# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Roanoke 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Roanoke with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Roanoke with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Roanoke.

## Thanksgiving Events in Roanoke

- **Event Name**: 2026 Drumstick Dash
  - **Description**: The heart of Roanoke shows up every Thanksgiving morning… and we love seeing YOU there. 
Last year thousands ran, walked, and dashed together—and we can’t wait to welcome you back! 
Make this year’s Drumstick DASH part of your family tradition. Let’s move
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:45 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 11:45 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/2026-drumstick-dash/200030639835051
  - **Venue**: Downtown Roanoke
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- **Event Name**: Breath of Life Fall Festival
  - **Description**: We are so excited to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving with your family at the 4th Annual Breath of Life Midwifery Fall Festival. Each year our event has grown and we can't wait to see how much we grow this year! 

Here are some of the exciting things
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/breath-of-life-fall-festival/200029471070628
  - **Venue**: 1950 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA
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  - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals, art, fine-arts, thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Phat Laces - a Hip Hop tribute
  - **Description**: It's our annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition! Every Friday after turkey we get down with Phat Laces. Special guest Harvest Blaque keeps the vibes spinning. The holidays wouldn't be the same with them!

Inspired by their mutual love for rap and funk, PHA
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/phat-laces-a-hip-hop-tribute/200030679301011
  - **Venue**: 1217 Maple Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24016
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  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Music, health-wellness, dance, Theatre, literary-art

## Trending Events in Roanoke

- **Event Name**: Empowered Wellness Party!
  - **Description**: Meet new friends, Learn something new, create a practical herbal craft, enjoy herbally inspired tea and refreshments and fellowship.L. Jaye Starhawk of Aurora Botanicals USA brings useful herbal wisdom and teaches how to enfold into
  - **Venue**: Renewal Studios Roanoke, Campbell Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- **Event Name**: 311
  - **Venue**: Elmwood Park Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Craftsmen's Fall Classic Art & Craft Festival - Roanoke
  - **Description**: Roanoke’s favorite Fall event, and one of the country’s most highly acclaimed art and craft festivals. Partnering again with Feeding Southwest Virginia, admission is FREE with food donation.  This is the second-largest food drive all year for Feeding SWVA
  - **Venue**: Berglund Center
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- **Event Name**: Reggie Watts at Jefferson Center Foundation - Shaftman Performance Hall
  - **Venue**: Jefferson Center Foundation - Shaftman Performance Hall
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- **Event Name**: Bored Teachers - Is It Friday Yet! Comedy Tour at Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
  - **Venue**: Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Atkins at Dr Pepper Park
  - **Venue**: Dr Pepper Park
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- **Event Name**: Gary Owen
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Berglund Center
🏠 Address: 710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA 24016
🌆 City: Roanoke
📍 Location: 37.279907, -79.936844🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Gary Owen, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning back
  - **Venue**: Berglund Center
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- **Event Name**: Priscilla Block in Roanoke
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Priscilla Block Live at Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges on Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Priscilla Block is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like
  - **Venue**: Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges
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- **Event Name**: Nephew Tommy
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Berglund Center
🏠 Address: 710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA 24016
🌆 City: Roanoke
📍 Location: 37.279907, -79.936844✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Nephew Tommy, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine o
  - **Venue**: Berglund Center

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Roanoke?
  - **A:** 2026 Drumstick Dash (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:45 am at Downtown Roanoke), Breath of Life Fall Festival (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at 1950 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA), Phat Laces - a Hip Hop tribute (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1217 Maple Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24016).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Roanoke?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Roanoke on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Roanoke?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Roanoke?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Roanoke include Downtown Roanoke, 1950 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA, 1217 Maple Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24016.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Roanoke?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Roanoke include The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DASH, Breath of Life Midwifery, LLC - Roanoke, VA, 5 Points Music Sanctuary.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Roanoke?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Roanoke.

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