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Family Friendly Weekend Guide to Roanoke
Welcome to Roanoke, where family fun awaits at every turn!
Recent Movers
Moving to a new place can be scary, but a town like Roanoke makes it easy to settle in, build connections, and start feeling at home in your new community.
Life in Roanoke
As you know by now, there are a lot of benefits to living in Roanoke—the low cost of living, the outdoor recreation, the ever-growing culinary scene, and the vibrant culture, to name a few. But there is still so much left to discover about your new home. Access Local Resources
"From farm-to-table restaurants showcasing the region's abundant local produce to craft breweries and cocktail bars serving up innovative concoctions, this region has something to satisfy every palate. Whether you're craving traditional Southern cuisine or seeking out international flavors, Roanoke offers a culinary experience that is sure to delight and impress."
John Park, @HungryAsianRKE on Instagram
Still House Shopping?
The Roanoke neighborhood of your dreams is just waiting to be discovered
Find Your People
Start building the life you want to lead. Join a club, networking group, or program to meet new people.
Get2KnowNoke Quarterly Socials
Think of the quarterly socials as you welcome wagon! Once a quarter we host a FREE social at a trendy, local hot spot where you can mix, mingle, and meet someone new. These events are fun, casual, and help you get to know the region's people and places. We like to keep it fresh, so we post information about the upcoming socials on Instagram and LinkedIn.
You Welcome Wagon is Here
We have 26 Get2KnowNoke ambassadors representing a wide range of diversity including geographical, professional background, hobbies and interests, and cultural and ethnic. The ambassadors are welcoming and eager to connect and help you find community. Let's get personal! Search through ambassador bios and reach out to someone with similar interests.
Join the Local Talent Network
The Get2KnowNoke Talent Network isn’t just a place to search for job opportunities—it's a region-wide LinkedIn that allows employers to search for you by skills, experience, industry, and more. You can reach out to top employers and vice versa. Opt-in for email notifications when relevant local jobs are posted. Join Now
We're An Event Town
If you haven't noticed yet, there are events all over the region, constantly. The struggle is real! How can you choose between the sunflower festival, the Rocky Mount music fest, vintage car shows, international food festivals, national bike races, and beer fests all in the same day. These are your problems now.
Let's get you hired
Seeking professional opportunities and connections in the Roanoke Region?
Explore Roanoke
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Keep Roanoke Weird: 11 Quirky Things to Do
With roller skating parties (yes, for adults), Dungeons and Dragons tournaments, paragliding, murals by bike, and moonshining – leave the boring behind and take a walk on the wild side.
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Cocktail Guide to the Roanoke Region
No matter what part of the Roanoke Region you’re in, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy handcrafted and thoughtfully prepared cocktails.
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Get2KnowNoke Outdoor Dining Guide
When you live in a place as beautiful as the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, you want to spend every possible minute outdoors.
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LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces Guide
Check out this list of LGBTQIA+ friendly spaces all around the city.
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Music Lovers Guide to Down by Downtown Music Festival 🎶
Dive into the vibrant music culture of downtown Roanoke at The Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival! From April 18 to April 21, experience top-tier performances at iconic venues like Elmwood Park and Martin's Downtown, featuring headliner Margo Price. Dozens of live music acts at 11 downtown venues.
About G2KN
Get2KnowNoke is the Roanoke Regional Partnership's talent attraction and connection initiative. Our mission is to connect you with the people and amenities that make our community so wonderful. Follow along to find your sense of belonging and purpose.
