Roanoke, VA community calendar
Explore upcoming community events, local activities, public meetings, concerts, festivals, and seasonal things to do in Roanoke, VA. Verify final times, locations, and availability with the organizer before attending.
Upcoming schedule
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Music on the Mountain returns to the Mill Mountain Discovery Center on Sunday, September 13, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with Soulacoustix. The free evening program combines live music with food, crafts, and family activiti...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Roanoke Parks and Recreation will offer a Waxing Crescent Paddle at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve on Thursday, September 17, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The nighttime kayaking program costs $50 and includes equipment. The a...
Friday, September 18, 2026
Bug and Bat Night comes to Morningside Park on Friday, September 18, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Roanoke Parks and Recreation program uses ultraviolet lights to attract nighttime insects and sensitive microphones to he...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Roanoke Parks and Recreation and participating recreation clubs will hold Fall Football Fest on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at upper Washington Park. The Drills for Skills Combine will help kick off...
Monday, September 21, 2026
The City of Roanoke's 2026 council calendar schedules public hearings for Monday, September 21, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber. A regular City Council meeting is also listed for 2:00 PM that afternoon. Residents who...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The documentary Mountain View: The Legacy of JB Fishburn premieres Tuesday, September 22, at the Grandin Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the film beginning at 7:00 PM and a question-and-answer session scheduled aft...
Friday, September 25, 2026
Roanoke Parks and Recreation will offer a guided Historic Fishburn Mansion Tour on Friday, September 25, from noon to 1:00 PM. The one-hour tour covers the history of the 42-room Georgian Revival mansion, the family who...
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The 2026 Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 AM to noon at the Wells Fargo Tower, 10 S. Jefferson Street. Participants honor an FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking th...
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Roanoke Parks and Recreation will offer a Full Moon Paddle at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve on Wednesday, September 30, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The nighttime kayaking outing costs $50 and includes equipment. Participant...
Local event questions
This guide currently organizes 9 upcoming events connected to Roanoke, VA, including public community activities and local happenings when those records are available.
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