16 Squares Walking Tour

Alexander Black House | 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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A guided walking tour of Blacksburg’s original 16 squares, highlighting the history and stories behind buildings and landmarks throughout town. The tour lasts a little over an hour and requires advance RSVP.

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16 Squares Walking Tour
OCT 22 - NOV 19

16 Squares Walking Tour

Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the...

Science on Tap: What the Nose Knows: Inside the Mind and Body of a Search-and-Rescue Dog
OCT 22

Science on Tap: What the Nose Knows: Inside the Mind and Body of a Search-and-Rescue Dog

A public science event about the physical and psychological demands of detection work for search-and-rescue...

Compagnie Hervé Koubi
OCT 22 - OCT 23

Compagnie Hervé Koubi

Contemporary dance performance combining hip-hop, capoeira, martial arts, and fluid choreography. A post-pe...

Post-Performance Discussion: Hervé Koubi
OCT 23

Post-Performance Discussion: Hervé Koubi

Free; included with ticket Following the performance of Sol Invictus, participate in a discussion with chor...

CAC Kid and Teen Takeover
OCT 23 - OCT 24

CAC Kid and Teen Takeover

An evening designed for kids to swim, create, and make new friends while parents enjoy a night out. Partici...

Fall Children’s Consignment Sale!
OCT 24

Fall Children’s Consignment Sale!

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Hokie Spirit Day and Punkin’ Chunkin’ at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival
OCT 24

Hokie Spirit Day and Punkin’ Chunkin’ at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival’s Hokie Spirit Day with Virginia Tech colors, the Marching Highty-Tighties...

Harvest & Haints at Historic Smithfield
OCT 24

Harvest & Haints at Historic Smithfield

Save the Date! Harvest & Haints is coming to Historic Smithfield! Join us Saturday, October 24, from 11...

Trunk or Treat 2026
OCT 24

Trunk or Treat 2026

Volunteer to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy to trunk-or-treaters at the Habitat for Humanity of t...

Sounds of Appalachia: Becky Buller Band Concert
OCT 24 - OCT 25

Sounds of Appalachia: Becky Buller Band Concert

Join the Montgomery Museum’s Sounds of Appalachia: Becky Buller Band Concert on October 24! Many community...

Virginia Tech Philharmonic and Honor String Orchestra Concert
OCT 24 - OCT 25

Virginia Tech Philharmonic and Honor String Orchestra Concert

Join the Virginia Tech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra for an evening c...

Virginia Tech Choirs and Honor Choir Concert
OCT 25

Virginia Tech Choirs and Honor Choir Concert

Join the Virginia Tech Choirs and the Virginia Tech Honor Choir for an afternoon concert. The Virginia Tech...

Live! The Megan Duffy Show
OCT 26

Live! The Megan Duffy Show

Live recording of The Megan Duffy Show with Jake Lyman from the University Club of Virginia Tech!

Blacksburg Ward Trunk or Treat/Festival
OCT 27

Blacksburg Ward Trunk or Treat/Festival

Details to come soon!

Paint and Swim
OCT 28 - OCT 29

Paint and Swim

Get into the fall spirit with a fun evening at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center! Start the night with a gu...

2026 Inside Trunk-R-Treat
OCT 28 - OCT 29

2026 Inside Trunk-R-Treat

An indoor trunk-or-treat with decorated booths, candy, snacks, and drinks. Visitors can walk through the bo...

Talk: "The Heart of Havana"
OCT 28

Talk: "The Heart of Havana"

Free; registration required Gain an insider’s perspective on the artistry of Juan de Marcos and the endurin...

Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
OCT 28 - OCT 29

Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars

Founded by bandleader and musical ambassador Juan de Marcos González, the legendary Afro-Cuban All Stars ce...

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OCT 29 - OCT 30

Queer HalloweenTown!🎃

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Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Dog Parade
OCT 29

Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Dog Parade

Free, family-friendly costumed dog parade on the Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn. Leashed dogs and spectators ar...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Lyric Theatre
OCT 30

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Lyric Theatre

Enjoy the cult classic film as part of The Lyric's Late Night Horror Series! After getting a flat tire, two...

Town Hall-oween & Treat Trail
OCT 30

Town Hall-oween & Treat Trail

The Town of Christiansburg loves Halloween! Join us on Friday, Oct. 30, for two fun trick-or-treating event...

Trick-or-Treat at the Government Center
OCT 30

Trick-or-Treat at the Government Center

Come out and trick-or-treat with us on Oct 30, 3:30pm-5pmDon't forget to dressup, wear your costumes and br...

WHV 6th Annual Trick or Treat Trail
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Jeepers Creepers Truck with Creepers Cousin
OCT 30 - OCT 31

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Visit and photograph the screen-used Jeepers Creepers truck alongside Creepers Cousin. The experience is in...

Robert Jospé Quartet
OCT 30 - OCT 31

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Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race
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OCT 31

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Join the Town of Christiansburg at the Christiansburg Recreation Center on Saturday, October 31 for a fun-f...

Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
OCT 31

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New River Valley Renaissance Festival
OCT 31 - NOV 1

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Downtown Trick or Treat
OCT 31

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Sixth Annual Spooky Book Fair
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NOV 5

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Percussion Ensemble Concert
NOV 6

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The Y Artisan Fair
NOV 6 - NOV 7

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Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the banks of the New River and headwaters of the Roanoke River, Montgomery County is a natural oasis of outdoor enjoyment in Southwest Virginia.  We are home to two of Virginia’s largest towns, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, as well as Virginia Tech – Home of the Hokies! We are proud to call the Huckleberry Trail our own – an expansive 15+ mile trail network which binds our community and connects to Brush Mountain Biking/Hiking. We are also a community rich in innovation and diversity steeped in arts, culture, and history – experience it all when you Go To Town today!