The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December.
Night 3 – December 20, 6pm – 10pm
Featuring the Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest
The beloved Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest returns, taking place on Salem Avenue at the Plaza behind the Market Building. Pet owners may start registering their pets at 5:30pm the night of the event. The contest begins at 6:30pm.
Categories: Best Holiday Theme, Crowd Favorite, Most Creative, and Funniest Costume
S’mores Station presented by your Blue Ridge Honda Dealers
Head to Salem Avenue behind the City Market Building to roast your marshmallow to golden perfection over a firepit and warm your hands at the same time. FREE pre-made kits include all of the s’more making essentials, including chocolate, graham crackers, and a marshmallow. Kits are available 6pm to 9pm while supplies last.
Flurry Frenzy presented by Galen College of Nursing
Get ready for a flurry of fun at Century Plaza on Friday, December 20th for our first ever Flurry Frenzy! Sponsored by the Galen College of Nursing, experience the joy of winter with a thrilling snowball fight—no snow required! Armed with soft, artificial snowballs, participants of all ages will battle it out in a family-friendly competition.
Additional Information
There will be the Cox Mobile Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and activities each night of Dickens.
Carriage Rides will be available on the first and third nights of Dickens for $5 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 3 and under are free.