November is a busy time for special events in the Roanoke Region in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. As we transition from fall into the holiday season, there are various festivals, celebrations, performances, and sporting events.

You'll find great live music and theatre shows throughout the region this month, delicious food & drink festivals, holiday open houses & markets, live sports, and more.

There are also recurring activities and events happening throughout the month to include in your next metro mountain adventure, such as cheering on the Rail Yard Dawgs hockey team or having your own fun on the ice with the ice bumper cars at the Berglund Center. Or you could explore the region on two wheels as part of a guided autumn e-bike tour with Roanoke Mountain Adventures.

To experience the incredible local arts scene, don’t miss the exciting new special exhibition at the Taubman Museum of Art - Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha, displayed through March 16, 2025.

Here is a preview of 50 other events and things to do this November in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

NOTE: All info is subject to change. Please check event websites and social media pages for the most updated information.

1. Festival of the Green Demon
Bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
November 2

2. Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival
Bridgewater Plaza
November 2

3. Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Harvester Performance Center
November 2

4. Run for Donuts 5k & Fun Run
Sherwood Memorial Park
November 2

5. Twisted Track - 4th Anniversary Celebration
Twisted Track Brewpub
November 2

6. Holiday Open House
Black Dog Salvage
November 2

7. Blue Ridge Chocolate Festival
Center in the Square
November 2

8. Yuletide Market
Virginia Mountain Vineyards
November 2

9. Falco & Book Play Jerry Garcia
5 Points Music Sanctuary
November 6

10. U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass
Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech
November 7

11. Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
Harvester Performance Center
November 8

12. Grandin Chillage
Historic Grandin Village
November 8

13. Stimulator Jones
Jefferson Center
November 8

14. Kinnfolk
The Spot on Kirk
November 8

15. 2024 Stocked Market
Berglund Center
November 8-10

16. Virginia’s Veterans Parade
Downtown Roanoke
November 9

17. The Gravel Gathering
Jamison Mill Park - Franklin County
November 9

18. In this Moment: The Godmode Tour
Berglund Center
November 9

19. Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Poplar Forest
November 9

20. Veterans Day Observance
National D-Day Memorial
November 11

21. Cirque Kalabante
Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech
November 13

22. Sesame Street Live!
Berglund Center
November 13

23. Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels
Grandin Theatre
November 14

24. Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
5 Points Music Sanctuary
November 14

25. Bonnie Raitt & James Hunter
Berglund Center
November 15

26. Roanoke STEAM Day
Taubman Museum of Art
November 15

27. The Wood Brothers
Jefferson Center
November 15

28. Michael & The Pentecost
The Spot on Kirk
November 15

29. CIAA Football Championship
Salem Football Stadium
November 16

30. Fall Poker Run
Virginia Museum of Transportation
November 16

31. Salsa Under the Stars
Beliveau Farm Winery
November 16

32. Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
Grandin Theatre
November 21

33. David Cross
Jefferson Center
November 21

34. Mariee Siou
The Spot on Kirk
November 22

35. The Wilson Springs Hotel
5 Points Music Sanctuary
November 22

36. Illuminights & Artisan Christmas Market
Roanoke County’s Explore Park
November 23 - December 29

37. Grandin Village Holiday Children’s Parade
Historic Grandin Village
November 23

38. Holiday Craft Market
Historic Roanoke City Market
November 23

39. Nicholas Payton
Jefferson Center
November 23

40. John Cowan & The New Grass All-Stars
The Floyd Country Store
November 23

41. Keller Williams
5 Points Music Sanctuary
November 23

42. Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace Illumination
Mountain Lake Lodge
November 23

43. The R.E.A.L. Funny Comedy Shows
The Spot on Kirk
November 23 - Latin Comedy Night
November 26 - Open Mic Comedy Night

44. Sweet Donkey’s Fall Makers Market
Sweet Donkey Coffee
November 24

45. Mannheim Steamroller
Berglund Center
November 26

46. Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DASH 2024
Downtown Roanoke
November 28

47. Fashions for Evergreens 2024
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
November 28 - January 1

48. Land of Lights
Franklin County Recreation Park
November 28 - December 25

49. Annie
Mill Mountain Theatre
November 29 - December 22

50. Thanksgiving Weekend Stargazing
Natural Bridge State Park
November 30

To find out more about what's going on in Virginia's Blue Ridge this month, check our Calendar of Events and visit our Holidays section.

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