Kick off 2024 with fun events happening in the Roanoke Region in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

The January calendar is packed with opportunities to enjoy great live music and special performances, as well as lots of exciting sporting events.

Here are 25 special events to add to your calendar in January!

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

1. Special Exhibition: Swoon | Through March 10
Taubman Museum of Art

2. Elmwood On Ice | Through January 28
Elmwood Park

Elmwood On Ice - Roanoke, VA

3. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Hockey | Various Dates
Berglund Center

4. Kroger Stampede Championship Rodeo | January 5-7
Salem Civic Center

5. 15th Annual Frozen Toe 10K | January 6
Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail

6. Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show | January 11
Jefferson Center

7. Dopapod | January 12
5 Points Music Sanctuary

8. Opera Roanoke: Amahl & the Night Visitors | January 12
St. John’s Episcopal Church

9. Rachael Hester & the Tennessee Walkers | January 13
Harvester Performance Center

10. Night Howls | January 18
Mill Mountain Zoo

11. International Wine Festival | January 19
Taubman Museum of Art

Taubman Museum of Art - Wine Festival

12. Dan Tyminski Band | January 19
Jefferson Center

13. Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week | January 19-28
Downtown Roanoke

14. Guns & Hoses Hockey 2024 | January 20
Berglund Center

15. Taste of Virginia Expo | January 20
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

16. Cherry Moon, Lost in Space Camp, Copy Cat Syndrome | January 20
The Spot on Kirk

17. The Greater Virginia Bridal Show | January 21
Berglund Center

18. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchester with Wynton Marsalis | January 23
Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

19. Will Overman & John Baumann | January 26
The Spot on Kirk

20. 5PTS 7th Anniversary w. The Dead Reckoning | January 27
5 Points Music Sanctuary

5 Points Music Sanctuary - Roanoke

21. 4th Annual Forever 5 & 10 Mile Trail Races | January 27
Glenwood Horse Trail

22. Blue Jean Ball | January 27
Beliveau Farm Winery

23. Alma Del Core Community Concert Series | January 27
Community High School

24. Extreme with Living Colour | January 31
Berglund Center

25. Cirque Mechanics | January 31
Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

To find out more about what's going on Virginia's Blue Ridge, check our Calendar of Events.

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