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Spending the holidays in the Blue Ridge Mountains brings to mind cozy fireside nights under homespun quilts, a brisk family outing to find the perfect Christmas tree on a local farm, and the very the best slopes for skiing and sledding. We've rounded up all this and more in our guide to festive winter fun in the communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. Night 2 – December 13, 6pm – 10pm Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Parade presented by Ridge View Bank The parade begins on Jefferson… Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. Night 1 – December 6, 6pm – 10pm Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting The Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Salem Avenue… Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. Night 3 – December 20, 6pm – 10pm Featuring the Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest The beloved Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest returns,… Read More
October marks the official start of Fall Color Season along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This month is one of the most popular for visits to the region. A chance to see the Appalachian views awash in reds, golds and lingering shades of green is an experience on many people's bucket lists. Learn what's in store for you in Fall 2019. Read More
Artists booths, craft booths, food trucks, music, kids fun, demonstrations and hands-on participating in demonstrations. Let’s welcome Autumn with a family fun festival. Read More
United Way of Roanoke Valley and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center are pleased to announce Fashions for Evergreen 2022, featuring more than 25 trees throughout the historic property. Come celebrate the season, assist neighbors in need and build a better community together. This event is free and open to… Read More
Celebrate the Season, Assist Neighbors in Need and Build a Better Community Fashions for Evergreens is free and open to the public from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day and benefits United Way of Roanoke Valley! Get ready to sparkle this holiday season while giving back to our community! Fashions for… Read More
When will the Parkway's leaves change to their wardrobe of fall colors? Read on for travel tips to aid in planning your fall trip to the Blue Ridge region. Read More
When will the leaves be at peak color this Fall along the Blue Ridge Parkway? While it would be nice if we could forecast the moment Autumn foliage will dazzle us with peak vibrancy as reliably as we track the ocean's tides, just when and why the leaves change colors is a complex array of factors far less predictable. Read More