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Hotel Roanoke New Year's Eve
Festival
Roanoke Ballet Theatre — The Nutcracker
Festival
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 3
Festival
Barter Players — Frosty: A Musical Adventure
Festival
Crafts with Santa
Community
Come join the Prices Fork Grange and our special guest Santa for a fun time! We will have crafts, ornaments, and cookies to decorate! Santa will be there to take pictures with all of our guests free of charge! We hope to see everyone there on Sunday, December 13th from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM.
Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival
Festival
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 2 + Roanoke Christmas Parade
Festival
Christmas on Main — Christiansburg
Festival
Southwest Virginia Ballet — The Nutcracker
Festival
Winter Pet Portraits featuring Santa Paws!
Festival
Winter Pet Portraits featuring Santa Paws! Bring your furry friends for a festive holiday photo with Santa Paws at the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Tickets and info at rvspca.org.
Date Night: Elf Escape Edition
Festival
Date Night: Elf Escape Edition at Prestige Gymnastics Academy. A fun festive evening out — $35 per person, 5-8 PM. Tickets at portal.iclasspro.com.
Pop-Up at 11th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Vendor/Craft Show
Pop-Up at the 11th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show at Berglund Center. Browse handmade crafts, unique gifts, and holiday items from local vendors. December 5-6, 9 AM - 4 PM both days.
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 1 + Roanoke Tree Lighting
Salem Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
Vinton Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze Tickets Roanoke VA Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Fair/Carnival
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze — a spectacular holiday circus show at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre in Roanoke, VA. Tickets available through MyCityRocks Ticket Exchange.
Live Holiday Wreath Making
Workshop
Live Holiday Wreath Making at historic Fishburn Mansion, co-hosted with Plant Art with Lawson. Enjoy Fishburn Mansion's Ms. Bea's Holiday Recipe and holiday sweets while crafting your own wreath. Two sessions: December 2 (5:30-7:30 PM) or December 5 (1:30-3:30 PM). Register at playroanoke.com.
Holiday Portraits in front of the Tree Benefiting United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge
Festival
Holiday portraits in front of the Tree benefiting United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge. A festive family portrait opportunity at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Family
YOU'RE INVITED TO COME SEE SANTA, TAKE FREE PHOTOS AND ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS AND SNACKS WITH CANDY CANES FOR THE KIDS. THE GALAX SANTA WILL BE AT BLACKSHEEP BOUTIQUE ON MAIN STREET IN GALAX SATURDAY NOV. 28 FROM 11-3
The Hometown Holiday Extravaganza
Festival
The Hometown Holiday Extravaganza, presented by SWVA Connections Co., is a community-wide holiday experience designed to connect Southwest Virginia residents with the businesses that make our communities special. At the heart of the Extravaganza is an interactive Digital Holiday Passport that encourages the community to get out, discover local businesses, explore new places, unlock special offers, and participate in holiday activities.
Fashions for Evergreens
New Event: FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
SWVA Connections Co.
SWVA Connections Co. New Event Submission Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Event TitleFREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA DateF
New Event: Crafts with Santa
SWVA Connections Co.
SWVA Connections Co. New Event Submission Monday, September 7, 2026 Event TitleCrafts with Santa DateSunday,
The Toebean Cat Café Earns Multiple “Best of Roanoke” Awards and Joins SWVA Connections Co as Executive Partner
Mike Puckett
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERoanoke, VA — The Toebean Cat Café has been recognized as one of the region’s standout businesses in the 2025 Best of Roanoke Awa
SWVA Connections Co. Recognizes Blackwell Financial as Top 3 Finalist for Salem Small Business of the Year
Mike Puckett
Salem, Virginia — SWVA Connections Co. is proud to recognize Blackwell Financial as a Top 3 Finalist for Salem Small Business of the Year, awarded thr
SWVA Connections Co. Announces The AWARE Foundation as Executive Partner in Regional Network
Mike Puckett
Roanoke, Virginia — SWVA Connections Co. is proud to announce that The AWARE Foundation, Inc. has joined the SWVA Connections Co. Network as an Execut
NAMI-Roanoke Valley Joins SWVA Connections Co. Network as a Verified Nonprofit Partner
Mike Puckett
Roanoke, Virginia - SWVA Connections Co. is proud to announce that NAMI-Roanoke Valley, a trusted local mental health organization, has joined the SWV
Greco’s Pizza Joins SWVA Connections Co. Network, Expanding Local Visibility and Community Engagement
Mike Puckett
Southwest Virginia — Greco’s Pizza Roanoke has officially joined the SWVA Connections Co. network, strengthening its connection to the local community
RAM House – Roanoke Area Ministries Joins SWVA Connections Co. Network to Strengthen Community Partnerships Across Southwest Virginia
Mike Puckett
Roanoke, VA — RAM House – Roanoke Area Ministries has officially joined the SWVA Connections Co. network, expanding its visibility and strengthening c
Kind Brew Coffee Co. Joins SWVA Connections Co. as a Verified Partner+
Mike Puckett
Roanoke, VA — Kind Brew Coffee Co. has officially joined SWVA Connections Co. as a Verified Partner+, strengthening a shared commitment to local conne