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The Great Gingerbread Escape!
Roanoke, Va. November 20, 2025 – The Don and Barbara Smith Children’s Museum, also known as Kids Square, located at Center in the Square announces the

Illuminights Tickets on Sale Saturday, November 1, 2025
Advanced Tickets Only – Event Begins November 22, 2025 Roanoke County, VA (October 27, 2025) – Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through

Center in the Square to Host Chili Cook-Off
Roanoke, Va. (September 3, 2025) – Calling all chili chefs! Center in the Square will award $1,000 for the best chili at the Center in the

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Contribute $75,000 to Kids Square Children’s Museum Education Program
Blog by: Lewis Wood “What an exciting opportunity to support the fantastic work of Kids Square Children’s Museum,” said Cherry Dale, VACU’s Senior Vice President

There’s a new attraction in the Center in the Square atrium aquariums.
The next time you walk into Center in the Square, a flash of light may catch your eye. Although it could be anything from new

Pinball Museum Expansion
If you are stopping by Center in the Square this summer or early fall you should expect some dust. What may be a bit of