Do you tend to procrastinate when it comes to holiday shopping? You always wait until the last minute, and then you find yourself at big box stores, looking through whatever is left over. Turn over a new leaf this holiday season by attending the RIOT Rooster Indie Craft Fair from... [read more]
Thomas Jefferson wasn’t just one of the founding fathers of this country. He was also the father of Virginia Wine. Celebrate Jefferson and wine by attending the 10th annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival at Poplar Forest. The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, and tickets... [read more]
Have you been on a quest to find the best Sunday brunch in Roanoke? You’ve checked one restaurant after the next, but you never seem to find the perfect spot. Instead of giving up, take the Roanoke Sunday Brunch Tour with Roanoke Food Tours. You’ll get to taste food from... [read more]
Imagine taking your kids on a safe trick-or-treating experience where your kids get the best candy. That’s what you’ll get at Trick or Treat Downtown Vinton on Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event is free to the public, and more than 40 businesses will participate. Your... [read more]
Do you want to have a sort of spooky Halloween? Your kids are little, so you know they can only handle so many thrills and chills. Still, you want to get them into the Halloween spirit. The Not-So-Spooky Spectacular was created with your family in mind. It will be at... [read more]
Lions, and tigers, and bears, and…candy? It must be time for Zoo Boo at the Mill Mountain Zoo! This year’s festivities will be on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., so stop by and enjoy hours of safe Halloween fun. You don’t even have to pay extra for... [read more]
When you play golf, the scariest thing is usually your score. A bogey or two is a sure way to get your heart pounding. That’s a bad scare, but how about a fun one? You can have a Spooktacular golfing experience at Explore Park this Halloween season. The park is... [read more]
If you’re a Virginia Tech fan, you want nothing more than to beat Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets have been a thorn in the Hokies’ side for years, forcing one tight game after the next. Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 9-6, but Georgia Tech has won the last two... [read more]
Do you love the theater and want to introduce your kids to it? You’re about to get your chance at the Jefferson Center. The Giant Dinosaur Musical: Mammoth Follies is coming to the center on Oct. 28. Willie Mammoth will guide your family through a musical revue of pre-history, and... [read more]
It doesn’t matter if it’s in a can, bottle, or over ice. Dr. Pepper is one of the greatest beverages in the world, and you can celebrate it right here in Roanoke. The city is celebrating Dr. Pepper Day in Market Square in downtown Roanoke on Oct. 24. Come by... [read more]
