum invites children ages 6-11 to spend a Saturday morning with us as we explore the “Women with Women: The History of Midwifery in Lynchburg and Central Virginia” exhibit. Each “Exhibit Explorers” program will begin at 10am with a maximum of 20 attendees.

Summer Reading Grand Finale Street Fair

Campbell Co. Public Library- Rustburg

Celebrate with the Campbell County Public Library! Stretching through the heart of Rustburg, from the Rustburg Library to the Historic Courthouse, the fair will be filled with an abundance of activities and vendors to explore, plus food trucks, giveaways, and more. You do not have to participate in the reading program to attend this event. Everyone is welcome to join […]

Back 2 School Event

This event is hosting a backpack giveaway, raffle, bounce house, games, food, & more!

Sinkland Farms 4th Annual Sunflower Festival

Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Road, Christiansburg, 24073

Sinkland Farms 4th Annual Sunflower Festival Enjoy 3 weekends August 2-18 jam-packed with activities! 1. Acres of summer sunflowers 2. Kidz Zone full of fun – face painting, giant slide, playground, play stations, barrel rides, & so much more 3. Shop local with artisans and crafters 4. Farm-ily Animals 5. Pony Rides 6. Visit the cottage shop – full of […]

Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show

2307 Lakeside drive Lynchburg Va 24501 801 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Event for all ages hosted by the Gem and Mineral Society of Lynchburg Va. Activities for Kids and Adults! Hourly drawings for prizes. A large variety of rocks and minerals for sale by unique vendors and club members.

FACE THE FOREST 5K OBSTACLE COURSE RUN

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Join Poplar Forest for the 12th annual Face the Forest Obstacle Course 5K! Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation, encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest. The obstacle course race is open […]

Enchanted Trail – Timbrook Library

Timbrook Library, 18891 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, 24501

Come by Timbrook Library (Lower Level) on Friday, August 23, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.to walk the Enchanted Trail. It is an immersive, outdoor story experience for families to enjoy on the Timbrook Park trails. Every month, a small trail in the woods behind Timbrook Library is transformed with decorations and a story. Families are given a scavenger hunt to […]

Annual Wolfswood Faire

Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox, 24522

WOLFSWOOD FAIRE Lords and ladies, join us for a fun filled day of medieval games, sword fights, live performances, music, delicious food, cold drinks, dancing, animal cards, a dunk tank, mead, and our 2025 Season Reveal! WHO WILL RULE THE WOLFSWOOD THIS YEAR? Guests will get to choose a side upon arrival. By the end of the evening — a […]

ROOTS AND RECONNECTION: CELEBRATING OUR STORY

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Join Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors to celebrate, recognize and remember the men, women and children of the enslaved community at Poplar Forest. The free, family-oriented event features musical performances, historic interpreters, and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest.