24 Ways to Get Connected in Lynchburg, VA
Newcomers and longtime residents alike are met with an abundance of ways to get connected in Lynchburg, VA. Whether you’re into group fitness, making pottery, volunteering or something in between, the city likely has a club, group or class you can join. Ahead, find a list of some of the ways you can get connected in Lynchburg, VA.
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Workout Clubs/Group Fitness
YMCA
Group fitness classes are a great way to get fit while making friends. The Downtown, Jamerson Family and Central Virginia YMCAs offer yoga, low-impact workouts, cardio and water fitness, among other things.
Lynchburg Road Runners Club
All are welcome to join the Lynchburg Road Runners Club, whether you regularly run marathons or are just starting out on your running journey. The club hosts fun runs, races, seminars and more, plus joining is a great way to meet new people.
Slow & Steady Run Club
This running club, hosted by Golf Park Coffee Co., meets on Tuesday mornings from mid-April through the end of September. Participants meet at 2306 Bedford Ave. and run a 5K. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.
Pickleball
Pickleball has become a popular way for people to get connected, and Lynchburg, VA, has plenty of locations, from members-only courts at the downtown and Jamerson YMCAs to public courts at the Fairview Center and Miller Park. Facebook group Lynchburg Pickleball also has plenty of resources for events and gatherings across the city.
Neighborhood Centers
The Lynchburg Parks & Recreation neighborhood centers are resources for recreation, community events and programming for all ages. With six centers across the city, there is a place for everyone.
Vie Wellness Club
With Pilates classes, a wellness lounge and private coaching, Vie Wellness Club creates an environment where visitors can find respite from the busyness of daily life.
Prana Yoga & Fitness
From yoga and Pilates to sound healing and strength training, Prana Yoga & Fitness offers a class for every experience and interest level. Plus, trying something new in Lynchburg, VA, is a great way to get connected.
Frostfire Sauna and Cold Plunge
Relaxing in a sauna with friends can be a unique way to unwind and catch up. Plus, following up your sauna experience with a cold plunge is sure to help you get through your day with a little more energy.
Volunteering
Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity
Volunteering in Lynchburg, VA, is a great way to get connected with likeminded people. Whether at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore or on a construction site, opportunities to give back to the community abound.
Lynchburg Parks & Rec
From park and trail maintenance to coaching and educational opportunities, Lynchburg Parks & Rec has opportunities for individuals and groups alike.
Lynchburg Daily Bread
Serve hot meals to the community through Lynchburg Daily Bread. This nonprofit and its approximately 900 volunteers work to feed Lynchburg every day of the year.
SHARE Greater Lynchburg
With a database of 191 nonprofits across the region, SHARE Greater Lynchburg connects those looking to get involved with the right outlet, benefitting citizens and nonprofits alike.
“There’s a spirit of collaboration and philanthropy the moment you step into the city,” says Megan Huffman, director of SHARE Greater Lynchburg. “A lot of the social aspects of the community are based around philanthropy.”
Experiences & Adventures
Lynchburg, VA: Public Art Tour
Get to know this city through its artwork.
Arts & Culture
Vector Space
A unique space for creativity, Vector Space is outfitted with the tools and workspaces necessary for woodworking, metalworking, computer maintenance and darkroom photography. Take a class or join the studio to get connected with others in Lynchburg, VA.
The Scrappy Elephant
Meet fellow creatives while picking up arts supplies at The Scrappy Elephant, a resource for arts classes and supplies, like fabric, paper and specialty items, to keep Lynchburg’s artists creating.
Firebrick Pottery
Geared toward beginners and professionals, Firebrick Pottery offers classes and studio space, where you can mold clay and fire up the kiln.
Lynchburg Public Library
With unique programs, like karaoke parties and self-defense workshops, the Lynchburg Public Library strives to be a library for the modern age.
Breweries, Bars, Restaurants
Three Roads Brewing
Whether you’re making new friends or catching up with old ones, bingo night at Three Roads Brewing is a perfect way to get connected over a craft beverage in Lynchburg, VA.
The Yellow Submarine
Specializing in sub sandwiches and beer, The Yellow Submarine also hosts trivia on Thursdays and karaoke on Tuesdays.
Rivermont Pizza
This beloved pizza joint hosts a trivia night on Monday evenings – the perfect event for those who love a little competition. Come and order pizza and a drink (cocktail, mocktail, wine, etc.) and get ready for a fun night.
Theaters
Academy Center of the Arts
Featuring pottery and other arts classes, a Dungeons & Dragons club and a range of performances, the Academy Center of the Arts has become a hub for arts and culture in Lynchburg.
“It has brought such an anchoring presence to downtown,” Huffman says.
Commerce Street Theater
Whether enjoying programs for kids and adults or volunteering at the theater, Commerce Street provides an intimate venue for all ages.
Renaissance Theatre Co.
As a volunteer-based theater, Renaissance provides opportunities for citizens to get involved in Lynchburg, VA’s, performing arts scene and get connected with the community along the way.
Endstation Theatre Co.
With a focus on plays related to Virginia’s history and culture, Endstation’s unique programming and annual Central Virginia Fringe Festival bring together arts lovers from across the region.
Wolfbane Productions
Quality storytelling and a passion for arts education are what drive Wolfbane Productions to produce several classic performances each year, like The Rocky Horror Show and A Christmas Carol.
Alluvion
Theater lovers can unite over Alluvion’s lineup of professionally produced classic plays, which have ranged from The Wiz to Into the Woods. Alluvion is the professional theater company at Liberty University.
This article is sponsored by the City of Lynchburg offices of Economic Development & Tourism and Communications & Public Engagement.