The Ultimate Pumpkin Patch Guide for the Roanoke Valley & Beyond
Family events, activities and early fall fun happening around the Roanoke Valley this September.
Amanda Danaher
Amanda Danaher is a busy mom of five and editor of RoanokeFamily Magazine. She is also a contributor to VirginiaSummerCamp.com and CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine. For over 17 years, she has focused her work on parent and family magazines, where she draws on her journalism degree to craft clear, engaging articles that blend practical insight with empathy.
Recent Articles by Amanda Danaher
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Family events, activities and early fall fun happening around the Roanoke Valley this September.
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Virginia Safari Park Day Trip From Roanoke With Kids
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Learn About Salem City Public Schools
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Top Family-Friendly Roanoke Valley Events in September 2026
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Where kids eat free in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, and Daleville, sorted by day of the week.
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The ultimate Apple Picking guide for Roanoke, Southwest and Central Virginia
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Where Roanoke Valley Parents Take Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, From the Creek at Fishburn Park to Kids Square
We spent about five years measuring outings in nap windows. Not how much there is to see, but whether there's…
How to Find a Pediatrician in the Roanoke Valley: A Parent’s Guide
For a lot of Roanoke families, choosing a pediatrician is the first real decision of parenthood, made somewhere around the…
