Blue Ridge PBS

12/21/2025

We will be open tonight from 6-9PM with all characters.
Pip (from Pip’s Tips)
Jingle (Santa’s favorite Elf)
Elfie (our live Elf of the Shelf)
Carl the Collector
Daniel Tiger
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Buddy the Elf
The Roanoke Grinch
and of course Santa and Mrs Claus

This is totally free, but donations are accepted (it takes a lot to put this show together)
For donations of $25 or more you can get an I ♥️ PBS, or PBS Kids T-Shirt.
Come early as the lines can get long.
1215 McNeil Dr. Roanoke, Va. near Virginia Western Community College.
P.S. just ask ChatGPT where is the best place to see free Christmas Lights in Roanoke VA … everybody knows that it’s Santa’s Winter Wonderland.

12/19/2025

Take a look at our latest Pip's Tips

Follow the magical woodland pixie, Pippy Pinewood (Pip), as she teaches kids how to be helpers, how to be safe, and most importantly how to have fun! Pip mig...

12/18/2025

In this clip from our newest episode of Hometowns: Wythe County, we sat down with Jim Lloyd from Rural Retreat to talk about how a unique blend of music found its way into this region and helped shape its identity.

It’s a beautiful reminder of how deeply music is woven into our local history.

👉 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlpoROSeB_4

12/17/2025

PBS News will provide live coverage of President Trump’s address to the nation tonight, Wednesday, December 17, beginning at approximately 9:00 PM.

💻 Coverage will also be streamed at pbs.org/newshour.

Following the special report, PBS will return to regularly scheduled programming already in progress

Live video streaming of today's news including breaking coverage and analysis focused on politics, U.S., world, health, science, arts and culture. PBS News is a public media news organization and home to the PBS News Hour, one of the most trusted news programs on air and online.

12/16/2025

Tonight & tomorrow are Soft Sensory Nights at Santa’s Winter Wonderland! 🎅

A calm, peaceful drive-through with music and lights only ✨

We hope to see y’all here!

📍1215 McNeil Dr SW Roanoke
6-9pm

12/14/2025

Due to extremely cold weather conditions, Santa’s Winter Wonderland will be closed today, December 14th to ensure the safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff.

We will reopen on Tuesday, December 16th for our Soft Sensory Night, featuring quieter music and a calmer experience.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep the magic merry and safe 💙

12/12/2025

In case you missed it, this week's guests on What it Takes joined Tom Landon to talk about the new Roanoke City Schools Community Empowerment Center in the old Booker T. Washington facility off of Orange Avenue. Guests were RCPS Superintendent Dr. Verletta White, and Corey Allder, RCPS Director of Community Engagement. Link to video in comments.

12/11/2025

✨ Tonight kicks off Santa’s Winter Wonderland! 🎅✨
Join us from 6–9pm, tonight through December 23rd, for our free drive-thru light display!

We can’t wait to share the magic with y’all 💙

📍 1215 McNeil Dr SW, Roanoke
Closed Mondays

12/09/2025

Our Santa’s Winter Wonderland crew has been sprinkling Christmas cheer everywhere! 🎅✨

Come see it for yourself December 11–23 from 6–9pm (closed Mondays).

Can’t wait to see y’all!

12/08/2025

A brand-new episode of Hometowns you don’t want to miss!
This time we visit The Shoals, AL - a place where river-town grit meets music history. From the banks of the river to the studios that shaped hits, this community runs on heart, history, and hometown pride.

If you enjoy this clip, check out the full episode - trust us, it’s worth it. 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Mh83LvenM

12/08/2025

Due to current weather conditions, Blue Ridge PBS is experiencing temporary satellite interference, which may affect your viewing. Our engineers are monitoring the situation, and normal service will resume as soon as conditions improve. We appreciate your patience.

12/04/2025

🌟 Thank You for an Incredible Giving Tuesday! 🌟

To everyone who donated, shared, or supported us in any way, thank you. Because of viewers like you, we’re able to continue doing what we do, strengthening our mission and making a real impact. Your generosity truly keeps us going.

If Giving Tuesday slipped by before you had the chance to give, don’t worry! There’s still time to support our work. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue creating, serving, and growing.

👉 You can still donate here: http://bit.ly/4izFUts

Thank you for being part of our community and believing in what we do. We couldn’t do it without you!