The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas kicks off Starr Anderson December 3, 2015 1 minute read It’s that time again, Dickens of a Christmas returns to downtown Roanoke for the first three Friday nights of this month. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Lawrence in final month as Town Manager in VintonNext: Ye Olde Christmas in Salem Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026