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 […]

Scandalous: The Ladies of Lynchburg’s 19th Century “Red Light District”

Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum 401 Taylor St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Join us for a fun, engaging and informative outdoor theatrical performance where you’ll meet the larger-than-life ladies of Lynchburg’s 19th Century “Red Light” district, known as Buzzard’s Roost! If you like our Candlelight Tours, you’ll love this show, back on “stage” by popular demand for one day only! The details: August 31, 2024 Shows at 11am & 2pm Location: Old […]

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.

Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival 2024

Lynchburg City Stadium 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival will be held on September 21, 2024 at the Lynchburg City Stadium from 12-7pm. Spend the day sampling craft brews, wines and ciders while listening to live music, enjoying delicious foods and shopping with area artisans and crafters. BUY TICKETS NOW Entertainment lineup: The Karlee Raye Band – 12:15pm – 2:00pm, Funky Bone – […]

Downtown Civil War Walking Tour

VA

The Court House Hill neighborhood reflected the struggles of our nation during the turbulent years surrounding the American Civil War. This 60-minute, half-mile, guided walking tour will explore numerous marked and unmarked Civil War sites, like Court Street Methodist Church, along Court and Clay Streets with topics ranging from love and death, to secession and emancipation.

Acro Yoga

Riverside Park 2238 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Prana Yoga and Fitness will be meeting at Riverside park and instructing anyone of any level on the basics of acro yoga!

American Civil War Museum Fall Festival

American Civil War Museum 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, United States

Mark your calendar for October 26th and Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox! Join us for a fun-filled day of local music, pumpkin painting, dancing, wood carving, blacksmithing, hearth cooking, and of course, cannon firing demonstrations throughout the day. Food, vendors, history partners & programs. 11am program: ‘The Battles of Appomattox: The Final Fury & the Last to Die’ with Appomattox Courthouse […]

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Road, Christiansburg, 24073

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony […]

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Road, Christiansburg, 24073

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony […]

Party on Pierce

1301 Pierce Street 501 Pierce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Festival with bands, dance groups, soul food, beer & botanical cocktail garden, upscale resale vendor, walking tours and free horse and carriage rides. At 2 pm, there will be an unveiling of our new museum exhibits featuring African American Luminaries from Pierce Street. Oral history project will be shown