Find Christmas events and parades across Southwest and Central Virginia right here.

WSLS will stream the Virginia’s Veterans Parade when it begins, so bookmark this page for easy access on Saturday.

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If you’re looking for more family-friendly Halloween events this weekend, Natural Bridge State Park has you covered.

The spooky season is here and many of you are looking for fang-tastic festivities to get in the Halloween spirit.

The spooky season is here and many of you are looking for fang-tastic festivities to get in the Halloween spirit.

The 14th annual Go Fest is taking place this weekend and kicks off Friday, October 18.

Floyd us expected to have heavy traffic during the week of Floyd Fest.

Earth Day is Monday, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate the day with friends and family or give back to the environment, we’ve got you covered.

Across our region, excitement is growing for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

There are plenty of Easter events for the whole fam to enjoy across the region.

It’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!

The 38th Annual Valentine's Dinner Dance for people with disabilities was held on Monday.

The popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.

WSLS is ready to get to freezin’ for a reason in the 2024 New River Polar Plunge!

WSLS is ready to get to freezin’ for a reason in the 2024 New River Polar Plunge!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Taco ‘Ritas festival in Roanoke!

A beloved tradition is back and animals are prepped for the 56th year of the Salem Rodeo which will be happening rain or shine.

Foodies, listen up! Downtown Roanoke’s Restaurant Week kicks off on Jan. 19 and there are plenty of popular local spots participating.

The Roanoke branch of the NAACP held a Jubilee Day event to commemorate the day that the Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law.

The Salem Civic Center will hold its annual rodeo on the first weekend of 2024 and you don’t want to miss the fun.

It’s a new month, and you know what that means: it’s time to announce a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient.

The Fries Volunteer Fire Department announced the cancellation of their Fiddler’s Convention after 56 years due to quote “unforeseen circumstances.”

It’s officially the holiday season and that means all things holly and jolly, and that of course means getting a pic with Old St. Nick.

Roanoke Valley’s largest Christmas celebration, Dickens of a Christmas, kicked off on Friday night with a Christmas tree lighting.

Find Christmas events and parades across Southwest and Central Virginia right here.

10 News is excited to partner with the Salvation Army again this year helping with its Angel Tree program.

Drumstick Dash organizers said they’re still looking for volunteers to help them direct traffic the day of the race.

Oliver Anthony, who rose to stardom with his release of “Rich Men North of Richmond,” will perform at the West Virginia State Fair in 2024.

Excitement is building as music lovers across the region look forward to the highly anticipated FloydFest.

WSLS will stream the Virginia’s Veterans Parade when it begins, so bookmark this page for easy access on Saturday.

It’s the start of the holiday season for many of us, and the Star City is gearing up to host lots of holiday events including the “Drumstick Dash.”

You can now purchase tickets to FloydFest 24~Horizon.

FloydFest 24~Horizon tickets to go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 1

Join us for the WSLS Trick-or-Treat event at Layman Family Farms!

Dr Pepper Day took over Downtown Roanoke Tuesday.

This year, 10 News will be giving out about 120,000 pieces of candy thanks to Layman Distributing’s donation.

The Roanoke community had the chance to “walk in their shoes” on Friday to honor survivors and victims of domestic violence.

The annual gala charity event for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.

From the Highlands all the way down to Southside, these are some events you can mark down on your calendars for spooky season.

The 13th Annual Anthem GO Outside Festival kicks off Friday at Elmwood Park in Roanoke.

Hundreds of runners will be lining up on October 14th, and it will take lots of volunteers to make it happen.

As rain and wind from Tropical Storm Ophelia moves through our area, some local weekend events have been called off.

Some of the best lumberjacks and jills are going head-to-head in an extreme timber sports competition to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest.

Tickets for 611 fall excursions are now available for purchase.

Tickets are on sale now for Buchanan’s “Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival.”

FloydFest will now officially have a new place to call home.

RuPaul’s Drag Race will be coming to Roanoke this October as part of their Night of the Living Drag tour.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students and dentists with the Bradley Free Clinic hosted an oral health day for refugees on Saturday.

The music makers are back in Galax for the Old Fiddler’s Convention.

