Things to Do in Downtown Lynchburg
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Today
Friday, October 16 10 events- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10:30 AM
10:30 AMLittle Picasso Art Club
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 6 PM
6 PMMOONY
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 6 PM
6 PMSingles Make & Mingle
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6 PM
6 PMThe Lonely Continent (D&D)
NewOther · Mythic Hall
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
Community · Old City Cemetery
- 6:30 PM
6:30 PMJune & Giles Live at Trailhead
NewLive Music · Trailhead
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMScott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox – The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 9:30 PM
9:30 PMDJ Ed and Friends
Live Music · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
Ongoing
happening now 3 events
Tomorrow
Saturday, October 17 12 events- All day
All dayCeltic Pub Night with Kinnfolk
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 7:30 AM
7:30 AML&P Post Up
Market · Lamp & Post
- 9 AM
9 AMCardmaking 101
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 10 AM
10 AMResin Tables & Trays Workshop
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 11 AM
11 AMMillie's Living Cafe Fall Market
NewMarket · Needle Ninja
- 1 PM
1 PMBeginner's Knitting: Knit a Scarf
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 3 PM
3 PMHill City Soul
Live Music · Lynchburg Amphitheater
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
Community · Old City Cemetery
- 6:30 PM
6:30 PMJune & Giles Live at Trailhead
NewLive Music · Trailhead
- 7 PM
7 PMThe Night Market at 3RBCO
Market · Hill City Donuts
- 7 PM
7 PMLYH Market
NewMarket · Three Roads Brewing
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Sunday
October 18 12 events- All day
All dayCurse of Strahd (D&D)
NewOther · Mythic Hall
- 12:30 PM
12:30 PMJazz Brunch with Ken Matthews
Live Music · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
- 1 PM
1 PMThrifted Ghost Painting Party
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 1 PM
1 PMSunday Session: Prine & Dine with Vince Whorley
NewLive Music · The Water Dog
- 2 PM
2 PMPainting with Watercolors and Coffee!
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 2 PM
2 PMBooks & Brews
FeaturedFestival · Downtown Lynchburg Association
- 2 PMB2 PM
Books and Brews
Festival · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 2 PM
2 PMPressed Flower Art
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 4 PM
4 PMVirginia Sky Live at Trailhead
NewLive Music · Trailhead
- 7 PM
7 PMNurse Blake – But Did You Die? Tour
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 7 PM
7 PMGame Day! Music Bingo with Andrew
NewCommunity · Three Roads Brewing
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
NewOther · Wolfbane Productions
Monday
October 19 5 events- 11 AM
11 AMCardmaking 101
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 6 PML6 PM
Lit on Tap
Community · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 6 PM
6 PMHalloween Polymer Earrings Workshop
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6 PM
6 PMThe Scaled Blades (D&D)
NewOther · Mythic Hall
- 9:30 PM
9:30 PMHalloween Throwback Karaoke
Live Music · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
Tuesday
October 20 4 events- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 4 PM
4 PMStudent Workshop Series: The Great Artists - Session 3
Class · Riverviews Artspace
- 6:30 PM
6:30 PMOpen Mic Edit Night Workshop
Class · Fox Burrow Books
- 7 PM
7 PMCat Bite with The Doomstompers and Mega Infinity
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
Wednesday
October 21 4 events- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 6 PM
6 PMBaldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus (D&D)
NewOther · Mythic Hall
- 7 PM
7 PMHorror Movies & Scary Cinema Trivia
Community · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
Thursday
October 22 6 events- 5:30 PM
5:30 PMHalloween Applique Upcycle!
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
Community · Old City Cemetery
- 7 PM
7 PMClint Black & Midland Live in Concert
Live Music · Lynchburg Amphitheater
- 7 PM
7 PMForty One Two
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 7 PM
7 PMAndrew Beverly at Tapas & Tunes
Live Music · Dish
- 7 PM
7 PMThursdays with Binge: Virginia Made Artist
Live Music · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
Friday
October 23 14 events- All day
All dayDebt for The Ghostbloods (Cosmere)
NewOther · Mythic Hall
- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio (DIY Crafting Session)
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10:30 AM
10:30 AMLittle Picasso Art Club
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 12 PM
12 PMSweeney Todd
Live Music · Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
- 5 PM
5 PMHalloween Spooktacular Concert
Live Music · St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- 6 PM
6 PMResin "Scapes" Art Workshop
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6 PM
6 PMAutumn & The Afterthoughts
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 6 PM
6 PMSober Socials Craft Night
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
Community · Old City Cemetery
- 7 PM
7 PMLynchburg Ghost Tours
NewLive Theater · Mythic Hall
- 7 PM
7 PMLynchburg Walking Ghost Tour
NewOther · Lynchburg Ghost Tours
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMSweeney Todd
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMJay Leno
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMAmazement Scare Adult Night at the Museum
Other · Amazement Square
Saturday
October 24 10 events- All day
All dayA Night With Loon & Crow
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 7:30 AM7:30 AM
L&P Post Up
Market · Lamp & Post
- 10 AM
10 AMCardmaking 101
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 11 AM
11 AMPumpkins & Pancakes
Community · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
- 2 PM
2 PMAmigurumi Critter Creation
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 5 PM
5 PMVictim of the Art (Delta Green)
NewOther · Mythic Hall
- 7 PM
7 PMLynchburg Ghost Tours
