Prepareathon 2024
Disasters don’t plan, but you can!
We invite you to join us in taking an active role in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your community this September. September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility, Emergency Management, and other public safety partners are hosting Roanoke's 2024 Prepareathon, an initiative with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that encourages local organizations and individuals to be prepared for flooding and other natural disasters that affect our local area. This free, family-friendly event provides participants knowledge about risks of local hazards, opportunities to practice preparedness actions, the confidence to help everyone stay safe during a disaster, and access to FEMA preparedness resources. This event will be both fun and informative, so residents can connect to the resources before a disaster happens. We want everyone in Roanoke to be prepared in case of a disaster.
Here are several fun things coming to Prepareathon this year!
- Meet your local rescue team
- Take pictures with and explore state of the art rescue equipment and vehicles
- Learn about your local hazards
- Build confidence in and connect with local resources
- Enter chance to win preparedness kits and other prizes
- Opportunities for blood donation
- Food and ice cream
- & more!
Residents, business owners, and property managers from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas are invited to attend and participate. Join us, Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Berglund Center Coliseum!
Website: https://www.roanokeva.gov/prepareathon
Featured Events
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
ON SALE - NOVEMBER 5TH
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
It’s raining teddy bears! Celebrate Teddy Bear Toss Night presented by Gillespie Allstate Agencies with K92.3 FM as the Dawgs take on the Birmingham Bulls. Bring a stuffed animal to toss on the ice after the first Roanoke goal—every bear collected will be donated to local organizations and charities. The team will wear Peanuts-themed holiday jerseys, which will be auctioned off to fans. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Show Times: 3 PM, 7 PM
3 PM - 
7 PM -
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with Vienna Light Orchestra’s Christmas Tour 2025. Celebrated for their captivating performances, this world-renowned ensemble features the musical brilliance of musicians and stunning sopranos from seven different countries, delivering a breathtaking evening of holiday magic. With heartwarming vocals, soaring strings, and mesmerizing orchestrations, you’ll be transported to a nostalgic holiday experience filled with the warmth and wonder of the season. The concert showcases beloved Christmas classics, including White Christmas, Grown-Up Christmas List, O Holy Night, Ave Maria, and many others. Vienna Light Orchestra’s original and powerful arrangements create an unforgettable evening, perfect for celebrating the holidays with friends and family.
This concert brings together the beauty of timeless Christmas music with the theatrical artistry of some of the world’s most talented performers. Vienna Light Orchestra has graced stages around the world and now invites you to experience the festive joy of their stunning performance. Step into an evening filled with music that transcends time and borders, where each note carries the magic of Christmas. This is more than just a concert—it’s a classic celebration of the season, a gift of music that will lift your spirit. You may have just found your new Christmas holiday tradition!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Get ready for a night of action at Rumble in the Rink Night! Enjoy pregame wrestling matches in Berglund Hall featuring local amateur wrestlers before the Dawgs face the Knoxville Ice Bears. This pregame event is free to attend when you present a hockey ticket for this game. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 5:00 PM, Game Start Time 6:05
Ring in 2026 at our SpongeBob SquarePants New Year's Eve game! The Dawgs will hit the ice wearing specialty SpongeBob jerseys as they face the Fayetteville Marksmen. Puck will drop at 6:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Start your weekend early at Thirsty Thursday on January 8! Presented by Busch Light, enjoy select beers for just $3 while cheering on the Dawgs as they face the Birmingham Bulls. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
It's First Responder Night, and we are offering $10 tickets to responders with valid ID at the box office for any level of seating! Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
For one night only, we're shedding our usual identity and rebranding as a completely new team! What will our name be? What will the jerseys look like? You'll have to wait to find out! Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs face league foe, Fayetteville Marksmen, for a good ole fashioned hockey game. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We’ll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Start your engines for the Diesel 500 with the Rail Yard Dawgs! Roanoke faces Fayetteville in a high-octane matchup. Racers must register in advance. Sponsored by Star City 12Volt with 94.9 Star Country. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!