If you need a sweet treat, why not celebrate National Ice Cream Day?

Roanoke is gearing up for National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, with five celebration stations set up across the city from 7 to 9 a.m.

This isn’t your normal school bus - inside, it’s full of paint, creativity, and a little chaos.

The Roanoke County Public School’s Backpack Run returned for its 13th year!

In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, we decided to take a look back to when Virginia got its own state dog!

Saturday was a great day for foodies in the Roanoke Valley looking to try some local goodies!

Every year, holiday rom-coms garner millions of views across all streaming platforms, with some of the most popular ones coming from the Hallmark Channel.

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosts 3rd annual Halloween bash with trunk-or-treat and games.

Lynchburg Water Resources is letting teachers know about their second annual “Imagine A Day Without Water” youth art contest!

One of Virginia Tech’s therapy dogs got a special celebration from staff and students on Friday!

It’s currently Fat Bear Week 2025! On Explore.org, you can vote for your favorite fat bear that’s preparing for hibernation.

The 3rd Annual Rocky Mount Fest brought in over 10,000 people to not only listen to local musical acts, but also experience what makes Rocky Mount special.

The City of Salem is welcoming back an event to get the area buzzing!

The Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair isn’t just about rides, games, and fried food — it’s a major economic engine for Southside Virginia, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region.

Looking for some breezy Saturday fun? Explore & Pour is set to be held at Explore Park on Saturday, September 13!

A Roanoke band took home the win for the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands at Smith Mountain Lake on Sunday!

On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared Aug. 9, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play. The day is meant to bring recognition to active and “screen-free” play to children and families.

The Mill Mountain Zoo has plenty of fans, but lately, it’s not just the animals stealing the spotlight.

Kids Square is giving kids a way to cool off this summer.

The summer season is well underway, and a great way to spend a day is out in Tennessee at Dollywood!

A 4th of July Celebration was held in Christiansburg on Friday!

It may be a holiday weekend, but that doesn’t mean everyone gets to take the day off. For first responders, this can be one of the busiest times of the year.

The fifth annual Henry County Fair is officially set to be held from September 24 to 27!

Sunday’s rainy weather was perfect for those staying dry for the first Blue Ridge Open Chess Tournament.

After over a decade of hard work and dedication, Colt Elder’s dream came true as he competed in this year’s season of American Ninja Warrior.

This new facility is designed for all ages, featuring five dumping buckets, a mushroom fountain, a 14-foot water slide, and plenty of seating.

As summer approaches, families in Southwest and Central Virginia are on the lookout for engaging and enriching activities for their children.

The London Tech Disc Golf Course officially reopened in Bedford County on Saturday.

Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing at the Berglund Center in Roanoke this September!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has launched its newest attraction, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, which opened today.

As we get ready for the unofficial kickoff to summer, Splash Valley in Roanoke is getting ready to open its doors for the 2025 season.

Some might shy away from working on their birthday, but not Lucy Lou!

The Local Colors Festival is returning to Roanoke on Saturday, May 17.

Callaway Elementary School’s long-running Girls Empowerment Club is closing out the school year with an inspiring event aimed at connecting students with local women leaders.

With the community’s support, the city of Buena Vista has a new name for its town square: Magnolia Square.

While some people buy flowers, others treat their moms to a nice meal.

The 2025 Daisy Art Parade will take place in Roanoke on Saturday, May 10, at noon.

The Street Performer Expo will be taking place in Roanoke all weekend, from Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11.

Downtown Roanoke hosted “Miniatures in the Market” on Friday, a fun-filled fundraiser for all ages!

On Friday, you’ll have the chance to see pint-sized livestock in downtown Roanoke for this year’s “Miniatures on the Market.”

Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, but Virginia State Parks are inviting locals to celebrate all week long.

The Downtown Lynchburg Association is hosting the Blooms & Brews event on Sunday, April 13!

The 70th Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival is set to take place on April 25 and 26.

The Salem Civic Center is excited to hold multiple fun events for the public this month!

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism is excited to hold three main events this month!

The Community School’s 45th Strawberry Festival is a month away.

The Harvester announced 3 major acts that are coming to the Rocky Mount stage this summer.

They will be at various parks throughout the city, hosting free events that include food trucks, yard games, sports activities, balloon making and even a bouncy house.

The Roanoke County Public School’s Backpack Run returned for its 12th year!

The Texas Hippie Coalition will be performing at the Dr. Pepper Park in Roanoke in October!

Lynchburg’s first bin store may be set to close later this year.

Chase Rice will be performing at the Dr. Pepper Park in Roanoke in August!

While St. Patrick’s Day is oftentimes associated with Ireland, the biggest celebrations for the holiday take place in the U.S.

Hull’s Drive-In Theater in Lexington announced the start of their 2025 season and a concert series that will be coming to the venue.

The city of Roanoke invests nearly $340,000 each year to support local arts and culture, and one of the premier venues for experiencing this investment is Mill Mountain Theatre.

Roanoke police held their coffee with a cop event in Downtown Roanoke today.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources' popular Richmond Falcon Cam has returned for another season.

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will be holding their 12th annual Brain School on March 10!

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is holding a grand reopening on Monday, March 10 following months of renovations!

A big crowd gathered in Radford on Saturday for the New River Polar Plunge!

A new bookstore is coming to Roanoke, and its goal is to help people with disabilities find employment.

Today, the Wildlife Warriors for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center held their 3rd Annual Baby Shower! The goal of the Baby Shower is to prepare for the spring baby rush, when the Wildlife Hospital expects to admit more than 1,000 injured or orphaned baby wildlife.

We love our pets, but sometimes, we don’t always understand what they want. They may not be able to speak, but we can get information based on their body language. Recognizing their signals is key to understanding their needs and emotions.

The Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show is back at the Berglund Center this weekend!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love isn’t the only thing in the air! We’ve got some amazing music too.

Admission is $20 per car and proceeds will go to the Be The Match Organization, which helps cure blood cancers and disorders.

The Olympics can be so much fun to watch, whether you’re tuning in solo, with your significant other or as a whole family.

The days may be getting shorter, but the fun goes into the night in Franklin County. November Night Hikes begin next week.