Roanoke Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Roanoke VA

12 August, 2021

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ROANOKE, VA — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in Roanoke. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a talent show, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Roanoke area: The Babysitters Club Graphic Novels | Book Club for Kids When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMExplore the The Babysitters Club graphic novel series. Play games, answer trivia, and have fun! All participants will be entered to win a prize. Ideal for ages 7+.... Learn More Drama Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCome hang out, learn theater concepts, and and work on a fun acting project for teens. Register online. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16750 Learn More School Board Regular Meeting - Roanoke County When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke County What: Event listing from Roanoke County: Thursday and August 12 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Plot Threads Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMBring a fiber craft project to work on while chatting about a craft book you've read. Call the library for a list of books! Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is ... Learn More Holistic Chamber of Commerce - Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM This will be our last meeting of 2020. Bring a dish and network with holistically minded friendly people at this festive potluck! There is no charge to visit and learn about t... Learn More Chapter One - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 13th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 13 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMWe will read a chapter from a book followed by a themed craft. Ideal for ages 5-9. Space is limited. Event will be at the picnic pavilion. Register online. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/cale... Learn More 2021 Budweiser Summer Series- Jon Pardi When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 10:15 PMThe ACM/CMA award-winning artist recently released Country radio single "Tequila Little Time," the follow up to his Platinum-certified #1 song, "Heartache Medication" and his Billboard To... Learn More Life-Sized Angry Birds - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlay a life size game of Angry Birds. Weather permitting. Register online. Space is limited. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patr... Learn More MP 115 - Explore Park Sunday Concert - Free When: Sunday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge What: Event listing from FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge: Sunday, August 15 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMMusic by the Gate 10Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.  Food and drink can also be purchased from Twin Creek Brew Pub – or bring your own food (no outside alcohol, plea... Learn More Teacher Service Day - No Students - Breckinridge Middle When: Monday, August 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Breckinridge Middle What: Event listing from Breckinridge Middle: Monday, August 16 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Under the Sea Storytime - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 16th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 16 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMJoin us for ocean stories, songs, and a themed craft. Register online. Space is limited. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons... Learn More STEAM Marble Roller Coasters - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCelebrate National Roller Coaster Day while learning about gravity and inertia. Space is limited. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke C... Learn More Teen Game Night - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMDrop in to the teen center to play fun games! Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for weari... Learn More Evening Genealogy Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMAre you new to genealogy and looking for tips to get started? Are you a seasoned genealogist who wants to share your knowledge? Network with other researchers, ask questions, and... Learn More Professional Development - No Students When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Breckinridge Middle What: Event listing from Breckinridge Middle: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Mad Scientists Live | Color Science - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us on Zoom as we explore the contents and experiment with our Mad Scientist kit of the month! Register online. Kits are available first come, first served on the 1st of each month. http... Learn More Back to School Night - Northside Middle When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Northside Middle What: Event listing from Northside Middle: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Craft Night | Cat Castles - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDesign and create a castle for your cat! Register online. Please note that in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines ... Learn More Wise Up with the BBB: Scams Against Seniors When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMThe BBB Serving Western Virginia discusses the most common scams and scam tactics targeting seniors. They will educate attendees on prevention, detection, and the recovery process of sca... Learn More Butterfly Gardens - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMBring your own lawn chair or blanket and meet at the parking lot to discuss butterfly gardens and how to plant your own. Register online. Please note that in-person programming is subje... Learn More Salem Terrace at Harrogate 2nd Ever [censored] Tournament Fundraiser When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join Salem Terrace at Harrogate for a cookout & 2nd ever [censored] Tournament! Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Cookout 12 p.m. | Tournament 1 - 4 p.m. 1851 Harrogate... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Roanoke Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.