BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Martinsville Tourism - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Martinsville Tourism X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Martinsville Tourism REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T193000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224803 CREATED:20251105T211543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T193647Z UID:10003016-1765558800-1765567800@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:A Night at the Museum with Santa DESCRIPTION:This event was postponed from its original date (Dec. 5th) due to winter weather concerns. \n \nCalling children of all ages! Join us for a night of holiday magic during ‘A Night at the Museum with Santa!’ on Friday\, December 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Natural History! Event admission is free\, but ticket reservations are required to attend.\nCome meet Santa in this ‘Polar Express’ themed event and participate in holiday-themed crafts\, while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and cookies on us! Be sure to receive a gift from Santa’s jolly elves as you depart (while supplies last)! Also be sure to save time to tour the exhibit galleries and shop at the Museum Store for unique holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!\n \nTICKET RESERVATIONS\nOnly a limited number of tickets to this event are available. The opportunity to reserve tickets will close on November 28 OR once all available tickets have been reserved (whichever comes first).\nTickets can be reserved online or you can pre-register at the museum box office. Free departure gifts are available only while supplies last. Please note that responding to this Facebook listing as “Going” or “Interested” cannot be accepted as a ticket reservation.\nTo register online\, please visit www.vmnh.net/events/a-night-at-the-museum-with-santa.\n\nSanta looks forward to seeing you here this December!  URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/a-night-at-the-museum-with-santa/ LOCATION:Virginia Museum of Natural History\, 21 Starling Avenue\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Calendar-Image-400-x-400-2025-11-05T161326.195.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224803 CREATED:20250716T134336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T163137Z UID:10002803-1765119600-1765126800@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular DESCRIPTION:Join Piedmont Arts for its annual production of the Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular at 3 p.m.\, Sunday\, Dec. 7 at Martinsville High School Auditorium. \nThere’s no better way to lift your spirits than with the music of the season delivered in full sound and spectacle by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. David Stewart Wiley conducts the Holiday Pops with all the magical elements you have come to expect — high energy\, familiar carols and lots of holiday warmth. \nEvent schedule: \n1:30 p.m. – Lobby and box office open\n2 p.m. – Auditorium opens\n3 p.m. – Concert begins \nFamily or individual adult WIC cardholders with ID receive free general admission. Tickets can be picked up at Piedmont Arts or at the door on the night of the event. Altrusa will collect non-perishable food items for Grace Network in the lobby during the symphony’s performance. \nTickets are $30 for reserved seating\, $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12. \nSponsored by Brightspeed. This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/roanoke-symphony-holiday-pops-spectacular/ LOCATION:Martinsville High School\, 351 Commonwealth Blvd\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,Arts & Cultural,Children's Events,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/piedmont-arts-rso-holiday-pops.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224803 CREATED:20251113T153328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T153929Z UID:10003022-1765042200-1765049400@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Town of Ridgeway Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Town of Ridgeway will be hosting its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025. The much-anticipated parade will begin at 5:30 pm\, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be in Ridgeway Park following the parade. \nThey will have pictures with Santa\, free cookies\, hot chocolate\, and roasted chestnut samples. The Magna Vista Choir will be performing on the gazebo. They will also have food and dessert vendors\, and will be selling Ridgeway Christmas Apparel.  \nThey will be collecting donations for the Henry County Animal Shelter. Please contact the Town of Ridgeway for list of needed items at (276) 956-2328.  URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/town-of-ridgeway-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-ceremony/ LOCATION:Main Street Ridgeway\, 92 Main Street\, Ridgeway\, VA\, 24148\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,Free Event,Children's Events,Outdoors,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Flier-2025-png.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Ridgeway":MAILTO:jeananne.ridgewaytown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224803 CREATED:20251113T162934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T194301Z UID:10003081-1765015200-1765033200@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:The first night of this event (12/05) was canceled due to winter weather concerns.  \nThe Spencer-Penn Centre is hosting its 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 6th. \nOn Saturday\, December 6th\, attendees can enjoy vendors\, storytime with Santa at 10 a.m.\, free photos with Santa from 12 to 3 p.m.\, and a variety of food options. Visitors can also tour and vote in the Christmas Tree Decorating Competition throughout the day. \nBusinesses and organizations interested in participating as vendors or competing in the tree decorating contest are encouraged to register online or contact the event director at spc.susan@yahoo.com. \nClick Here for the Craft Vendor Form \nAdmission is free\, and donations for Santa photos are appreciated! URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/2nd-annual-christmas-extravaganza/ LOCATION:Spencer-Penn Centre\, 475 Spencer-Penn Road\, P.O. Box 506\, Spencer\, VA\, 24165\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Crafts,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SPC_Christmas-Extravaganza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T113000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224803 CREATED:20240712T202025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185310Z UID:10000478-1765015200-1765020600@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Storytime at Spencer-Penn Centre DESCRIPTION:This monthly program will include special readers\, crafts\, and other fun activities. Come out and join us for this free program\, fit for all ages! No registration needed. January – Let’s Build It February – I Love My Smile March – 1 Fish\, 2 Fish\, Red Fish\, Blue Fish April – Spring is Calling May – Watch Me Bloom June – Following Footsteps July – You\, Me\, and My Teddy Make Three August – Under the Apple Tree September – Down on the Farm October – Pumpkin Faces November – Thanks for Thanksgiving December – Sugar Plum Wishes & Candy Cane Kissses URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/storytime-at-spencer-penn-centre/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Spencer-Penn Centre\, 475 Spencer-Penn Road\, P.O. Box 506\, Spencer\, VA\, 24165\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Free Event,Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Exterior_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Spencer-Penn Centre":MAILTO:spencerpenn04@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224804 CREATED:20250716T134234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T134234Z UID:10002802-1764864000-1764871200@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Arts will kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of Art Garden Christmas tree from 4-6 p.m.