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01/23/2025

Shake off the winter blues with this LYH winter activity guide! Whether you’re braving the cold or keeping the fun indoors to stay warm, there’s something for every type of adventure. ❄️✨

It's time to bundle up and take a step outside, you won't want to miss out on these winter activities in Lynchburg, VA.

01/16/2025

LYH foodies unite! Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week begins tomorrow! 🍴✨ From January 17-26, experience special menus from your favorite local spots ranging between $15-$45. It’s the perfect excuse to discover some new favorites, too. Learn more by visiting Downtown Lynchburg Association.

Participating restaurants:
• 7 Rooftop Bar
• Bootleggers
• Depot Grille
• El Mariachi
• Fratelli Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
• Hot & Cold Cafe
• Inka Grill
• Market At Main
• My Dog Duke’s Diner
• RA Bistro
• Scoreboards Downtown
• Shoemakers
• Skyline Rooftop
• Trailhead
• The Water Dog
• Waterstone Pizza
• The White Hart
• William & Henry Steakhouse
• The Yard on 5th Street

01/11/2025

Hope you’re having a beautiful snow day, LYH! ❄️☃️

Tag us and share any snowy Lynchburg photos!

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01/10/2025

Join the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lynchburg Community Council at the annual "A Heartful of Grace" Breakfast Celebration!

📅 Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM (Doors open at 8 AM)
📍 Bella Vista Hotel & Suites
🎤 Special guest speaker

To reserve a ticket, please e-mail at [email protected], or purchase them at Lynchburg Public Library.

12/30/2024

Ring in 2025 with these LYH New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events! 🥳🎆

New Year’s Eve Fun Run at E.C. Glass December 31, 2024 8:00 am E.C. Glass High School 2111 Memorial Avenue Lynchburg VA 24501 All are welcome. No registration required. FREE. […]

12/30/2024

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays, LYH! May it be the most merry and bright! 💛🌟🎄

Remember - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk are on through January 5!✨

12/19/2024

Last minute gift shopping? There's nothing better than shopping local! From leather goods to LYH experiences, there is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. 🎁🎄

Shop local in Lynchburg this year, with a wide variety of options to choose from, you are sure to find just the right gift!

12/13/2024

Explore historic churches during Interfaith Outreach Association's Downtown Lynchburg Historic Church Open House happening tomorrow (12/14) beginning at 9:30 AM! Take advantage of this opportunity to see some of the charming churches of LYH especially during the magic of the holiday season! ⛪️🎄🎺

This free walking tour includes 7 historic locations (all within a 5-block area), musical presentations, and more. Below is the concert schedule for this year’s event:

Diamond Hill Baptist - 9:30 AM
Jackson Street United Methodist - 10:15 AM
Holy Cross Catholic - 11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Episcopal - 11:30 AM
Court Street Baptist - 12:00 PM
Court Street United Methodist - 12:30 PM
First Unitarian Universalist - 1:00 PM

📸: Lynchburg Museum System

12/05/2024

🎄🎅🥁Bring your holiday cheer because it’s time for the 65th Annual Lynchburg Christmas Parade! Don’t miss this treasured tradition this Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. The parade starts at the City Stadium and ends at EC Glass. 

🤫Please note the quiet zone area (highlighted on the map) again this year for those that may want to enjoy the parade where loud noise won’t affect their enjoyment of the festivities.🌟

12/03/2024

LYH during the holidays 💛🎁🎄

11/30/2024

Small Business Saturday is here! 🛍️ Show some love to your favorite local shops and support the businesses that make LYH so special. Shop small, support big! 💛

11/28/2024

To our visitors, students, residents, and business owners: It’s the people who bring our City to life. Thank you for filling it with joy, innovation, and connection all year long. We are thankful for you every day, and especially today! LYH Loves You! 💛

11/26/2024

🌟Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with upcoming holiday events and activities in Lynchburg. Visit the link below for a list including specific times and locations! Have an event to add? Let us know!🎄🎅

See the roundup of holiday events in Lynchburg. Whether ice skating or strolling through Bright Nights, it's going to be a festive season!

11/18/2024

✨Less than a week away from Downtown Lynchburg Association's Bright Nights Block Party! This Sunday, November 24 from 5 to 9 PM, you can expect:

🛍️ 60+ Artisan Vendors
🕹️ Arcade Alley
🧦 Sock Skating Rink
🎄 Craddock Terry Tree Lighting (7PM)
🎅🏽Santa and Carolers
🦌 “Reindeer” Carousel
🍻 Starr Hill and 3 Roads Beer Gardens
🍕 Food Truck Zone
🎨 Face Painting
🚌Academy Art Bus
🎶 Live Stage Entertainment
📸 Large Scale Photo Ops
🎁AND SO MUCH MORE!

🚧Street closures:
On Sunday, November 24, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Commerce Street will be closed between 10th and Main Streets to through traffic.

10/31/2024

Peak fall foliage is here! Read about some of the best spots in and around LYH to see the vibrant colors. 🍂🍁

Experience the Magic of Fall Colors in LYH Fall is here! We can’t wait to welcome the sights and smells of crisp red and orange leaves drifting through the air, […]

10/24/2024

And just like that, the HumanKind Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning is just over a month away! We are giving away a set of 4 race entries to one lucky winner. These entries are great to share with your family or friends. The 2024 race is on its way to breaking another record and will likely sell out! Winner will be announced and notified through this account on Monday, October 28 at 4 PM. To enter the giveaway:

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10/16/2024

Let the Countdown begin! 365 days until the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championships in Lynchburg & Bedford County! 🥏