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Art & museums

Mill Mountain Campfire Chats

Mill Mountain Discovery Center · 5:30 PM

From $5
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Baby Storytime

South County Library · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 17
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Toddler Storytime

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Nov 23
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Family Storytime

Mt. Pleasant Library · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Theater & dance

Ballet and Books with the Roanoke Ballet

Belmont Library · 2:30 PM

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Fall Trail Explore

South County Library · 3:30 PM

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Teen D&D

South County Library · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 14
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Exploring Grief: It's a Blue Holiday without You-how to survive the season

Belmont Library · 5:30 PM

Food & drink

Thanksgiving Cafe Night

Williamson Road Library · 6:00 PM

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Busy Bee Storytime

Melrose Library · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 1
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All the Tiny Things Miniatures Club

Gainsboro Library · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 15
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Lego Free Play

Gainsboro Library · 4:00 PM

6 more dates through Dec 29
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Melrose Game Night

Melrose Library · 5:00 PM

6 more dates through Dec 29
Art & museums

Watercolor Paint Night

Mt. Pleasant Library · 5:30 PM

Art & museums

Now Showing!

South County Library · 5:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 15
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Trivia Tuesdays

Twisted Track Brewpub · 6:30 PM

6 more dates through Dec 29
Art & museums

Movie in the Morning

South County Library · 10:15 AM

1 more date through Dec 2
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Family Storytime

Bent Mountain Library · 10:30 AM

2 more dates through Dec 2
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Adult Bingo

Melrose Library · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 16
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All Abilities Club

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 1:00 PM

3 more dates through Feb 9
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Five Wishes: Understanding Supportive Care

Gainsboro Library · 3:00 PM

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South County TVG

South County Library · 5:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 17
Food & drink

Dinner and Movie

Melrose Library · 5:00 PM

4 more dates through Dec 30
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Nifty Stitches

South County Library · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 9
Art & museums

Women of Power: Native Women's Roles in Early America

South County Library · 6:30 PM

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Nifty Stitches Club

Williamson Road Library · 10:00 AM

11 more dates through Feb 18
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Preschool Storytime

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 10:30 AM

Music

Music Therapy w/ Anderson Music Therapy

Williamson Road Library · 11:30 AM

4 more dates through Jan 21
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Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle Activity

Melrose Library · 3:00 PM

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PodCrafting: Mini Perler Beads

Belmont Library · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Teen Movie Night

Melrose Library · 5:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 17
Food & drink

Belmont Bistro: Donuts and Coffee

Belmont Library · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 18
Art & museums

Senior Movie Club

Melrose Library · 1:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 18
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Baby Storytime and Sing-a-Long

Gainsboro Library · 2:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 4
Art & museums

Mill Mountain Campfire Chats

Mill Mountain Discovery Center · 5:30 PM

From $5
Music

Roger Glenn Duo

Twisted Track Brewpub · 6:00 PM

Music

Abbey & Andy

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Feb 20
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Intro to Wild Caving

Roanoke Parks and Recreation events · 9:00 AM

From $422 more dates through Dec 13
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Saturday Crafts

Mt. Pleasant Library · 10:00 AM

6 more dates through Feb 20
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Storytime en Español

Williamson Road Library · 10:30 AM

Art & museums

Illuminights 2026

Illuminights at Explore Park · Through Jan 3

From $8
Music

Griffin Haley Band

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

Music

Hatfield Music

Twisted Track Brewpub · 6:00 PM

Music

Tand + Fungkshui

5 Points Music Sanctuary · 8:00 PM

From $18
Sports

RING Gymnastics

Williamson Road Library · 10:30 AM

4 more dates through Jan 25
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Cuppa Conversation

Bent Mountain Library · 3:00 PM

3 more dates through Feb 22
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Jr. Makers

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 4:00 PM

2 more dates through Feb 22
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Roanoke County Sheriff's Office Ident-A-Kid Program

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 4:00 PM

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Doing History

South County Library · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Retro Movie: Bambi

Belmont Library · 10:00 AM

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Books and Bams w/ Blue Ridge Bams

Williamson Road Library · 1:00 PM

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D&D: The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Mt. Pleasant Library · 5:30 PM

