I was in DC recently conducting some focus groups of young adults. We asked what are the amenities DC has that are important to you.

The common theme response was free events. Free events? What do you mean? They went on to tell me about many daily, weekly and monthly free events in the region.

In comparing events locally, I cannot recall a lot of free events in this region. They usually have a price tag to them. Sure there are some, but most do cost attendees to participate.

Below are some sites showcasing events (free and for a fee). If you have free events you want to post, then send to me. Perhaps having more free events is where the focus should be? 

Downtown Roanoke Inc. -

Roanoke Chamber of Commerce -

WDBJ7 Community -

MeetUp.com -

Roanoke Times Inside Out -

City Magazine -

Event Zone -