Friday Field Days with Archaeology

Talks every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically […]

FREE Try It Class! Tap Ages 6-12

Miller Center

Experience a complimentary Miller Center Dance class prior to enrolling in the full fall session. This free trial class is an opportunity for you and your child to assess the suitability of the class, meet the instructor and learn about scholarships. Visit lynchburgparksandrec.com for a full listing and more information. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.

Three Roads Brewery: BINGO Night

Three Roads Brewing 1300 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Join the Three Roads team for a night of craft beer and BINGO!   Every Thursday night from 6PM-8PM 

FREE Try It Class! Tap Ages 18+ Continuing

Miller Center

Experience a complimentary Miller Center Dance class prior to enrolling in the full fall session. This free trial class is an opportunity for you to assess the suitability of the class, meet the instructor and learn about scholarships. Continuing Tap is for anyone who has tap dance experience. Anyone wishing to take a tap class with little to no experience […]

FREE Try It Class! Tap Ages 18+ Beginner

Miller Center

Experience a complimentary Miller Center Dance class prior to enrolling in the full fall session. This free trial class is an opportunity for you to assess the suitability of the class, meet the instructor and learn about scholarships. Visit lynchburgparksandrec.com for a full listing and more information. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.

Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour

VA, United States

Put on your walking shoes and take a stroll through Downtown Lynchburg while hearing stories of local tragedies and history of the area. There will also be 2 demos of paranormal detection equipment, including the SBJ7 Spirit Box. Every Friday and Saturday at 7. Meets at Community Market fountain.

Forest Farmer’s Market

Forest Recreation Center 15583 Forest Rd, Forest, VA, United States

The Forest Farmer’s Market is an outdoor market, with Producer only farmer and artisan products! 

Saturday Market Day

Lynchburg Community Market 1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Come downtown and experience one of the nation’s oldest markets! The Lynchburg Community Market plays an important role in our beautiful downtown as a community gathering place offering the very best products from our region. Each season offers variety of fresh produce and many other items. Stop by to see what keeps us local and proud!

Roots and Reconnection Festival

Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate, and educate about the life, culture, and history of the enslaved Africans who lived and worked on the plantation, as well as the culture and life of African Americans today. This […]

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.

The Blue Ridge Bee Festival

1257 County Farm Rd., Bedford, VA, United States, Virginia 24523

The Blue Ridge Bee Festival is a FREE community event aimed to promote all things bees, pollinators, native plants, and local food in the Blue Ridge region! The festival will be hosted at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, Virginia, 10am-6pm. The festival will have: -A swarm of 50+ vendors -Guest Speakers -Honey Tasteing -6 observation hives -Kids Activities -Music -Food […]

Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour

VA, United States

Put on your walking shoes and take a stroll through Downtown Lynchburg while hearing stories of local tragedies and history of the area. There will also be 2 demos of paranormal detection equipment, including the SBJ7 Spirit Box. Every Friday and Saturday at 7. Meets at Community Market fountain.