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The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas has begun in Downtown Roanoke! It's the 40th anniversary of this fantastic event and includes three magical snowy evenings with a 100% chance of snow on Market Street 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm each night of Dickens. There will be a Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and activities. Carriage Rides will be available on the first and third nights of Dickens for $5 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 3 and under are free. 

Night 1 - December 2, 6pm - 10pm: Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting

The Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Salem Avenue in the Plaza behind the Market Building. The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm with the tree lighting at 6:20pm and will include live stage perform...

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The winter season in Roanoke is marked by a few special traditions that might be common knowledge to Roanokers, but hidden to newcomers. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll highlight some of these traditions starting with Fashions for Evergreen at the historic Hotel Roanoke.

Fashions for Evergreen 2022 will feature more than 25 trees throughout the historic property dressed in whimsical and outlandish displays to elegant and traditional designs. The event i...

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The Stocked Market is the Junior League of Roanoke Valley's Annual Shopping Extravaganza. Held at the Berglund Center each November, this holiday market boasts over a hundred vendors from across the country. This fundraiser has raised over $3.2 million over the past 32 years. All funds raised stay within the Roanoke Valley and are used to further the JLRV's mission.

The Stocked Market features vendors specializing in art, clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts for children, food, drink, home decor, beauty, wellness, pet, home, and a wide array of gift items. Proceeds from the event contribute to things like the Mary Terry Goodwin Kuyk Scholarship to recognize college-bound students who have demonstrated volunteer service and academic success; a toy drive for children; and removing barriers to healthcare and food.

The annual JLRV Stocked Marke...

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Center Stage Catering is a local, family owned company whose roots run deep.  In early 2000, Chef John Schopp and his wife, Karen, discovered they were really good at feeding people who appreciate fresh cooked food with attention to detail … AND they loved doing it so they launched a catering company! 

With several awards and many five-star reviews under the belt, the Center Stage team enjoys coordinating large events for some of the most reputable companies in the region and helping couples' wedding dreams come true. Over the last 20 years, they've learned the secret to giving everyone we meet a big, warm Virginia welcome.

You can bring home a serving of gourmet comfort food for your Thanksgiving Dinner this year, thanks to the Center Stage Catering Happy Thanksgiving Menu! From full meals to ala carte sides or desserts, you can select pr...

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I know we've got several weeks to go, but if you don't act now you will miss out on one of the coolest Christmas events in town.

Chris's Coffee & Custard is sponsoring Chris's Cocoa & Cookies with Santa on 1, 2, & 3! Tickets are going fast! 

Families will be able to purchase a family pass for $45 which will allow them to partake of this magical holiday event. Families will enjoy delicious hot cocoa and cookies and enjoy an unforgettable visit and photo with Santa.  Each child will also receive a stuffed animal and everyone will enjoy the Christmas lights and a movie on the side of our building!

The website includes lots of fun add-ons, like a personalized Santa letter, Magic Rainbow Christmas Glasses, and Hot Cocoa Bombs. Family passes are also available. 

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