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 […]

Tortoise & Hare Scavenger Hunt

Staunton River Memorial Library 498 Washington St, Alta Vista, VA, United States

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 […]

Summer Movie Night: Kung-Fu Panda 4

central virginia community college, 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, 24502

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!

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 […]

Pick Your Own Flowers Night- KID’S NIGHT

Irvington Spring Farm 236 Irvington Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

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 […]

Blue Ridge Views Sunset Hike @ Natural Bridge State Park

Natural Bridge State Park 6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA

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 […]

Pick Your Own Flowers Night

Irvington Spring Farm 236 Irvington Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

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 […]

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 […]