Weekly Drop - November 24

Holiday Festivities in Downtown Roanoke

The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns the first three Friday nights of December! December 5th features the City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting, December 12th is the City of Roanoke Christmas Parade presented by Valley Star Credit Union, and December 19th showcases the RVSPCA Pet Costume Contest, Cox S’mores Station, and Snowzilla! To learn more about the festivities, view our insert for The Roanoke Times!

Plus, The Elf on The Shelf Adventure begins this Friday, November 28th! For the sixth year, Santa’s Scout Elves will land in Downtown Roanoke! Come on a fun scavenger hunt and find the Scout Elves hiding in downtown stores for a chance to win $1,000!

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Wednesday

• Friendsgiving - Corned Beef (parking)

• Annual Friendsgiving Party - Sidewinders (parking)

• Thanksgiving Eve Party - 202 Social (parking)

Thursday

• Drumstick Dash - Downtown Streets (parking)

• Fashions for Evergreens Begins - Hotel Roanoke (parking)

• Bring Your Own Craft: Coaster Painting - Big Lick (parking)

Friday

• A Christmas Story Begins - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

• Deck the Doors Begins - Link Museum (parking)

• The Elf on The Shelf Adventure Begins - Various Businesses (parking)

• Phat Laces - 5 Points

• Deck the Doors Begins - Link Museum (parking)

Saturday

• Small Business Saturday - Various Businesses (parking)

• Darkside Experience - 5 Points

• Small Business Saturday Vendor Market - Big Lick (parking)

• All the Jingle Ladies Wreath Workshop - Starr Hill

• Railyard Dawgs Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

• Thin The Herd, Laniidae, Cohen Noise, To Be A King - The Spot (parking)

• Oathring Release Party - Atheling Meadworks (parking)

• Stories and Songs with Santa - Taubman (parking)

Sunday

• Tottenham vs. Arsenal Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

• Mini Cabinet of Curiosities - Taubman (parking)

Wednesday

GAK! - Martin’s

Jared Stout - Big Lick

Thursday

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday

Empty Bottles - Martin’s

Mourn the Illusion - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Dark Moon Hollow - Martin’s

Eric Wayne Band - Big Lick

Boco Duo - Atheling Meadworks

What’s coming up farther out?

December 2 & 3 - Holiday Family Portraits - Hotel Roanoke

December 3 - Petals & Potions: December Edition - Well Hung

December 5 - Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas: Tree Lighting - John Nolen Plaza

December 5 - Handmade Holiday Open House - Art Project Roanoke

December 5 - Young Professionals Late Night - Taubman

December 6 - Pictures with Santa - Kids Square

December 6 - Winter Garland Workshop - Link Museum

December 6 & 7 - Candy Cane Celebration - Transportation Museum

December 12 - Delta Dental Dickens: Parade by Valley Star Credit Union - Downtown Streets

December 13 - Grinchmas - Science Museum

December 13 - I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas - Jefferson Center

December 19 - Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas: Pet Contest, Cox S'mores, and Snowzilla - Downtown Streets

Wednesday

• Yoga at the Taubman

• Storytime with Ms. Liv at the Public Library

• Roanoke Riders at Big Lick

• Music Bingo at Olde Salem

• Open Mic at The Front Row

• Jazz Nights at Six & Sky

• Trivia at Starr Hill

Thursday

• Music Bingo at Martin’s

• Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center

• Country Club at Sidewinders

• Trivia at Corned Beef

• Pub Run at Starr Hill

Friday

• Karaoke Night at Corned Beef and Co.

Saturday

• Views and Brews E-Bike Tour 

• Late Night Vinyl & Vibes at Sidecar

• Downtown Food, History & Cultural Tour at Hotel Roanoke

Sunday

• Yoga at the Taubman

• Star City Sunday Cruise bike ride

• Sunday Trivia at Olde Salem Brewing

Monday

• Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park

• Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing

• Community Walk/Run at Starr Hill

Tuesday

• Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing

• College Line Dancing Night at Sidewinders

202 Social House, every Friday, 4 - 6p

Big Lick Brewing - $1 off pints Thursdays, 4 - 7p

Caribbica Soul - daily, 2 - 6p

Corned Beef - every Tuesday- Friday, 4 - 7p

Golden Cactus - $1 of pints Fridays, 12 - 4p

The Hatch - Thursday - all-day happy hour

Inka Grill - Monday - Thursday, 5 - 7p

Jaybird Tavern - Tuesday - Friday, 4 - 7p

Lucky - Tuesday - Saturday, 5 - 7p

Martin's - Monday - Saturday, 4 - 7p

Olde Salem Brewing - $1 off pints Thursdays, 4 - 6p

Starr Hill - $2 off Tuesdays, 6 - 8p, $1 off all drinks Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30p

Stock - Thursday - Saturday, 4 - 7p

The Vault at The Liberty Trust - Monday - Thursday, 4-6p

Three Notch'd Brewing - $2 off Drafts Monday - Friday, 3-6p, Wednesday Case Specials

Tuco's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p

Things to do with the kids!

Thursday - Wake up early and participate in the Drumstick Dash, a 5K run and family walk supporting the Roanoke Rescue Mission.

Friday - The Elf on The Shelf Adventure returns! Go on a fun scavenger hunt to find 15 Scout Elves hiding in downtown stores for the chance to win $1,000.

Join Mill Mountain Theatre for A Christmas Story, a delightful stage adaptation of the beloved 1983 holiday film.

Stroll through Hotel Roanoke and view the beautifully decorated Christmas trees showcasing creativity and community spirit.

Kids Eat Free Options

• Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, there are so many great deals downtown! Use our interactive map to find Small Business Saturday sales.

Friday - Sunday - Snag a prom dress for 40% off at Trend Formals.

Art on 1st is offering 10-15% off select jewelry and fused glass.

Fruits and Roots will give you a $5 gift card with every $25 purchase.

Shop at Left of Center for 20% off select pieces.

Get 20% off upholstered items, lighting & full priced pillows and blankets at Wyndrose Boutique.

Sun and Spruce Soap is getting into the holiday spirit with three days of huge specials, limited edition products, giveaways and holiday treats.

Monday - Get $15 off your online ourchase at Walkabout Outfitter when you use code “CYBER.”

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

The pressure washer has oficially been “winterized” and stored for the season to prevent damage to the equipment. Don’t worry— the Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors can still spot clean using another machine.

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