Good morning, Roanoke.

Layman Family Farms opened its pumpkin patch this weekend in Bedford and families gathered for hayrides and pumpkin picking before fall begins.

The farm has been a tradition for over 20 years and will remain open every weekend through Halloween—drawing visitors for seasonal fun.

Our Daily Bread Bakery and Bistro announced via Facebook that it will close its Downtown Roanoke and Vinton locations—its Brambleton site will remain open.

Today, the Mayor’s Business Summit brings local entrepreneurs and small business owners together at Virginia Western Community College’s Whitman Auditorium from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for sessions on funding, team building and a one-stop Business Launch Site—breakfast and lunch are provided.

Voters in the Hollins, Vinton and Windsor Hills districts will elect a candidate to the Roanoke County School Board.

The voter guide features experienced officials—like David Linden and Cheryl Facciani—and educators who focus on school safety, teacher pay and parental involvement.

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC launched its 2025–26 Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series with 18 renowned scientists discussing topics from neuroscience to health policy—free lectures run every Friday at 11 a.m. in Roanoke at the Health Sciences and Technology campus at 4 Riverside Circle or via livestream.

Governor Glenn Youngkin met virtually on Thursday with over 1,500 benefits workers to boost SNAP FORWARD—a statewide program aimed at reducing SNAP errors and ensuring families get timely support.

The initiative, following Executive Directive 13 from August, will add training, household verification and technology investments to protect taxpayer funds, especially for nearly 874,000 eligible families.

On Tuesday, Roanoke County supervisors will ask the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization to use Surface Transportation Block & Carbon Reduction Program funds for four projects.

Proposed projects include Phase 2 of the West Roanoke River Greenway, an East Roanoke River gap study, a mid-block crosswalk at Brambleton Avenue, and a railroad crossing elimination study for Layman Road & Glade Creek Road.

Alison Krauss Concert

7-9 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $35 — Experience the legendary Alison Krauss & Union Station on their Arcadia 2025 Tour.

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Check venue for ticket prices — Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an unforgettable concert experience.

The Fab Four: Beatles Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Berglund Center — Tickets available — Experience the Emmy Award Winning Fab Four in a night dedicated to the Beatles' 'Help!' and their greatest hits.

Martin's 20th Anniversary Street Party

4-7 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate two decades of community with live music from Big Something and a vibrant street atmosphere.

Classic Golf Tournament

12:30 p.m. — Roanoke Country Club — Cost varies — Enjoy a round of golf with meals, prizes, and camaraderie at a beautiful course.

Béla Fleck Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Cost information not provided — Experience the virtuosic banjo skills of one of the world's premier players.

Sugaray Rayford Live

8 PM – 2 AM — Jefferson Center — Tickets available — Experience a night of electrifying blues and soul with the commanding voice of Sugaray Rayford.

Million Dollar Quartet Live

2-5 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater, Trinkle MainStage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rockabilly sounds of legend with an unforgettable live performance.

Elvis Costello and The Imposters Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with legendary singer-songwriter Elvis Costello and his band.

Million Dollar Quartet Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins in this electrifying tribute.