Calendar of Events
Upcoming events in the lynchburg and surrounding areas

Sunset at Sandusky

757 Sandusky Dr., Lynchburg

September 10 2:30-5:00pm

The 4th Annual Sunset at Sandusky event is sponsored by First Citizens Bank and will feature music, food, wine, beer and a silent auction. Tickets are $35. Call (434) 832-0162 for more information or visit www.historicsandusky.org.


Hawaiian Cruises

3619 Airport Rd., Moneta

September 10-September 24
3:30-5:30pm

September 10 & 24

Come out to the Virginia Dare in your grass skirt, your favorite Hawaiian shirt and lei and enjoy a two-hour cruise and a meal with Hawaiian flair. Visit www.vadarecruises.com for more information.


John Sines, Jr. with Special Guest. Smokey Wilson

E.C. Glass Auditorium, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg

September 10 4:00-4:00pm

Admission $18 to $20 at the door. John Sines, Jr., is a Virginia native and an OMAR recording artist. Visit www.ticketweb.com for more information.


"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"

Renaissance Theatre, 1022 Commerce St., Lynchburg

September 10-September 25
4:00-4:00pm

September 10, 11, 17–19, 23 – 25

Thursday, Friday and Saturday show times: 8 p.m., Sunday Matinees: 3 p.m.

Renaissance Theatre presents this Tennessee Williams play, directed by Jeff Krantz. Call (434) 845-4427 for more information, or visit www.renaissancetheatre.info.


Riverflick Film Series featuring Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

Amazement Square outdoor movie facility, Jefferson St., Lynchburg

September 11 3:00-7:00pm

Free and open to the public. Call (434) 845-1888 for more information, or visit www.riverflick.org.


Shrimp and Wine Festival

Sans Soucy Vineyards, 1571 Mt. Calvary Rd., Brookneal

September 12 8:00-2:00pm

Sans Soucy Vineyards is offering arts and crafts, food and live music. Call (434) 376-9463 for more information.


Roanoke Greek Festival

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Blvd., Roanoke, VA

September 17-September 19
7:00-6:00pm

September 17, 18 and 19th, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12 noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free Admission. Enjoy Greek food, live music, traditional costumes and dancing, marketplace and children's events. For more information please visit www.roanokegreekfestival.com.


Bawdy Ladies of 19th Century Lynchburg Walking Tour

Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor St., Lynchburg

September 19 11:00-1:00pm

Historian Nancy Weiland will lead a walking tour through the Old City Cemetery, visiting the gravesites of Lynchburg's famous 19th century women. For admission information, call (434) 847-1465.


Monarch Tagging at Old City Cemetery

Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor St., Lynchburg

September 24 12:30-2:00pm

As part of Old City Cemetery's Pollinator Series, participants will get hands-on experience in gently capturing and tagging monarchs before they embark on their annual trek to Mexico.


Teen Critter Club

Nature Zone, 825 Kemper St., Lynchburg

September 24 3:00-4:00pm

Teens can learn how to handle our educational animals and help the naturalists teach people all about wildlife during this hands-on orientation! Ages 13 to 17.


Saturday Stroll in the Park

Riverside Park, Lynchburg

September 25 9:00-11:00am

Join naturalists for a guided hike. $5/family.


Parent/Child Teams Orientation

Nature Zone 825 Kemper St., Lynchburg

September 25 12:00-2:00pm

Adults with children aged 8-12 will learn how to feed and care for nature center animals, and sign up for feeding shifts that fit your schedule.


Adopt-A-Trail Orientation

Nature Zone, 825 Kemper St., Lynchburg

September 25 2:30-3:00pm

Learn how to care for Lynchburg’s trails. Ages 16 and up.


Sugar Blue at the Ellington

421 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg

September 25 4:30-6:30pm

Grammy award-winning harmonica player, Sugar Blue, will be playing the blues. Advance tickets are $20, and  $25 at the door. Call (434) 845–2162 for more information, or visit www.theellington.org.


Rocks & Minerals Night

Nature Zone, 825 Kemper St., Lynchburg

September 28 3:00-5:00pm

Come and "rock out" with us! Learn all about rocks and minerals or bring in your own for us to identify. Register one week in advance. Ages 5 and up. Admission is $5.


Apple and Cheese Pairing

Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor St., Lynchburg

October 01 6:00-6:00am

Hosted by local historian, Tom Burford, come taste the flavors that complement. General admission applies. Call (434) 847-1465 or visit www.gravegarden.org for more information.


Altavista's Second Annual Scarecrow Stroll

Downtown Altavista, Main St.

October 01 8:00-8:00am

Area businesses, churches, families, social groups and sports teams are invited to enter a scarecrow to be judged on creativity, design and originality. Call (434) 944-5530 for more information.


Paul Thorn at the Ellington

421 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg

October 01 4:30-6:30pm

Paul Thorn will be performing live on the main stage for a vocal performance. Advance tickets are $20, and $25 at the door. Call (434) 845-2162 for more information, or visit www.theellington.org.


Clifford Ruritan Sorhum Festival

Clifford Ruritan Hall, 755 Fletchers Level Road, Amherst

October 02 5:00-1:00pm

Come taste the molasses festival featuring home made molasses, brunswick stew and more. Call (434) 263-5336 for more information.


First Saturdays at Lynchburg Grows: Monarch Watch

Lynchburg Grows, 1339 Englewood St., Lynchburg

October 02 6:00-8:00am

Learn about the amazing migration of the Monarch butterfly and how to gently tag them to help scientists learn more. $8 includes tags; ages 5 and up.


Wee Wild Ones "It's Howl-O-Ween!"

Nature Zone, 825 Kemper St., Lynchburg

October 05-October 06
9:00-6:00am

October 5 & 6

Tuesday: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday: 10 to 11 a.m.

We will have a howl-ing good time learning about animal sounds! $7 per child. Ages 4 to 6.


Wildlife Wednesday

3619 Airport Rd., Moneta

October 07 8:00-10:00am

Come out to the Virginia and enjoy a two-hour cruise with lunch while a Ranger from the Smith Mountain Lake State Park discusses some of the wildlife here at the lake. Visit www.vadarecruises.com for more information.