Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution. This moderate 1.5-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars, and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This family-friendly hike is best enjoyed in close-toed […]
Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. View these events through the eyes of Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson). Celebrate their contributions […]
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 […]
A town-wide scavenger hunt/race for all ages! Join us on Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the Tortoise and Hare Scavenger Hunt and participate as a family or with friends. No registration is required. Just check in at Staunton River Memorial Library by 4 p.m. to start. Geared toward kids/teens. Bring your device and submit checkpoints through […]
Grab your blankets and snacks for our FREE summer movie nights on the Quad! 🌟🍿 Movies begin around 8 p.m. (at sunset). Here’s the schedule: 🐼 July 19: Kung Fu Panda 4 🏀 Aug 8: Space Jam (1996) 🍬 Aug 23: Wonka 🎒 Sept 6: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Don’t miss out on the fun!
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 […]
This event is hosting a backpack giveaway, raffle, bounce house, games, food, & more!
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 […]
6:30-7:30 pm. 2 children included with the price of 1 reusable cup, all infants welcome. Come explore our flower farm at golden hour in the heart of Lynchburg and pick your own bouquet of flowers to take home. Each participant will be given a reusable cup to fill up. We can lend you a pair of clippers if you do […]
Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike. Take in mountain views on this family-friendly hike on Skyline Trail with a ranger guide pointing out different peaks, plants, and nocturnal animals you could encounter along the way. Pre-registration is required since space is limited. Call (540) 254-0795 to register or get more […]
Come explore our flower farm in the heart of Lynchburg at golden hour and pick your own bouquet of flowers to take home. Each participant will be given a reusable cup to fill up. We can lend you a pair of clippers if you do not have your own! Ages 8+ ( excluding infants) 6:30-7:30 pm- If you want to […]
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 […]
