The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas - Night 3
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Friday, Dec 16, 2022 5:30pm - 10pm
Location
Downtown Roanoke
Details
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December.
It’s the 40th anniversary and we’re celebrating by creating three magical snowy evenings! We’re guaranteeing a 100% chance of snow on Market Street 6:00pm – 9:00pm each night of Dickens.
This community favorite event will have loads of free activities. View the event details below with more information to follow.
If you're interested in being a vendor at Dickens, download our vendor application. Our parade is now full and we are no longer accepting applications.
Night 3 - December 16, 6pm - 10pm: Featuring the Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest
The beloved Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest returns, taking place on Salem Avenue at the Plaza behind the Market Building. Pet owners may start registering their pets at 5:30pm the night of the event. The contest begins at 6:30pm
The categories are the following: Best Holiday Theme, Crowd Favorite, Most Creative, and Funniest Costume.
There will also be a Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and activities.
Additional Information
The festival portion of the event takes place 6pm - 10pm and includes arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live performances, and more!
Carriage Rides will be available on the first and third nights of Dickens for $5 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 3 and under are free.
More information coming soon!
