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October marks the official start of Fall Color Season along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This month is one of the most popular for visits to the region. A chance to see the Appalachian views awash in reds, golds and lingering shades of green is an experience on many people's bucket lists. Learn what's in store for you in Fall 2019. Read More
Artists booths, craft booths, food trucks, music, kids fun, demonstrations and hands-on participating in demonstrations. Let’s welcome Autumn with a family fun festival. Read More
United Way of Roanoke Valley and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center are pleased to announce Fashions for Evergreen 2022, featuring more than 25 trees throughout the historic property. Come celebrate the season, assist neighbors in need and build a better community together. This event is free and open to… Read More
Celebrate the Season, Assist Neighbors in Need and Build a Better Community Fashions for Evergreens is free and open to the public from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day and benefits United Way of Roanoke Valley! Get ready to sparkle this holiday season while giving back to our community! Fashions for… Read More
When will the Parkway's leaves change to their wardrobe of fall colors? Read on for travel tips to aid in planning your fall trip to the Blue Ridge region. Read More
When will the leaves be at peak color this Fall along the Blue Ridge Parkway? While it would be nice if we could forecast the moment Autumn foliage will dazzle us with peak vibrancy as reliably as we track the ocean's tides, just when and why the leaves change colors is a complex array of factors far less predictable. Read More
High Country Lights is a musical light show featuring one quarter of a million Christmas lights choreographed to your favorite sounds of the season. It’s hosted by Galax Visitor’s Center and Galax Parks and Recreation Department in Felts Park. The show can be seen nightly starting at 6:00 p.m, November… Read More
Our family-friendly Christmas display is centered around fun, joy and excitement for children of all ages. Carriage rides, food trucks, Santa visits, selfie area’s and much more fill the park with Christmas magic. During the busy time of the year, it’s one way of bringing loved ones together to celebrate… Read More
One quarter of a million lights illuminate the sky in Downtown Galax, Virginia. High Country Lights is a musical light show featuring one quarter of a million Christmas lights choreographed to your favorite sounds of the season. It’s hosted by Galax Visitor’s Center and Galax Parks and Recreation Department in… Read More
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will host a free 30-minute webinar at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, with photographer J. Scott Graham, who will discuss the best ways to enjoy fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Graham will share tips for finding and photographing fall color and discuss his… Read More