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6 stories from around Downtown Lynchburg.

A pair of metallic pink cowboy boots with embroidered shafts, with the words Downtown Dolly Day across the image

Downtown Dolly Day: 24 Pink, Sparkly Stops and One Very Good Cause

On Friday, September 25, downtown goes pink for Dolly Parton: themed drinks, a Dolly Donut, crafts, deals, and karaoke, plus a book drive and ways to support the Lynchburg chapter of her Imagination Library.

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A children's reading nook at Fox Burrow Books, with a picture-book shelf and two cushioned ottomans

City at Play: Kid-Friendly Downtown Lynchburg

Ice cream, reading nooks, and a downtown built for a random Tuesday with the kids. Where to go when you need to keep little ones entertained.

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Markers, buttons, pom-poms and foam letters spelling SCRAPPY arranged on a wood table at Scrappy Elephant

Everything New in Downtown Lynchburg in 2026

Thirteen new businesses, reopenings, and downtown additions that landed in 2026 - from a Vietnamese kitchen and a Texas market to a sewing studio, a gear consignment shop, and a brand-new amphitheater.

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Two dogs in bandanas sitting outside a downtown Lynchburg storefront, under the Paws Downtown series logo

Paws Downtown: Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Downtown Lynchburg

Six downtown spots where your dog is genuinely welcome - patios with leash hooks, treats behind the counter, riverside beer gardens, and a menu written just for pups.

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Downtown Fireworks — July 3, 9 PM at Riverfront Park, presented by title sponsor BWXT

Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend in Downtown Lynchburg

Fireworks, live music, cookouts, shopping, and family fun — here's everything happening across Downtown Lynchburg for Fourth of July weekend 2026.

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Grab & Go: Beer and Wine Options in Downtown Lynchburg

Grab & Go: Beer and Wine Options in Downtown Lynchburg

By our observations, purchasing trends have prioritized toilet paper, bread, and booze. While we might not understand stockpiling enough TP to build a fort,…

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