On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin made his way to SWVA to partake in the festivities.

Several Roanoke and Roanoke County organizations are working to provide kids with free haircuts and school supplies at a “Cuts with Cops” event, leaders said.

Roanoke’s Greek Festival is coming back this September

Travis Tritt is coming to the Salem Civic Center this October

The annual Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days are back

Roanoke residents could grab free lunch on National Hot Dog Day, provided by the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office.

Hundreds of families decided to celebrate America’s birthday at the Salem Fair Tuesday.

Christiansburg held its annual Fourth of July festival Tuesday

The Galax community gathered to watch thousands of rubber duckies race to the finish in the Great Galax Duck Race on July 4.

Officials with the Salem Fair say they saw an increase in attendance compared to last year.

The Fourth of July celebrations continue in the NRV!

Let freedom ring! Find a breakdown of where you can watch fireworks across Southwest Virginia here.

The 2023 Montgomery Co. EFFORT event has been canceled due to weather.

Ahoy, matey! Paw Patrol is setting sail for the Salem Civic Center this fall.

VDOT will be holding a public hearing on an intersection improvement project in Bedford County in late June.

The city will be hosting its Third Annual “Lex Rock BV Juneteenth” this Saturday, June 17, at Richardson Park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A co-founder of FloydFest is parting ways with the event after more than two decades of working together, according to Sam Calhoun with Across-the-Way Productions Incorporated.

The 10th Annual Troutville Trail Days is taking place this weekend.

Governor Glenn Youngkin will be featured as one of the speakers at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on June 6, officials said.

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is launching an event to make afternoons at the park this summer a little tastier. Officials say Food Truck Thursdays will kick off at Green Hill Park on June 1.

People gathered at Elmwood Park in Roanoke on Saturday to celebrate cultures from around the world at the Local Colors Festival.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is hosting an event for people of all ages.

The Local Colors Festival is back at Elmwood Park this Saturday.

10 News is working for you to help you protect your identity and clear out some clutter along the way.

The Roanoke Pride festival is right around the corner.

The Roanoke Lebanese Festival is coming back to the Star City for its 22nd year.

The Roanoke Lebanese Festival is making a comeback this year after a three-year hiatus, according to event organizers.

There are plenty of Easter events for the whole fam to enjoy across the region.

Organizers with the Blue Ridge Marathon are looking to fill several paid positions for the big day.

Virginia’s sweetest event of the year is set to return in March.

This year’s Foot Leveler’s Blue Ridge Marathon, and all the associated races, are just around the corner, and organizers are already looking for volunteers.

Twin Creeks Brewing Company and Beauty and the Treats are teaming up to offer beer and chocolate pairing flights ahead of the holiday!

It's almost time to celebrate 2023!

Leaders say the event will be held on Jan. 5 at the Main Branch of the Lynchburg Public Library

You can get into the holiday spirit with Miracle on 9th Street, a Blue Ridge Christmas – a walking tour that will take you behind the scene of the Blue Ridge Nightmare set.

The annual Thanksgiving Day event will return to Downtown Roanoke next week.

FloydFest is bringing magic to the mountains next year with several bands set to perform.

On Tuesday, FloydFest organizers announced more details for their 2023 festival, including their new location at “FestivalPark” and a list of headliners.

WSLS Trick or Treat returns to Layman Family farms Thursday, and now, we’ll have a ton of candy to give out, thanks to Layman Distributing.

The Spooky Sprint will be on Saturday, Oct. 29 starting at Wasena Park at 9 a.m.

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

People in the area can walk through downtown and see unique scarecrow displays as part of the trail every day until Nov. 4, according to the tourism website.

From the Highlands all the way down to Southside, these are some events you can mark down on your calendars for spooky season.

Businesses in downtown Roanoke like Olde Salem Brewing and Walkabout Outfitters said they saw an increase in business from the large crowds at GO Fest.

Wasena Weekend is designed to drive business to local restaurants and shops.

As Hurricane Ian heads closer to our region, several local weekend events have been called off.

A popular attraction is returning to Lynchburg's Old City Cemetery just in time for the spooky season.

A new area is opening for lake-goers soon, just in time for the fall season.