This Weekend's Upcoming Roanoke Area Events

Roanoke VA

19 August, 2021

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ROANOKE, VA — Looking for things to do this weekend? See what's new on your Roanoke Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 all of this weekend's events in the Roanoke area: How to Use Fulton Newspaper for Genealogy When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Thursday, August 19 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMFultonhistory.com has an amazing amount of historical newspapers available for free. Register online to learn more. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16808 Learn More Bent Mountain Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Thursday and August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us to discuss a new title each month in the picnic pavilion at the Bent Mtn. Library! Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patron... Learn More Teen Takeout Book Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMIt's a book club with a bonus! Each participant will get a specialized bag with library books, snacks, activities, and and goodies to keep. Library books selected are ... Learn More Mud Play - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMGet ready to be messy and explore your senses outside. Weather permitting. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patro... Learn More BINGO - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Friday, August 20 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMPlay BINGO at Glenvar. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearing masks. For more info... Learn More First Fridays at 5 - Roanoke City Special Events When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Friday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMCome enjoy live music, amazing vendors, and great company while supporting your favorite non-profit organization! Gates open at 5 p.m. and the event runs to 9:00 p.m. Events are held in Do... Learn More Back-to-School Extravaganza - Roanoke School District When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke School District What: Event listing from Roanoke School District: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Haga clic aquí para español We will hold our drive-thru Back-to-School Extravaganza on August 21 at Patrick Henry High School from 9am to noon. While supplies last, each Roanoke City Scho... Learn More Survival Movie Marathon - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMSurvived the first full week of school? Celebrate with snacks and movies in the teen center. Vote on your movie picks after school all week then come and watch the winners on Saturday! P... Learn More 63rd Annual Sidewalk Art Show - Roanoke City Special Events When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 PMFrom paintings to sculptures and from photography to jewelry, the Taubman Museum of Art is pleased to present one of Virginia's oldest and most anticipated outdo... Learn More Roanoke Valley Dulcimers - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:15 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Saturday, August 21 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AMThis group is for sharing songs, playing techniques, and learning the history of the mountain dulcimer. Beginner players are welcome. Registration required. Space is limited. Please note... Learn More Market Square Block Party - Roanoke City Special Events When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke City Special Events What: Event listing from Roanoke City Special Events: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMA downtown block party taking place in Market Square Park, put on by 202 Social House. http://roanokeva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6217 Learn More Ice Cream Storytime - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMJoin us for sweet stories, songs, and crafts. Register online. Space is limited. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to foll... Learn More Paint Night - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCreate a work of art! Space is limited. Register online. Please note that all in-person programming is subject to change. Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guideline... Learn More Impostor Trivia - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMIt's Among Us meets Teen Trivia Night! Compete with other teens to test your knowledge and find the Impostor. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16248 Learn More First Student Day of School - Breckinridge Middle When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Breckinridge Middle What: Event listing from Breckinridge Middle: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More iPhone for Beginners - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn how to navigate spreadsheets, including formatting and editing cells, simple formulas, autosum, and print. Register online. This event will take place at South County and... Learn More Pet Show for Kids - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children What: Event listing from Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Teens & Children: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMShow us your adorable pets and share your favorite pet- related stories, followed by trivia and pet-themed prizes! Register online to join us on Zoom! http://www.ro... Learn More School Board Workshop - Roanoke School District When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke School District What: Event listing from Roanoke School District: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM The Roanoke City School Board will hold its monthly workshop at 5:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building (40 Douglass Avenue, NW). PLEASE NOTE:  The end time is an estimate. Click he... Learn More Battle of the Bots for Adults - Roanoke Public Libraries When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roanoke Public Libraries What: Event listing from Roanoke Public Libraries: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDesign and build a robot to compete against others. Register online. Space is limited. Register online. http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16830 Learn More See more local events, 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.