Events

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation will be closed on the following date: January 1st. The department will resume its regular hours on Saturday, 1/2/2021.

Did you know that armchair fitness provides safe, seated fitness improvement routines for people interested in increasing aerobic ability? Then, come join us for a Video Chair Exercise on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! Starting 1/4/2021 through 4/30/2021 from 9:15 am-10:15 am. Register in Advance.

Come on out and join us for some Pickleball fun on Tuesdays! Beginning 1/5/2021 through 3/23/2021 from 6 pm-8 pm. Register in Advance.

Would you like to relax after a long day of work? If so, take time to relax and experience the many physical and mental benefits of yoga in this self-paced class. Come join us for Yoga After Work on Thursdays. Beginning 1/7/2021 through 1/28/2021 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Please wear comfortable clothing and […]

Come on out and learn to cut, grind, and solder to create a colorful window hanging. Beginning Thursday, 1/7/2021 through 2/25/2021 from 6 pm-9 pm. Register in Advance.

Are you interested in a game of Bridge and want to join the club? Then come join us starting Friday, 1/8/2021 through 4/30/2021 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Meanwhile, for more information contact Terry Garner at (434) 941-0049. Register in Advance.

Come join us on Friday, January 8 from 6 pm-8 pm for the Art Studio's Open House! Then explore the class offerings and meet the instructors of the Jackson Heights Art Studio! Participants will see examples of completed work, visit with participants, and learn about pottery and stained glass! Register in Advance.

Gather the gals and create a custom blend of salt and sugar scrubs using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Each participant will hand-mix their own scrub and leave with two one-of-a-kinds 4-ounce jars of scrub. Come join us on Monday, January 11 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Register in Advance.

Every artist has to start somewhere. This beginner class will breakdown how to take a blank canvas, paint, and a brush to create a masterpiece to take home and display. No previous experience or artistic ability required. Come join us on Tuesday, January 12 from 1 pm-3 pm. Register in Advance.

Always wanted to try your hand at archery but never had the opportunity? Come try it out with a USA Archery certified coach. Learn the basic elements of archery including different types of bows, shooting form, and the layout of the range. No experience needed! Join us on Tuesday 1/12/2021 and Wednesday 1/13/2021 from 6:30 […]

Join us for a hands-on experience of Gyotaku (Gee-o-ta-Ku) the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Join us for a hands-on experience of Gyotaku (Gee-o-ta-Ku) the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Ink would be applied to one side of a freshly caught fish, then covered with rice paper and rubbed to create an exact […]

Join us and tune in monthly to discover established and emerging local songwriters! This will be streamed live from the Miller Theater to your home. Performances will be aired on the Lynchburg Parks & Rec YouTube channel to view. Tune in on Wednesday, January 13 from 8 pm- 8:30 pm. Register in Advance

Ring in spring with butterflies and caterpillars! Together make a healthy snack, craft a cute as a button caterpillar on a leaf, and race to the finish with a butterfly maze. Box includes all supplies and can be picked up at Templeton Center up to 3 days before the program date. Box contains materials for […]

Come out and explore all youth dance class offerings at the Dance Program Open House and Registeration! Join us on Thursday, January 14 from 6 pm- 7 pm. Register in Advance.

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation will be closed on the following date: January 18th. The department will resume its regular hours on Tuesday, 1/19/2021.

The Lynchburg Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Club is a 6-week program, for ages 8–17, during which participants will learn the fundamentals of archery from USA Archery certified coaches. Archers will gain skills in recurve and compound bows as well as range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also promotes focus, increased […]

Come bake with your preschooler and leave the mess behind! Learn an easy soft pretzel recipe to replace the processed snacks! You and your preschooler can practice creativity by creating your own pretzel shapes. Adults must register with a child. Join us on Wednesday, January 20 from 9:30 am-10:30 am. Register in Advance.

January is all about the snowman. Together make a healthy snack, create a fun snowman picture, and play the fun easy game, “Roll a Snowman" with your favorite grand. Come on out and join us on Wednesday, January, 20 from 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm. Register in Advance.

The little drummers will learn African drumming techniques on the djembe drum and how to play in a drumming circle from Sheron White and drummer Eric Megginson of Kuumba Dance Ensemble. These techniques will then be practiced at the Afro-Caribbean dance class. For beginners, drums will be provided, but participants can bring their own. Beginning […]

Bring your tiny dancers to learn rhythm, stretching, simple ballet exercises, creative movement, and more! In addition, dancers should wear comfortable clothing or dance attire. Also, Ballet shoes or bare feet are recommended for class. Come join us beginning Friday, 1/22/2021 through 2/12/2021. Register in Advance.

Come on out and take action to get Fit and Strong! Mostly, to improve your movement, strength, balance, flexibility, and challenges with osteoarthritis. If you have not been exercising, but are ready to get moving again, this is the class for you. This evidence-based class, funded by Centra Foundation, will help participants maintain an independent […]

Let’s make a landscape scene come alive! Join us on Tuesday, January 26 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Register in Advance.

The new year is always wonderful but can be overwhelming. Also, getting organized can help you enjoy a fresh start and help you reach those new year’s resolutions. Join Janice Gill, owner of Easy as Pie Organizing, for a class that will give you doable strategies for getting your home, schedule, and budget ready for […]

Would you like to earn a "ServSafe Manager Certification from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association in one day?" Then come out to Lynchburg Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, January 26 from 8 am-5 pm. Chef Ronnie, who has over 41 years of experience in hospitality and foodservice, will teach and prepare participants for the exam, […]