November Events Bring Entertainment, Sports and Community Activities to Salem and Roanoke

November Events Bring Entertainment, Sports and Community Activities to Salem and Roanoke

By Edmee Rodriguez | My Local Press

Salem and the Roanoke Valley have a busy November ahead, with football, wrestling, live entertainment, seasonal attractions and community events on the calendar.

General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents should confirm their designated polling locations.

Salem events

The Salem Civic Center hosts Salem Fair Fall Food Days Nov. 5-8. Salem High School faces Christiansburg in football at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Salem Stadium.

The Roanoke Brawl Wrestling Tournament begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Civic Center.

On Nov. 10, DMV Connect will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center. The Salem School Board meets that evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the School Administration Office.

The Virginia Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association Expo and Derby Show returns Nov. 14-15. Also on Nov. 14, Roanoke College hosts Washington & Lee University in football at 2 p.m. at Salem Stadium.

The Roanoke Valley Sports Club welcomes University of Virginia softball coach Joanna Hardin on Nov. 16 at 5:45 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room.

The month wraps up with the Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Show Nov. 27-29, featuring minerals, gemstones, fossils and jewelry.

Roanoke and Roanoke County events

The Roanoke County School Board holds a work session Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the RCPS Central Administration Office.

The Railway Expo returns Nov. 7-8 at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, featuring model trains, railroad memorabilia and vendors.

On Nov. 7, the Virginia’s Veterans Parade steps off in downtown Roanoke at 11 a.m. Star City StrongFest takes place at Riverdale Village from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the Taubman Museum of Art hosts Free Art Venture Community Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents its All-American Celebration Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. at Shaftman Performance Hall, featuring pianist Jon Nakamatsu and conductor David Stewart Wiley.

Illuminights at Explore Park opens Nov. 21 with illuminated displays and seasonal activities.

From Salem’s sports and exhibitions to Roanoke’s arts, music and community celebrations, November offers plenty of ways to enjoy the region.

For event details and schedule updates, visit Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the Salem Civic Center and the City of Salem’s online calendar.