Events

Fall down the rabbit hole of enchantment and nonsense with Alice in Wonderland! This semi-formal curiouser and curiouser event will allow girls and the significant men in their lives to bond. Fee is per person and includes two hours of dancing, light refreshments, access to a photo booth, and one party favor for each daughter. […]

Watch Art Happen with live glassblowing demonstrations! Sunspots Studio gallery is filled with beautiful art glass made in-house, plus work by local and American artisans. You will find one-of-a-kind art pieces, as well as functional art for the home and garden. Vases, hummingbird feeders, oil candles, artisan jewelry, and more all glitter in our gallery. […]

Enjoy a magical teatime at the Aviary! Little knights and princesses along with their adults will feel like royalty while enjoying hot tea (or juice), finger foods, crafts, and a sing along. Come dressed in your best hat or royal costume for a fun tea party! Price per person. Register by 2/27.

Contest is open division with two-1 minute runs. First place wins cash prize, second and third place win sweet swag! Register online in advance or sign up day of contest. Check-in begins at 1:00pm.

Celebrate Earth Day 2024 and the kick off of the 3rd Annual Week of Green at the Community Market! Visit with organizations around Lynchburg who do their part to save the Earth and find out how you can help. No registration required. Bring your friends! All are welcome.

Join us for a tour of our College Hill Water Treatment Plant to learn about the history of water in Lynchburg and all the work it takes to keep clean water flowing throughout Lynchburg–we can't imagine life without it! Meet at the College Hill Water Treatment Plant. Youth 15 years of age and younger must […]

Ever wonder where your water goes once you flush it down the toilet or wash it down the sink? It travels through the sewer system to the Lynchburg Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility! Join us for an engaging tour of the facility to learn about the wastewater treatment process, visit the certified testing laboratory, view […]

Enjoy an evening of local artists and performances featuring Symone', L.U. DTREX, Kuumba Dance Ensemble, the Hill City Sliders and much more! If you are interested in participating, please contact Micky Ferguson.

Keep your neighborhood beautiful. Join friends, family and neighbors to clean up litter, plant gardens and revitalize your neighborhood. Afterwards, celebrate with a block party in your neighborhood park. Safety vests, gloves, litter getters, and bags provided by Public Works Department. Event will be held rain or shine. Participating Neighborhood Centers: College Hill Daniel's Hill […]

Wrap up the Week of Green by celebrating the sun! Join us at the Ivy Creek Park Cabin for fun, FREE food, education, games, and more! Meet Soley, the Earth Right Mid-Atlantic mascot, and learn about Solar Energy through our interactive exhibit and hands-on activities. Take a hike to learn about invasive flora in the area, […]

Show your care for the environment by installing some public art! We will be painting a design on a storm drain near Ivy Creek Park to remind people “Only rain down the drain, only rain to the James.” We will meet at the Lynchburg Water Resources tent at 2:00 pm and walk to the storm […]

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is excited to bring people together through art and showcase the talents of local artists! Wander through Riverside Park to enjoy exhibitions of local artists, interactive children's activities, and live demonstrations including painting and wheel thrown pottery. Artists must apply by May 10th. Fees must be paid when registering. Artists interested […]