NewLive Theater · Mythic Hall
- 7 PM
7 PMLoveHeals DJ Night (2010s Night) with DJ @prsjon & guest @anthoneray
NewLive Music · Trailhead
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMSweeney Todd - Evening Performance
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 8:30 PM
8:30 PMKaraoke with the Kathleens (Witch Walk Eve)
NewLive Music · The Water Dog
Sunday
October 25 5 events- All day
All dayOktober Market Witch Walk at 3RBCO
Market · Hill City Donuts
- 2 PM
2 PMMasterworx Presents: Villains' Masquerade Tea Party
Community · Academy Center of the Arts
- 2 PM
2 PMBanned Book Club: A Lesson Before Dying
Community · Fox Burrow Books
- 2 PM
2 PMGlass Blowing Experience
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 2:30 PM
2:30 PMSweeney Todd (Matinee)
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Monday
October 26 1 event
Tuesday
October 27 3 events
Wednesday
October 28 5 events- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio (Lynchburg)
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 11 AM
11 AMCreating Compact Junk Journals
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 3:30 PM
3:30 PMButterfly Pinning
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 7 PM
7 PMHalloween Trivia
Community · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
Thursday
October 29 3 events
Friday
October 30 7 events- 10:30 AM
10:30 AMLittle Picasso Art Club
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 5 PM
5 PMFamily Crafts & Treats
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6 PM
6 PMCover Show
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 7 PM
7 PMMasquerade Night
Other · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
- 7 PM
7 PMLynchburg Ghost Tours
NewLive Theater · Mythic Hall
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMSweeney Todd - Evening Performance
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 10 PM
10 PMHALLO-QUEENS Drag Night @ Dish
NewLive Theater · Dish
Saturday
October 31 13 events- 7:30 AM7:30 AM
L&P Post Up
Market · Lamp & Post
- 10 AM
10 AMFox Burrow Book Fair
Festival · Fox Burrow Books
- 10 AM
10 AMSea Glass Trees Workshop
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10 AM
10 AMHalloween Palette Knife Painting Class
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 11 AM
11 AMHalloween Tea & Treat!
NewOther · The Maple Leaf Tea Room
- 12 PM
12 PMMurder Mystery: Blood on the Clocktower at Mythic Hall
NewLive Theater · Mythic Hall
- 2 PM
2 PMDoobie Powell
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 2:30 PM
2:30 PMSweeney Todd (Matinee)
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7 PM
7 PMHaunted Circus — Halloween Party
Other · Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
- 7 PM
7 PMLynchburg Ghost Tours
NewLive Theater · Mythic Hall
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMMidnight in the Grave Garden
Community · Old City Cemetery
- 8 PM
8 PMSuper Sad Halloween Party
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 9 PM
9 PMAcademy Halloween Party
Community · Academy Center of the Arts
Sunday
November 1 4 events
Wednesday
November 4 1 event
Thursday
November 5 1 event
Friday
November 6 5 events- 5 PM
5 PMFirst Fridays
Community · Downtown Lynchburg Association
- 5 PM
5 PM18th Annual Juried Show — Riverviews
Other · Riverviews Artspace
- 5 PM5 PM
First Friday: November 6th
NewCommunity · Riverviews Artspace
- 5:01 PM5:01 PM
Copy Cats: Student Exhibition
NewOther · Riverviews Artspace
- 8 PM
8 PMWill Overman with Vinnie Paolizzi
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
Saturday
November 7 2 events
Sunday
November 8 2 events
Wednesday
November 11 1 event
Thursday
November 12 1 event
Friday
November 13 6 events- All day
All dayThe Brood
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - Friday (Revolt)
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayBeex at Anarchy In The Arcade
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 6 PM
6 PMAnarchy in the Arcade Level II - Friday
Festival · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 6 PM
6 PMAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - Friday
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThree Dog Night
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
Saturday
November 14 5 events- All day
All dayAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - Saturday (Find Out)
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - November 14
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayPrisoner at Anarchy In The Arcade
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 4 PM
4 PMAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - Saturday
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 8 PM
8 PMAnarchy In The Arcade Festival – Triangle Fire Headline
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
Sunday
November 15 1 event
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November 28 1 event
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December 2 1 event
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December 3 2 events
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December 4 4 events
Saturday
December 5 6 events- 1 PM
1 PMA Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity
Live Theater · Theatre 626
- 2 PM
2 PMHappy Holidays with the LSO
Live Music · Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
- 2:30 PM
2:30 PMA Christmas Carol (2026) — Matinee
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7 PM
7 PMA Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity
Live Theater · Theatre 626
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMA Christmas Carol (2026)
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMHappy Holidays with the LSO (7:30 pm)
Live Music · Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
Sunday
December 6 1 event
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December 9 1 event
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December 10 2 events
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December 11 1 event
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December 12 3 events
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December 14 1 event
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