\, Thursday\, Dec. 4 in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden. \nEnjoy holiday music by the Martinsville High School Jazz Band and the First Baptist Church Choir\, Gale Buck: Storytelling Santa\, snacks and crafts. This event is free and open to the public. \nJust like the sculptures in the Art Garden\, the Christmas tree is a work of art. It is created by Ian Hogg using more than 3\,000 lights. The tree will be lit at sunset and brighten the Art Garden through New Year’s Day. \nSponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank. URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/christmas-tree-lighting/ LOCATION:Piedmont Arts\, 215 Starling Avenue\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Free Event,Children's Events,Crafts,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/art-garden-christmas-tree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T190000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224804 CREATED:20251027T150545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T164159Z UID:10002995-1763830800-1763838000@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade DESCRIPTION:Step into the magic of the season at the annual Martinsville–Henry County Christmas Parade! This year’s theme\, “A Christmas Movie\,” invites everyone to relive the joy of their favorite holiday films. From classic moments to modern favorites\, parade floats will bring beloved Christmas stories to life with creativity\, lights\, and plenty of holiday cheer. \nThe parade begins at 5:00 PM on Saturday\, November 22 in Uptown Martinsville. Bundle up\, bring your loved ones\, and join the community for an evening filled with twinkling lights\, festive music\, and the spirit of the season. \nWhether you’re cheering from the sidewalk or joining the lineup\, this is one holiday tradition you won’t want to miss! \nThis MHC Christmas Parade is hosted by Star News and sponsored by Crown.  URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/martinsville-henry-county-christmas-parade/ LOCATION:Uptown Martinsville\, 1 Church Street East\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Children's Events,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-MHC-Christmas-Parade.png ORGANIZER;CN="Star News":MAILTO:mhcparade@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T113000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224804 CREATED:20240712T202025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185310Z UID:10000477-1761991200-1761996600@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Storytime at Spencer-Penn Centre DESCRIPTION:This monthly program will include special readers\, crafts\, and other fun activities. Come out and join us for this free program\, fit for all ages! No registration needed. January – Let’s Build It February – I Love My Smile March – 1 Fish\, 2 Fish\, Red Fish\, Blue Fish April – Spring is Calling May – Watch Me Bloom June – Following Footsteps July – You\, Me\, and My Teddy Make Three August – Under the Apple Tree September – Down on the Farm October – Pumpkin Faces November – Thanks for Thanksgiving December – Sugar Plum Wishes & Candy Cane Kissses URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/storytime-at-spencer-penn-centre/2025-11-01/ LOCATION:Spencer-Penn Centre\, 475 Spencer-Penn Road\, P.O. Box 506\, Spencer\, VA\, 24165\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Free Event,Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Exterior_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Spencer-Penn Centre":MAILTO:spencerpenn04@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224804 CREATED:20251007T173359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T173359Z UID:10002952-1761408000-1761418800@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Martinsville Henry-County Family YMCA Boo Bash DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a spooky good time at our 2025 Boo Bash! Save the date for Saturday\, October 25th for a fun filled community event. There will be trunk-or-treating\, carnival games\, prizes\, dinner\, and MORE! This event will be from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. \nThis is a free event\, but please register HERE to ensure there are enough supplies.  URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/martinsville-henry-county-family-ymca-boo-bash/ LOCATION:Martinsville-Henry County YMCA\, 3 Starling Ave\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Calendar-Image-400-x-400-2025-10-07T133309.995.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224804 CREATED:20250910T183051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T183051Z UID:10002875-1760720400-1760727600@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:CARN-EVIL at the TERMINAL (A Trunk or Treat Event) DESCRIPTION:🎪 STEP RIGHT UP TO THE SPOOKIEST SHOW IN TOWN! 🎪\nYou’re invited to our TRUNK-OR-TREAT CARN-EVIL at the TERMINAL 🎃👻 \nBlue Ridge Airport\n525 Airport Road\, Martinsville\, VA 24112 \nBring your little ghouls and goblins for an evening full of tricks\, treats\,\nand a carnival scare under the eerie big top! 🎡🍭 \n🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER: AIRPLANES ARE NOT TO BE TOUCHED! 🚨 \nCOSTUMES ENCOURAGED | FUN FOR ALL AGES | FREE COMMUNITY\nEVENT\n🎃 DON’T MISS THE FRIGHTFUL FUN—SEE YOU THERE! � URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/carn-evil-at-the-terminal-a-trunk-or-treat-event/ LOCATION:Blue Ridge Regional Airport\, 525 Airport Road\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/447964887_882679033898443_7277925335570898716_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T113000 DTSTAMP:20251219T224804 CREATED:20240712T202025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185310Z UID:10000476-1759572000-1759577400@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Storytime at Spencer-Penn Centre DESCRIPTION:This monthly program will include special readers\, crafts\, and other fun activities. Come out and join us for this free program\, fit for all ages! No registration needed. January – Let’s Build It February – I Love My Smile March – 1 Fish\, 2 Fish\, Red Fish\, Blue Fish April – Spring is Calling May – Watch Me Bloom June – Following Footsteps July – You\, Me\, and My Teddy Make Three August – Under the Apple Tree September – Down on the Farm October – Pumpkin Faces November – Thanks for Thanksgiving December – Sugar Plum Wishes & Candy Cane Kissses URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/storytime-at-spencer-penn-centre/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Spencer-Penn Centre\, 475 Spencer-Penn Road\, P.O. Box 506\, Spencer\, VA\, 24165\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Free Event,Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Exterior_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Spencer-Penn Centre":MAILTO:spencerpenn04@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR