Roanoke County early voting reaches final weekend
Roanoke County voters have until 5 p.m. Saturday to cast an absentee ballot in person before the August 4 dual-party primary.
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Event Stories
Black Theatre Festival closes with free block party and parade
Winston-Salem's official calendar lists a free Friday block party, a Saturday closing parade and a second Saturday-night block party for the festival finale.
Danville’s August Sunday Outdoors calendar opens with paddling, zipline and hiking
Danville Parks and Recreation lists three Sunday outdoor options in August: a river paddle, a zipline session and a hike club outing.
Free Salem Swing Band concert set for Aug. 2 in Clemmons
The Salem Swing Band will perform a free 19-piece big-band concert from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Historic Broyhill in Clemmons.
Grandin Chillage brings neighborhood music to Roanoke on July 31
Roanoke’s Grandin Chillage neighborhood music event is scheduled for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, along Grandin Road between Memorial Avenue and Westover Avenue.
Winston-Salem lists Salem Lake fishing tournament and Night Paddles for July 31
Salem Lake Park will host a $30 cash-only Catfish Pier Tournament and a registration-required Night Paddles program Friday, July 31.
Roanoke lists Party in Elmwood summer music event for July 30
Roanoke’s official calendar lists Party in Elmwood for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Elmwood Park.
Winston-Salem’s Summer on Fourth brings Aug. 1 downtown street closure
The free Summer on Fourth event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 at 638 W. Fourth Street, with the block between Spruce and Poplar closed from 4 to 11 p.m.
Winston-Salem International Black Theatre Festival continues July 30
The city calendar lists the International Black Theatre Festival for July 30 in Winston-Salem, with free public events and later block parties and a closing parade.
Roanoke libraries offer seven public programs July 29
Roanoke Public Libraries list seven July 29 programs, including storytime, Zumba, puzzles, bingo, teen gaming, a Super Smash tournament and a free dinner-and-movie event.
Roanoke County lists August parks events for families and outdoor fans
Roanoke County's August calendar includes free Touch-A-Truck, live music at Explore Park and an Insect Fest for curious families.
Kids Day at Grand Home Furnishings - Valley View
Virginia's Blue Ridge calendar lists a free Kids Day at Grand Home Furnishings' Valley View location.
Salem Distance Run 2026
The 52nd Salem Distance Run includes a 5K run/walk, 10K run, and 1-mile kids run.
Big Lick Comic Con 2026
Two-day comic culture event with exhibitors, guests, artists, cosplay, gaming, vendors, and entertainment.
Party in Elmwood
Thursday summer music series event in Elmwood Park, listed on the City of Roanoke special events calendar.
First Fridays at Five
Beer and bands event raising money for local charities, listed on the City of Roanoke special events calendar.
Roanoke invites residents to shape 2027 legislative priorities
Roanoke will hold a July 20 public hearing as its Legislative Committee prepares city priorities for the 2027 Virginia General Assembly session.
Grateful for Biggie - 5PTS Outdoors at The Dog Bowl
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge lists Grateful for Biggie as a 5PTS Outdoors show at The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage.
Calendar Watch
First Fridays at Five - July 17
2026-07-17
City of Roanoke / Downtown Roanoke
2026-07-17 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM at Franklin Road between Williamson and Jefferson - Beer and bands event raising money for local charities, listed on the Roanoke special events calendar.
Party in Elmwood - July 23
2026-07-23
City of Roanoke / Downtown Roanoke
2026-07-23 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Elmwood Park - Thursday summer music series event in Elmwood Park.
Grandin Chillage
2026-07-31
City of Roanoke / Historic Grandin Village
2026-07-31 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM at Grandin Road between Memorial Ave and Westover Ave - Neighborhood music event listed on the Roanoke special events calendar.
Family Events
Community event: Tissue Paper Flowers at Belmont LibraryAll-ages craft program making flowers from simple supplies. The library calendar notes that the craft is accessible for all ages.Date: 2026-07-14Time: 11:00 AM - 12...
Health & Fitness
Community event: Qigong at Raleigh Court LibraryMorning mindfulness program before the library opens. Roanoke Public Libraries lists the contact number as 540-853-2240.Date: 2026-07-14Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMLocation: Ra...
Civic Meetings
Community event: Roanoke Public Library Advisory Board - July MeetingPublic July meeting of the Roanoke Public Library Advisory Board at the Main Library.Date: 2026-07-16Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: Main LibraryAddre...
Mill Mountain Theatre presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2026-07-15 to 2026-08-02
Mill Mountain Theatre / Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Family musical based on the Roald Dahl story, running Wednesday through Sunday on select dates.
Patrick Henry Saddle Club / Martinsville Tourism
Community horse show with registration beginning at 9 AM and show activities starting at 10 AM.
Touch-a-Truck at Green Hill Park
2026-08-08
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Family vehicle exploration event with a sensory-friendly hour from 9-10 AM, regular event hours from 10 AM-2 PM, food trucks, and hands-on vehicle experiences.
Reggae By the River
2026-08-15
Buchanan event organizers / Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Riverfront reggae music event with food, vendors, and live entertainment.
Summer Saturday Storytime
Jul 13
Family Events
Community event: Summer Saturday StorytimeSaturday dinosaur and prehistoric-themed storytime with songs, movement, crafts, and reading.Date: 2026-07-25Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: Raleigh Court LibraryAddress: 2112 G...
Library Events
Community event: Adult Bingo at Melrose LibraryMonthly bingo program for adults listed on the Roanoke public library calendar.Date: 2026-07-15Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: Community Room, Melrose LibraryAddress: 250...
Library Events
Community event: Storytime at Gainsboro LibraryThemed storytime and craft with Ms. Liv at Gainsboro Library, listed on the Roanoke calendar.Date: 2026-07-17Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: Community Room, Gainsboro Lib...
Live Music
Community event: Mingle at the Market w. Abby & Andy Neikirk & Gasoline AlleyDowntown Vinton street-party event with live music by Abby and Andy Neikirk and Gasoline Alley, food trucks, and beverages.Date: 2026-0...
Arts & Culture
Community event: Attic Productions presents Into The WoodsAttic Productions presents the musical Into The Woods, with performances Thursday through Sunday through July 26.Date: 2026-07-09 to 2026-07-26Time: Thursday and ...
Jazz in July
2026-07-12 02:47:05
Roanoke Valley Community Calendar
2026-07-18 3:00 PM - 9:45 PM at Longwood Park - Free outdoor jazz event at Longwood Park with multiple bands plus food and beverages available for purchase.
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