Top Family-Friendly Roanoke Valley Events in September 2026
Your family’s guide to what’s happening in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and beyond this September
By Jeanne Lawrence
September brings a welcome change of season, with cooler days beginning to sneak in and plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the early fall weather. Maybe that means a movie night at Kiwanis Park, a board game meetup downtown, or getting the kids signed up for a fall league before the season fills up. From after-school sports to new places to explore with your little one, there are plenty of ways to make the most of September around the Roanoke Valley, from Salem to Vinton and everywhere in between.
Looking for fall festivals? We've rounded up those, too.
AT A GLANCE
- September 19 is an especially busy day, with princesses, red pandas, art, a car show, and more happening around the area.
- Families looking for accessible activities have two special options this month, including a sensory-friendly skate and Beaver Dam Farm’s Special Needs Day.
- Happening regularly: Toddler Saturdays at Firehouse Skate ‘N Play, Saturday Nights at Straight Street, Teen Game Club on Tuesdays, and Board Game Night on the first and third Saturdays at Mishap Games.
Accessible Roanoke Events
Sensory Friendly Tuesdays
Where: Firehouse Skate ‘N Play
When: September 15, 2026 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
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Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival - Special Needs Day
Where: Beaver Dam Farm
When: September 17, 2026 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Kid Events in Roanoke
Toddler Saturdays
Where: Firehouse Skate ‘N Play
When: Saturdays • 8:30 – 10:00 am
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Paw Patrol, Help Save the Day! Labor Day Special Event!
Where: Kids Square
When: September 7, 2026 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Movies in the Park – How to Train Your Dragon
Where: Kiwanis Park
When: September 18, 2026 • 7:00 pm
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Whimsical Wishes Royal Eras Princess Party: The 2010’s Era
Where: Historic Fishburn Mansion
When: September 19, 2026 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Roanoke Events for Tweens & Teens
Saturday Nights
Where: Straight Street
When: Saturdays • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
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Teen Game Club
Where: Roanoke Public Library
When: Tuesdays • 4:15 – 8:00 pm
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Board Game Night
Where: Mishap Games
When: First & Third Saturdays • 6:00 – 10:00 pm
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Make Your Mark: Teen Writers Group
Vinton Library: September 1, 2026 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Glenvar Library: September 10, 2026 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
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Open Mic at Music Lab
Where: Jefferson Center
When: September 18, 2026 • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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Date Night Out Ideas for Parents
Daleville Summer Concert Series - Big Matt and the Time Machine
Where: Daleville Town Center
When: September 11, 2026 • 5:00 – 9:00 pm
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week
Where: Participating Roanoke Valley restaurants
When: September 12 - 20, 2026
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End of Summer Y2K Luau Sip-n-Skate
Where: Firehouse Skate ‘N Play
When: September 19, 2026 • 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
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Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour
Where: Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
When: September 24, 2026 • 7:30 pm
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Community Events & Festivals in the Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Labor Day Parade
Where: Downtown Roanoke
When: September 5, 2026 • 12:00 - 1:30 pm
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Olde Salem Days
Where: Downtown Salem
When: September 12, 2026 • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Back on the Rack Kids Consignment Event
Where: Salem Civic Center
When: September 16 - 20, 2026
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National Dance Day Celebration
Where: Grandin Theatre
When: September 16, 2026 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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International Red Panda Day
Where: Mill Mountain Zoo
When: September 19, 2026 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Mt. Pleasant Fire Department 3rd Annual Car Show
Where: Twin Creeks Brewpub
When: September 19, 2026 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Pop PUPmuseum
Where: Taubman Museum of Art
When: September 19, 2026 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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