Collecting rainwater from your roof to use on your garden or lawn helps the environment and saves you money on your water bill! In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience building a rain barrel and learn how to install and maintain it. Water barrels can be purchased at the workshop for $50.00 each, payable the […]

Spend a day exploring 3 of Lynchburg’s finest art galleries; Ann White Academy Gallery, Riverviews Artspace, and the Maier Museum of Art. Enjoy lunch at the Lynchburg Community Market or pack your own lunch. Register by 3/22.

Learn about local varieties of edible mushrooms from the Blue Ridge Mycological Society! Participants will learn the identification of a few local varieties and receive a hands-on cooking lesson where participants will learn how to best prepare each variety. Register by 3/21. Please email taylor.haris@lynchburgva.gov if participants registered have food allergies so appropriate accommodations can […]

Interested in learning more about Lynchburg’s latest invasive insect? Come learn about how to identify Spotted Lanternfly, what’s at stake, and what you can do to take action in the fight against this sap-sucking insect! You’ll also build your very own trap to take home and catch these pests. Learn what you can do from […]

Buon Viaggio! Planning a trip to Italy? Get more than your suitcases ready, equip yourself with a basic Italian class for travelers. Taught by native speaker Francesca, learn essential Italian words and phrases to guide you in various situations you will encounter as a tourist. From simple introductions and greetings to expressions for dining out, […]

Calling all aspiring bakers for a cupcake decorating competition! Racing against the clock, each team of three is challenged to decorate cupcakes that will wow the judges! Cupcake ingredients and decorations are provided. Teams may bring additional decorative flair for presentation. Each team will present their cupcakes to the special guest judges for a chance […]

Hop along our trails for an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! The Easter Bunny will be visiting Lynchburg on the Blackwater Creek Trail and Percival's Island spreading Easter eggs for all trail users. Follow the event page on Facebook and come out to say hello and search for hidden eggs! Bunny Schedule: 10:00am–10:45am Ed Page Trailhead […]

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. College Hill Daniel's Hill Diamond Hill Fairview […]

Take a trip back in time to the Frontier Culture Museum. Experience the many cultures that collectively formed the melting pot of the Shenandoah Valley and early American life as it evolved over time. Fee includes transportation and museum entry ticket. Lunch is not included and not available for purchase on sight. Pack a picnic […]

May 23–26  |  Ages 3–5 Introduce preschoolers to camp with this fun adventure filled mini camp! Preschoolers will explore the world each day through a movement activity, healthy snack, craft, and enrichment activity. Themes include dinosaurs, princesses and knights, ocean, and pollinators. All campers must be potty trained. Register by 5/16.