October 22 – 28, 2026 · Union Hall & Rocky Mount, Virginia
Welcome to Belle Terre! Here’s what’s happening around the lake this week — all within about 30 minutes of your stay.
Southlake Community Market
9:00 AM–12:00 PM · 11766 Old Franklin Tpke, Union Hall (minutes away!)
Our neighborhood Thursday market: local farm vendors, baked goods, coffee roasters, goat’s milk soaps and lotions, and artisan goods. Grab provisions for the weekend on the way back to the cabin.
SMAC Annual Art Show
Runs October 16–25 · Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place, 2500 Hardy Rd, Hardy (~20 min)
The Smith Mountain Arts Council’s annual exhibition: original works by regional artists, all available for viewing and purchase. A lovely low-key stop.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning
7:30 PM · Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, 710 Williamson Rd, Roanoke (~50 min)
The Grammy-winning folk duo performs acoustic Grateful Dead sets — a beautiful, intimate night for music lovers.
Clint Black & Midland (with Jade Eagleson)
7:00 PM (gates 5:30) · Lynchburg Amphitheater at Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson St, Lynchburg (~60 min)
Two country hitmakers on one stage (“Killin’ Time,” “Drinkin’ Problem”) under the stars. Tickets via Etix.
SMAC Annual Art Show
Through October 25 · Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place, 2500 Hardy Rd, Hardy (~20 min)
Still running — a quiet afternoon stop for original regional art.
Fables & Feathers: Singing Violinist + Ghosts & Glow Dance Night
2117 Bruno Dr, Goodview (~30 min)
Start the evening with Daniel Kepel’s singing violinist (4:30–7:30 PM), then stay for the SML Salsa Company’s “Ghosts & Glow” dancing extravaganza — beginner lessons at 7:00, open dance floor at 8:00, $15 at the door, costumes encouraged!
Jay Leno
7:30 PM · Historic Academy of Music Theatre, 600 Main St, Lynchburg (~60 min)
Stand-up from the former Tonight Show host in a gorgeous historic theater. A big night out worth the drive.
Vacation Manor
7:00 PM · The Academy’s Warehouse Theater, 600 Main St, Lynchburg (~60 min)
Lynchburg’s indie duo (100M+ streams) plays the Academy’s intimate Warehouse space — a completely different vibe from the big room.
Westlake Farmers Market
9:00 AM–1:00 PM · 14414 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta (~20 min)
Produce, meats, and baked goods at the lake’s west side — stock up for the week.
Rocky Mount Farmers Market
9:00 AM–1:00 PM · 435 Franklin St, Rocky Mount (~25 min)
Organic produce, meats, and baked goods downtown. Easy to pair with a stroll through Rocky Mount.
Owl-oween Celebration
4:00–8:00 PM · SML State Park Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd, Huddleston (~20 min)
FREE (park parking fee applies): pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, hay wagon rides, a Trick or Treat Trail, and a hot dog & marshmallow roast. The family Halloween event of the week, right at the lake.
Virginia Dare Sightseeing Cruises
2:00–8:00 PM sailings · Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd, Moneta (~20 min)
Two-hour narrated lake cruises with fall color at its peak — book your spot on their calendar before you go.
Fables & Feathers: The Henry Downing Band
Afternoon · 2117 Bruno Dr, Goodview (~30 min)
Live band, sing and dance at the vineyard — check their site for set time.
Yellow Brick Road – Elton John Tribute
8:00 PM · Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount (~25 min)
The Rocket Man songbook, live and close to home.
Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Athens Rock Lobsters: Howl-O-Ween Night
7:05 PM (gates 6:00) · Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Rd, Roanoke (~50 min)
Minor-league hockey in costume — “bring your dawg to the game night.” Loud, fast, and fun for the whole crew.
Grandin Chillagefest (season finale)
4:00–10:00 PM · 1327 Grandin Rd, Roanoke (~50 min)
The season’s last Chillagefest: JStop Latin Soul and Lazy Man Dub Band, food vendors, $5 admission (12 & under free), leashed pets welcome.
SMAC Annual Art Show — final day
Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place, 2500 Hardy Rd, Hardy (~20 min)
Last chance to catch the regional art exhibition before it closes.
Fables & Feathers: Trunk or Treat
2:00–4:00 PM · 2117 Bruno Dr, Goodview (~30 min)
Trunk-or-treating at the vineyard, with KEFI Greek eats (1–5 PM) and pumpkin painting & sipping at 6:30 PM. Costumes welcome.
David Cross
7:00 PM · Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount (~25 min)
Stand-up from the comedy veteran, close to home.
LYH Witch Walk 2026
1:30 PM · Three Roads Brewing – BURG, Lynchburg (~60 min)
A costume witch walk, bar-crawl style — grab a broom and join the coven.
A quiet day on the calendar — sleep in, explore the lake, and save your energy for Tuesday night (see below). A perfect day for the Salt Lake Salt Room & Spa.
Feng E
7:30 PM · The Spot on Kirk, 22 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke (~45 min)
The teen Taiwanese ukulele sensation in an intimate listening room — jaw-dropping musicianship up close.
Maggie Koerner: Upstate Tour
7:30 PM (doors 7:00), $20 general admission seated · The Spot on Kirk, 22 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke (~45 min)
New Orleans Americana songwriter in a room built for listening.
Trunk or Treats
6:00–8:00 PM · Forest area (~45–50 min)
Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care, 20212 Leesville Rd, Forest, plus an indoor trunk or treat 6:30–8:00 PM at 19278 Forest Rd, Forest. Easy early Halloween fun for little ones.
PauleyWood Pizza — 125 Kemp Ford Rd, Union Hall
This week’s schedule (from their pinned post):
Thursday, October 22nd: 12:00pm–6:00pm
Friday, October 23rd: CLOSED — private party
Saturday, October 24th: 3:00pm–6:00pm — Lasagna Day, preorder only! Preorder by Thursday, October 22nd
Hours for Sunday onward aren’t posted yet — they update the pinned post on their Facebook page each week.
Order online at www.pauleywood.com (pickup 30 minutes later) or email contact@pauleywood.com with your name, order, and pickup time.
Delicious, handcrafted pizzas all baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. They offer traditional as well as some very unique & tasty options. Highly recommend: the “Cuban”!
Los Torres Mexican: Not sure on exact days/time they will be here, but they are pretty steady. Excellent authentic Mexican food. Most weekends they fire up the wood grill and have the most delicious wood-fired chicken!
A local favorite here in Union Hall, just 10 minutes away. This place is a gem. A truly beautiful space run by amazing people. This is a very welcoming place, not intimidating for those new to yoga & pilates. They offer yoga/pilates/movement classes in their gorgeous restored barn (warmer months), the Greenhouse (during the cooler months) or in the Silo. They also have a lavender field and goats!!! The Spa is equally impressive and has a real salt room and they often combine the salt room with a sound bath. This is a “must do” if you want to pamper yourself a little bit. Even taking a yoga class leaves me feeling like I’ve just experienced something “other worldly”. Reserve asap, they fill up quickly.
Visit southlake spa at https://www.facebook.com/southlakespaandsaltroom
Salt room and massage chairs available each day
Call to book services: 540.352.2847 (Lori)
***Yoga/Pilates just give a quick call/text to let them know how many in your group
***Let them know you are guests at Belle Terre
Another option…
Bonus: Park once & walk to everything!
Events and times can change — we recommend confirming details with the venue before heading out. Have a wonderful week at the lake!
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