Music

Jd Sutphin

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

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True Crime Trivia Night

Twisted Track Brewpub · 6:30 PM

Music

Charissa Joy

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 18
Music

Phat Laces - a Hip Hop Tribute

5 Points Music Sanctuary · 8:00 PM

From $23
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Discovery Time

Bent Mountain Library · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Jan 23
Music

Eric Wayne Band

Twisted Track Brewpub · 6:00 PM

Music

Karlee Raye Trio

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

Music

The Darkside Experience

5 Points Music Sanctuary · 8:00 PM

From $20
Festivals & markets

Free Family Photos with Santa

Belmont Library · 5:00 PM

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Salt & Pepper Shaker Snowman

Bent Mountain Library · 4:00 PM

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D&D

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 5:30 PM

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Cat Café with Angels of Asissi

Gainsboro Library · 3:00 PM

2 more dates through Feb 3
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Spanish Conversation Club

Mt. Pleasant Library · 3:30 PM

2 more dates through Feb 3
Festivals & markets

Live Holiday Wreath Making

Historic Fishburn Mansion · 5:30 PM

From $501 more date through Dec 5
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D&D: Curse of Strahd

South County Library · 5:30 PM

Music

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions: Justin Golden

Historic Fishburn Mansion · 5:30 PM

From $15
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Polyhedron Ornaments

South County Library · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Williamson Road Reels: A Muppets Christmas

Williamson Road Library · 11:00 AM

Music

Senior Music Appreciation w/ Ms. Nadine

Melrose Library · 1:00 PM

2 more dates through Feb 5
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Adult All Abilities Club

Mt. Pleasant Library · 1:30 PM

1 more date through Feb 5
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Book Chat: Read & Recommend

Bent Mountain Library · 3:00 PM

2 more dates through Feb 5
Music

Disco Diner - A Tribute to Widespread Panic

5 Points Music Sanctuary · 8:00 PM

From $15
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Saturday Crafts

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 10:00 AM

5 more dates through Feb 6
Festivals & markets

Holiday Photo Ops

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Pictures with Santa

Williamson Road Library · 10:00 AM

Music

Jordan Harmon Trio

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

Sports

Happy Valley Grit Gravel Race

Carvins Cove Boat Landing · 2:00 PM

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Mt. Pleasant Scavenger Hunt

Mt. Pleasant Library · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Feb 1
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Gift Wrapping

Bent Mountain Library · 10:00 AM

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Roanoke County Photography Club

South County Library · 2:00 PM

Sports

RING Gymnastics w/Storytime

Belmont Library · 2:30 PM

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DIY Christmas Ornaments

Melrose Library · 5:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Roanoke County Tree Lighting

South County Library · 6:30 PM

Art & museums

Retro Movie: The Pebble and the Penguin

Belmont Library · 11:00 AM

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Grinch Toilet Paper Rolls

Melrose Library · 3:00 PM

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Holiday Ornament Swap

Bent Mountain Library · 4:00 PM

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Teen D&D

Mt. Pleasant Library · 5:30 PM

2 more dates through Feb 9
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Writers Group

South County Library · 5:30 PM

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Crafty Crafters: Holiday Card

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Real or AI? Can You Spot the Fake?

South County Library · 2:00 PM

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Teen Alternative Crafting: Paper Squishies

Gainsboro Library · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 21
Festivals & markets

Dinner & Songs with Santa

Melrose Library · 5:00 PM

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Adult All Abilities Club

South County Library · 11:00 AM

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Christmas Cards

Melrose Library · 3:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Gainsboro Community Tree Lighting

Gainsboro Library · 5:00 PM

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Clay Pot Ornaments

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 5:30 PM

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Festive Paint Night

South County Library · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Candlelight Christmas Tours at the Fishburn Mansion

Historic Fishburn Mansion · 6:30 PM

From $151 more date through Dec 11
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Christmas Stocking

Melrose Library · 2:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Santa at the Library

Bent Mountain Library · 3:00 PM

Music

Griffin Haley Solo

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

Music

Same As It Ever Was - The Ultimate Talking Heads Tribute

5 Points Music Sanctuary · 8:00 PM

From $23
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Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float

Roanoke Parks and Recreation events · 7:30 AM

From $802 more dates through Feb 13
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Saturday Crafts

