This weekend in Lynchburg, VA

A community-focused back-to-school celebration in Lynchburg, Virginia brings families together to help students start the year prepared. Children can receive free brand-name shoes, essential school supplies, and eye exams. The day includes premium giveaways such as backpacks and sports duffels, raffles, door prizes, and live entertainment. Local police departments will provide a free lunch, and kids can enjoy activities like painting and balloons. A broad mix of community exhibitors will be on site. Opportunities are available for sponsors and exhibitors to showcase their organizations, connect with families, gain visibility with hundreds of local households, and build relationships with schools, organizations, and local leaders as part of a collaborative effort that provides real resources to children in need. One Community One Voice supports families and students each year by distributing about 500 backpacks filled with supplies and 800 pairs of shoes.

Missoula Children’s Theatre brings a playful youth production of Aladdin to the stage, following a determined hero who discovers that tracking down a magic lamp is tricky, and winning the Princess’s attention can be even trickier. His quest leads into a cave that is not quite so wondrous, and it whirls through beloved Arabian tales with nods to Ali Baba, Scheherazade, and Sinbad. Guided and sometimes confounded by wise Genies, a commanding Sultan, and his ever-watchful Mother, Aladdin learns that a wish alone will not make the right impression. Along the way, delightful surprises appear, from penguins who have lost their way to palm trees that talk, creating a lively adventure packed with humor and heart.

The Wilson Warbirds head to Lynchburg to face the Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium. Expect a meeting of contrasting approaches on the diamond in an easygoing ballpark atmosphere, with intimate views of the action, the cadence of an evening at the park, and the back and forth that keeps every pitch engaging.

$750 added money event held at Clayton Bryant Arena in Appomattox, VA.

This casual Pokemon league offers friendly matches in a laid-back setting. Registration is $4.99 and includes special league packs each week. Once per month the regular schedule shifts to a tournament instead of casual play.

Step into a live action roleplaying murder mystery set against a moody, jazz-tinged cityscape where respectable storefronts conceal backroom speakeasies. Across the square, Clifthaven Manor looms, and an unsettling mix of intrigue and curiosity hangs in the air. In this atmosphere of secrets and suspicion, every conversation matters and every clue could change the story. Featuring Blood on the Clocktower for 15 players, this social deduction experience unfolds in Ravenswood Bluff. Participants take on roles as townsfolk or the hidden killer. A murderer stalks the community, and players investigate, share information, and vote to identify the culprit before more victims fall. If assigned the role of the killer, misdirection and bluffing become essential. Vintage attire is encouraged, with a 1920s flair. Arrive with friends or meet fellow players during the game.

This event at Company Distilling Lynchburg TN features Krystal King, a Nashville-based songwriter known for down-home storytelling that mixes vivid everyday details with playful humor. Her sound blends classic and 90s country with touches of blues, rock, and folk, and she often channels a spirit reminiscent of Loretta Lynn. Originally from Hickory, North Carolina, she now calls Nashville home and tours nationwide.

An official Riftbound store is hosting weekly play to mark the arrival of the newest set. Entry is $8.99 and includes a pack from the latest release for each win, plus a Nexus Nights promo pack with entry. First place also receives an additional Nexus pack.

Enjoy an evening at the ballpark with the Hill City Howlers. It is also Military Appreciation Night, with attention to the needs of incarcerated individuals, many of whom are former military who have faced challenges. Weekly presentations of the Gospel of Jesus Christ aim to offer a way forward through a relationship with Jesus Christ. For every ticket purchased through the provided link, The Howlers will donate $3.00 to the Land In Between Ministry.

Players can take part in Disney Lorcana League play with an entry fee of $8.99. The entry includes a pack for each win from the most recent set, along with promotional cards and assorted goodies. A small raffle typically awards a couple of items.

Weekly Gundam locals are returning. Entry is $6.99, and every win earns a pack from the newest Gundam set. Direct any questions to the organizers.

The cult-classic rock musical The Toxic Avenger comes to the outdoors stage at Wolfbane Performing Arts Center. Expect outrageous comedy, high-energy vocals, and a radioactive revenge plot as the show takes audience straight into the “Toxic Waste Zone.” Ponchos are recommended for the splatter-style fun. Rated PG-13 for strong language, sexual situations, and simulated violence. The box office opens at 6:30 PM, gates open at 6:45 PM, and the show begins at 8:00 PM. All sales are final, and ticket insurance is highly recommended.

Get an early look at Neon Odyssey, a not-yet-released Dungeons & Dragons module from Legends of Avantris, presented in an immersive tabletop venue in Lynchburg, VA. Participants step into a private, cinematic environment with themed sets and effects designed to inspire creativity as a community Game Master leads a mythic quest through a multi-session mini campaign play test. This extended experience runs about six hours and features legendary characters, space-faring action, and rich storytelling. The format allows for meaningful one-on-one time with the Game Master and plenty of teamwork with a party of fellow adventurers. Bring a group or find new companions at the table inside Mythic Hall.

This event features Commander in two pods. Entry is $8.99 and every participant receives a $6 pack with entry. Each pod win adds $12 in packs to your prize pool, for a total of up to $30 in packs each time you play. The hosting store is an official WPN location, so proxies are not permitted.

Join for a lively brunch-style art raffle called Small Works, Big Impact, where you can purchase chances to win original artworks made by regional artists. The fundraiser supports the Ted Batt Visual Arts Fund, which helps power the Academy Center of the Arts galleries, pottery studio, and visual arts programming, while also offering a fun, social way to connect with other art lovers and take home a one-of-a-kind piece.

This open-to-the-public bingo night features paper cards only. Prize amounts depend on how many people take part, so a bigger crowd means larger payouts. Players can choose from small, medium, or large packs priced at $25, $30, and $35, available for purchase on site.