The Roanoke History and O. Winston Link Museums have several exciting events happening in October that you won’t want to miss!

October 15

10-11 AM – Homeschool Days: Mountain Myths and Mysterious Creatures
Focus: Flatwoods Monster
$5 per student (Adult free with student)
Register at https://square.link/u/Y4OKIxwV

2-3 PM – History Unbound: Lego Edition
Welcoming program designed for kids & adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities fostering creativity, connection, and community through inclusive, hands-on experiences.
Free

4-5:30 PM – Brick Lab: Lego Club
Fun space for kids to design, engineer, and create. Led by Lego Artists from Building Buddies.
$15 to Build and Keep; $8 for additional sibling; $5 to just build

October 16

10-11 AM – Me at the Museum: Not-So-Spooky Monster Hunt
Kids (pre-school and early elementary aged) will enjoy story time, a monster hunt, and an exciting opportunity to create their own monsters.
$3 per kid (Adult free with kid)
Register at https://square.link/u/uyJxZlLO

October 22

10-11 AM – Homeschool Days: Mountain Myths and Mysterious Creatures
Focus: Bell Witch
$5 per student (Adult free with student)
Register at https://square.link/u/UDx7KHwz

October 25

1, 2, &3 PM – Witch Ball Workshop
Discover the colonial secret of witch balls – glass charms that once trapped evil spirits and protected homes.
$30 per person (Discounted price for HSWV members)
Register for the 1pm workshop at https://square.link/u/B381YEXv
Register for the 2pm workshop at https://square.link/u/Sy7z4yPr
Register for the 3pm workshop at https://square.link/u/PoAiV36D

October 28

7 PM – Kegley Lecture: Death and Mourning in the Civil War
Living historian Betty Shideler closed out the 2025 Kegley Lecture Series.
$5 per person (Free for HSWV members)
Christ Lutheran Church (2011 Brandon Ave.)

October 29

10-11 AM – Homeschool Days: Mountain Myths and Mysterious Creatures
Focus: Woodbooger
$5 per student (Adult free with student)
Register at https://square.link/u/bKxTBPc9