You can catch a live ballet performance for free this weekend in Roanoke.

ROANOKE, Va. – For the last nine months businesses have had to pivot in ways they would have never imagined and now one local entertainment company is thriving in this virtual era. Before the pandemic, Jump Into Mystery hosted murder mystery events at resorts, wineries, breweries and more. Before they knew it, Jump into Mystery was expanding to private family events. For Jump Into Mystery, virtual events have become an asset, a chance to connect people who in some cases wouldn’t have connected otherwise because of distance. For a look at Jump Into Mystery’s upcoming events including its New Year’s Eve and Day event, click here.

SALEM, Va. – This week you can see the spectacular displays built with gingerbread, holiday cheer and a lot of creativity from artists hoping to win the Salem Gingerbread Festival. The main event, the Gingerbread Festival, is on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Longwood Park. The gingerbread festival is one of many holiday events happening in Salem throughout the weekend. Festivities begin Friday with a virtual Christmas tree lighting followed by the Winter WonderLot Christmas Parade hosted by the Salem Kiwanis Club. The weekend also includes socially distanced photos with Santa with Salem’s Crafty Christmas and Salem Holiday Market happening the following weekend.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – This fall in Campbell County, you can find enjoy fall festivities at Yoders’ Farm. The family farm started out in 1952 as a dairy farm. Now, Yoders' Farm is an agritourism attraction growing tomatoes, strawberries, corn and a variety of pumpkins. To commemorate the interesting year we’re having, the Yoders' family got a little creative with the corn maze design. We'... Posted by Yoders' Farm on Thursday, September 10, 2020And yes, that’s a toilet paper roll.