Gretna, Virginia · Serving Pittsylvania County
Gretna time10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern; rain date September 20 · E.C. Glass High School, Lynchburg, Virginia
A free outdoor art festival organized by the Lynchburg Art Club & Gallery. The scheduled date is September 19, with a September 20 rain date; this is not a two-day festival. Artist registration has closed. Verified September 7, 2026.
Checked September 7, 2026. Confirm updates with the organizer.11 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern both days · Bernard’s Landing, 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta, Virginia
Wine, vendors and music beside Smith Mountain Lake. Follow the organizer for ticket details and current admission terms. Dates and hours were verified September 7, 2026 against the festival and regional tourism listings.
Checked September 7, 2026. Confirm updates with the organizer.8 p.m. Eastern · The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia, 1100 W. Main Street, Danville, Virginia
Martin Lawrence performs at The Pantheon. The ticket link is the seller linked by Caesars Virginia; check current availability and venue policies there. Verified September 7, 2026.
Checked September 7, 2026. Confirm updates with the organizer.9 p.m. Eastern · The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia, 1100 W. Main Street, Danville, Virginia
Two Motown groups share the stage in Danville. The show is listed by Caesars Virginia, with the date and time confirmed in its Ticketmaster venue schedule. Verified September 7, 2026.
Checked September 7, 2026. Confirm updates with the organizer.Basecamp: Friday 5–10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern · Roanoke, Virginia; check the organizer’s map for activity locations
Three days of outdoor activities, demonstrations and community events. These hours follow the organizer’s current basecamp schedule; individual activities and outposts may differ. The city calendar has slightly different hours. Verified September 7, 2026.
Checked September 7, 2026. Confirm updates with the organizer.THE LOCAL CALENDAR
Community gatherings, family time and reasons to leave the house. Check the organizer before you go.
Music, food and working traditions belong in the region’s cultural record.
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Music, food and working traditions belong in the region’s cultural record.
Source: Smithsonian: Blue Ridge Institute records · checked September 8, 2026Events · History · Virginia
The 1935 convention record includes song, dance, storytelling and several instruments.
Source: Old Fiddlers’ Convention: History · checked September 8, 2026Events · History · Virginia
A 1947 track opening became a lasting part of Southside’s event culture.
Source: Martinsville Speedway: Track history · checked September 8, 2026Events · History · Virginia
The building’s openings, fire and long closure belong to its story alongside the performances.
Source: Academy Center of the Arts: Historic Academy Theatre · checked September 8, 2026Events · Local guide · Virginia
An astronomy presentation and a giant-screen film are different experiences—pick the one your group wants.
Source: Danville Science Center: The Dome · checked September 8, 2026Events · Local guide · Virginia
The Taubman’s interactive gallery adds a hands-on option to a Roanoke art day.
Source: Taubman Museum: Art Venture · checked September 8, 2026Events · Local guide · Virginia
The Academy’s event details and box office can answer questions a poster cannot.
Source: Academy Center: Performances · checked September 8, 2026Events · Local guide · Virginia
Amazement Square’s own video resources bring a Lynchburg learning experience home.
Source: Amazement Square: Anywhere · checked September 8, 2026Events · Explainer · Virginia
The official regional listing gives a date; build the rest of the day around the current organizer details.
Source: Franklin County tourism: Blue Ridge Institute and Museum · checked September 8, 2026Events · Explainer · Virginia
October’s national learning week offers a practical project for Southside families and groups.
Source: American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week · checked September 8, 2026Events · Explainer · Virginia
First Day Hikes offer a useful tradition, but the 2027 local schedule still needs its own confirmation.
Source: Virginia State Parks: First Day Hikes · checked September 8, 2026Events · Explainer · Virginia
A short viewing session can become a family ritual without a telescope or a public event.
Source: NASA: STEMonstrations—Moon Phases · checked September 8, 2026SOURCE-LINKED LOCAL GUIDES
Review the proposed 2027–28 calendar and send feedback through the PCS survey. The proposed calendar is not yet an approved schedule.
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