Events

Let your imagination run wild at Discovery Camp! Each day, campers will have the opportunity to go on a different adventure and explore new activities such as canoeing, swimming, pottery, culinary, and painting. Transportation provided from the Miller Center. Register by 7/20. Schedule Monday | Ivy Creek | Canoeing • Tuesday | Miller Center | […]

Join Ms. Frizzle and the Magic Green Bus for a fun-filled camp of stories, activities, and adventure! Campers will explore the local Lynchburg library. Then on other days, after reading a Magic School Bus book, campers will partake in STEAM activities and field trips that follow the book's storyline. Field Trips include the Lynchburg Library, […]

Award-winning children’s musician, Sara Ernst, invites families to join her on a magical musical journey. Designed for ages 2–9, this special program includes Sara’s original songs, stories, and movement. Through imagination, feelings, movement and nature, children and adults alike will be inspired and delighted. Create lasting memories while being immersed in a fun and interactive […]

Couples will be treated to a unique farm to table experience starting at Lynchburg Grows. Participants will harvest their own fresh vegetables needed to make a delicious dinner for two. After harvesting the vegetables, participants will then gather at the Miller Center where Chef Ronnie Blankenship will lead the group in learning how to properly […]

Join us as we travel the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Virginia Clay Festival located in Stanardsville, VA. Over 35 unique clay artists will be showing their work with demonstrations throughout the day. Enjoy live music and food trucks on site for lunch. Register by 9/13. Cost is $35.00 for ages 18+.

Join the Diamond Hill Center and Neighborhood Watch as we celebrate a day of care for our community. Enjoy music and performances.We will have food and door prizes donated from local area businesses.

Create a unique, one-of-a-kind autumn wreath to adorn your front door! Craft a gorgeous wreath that will welcome guests into your home using fresh greens, berries, pine cones, ribbon, and other seasonal items. Wreath can easily be updated for the winter holidays! All supplies are included. Participants may bring additional seasonal items to add to […]

Come to the Ivy Creek Cabin to meet Soley, the Earth Right Mid-Atlantic mascot, and learn about Solar Energy through our interactive exhibit and hands-on activities. Food will be provided. Please register in advance, FREE to attend. Those who do register will be entered in a solar themed raffle prize. Rain date is Sunday, 10/8.

Prepare your home for fall by making decorative, ceramic pumpkins! Participants will utilize hand building techniques and underglaze to create and paint 1-2 small pumpkins! Jackson Heights staff will fire and clear glaze the pumpkins and have them ready to pick up 2 weeks post workshop! Register by 10/10. Cost is $25.00 LR | $30.00 […]

Travel to Spring Valley Farm where riding instructors will guide riders through a lovely fall foliage trail ride on horseback. Each participant will be assigned their own horse, have a brief group riding and safety lesson, and an hour trail ride. No experience necessary. Lunch is on your own at Liberty Station Restaurant in Bedford […]