Free events in Roanoke, VA

Enjoy Mexican Dominos, a social game that encourages strategy and conversation. Beginners are welcome, and the event is free.

Families can receive adaptive equipment fitted to their child by Radford University physical therapy students and professors. A referral from the child’s physical or occupational therapist is recommended. The event is free, and equipment should be ordered through C.A.T.S. online inventory at least one month in advance to allow time for transportation. For more information, contact Jenny Baum at jenny@atdevicesforkids.org.

Enjoy live gospel, country, and bluegrass music. Listen, sing, dance, or bring an instrument and join the jam. The event is free.

Free, all-levels yoga classes welcome everyone, rain or shine. Bring your own mat. Classes are usually not held on major Monday holidays. Thanks to @PLAY Roanoke and @Roanoke Public Libraries for their support.

This free line dancing program is for dancers with some experience. Build on basic steps while exploring more rhythm and variety.

Learn the basic steps and simple routines of line dancing in a beginner-friendly setting. No experience is needed, and the event is free.

Find comfort, guidance, support, and community while navigating the holiday season without a loved one. This luncheon is free and open to the community, with limited seating. Please RSVP by November 6 by text or email.

Guys, Grief & Grub offers men a welcoming space to connect over a meal, share what they’re carrying, and support one another. There is no pressure to speak, and participants are responsible for the cost of their own meals. The group is free and open to the public.

Enjoy a free Commander hangout with casual games or cEDH pods available on demand. Meet new people, make friendly rivalries, and have fun playing.

Enjoy a casual night of Commander, with free entry. Five randomly selected players who sign up using the Companion app code will receive promo packs. Promotional materials are available while supplies last.

Learn simple songs centered on unity, solidarity, justice, and love. All voices are welcome, and no experience is needed. The easy-to-learn songs offer a vision of care for all, especially the most vulnerable, and can be taken home to share in your community. The event is free, and donations are welcome.

Enjoy a free yoga class hosted by Bonny Branch as part of her ongoing Free Yoga for the People program. Open to all levels, the class includes gentle stretches, breathing exercises, and meditation to support relaxation and stress relief. Yoga may also help improve flexibility, strength, mental clarity, sleep quality, and metabolic wellness.

Practice slow, gentle movements designed to support balance, flexibility, and relaxation. All experience and activity levels are welcome, and participation is free.

Enjoy a friendly game of Canasta, a classic card game that combines strategy, memory, and social connection. Some familiarity with the game is helpful, but it is not required. The event is free.

Enjoy a free weekly gathering for Pokémon play and trading, open to all ages and different ways to play, including cards, Pokémon Go, and Switch or Game Boy games. Sign in with a Play! Pokémon ID to receive a promo pack, and spend time playing and trading with other trainers.

This volunteer meetup and information session welcomes current helpers and anyone interested in getting started with Angels of Assisi. Discover a variety of ways to support animals and find opportunities that match your skills and schedule. If you cannot attend and still want to help, email Carol at cjessee@angelsofassisi.org for more information.

Enjoy a free Commander hangout where you can meet new people to play with and make some cardboard enemies. Please sign in with the Magic Companion, and keep the tables flip-free.

Take a relaxing break and enjoy an evening connecting with other moms in the community. This free community gathering offers a chance to unwind and make new friends.

The Voices of Appalachia presents a concert exploring the mysterious and haunting through eerie melodies, haunting harmonies, and unexpected surprises. The music draws on creatures, legends, and shadows, with the power of live choral music at its heart. Admission is free and open to the public. Optional donations support The Voices of Appalachia.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly alpaca experience featuring hundreds of alpacas from farms across the country. Browse alpaca-related vendors for Christmas gifts and other seasonal needs.

Enjoy free tabletop and board gaming at the Bedford Central Library. Bring a game to share or join an open table to play a game brought by someone else. Drop in when you can, whether you come with a friend or on your own. There will be someone ready to play either way.

Learn about the pelvic floor and its role in everyday activities, yoga, strength training, and other forms of exercise. Chelsea Liller of Blue Ridge Pelvic Health will explain why these muscles matter and how to engage them during movement and exercise. The workshop is free and open to the Roanoke community, and no YogaSix membership is required.

Explore questions of time, data, ancestry, and personal experience through works by contemporary artists Veronica Jackson, Annette Lawrence, and LaRissa Rogers. The exhibition considers whose stories are told, who is remembered, and what information is counted and recorded. Curator Samantha Meyer offers a closer look at the artists’ themes and creative processes. Guided tours are free and open to the public.

Learn about Larkin Burwell, William Keaton, and Ellis Kile, three Black Union Army veterans buried in East Hill North Cemetery. The Salem Museum’s lecture, delivered by assistant director Hunter Haskins, shares details about their lives and service in United States Colored Troops regiments during the Civil War. After the talk, visitors are invited to explore two exhibits: one examines slavery in Salem and the Roanoke Valley through Emancipation, and the other highlights the challenges, achievements, and institutions of Salem’s Black communities in the century after Emancipation.

Explore movement, recovery, nutrition, and wellness businesses from the Roanoke Valley in one place. Meet local practitioners, try their offerings, and learn what services are available close to home. Entry is free, and all ages are welcome.

Enjoy a free Commander hangout and meet new friends to play with, along with some friendly cardboard rivals. Please sign in with Magic Companion when you arrive. Table flipping is not allowed.