South County Library · 10:00 AM

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Gingerbread Houses

Mt. Pleasant Library · 12:00 PM

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Test Those Taste Buds

Bent Mountain Library · 12:30 PM

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Sew Simple: Sewing 101

Melrose Library · 1:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 23
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Tissue Paper Votive Candle

Melrose Library · 1:00 PM

Music

Adam Markham Solo

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Open House at the Historic Fishburn Mansion

Historic Fishburn Mansion · 1:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

Holiday Puppet Show

South County Library · 11:00 AM

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Sock Snowman

Melrose Library · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Dinner and a Movie: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a Tobacco and Substance Free Movie Night

Belmont Library · 5:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Party with Santa

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 6:00 PM

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Christmas Wreaths

Melrose Library · 3:00 PM

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Gift Making Workshop

South County Library · 5:00 PM

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DIY Bath Bombs

Mt. Pleasant Library · 5:30 PM

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Discover BiblioBoard

Bent Mountain Library · 3:00 PM

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Gingerbread Houses

South County Library · 3:30 PM

Art & museums

Family Movie Night: The Polar Express

Williamson Road Library · 6:00 PM

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DIY Snowglobe

Melrose Library · 3:00 PM

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Gingerbread House Engineering

Mt. Pleasant Library · 6:00 PM

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Beaded Candy Canes

Melrose Library · 2:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Santa at the Library

Mt. Pleasant Library · 3:00 PM

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Devils Marbleyard Hike

Roanoke Parks and Recreation events · 9:00 AM

From $17
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Lego Build: Ornament

Belmont Library · 11:00 AM

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Gingerbread Houses

Melrose Library · 1:00 PM

Music

Murder Wagon

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

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Christmas Polaroid Frame

Melrose Library · 1:00 PM

Food & drink

Christmas Cookie Decorating

Melrose Library · 3:00 PM

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Bingo, Lunch and a Movie!

Belmont Library · 11:00 AM

Music

Karlee Raye Solo

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

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Pokémon Club

Mt. Pleasant Library · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 22
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Bingo

Williamson Road Library · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 27
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Game Night: Holiday Fun Night

Belmont Library · 3:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Afternoon Year's Eve Party

Bent Mountain Library · 2:00 PM

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Vision Boards for the New Year

Bent Mountain Library · 4:00 PM

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D&D

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 5:30 PM

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Keep It Local: Fern Park Hike

Roanoke Parks and Recreation events · 9:00 AM

From $51 more date through Jan 21
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Kid Craftapalooza

Bent Mountain Library · 4:00 PM

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Discovery Time

Mt. Pleasant Library · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Feb 13
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Hot Chocolate Science

Bent Mountain Library · 12:30 PM

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Discovery Time

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Feb 9
Event

Teen Alternative Craft Club: 2027 Bingo Cards

Gainsboro Library · 4:00 PM

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Snail Mail: Watercolor Postcards

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 5:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Winter Festival

Mt. Pleasant Library · 11:00 AM

Music

Doug and Robin

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

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Teen Alternative Craft Club: Styrofoam Stamps

Gainsboro Library · 4:00 PM

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Optimal Health Workshop with Carilion

Melrose Library · 12:00 PM

Music

Dan Carrell

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Constellations & Cocoa

Mt. Pleasant Library · 6:00 PM

Music

Seph Custer

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

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Paint Pouring

Bent Mountain Library · 4:00 PM

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D&D

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 5:30 PM

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Keep It Local: Mill Mountain Hike

Roanoke Parks and Recreation events · 9:00 AM

From $5
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Watercolor Hearts

Bent Mountain Library · 4:00 PM

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Pony Bead Charms

Hollins Library (Hollins Express at Green Ridge) · 5:30 PM

Music

Foster Burton

Brady's Distillery · 6:00 PM

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Seed Swap

Mt. Pleasant Library · 12:00 PM

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Science Without Guidance

Bent Mountain Library · 12:30 PM

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Beginner Bookbinding

Mt. Pleasant Library · 5:30 PM

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Keep It Local: Carvins Cove Hike

Roanoke Parks and Recreation events · 9:00 AM

From $5
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Adult D&D: '80s Extravaganza!

Mt. Pleasant Library · 12:00 PM

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