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Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour
2025-11-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Rd, 28804, United States
Experience the richness of local artistry at the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event invites you to explore at your own pace—no tickets required. Step inside the working studios of our resident artists, gain insight into their creative process, and view their latest works.
During the tour, you’ll also find a curated selection of artwork available for purchase at the adjacent Grovewood Gallery, which is offering a 10% discount on nearly all items. Enjoy complimentary libations from Metro Wines as you browse.
Artist studios are located in the same building as the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, directly next door to Grovewood Gallery.

Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas – City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Roanoke, Campbell Ave., Jefferson St., Market Square, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
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 1 – December 5, 6pm – 10pm
Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
The Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Salem Avenue in the Plaza behind the Market Building. The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm with the tree lighting at 6:20pm and will include live stage performances.

Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas – City of Roanoke Christmas Parade
2025-12-12 18:30 - 22:00 | Downtown Roanoke, Campbell Ave., Jefferson St., Market Square, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
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 2 – December 12, 6pm – 10pm
Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Parade
The parade begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, turns onto Campbell Avenue, goes past Market Square, and ends at Williamson Road. This year’s parade will start at 6:30pm.
The parade is rain or shine!

Old Appalachian Christmas Festival
2025-12-13 11:00 - 17:00
Slow down and experience some Appalachian Christmas traditions at our annual “Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival” downtown. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the streets are filled with hand crafted gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, wagon rides and tons of fun!

Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas – Pet Costume Contest
2025-12-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Roanoke, Campbell Ave., Jefferson St., Market Square, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
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 19, 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.

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Grovewood Gallery presents Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, celebrating the Asheville artist’s five-decade career. Explore his innovative glass sculptures and evocative photographs. Join the opening reception on February 21 from 2–5 PM, with the artist in attendance. Exhibition runs through April 5, 2026. Free to attend.
