SALEM, Va. – This week you can see the spectacular displays built with gingerbread, holiday cheer and a lot of creativity from artists hoping to win the Salem Gingerbread Festival. The main event, the Gingerbread Festival, is on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Longwood Park. The gingerbread festival is one of many holiday events happening in Salem throughout the weekend. Festivities begin Friday with a virtual Christmas tree lighting followed by the Winter WonderLot Christmas Parade hosted by the Salem Kiwanis Club. The weekend also includes socially distanced photos with Santa with Salem’s Crafty Christmas and Salem Holiday Market happening the following weekend.

SALEM, Va. – Lit & Fit Sculpting is a new fitness company planning to have a grand opening at its Roanoke location this fall. To kick off the new beginning, owner and certified personal trainer Denisha Walker came up with the Get Up & Move Fitness Festival. Throughout the day, you can join 10 instructors teaching fitness classes like yoga, Xtreme hip-hop step, HIIT, Mixxed Fit and more. The Get Up & Move Fitness Festival will also feature vendors like Queen Vegan Café, Run About Sports, Core Life Eatery, Bombshell Eatery and many others. Chef Queen of Queen Vegan Cafe told 10 News she’s preparing tacos just for the festival.

SALEM, Va. - One of Salem's most popular summertime music events, Jazz in July, returns to the Longwood Park amphitheater Saturday. The 22nd annual event's lineup included an array of talented musicians and five unique groups. To help people stay cool from the heat, there was a misting tent. A Chick-fil-A food truck was on-site selling food and family-friendly beverages. In addition, a bounce house was set up for children, along with other games.

SALEM, Va. – One of Salem's most popular summertime music events, Jazz in July, returns to the Longwood Park amphitheater Saturday. The 22nd annual event's lineup included an array of talented musicians and five unique groups. To help people stay cool from the heat, there was a misting tent. A Chick-fil-A food truck was on-site selling food and family-friendly beverages. In addition, a bounce house was set up for children, along with other games.