Virginia Tech Science Festival

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Free, hands-on festival with more than 50 interactive exhibits exploring research, creative technologies, social sciences, earth sciences, robotics, and more. Activities take place at the Center for the Arts and Newman Library on the Blacksburg campus.

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NRV Fall Food Fest
NOV 7

NRV Fall Food Fest

🍂 Mark Your Calendars! The NRV Fall Food Fest is Coming! 🍂 Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:0...

Genealogy Saturday
NOV 7 - DEC 5

Genealogy Saturday

PLEASE NOTE: Saturday, June 6 Genealogy will occur at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall during Gospel Sin...

Comedy Show benefiting the Arc of the NRV
NOV 8

Comedy Show benefiting the Arc of the NRV

Comedians from across the country join on one night to make you laugh and raise funds for Arc NRV

Boots on the Ground
NOV 8

Boots on the Ground

Boots on the ground! Urban Line Dancing for all ages with Fitness Fun with Tracy. Come dance for a cause! D...

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
NOV 10

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band

The Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble, the university's premier auditioned wind band, is recognized for its outst...

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band Concert
NOV 10

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band Concert

The Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble, the university's premier auditioned wind band, is recognized for its outst...

Dance Nation
NOV 11 - NOV 16

Dance Nation

The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts presents Dance Nation by Claire Barron! A winner of the 2015 Re...

Celebrate Montgomery County's 250th Anniversary
NOV 11 - NOV 12

Celebrate Montgomery County's 250th Anniversary

Food trucks, local vendors, live performances, music and more! Fireworks by Grucci fireworks show at 7 p.m....

String Chamber Music Recital
NOV 12

String Chamber Music Recital

Virginia Tech String Chamber Ensembles perform an evening concert. Virginia Tech chamber ensembles regularl...

East Nash Grass - Live at The Lyric
NOV 12

East Nash Grass - Live at The Lyric

Appearing LIVE AT THE LYRIC for one night only! East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the...

Vox Luminis
NOV 12

Vox Luminis

Early music ensemble Vox Luminis and a full orchestra perform Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, a major sacred...

A Useful Art: Canning in Montgomery County - Tour and Q&A
NOV 12

A Useful Art: Canning in Montgomery County - Tour and Q&A

A curator-led exploration of the Montgomery Museum’s “A Useful Art: Canning in Montgomery County” exhibit....

Vintage Christmas Tree Painting at JH Bards
NOV 12 - NOV 13

Vintage Christmas Tree Painting at JH Bards

A festive hands-on ceramics workshop where participants paint an 8-inch vintage Christmas tree. Supplies an...

Progeny Film Festival
NOV 13

Progeny Film Festival

Annual short-film festival presenting independent filmmakers and student filmmakers from Southwest Virginia...

Marching Virginians Concert
NOV 14

Marching Virginians Concert

The Marching Virginians perform an evening concert. Since their creation in 1974, The Marching Virginians h...

VT vs. Stanford
NOV 14

VT vs. Stanford

The Virginia Tech Hokies take on Stanford in Lane Stadium! Time TBD.

Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
NOV 17

Woodwind Chamber Music Recital

Virginia Tech Woodwind Chamber Ensembles perform an evening concert. Virginia Tech chamber ensembles regula...

Clarinet Studio Recital
NOV 18

Clarinet Studio Recital

Virginia Tech clarinet students perform a free recital. Led by Dr. Bryce Newcomer, the Virginia Tech Clarin...

Jazz Ensembles Concert
NOV 19

Jazz Ensembles Concert

The Virginia Tech Jazz Ensembles perform an evening concert. Virginia Tech's jazz program offers students f...

Ju Percussion Group
NOV 19

Ju Percussion Group

Taiwan’s Ju Percussion Group presents a contemporary performance combining traditional Asian instruments an...

Sounds of Appalachia: Jack Hinshelwood Trio RESCHEDULED FOR 11/19
NOV 20

Sounds of Appalachia: Jack Hinshelwood Trio RESCHEDULED FOR 11/19

An Appalachian music concert led by Jack Hinshelwood, featuring traditional regional music and contemporary...

Craft & Vendor Event at Uptown C’burg
NOV 21

Craft & Vendor Event at Uptown C’burg

Craft & Vendor Event, Saturday, November 21 inside Uptown Christiansburg" (formerly known as NRV Mall),...

Blacksburg Turkey Trot
NOV 26

Blacksburg Turkey Trot

​Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8am​Location: Downtown Blacksburg, Virginia​Preregistration Prices: 5...

VT vs. Virginia
NOV 28

VT vs. Virginia

The Virginia Tech Hokies take on UVA in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash! Time TBD.

Guitar Ensemble Concert
DEC 1

Guitar Ensemble Concert

The Virginia Tech Guitar Ensemble performs an evening concert. Led by Brian Mesko, this dynamic group explo...

String Studio Recital
DEC 3

String Studio Recital

The Virginia Tech string students perform a free afternoon recital. Visitors to the Blacksburg campus Monda...

TUBACHRISTMAS
DEC 4

TUBACHRISTMAS

An annual holiday tuba and euphonium gathering held during the Blacksburg Winter Lights Festival. Participa...

Lions Club Craft Fair
DEC 5

Lions Club Craft Fair

Join the Lions Club on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Christiansburg Recreation Center for a fantastic holiday cr...

Holiday House Tour
DEC 5

Holiday House Tour

Join us for a festive holiday house tour of some of the loveliest historic properties along East Main Stree...

Piano Studio Recital
DEC 5

Piano Studio Recital

Virginia Tech piano students perform a free afternoon recital. Led by Dr. Richard Masters, the Virginia Tec...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular
DEC 5

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular

Seasonal concert by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra with chorus, conductor David Stewart Wiley, soprano Adel...

Holiday Cheer Concert
DEC 6

Holiday Cheer Concert

A seasonal concert featuring the Blacksburg Master Chorale, Virginia Tech Philharmonic, and Virginia Tech C...

Jazz Combos Concert
DEC 8

Jazz Combos Concert

The Virginia Tech Jazz Combos perform and evening concert. Visitors to the Blacksburg campus Monday - Frida...

Percussion Studio Recital
DEC 8

Percussion Studio Recital

The Virginia Tech percussion students perform a free afternoon concert. Led by Dr. Annie Stevens, Associate...

Low Brass Studio Recital
DEC 9

Low Brass Studio Recital

Virginia Tech low brass students perform a free evening concert. Led by Dr. Jay Crone, the Virginia Tech Lo...

New Music Blacksburg Concert
DEC 10

New Music Blacksburg Concert

A showcase of new music by student composers and performers at Virginia Tech. Visitors to the Blacksburg ca...

Christmas at the Market, Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
DEC 11 - DEC 12

Christmas at the Market, Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Christiansburg’s Christmas on Main celebration combines a holiday market featuring farmers’ market vendors,...

Yuletide at Historic Smithfield
DEC 12

Yuletide at Historic Smithfield

Mark your calendars for our annual Yuletide celebration! Step back into time and enjoy a festive day at His...

The Nutcracker Ballet, Presented by the Little Leapers & LEAP Performing Arts Academy
DEC 12 - DEC 13

The Nutcracker Ballet, Presented by the Little Leapers & LEAP Performing Arts Academy

Shows will be held at 12pm and 6pm at the Center for the Arts. The 12pm show will be an abridged version.

The Nutcracker, presented by Blacksburg Ballet
DEC 19 - DEC 20

The Nutcracker, presented by Blacksburg Ballet

“The Nutcracker” ballet is a beloved holiday tradition for the entire family, capturing your imagination an...

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