Dickens of a Christmas is one of the most popular events in Roanoke. It takes place the first three Fridays of Dec., and each Friday has something special. This year, the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Carol Sing-A-Long will be on the second Friday. Come to the Taubman Museum of Art... [read more]
It’s rare when someone skyrockets to fame as quickly as Kane Brown. The country singer is only 25 years old and has already broken a pretty major record. He held the No. 1 spot on all five of the main country charts at the same time. That had never been... [read more]
Beautiful trees for a good cause? That’s what Fashions for Evergreens is all about. Each year, The Hotel Roanoke hosts this event from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. Local businesses and organizations professionally decorate trees and display them at the hotel. You are welcome to stop by the hotel,... [read more]
The smell of roasted chestnuts. The sound of horseshoes clomping on the ground. The laughter in the air. It must be The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas! This event will kick off on Dec. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Then, it will be on Dec. 14 and... [read more]
Remember last year, when you spent the days leading up to Christmas trying to score the “it” toy of the year? If you did manage to get it, you probably paid a premium price. Avoid that this year by getting the scoop on the hottest toys of the Christmas season.... [read more]
It’s the holiday season in Roanoke, and you know what that means. It won’t be long before you see newly purchased vehicles pulling into the O. Winston Link Museum or Hollywood’s Restaurant and Bakery. Instead of being jealous of those new vehicles, get one for yourself. Check out these ideas... [read more]
Last year, you couldn’t wait to attend Salem Crafty Christmas, so you were disappointed when it was canceled due to weather. You might have missed it last year, but it’s coming back on Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Head to the Salem Farmers Market to visit booths... [read more]
Christmas is about tradition, and that means celebrating the past. You can do just that while looking at the gorgeous homes of Garland Hill during the Holiday Traditions Walking Tour on Dec. 8 and 15. Both tours roll out at 2 p.m., last an hour, and are free of charge.... [read more]
Doesn’t it seem like the holiday season came up incredibly quickly this year? One minute, you were wearing shorts, and the next, you were decking the halls. Because it came up so fast, it can be hard to get into the spirit. Fortunately, there is a remedy for your holiday... [read more]
Want to spark your child’s interest in science? That is easy to do when you take him or her to the Science Museum of Western Virginia. This museum teaches kids all about the earth, animals, healthy bodies, and more, but instead of teaching them in the classroom, it uses interactive... [read more]
